#297 How Romcoms Gave Us Unrealistic Breakup Expectations
Heal Your Heartbreak25 Marras 2025

#297 How Romcoms Gave Us Unrealistic Breakup Expectations

In today’s solo episode, I’m diving deep into a topic that’s come up a lot in the background of other episodes, but today I’m bringing it all together—what romcoms got wrong about breakups and relationships. I talk through five major themes that 90s and early 2000s romantic comedies sold us—like the myth of the “one that got away,” why fighting isn’t proof of love, the trope of getting back with toxic exes, finding your soulmate right after a breakup, and the classic “revenge glow-up.” I share examples from some of my all-time favorite movies, break down why these storylines gave us such unrealistic expectations, and offer my thoughts on how these narratives impact our healing after a breakup. If you grew up watching these films and ever compared your breakup story to a romcom, this episode is for you!

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#294 Navigating Anxious and Avoidant Attachments with Julie Mennano

#294 Navigating Anxious and Avoidant Attachments with Julie Mennano

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#293 How to Feel Safe in Relationships with Jessica Baum

#293 How to Feel Safe in Relationships with Jessica Baum

In today’s episode, I’m welcoming back Jessica Baum, licensed mental health counselor, relationship expert, and author of the new book Safe (out today!). We dive into what it truly means to feel safe ...

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#292 Exploring Sexual Confidence and Healing After Heartbreak with Dr. Tara

#292 Exploring Sexual Confidence and Healing After Heartbreak with Dr. Tara

In today’s expert episode, I’m so excited to welcome back Dr. Tara, a tenured professor of relational and sexual communication, TV sexpert, and now author of the brand new book “How Do You Like It?” W...

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#291 Is Your Breakup Story Helping or Hurting Your Recovery?

#291 Is Your Breakup Story Helping or Hurting Your Recovery?

In today's solo episode I’m diving into the topic of your breakup story—what it means, why it matters, and how the way you tell it can shape your healing. I explore how sharing your breakup experience...

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#290 From Self-Sabotage to Self-Regulation: Anna Runkle’s Guide to Relationship Healing

#290 From Self-Sabotage to Self-Regulation: Anna Runkle’s Guide to Relationship Healing

In today’s expert episode, I’m interviewing Anna Runkle, better known as the “Crappy Childhood Fairy” on YouTube, whose new book, Connectability, just launched. We talk all about what it really means ...

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#289 Surviving the Horrors of Dating with Rory Uphold: Mindset, Shame, and Self-Love

#289 Surviving the Horrors of Dating with Rory Uphold: Mindset, Shame, and Self-Love

In today’s episode, I’m welcoming back one of my favorite guests, Rory Uphold, to talk all about her brand new book The Final Girl’s Guide to the Horrors of Dating, out tomorrow (October 1st)! Rory an...

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#288 Healing Through Letters: A Breakup Recovery Tool

#288 Healing Through Letters: A Breakup Recovery Tool

In today’s solo episode, I’m diving into one of my all-time favorite tools for breakup healing—letter writing. I share why this practice has been so powerful for me, how I integrate it into my coachin...

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#287 When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned with Laura Behnke

#287 When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned with Laura Behnke

In today’s episode, I’m talking to Laura Behnke, whose story is such a powerful example of resilience, hope, and what it means to build a meaningful life regardless of the “rules” we think we need to ...

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