It’s not you, it’s me… In episode 123 of Overthink, Ellie and David get into the highs and lows of breakups. What, if anything, is valuable about breakups? Does society’s emphasis on monogamy affect how we conceptualize the end of relationships? And what do you do if your ex still has your Netflix password? Your hosts discuss everything from breakups in the ... Show More
Mar 10
Closer Look: Haraway, Cyborg Manifesto
Is the way we interact with technology moving us towards a cyborg future? In episode 164 of Overthink, Ellie and David take a closer look at Donna Haraway’s seminal essay, “A Cyborg Manifesto,” in which Haraway critiques the increasing technologization of everyday life and questi ... Show More
57m 28s
Dec 2021
Ep 27: Break Up Smarter, Not Harder
<p>On today's episode of the Unf*ck Your Relationships podcast, we're talking about how to deal when you get your heart broken. Whether you were the initiator, on the receiving end, or the series finale was a mutual decision; breakups are tough to handle.</p> <p>All the questions ... Show More
26m 38s
Jul 2025
How to Turn a Breakup Into a Positive Experience
<p>If you're facing a breakup or have just recently gone through one, your life starts to feel like it's falling apart. But the research shows that many times, our breakups can be an incredibly positive experience. In today's podcast, Gary and Adam discuss the scie ... Show More
41m 18s
Aug 2024
#231 Why Breakups are So Hard Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
In today's episode I interview Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby about breakup recovery. I learned SO much in this interview as we discussed why breakups are so hard, the different stages of a breakup, how to navigate obsessive thinking about your ex, what's going on in our brains as we fight ... Show More
42m 49s
May 2024
70. Why it hurts more when short relationships end (and how to move on) w/ Amy Chan (@missamychan)
Break ups suck. Luckily, we have experts like Amy Chan, who wrote Break Up Bootcamp, to help us through them. In this episode, Amy and I discuss where to start with healing after a break up, the importance of anger in the process of moving on, why it hurts more when a short relat ... Show More
53m 57s
May 2025
#268 From Shock to Sadness: How Breakup Pain Evolves Over Time
In today’s solo episode, I’m diving deep into what it’s really like to go through the initial shock after a breakup. I’ll share what those first days can feel like—whether you’re in disbelief, feeling numb, caught up in logistical details, or hoping your ex might come back. I’ll ... Show More
21m 31s