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Breaking up with someone is uncomfortable, emotional, and rarely talked about — especially when you’re the one ending things.In Part 2 of our Breakup Playbook, we walk through exactly how to break up with someone the right way — with clarity, kindness, and zero regrets. From when you know it’s over, to what to say, to how to handle guilt, loneliness, and post-breakup boundaries, this episode is the guide we wish we had in our 20s.We cover:- Why there’s no “right time” to break up- The difference between cheating breakups vs. “nice guy” breakups- What to say (and what NOT to say)- How to handle tears, defensiveness, and emotions- Why texting after a breakup is a mistake- How to protect your peace after ending a relationshipThis is Breakup Week, Part 2 — and if you’ve ever stayed too long, handled it poorly, or felt guilty for ending things, this episode is for you.🎧 Listen to Part 1: What To Do If You Get Broken Up With📩 Subscribe for moreCHAPTERS00:00 – Welcome Back to Breakup Week (Part 2)01:10 – Catch-Up & Tangents (Life, Men & Random Thoughts)11:25 – Why No One Talks About Being the Breaker-Upper12:45 – Two Types of Breakups (Cheating vs. “Nice Guy”)18:50 – If You’re Teetering, You Should Break Up20:30 – There Is No “Right Time” to End It24:45 – What to Say & How to Prepare Them26:30 – During the Breakup: Stay Calm & Kind29:55 – How Honest Should You Be?38:55 – Post-Breakup Rules & No Contact44:00 – You Are Not Responsible for Their Spiral48:00 – Final Thoughts: Discipline, Closure & Moving OnSUBMIT A QUESTION OR STORYGot a question weighing on you? Each week we give you our BEST advice. Submit here: brutallyhonestpod.comBRUTALLY HONEST PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutallyhonestpodcasttTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brutallyhonestpodcasttRebecca: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccamalmroseRachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmalmrose

Getting broken up with can feel like the floor disappears beneath you — but it doesn’t have to define how this ends.In Part 1 of our Breakup Playbook, we walk through exactly what to do after you’ve been broken up with — step by step. From rallying your support system to resisting the urge to text, this episode is a practical, honest survival guide for the early days of heartbreak.We talk about:• Why situationship breakups hurt so much• How to reframe rejection• The importance of rallying your people• Why no contact matters (minimum 48 hours)• Emotional crashouts & how to avoid them• Why closure conversations should be in person• Social media boundaries after a breakup• Not letting someone back just because they’re lonely• Rebuilding self-worth and focusing on yourselfThis episode is for anyone in the thick of heartbreak — or anyone who wants to handle a breakup with clarity, self-respect, and strength.00:00 – Intro & Breakup Week Announcement06:15 – Breakup Playbook Overview (Part 1 vs Part 2)07:30 – Why Situationship Breakups Hurt More08:50 – Reframing Rejection & Self-Worth10:00 – Step 1: Rally the Troops11:15 – Step 2: No Contact (Minimum 48 Hours)13:20 – Step 3: Make Plans for the Weekend15:00 – Step 4: Fake It Until You Make It16:40 – Step 5: Intentional Distance & Closure Conversations19:00 – Step 6: Social Media Boundaries20:50 – Step 7: Don’t Let Them Back Out of Loneliness22:15 – Step 8: Honest Relationship Evaluation24:20 – Step 9: Self-Worth & What You Accept26:50 – Final Step: Focus on Yourself32:15 – Reflections, Confessions & Wrap-Up🎧 Part 2 drops Thursday: What to do when you’re the one breaking up📺 Subscribe for moreSUBMIT A QUESTION OR STORYGot a question weighing on you? Each week we give you our BEST advice. Submit here: brutallyhonestpod.comBRUTALLY HONEST PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutallyhonestpodcasttTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brutallyhonestpodcasttRebecca: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccamalmroseRachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmalmrose

Listeners -- BEWARE of what you send over text and your digital footprint.In this episode of the Brutally Honest Podcast, we break down why texting should mostly be reserved for humor and logistics, and why emotional conversations often spiral when they happen in writing.We talk about:• Why texting is the written word• How tone gets lost over text• Why emotional “crashout” messages backfire• How long texts remove leverage and clarity• Why some conversations should never happen in writing• How to protect yourself by saying less — not moreIf you’ve ever sent a text you wish you could take back, you're not alone.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Thursday📺 Subscribe for honest AND open conversationsCHAPTERS00:00 Introductions and our Beauty Mishap Before the Funeral10:30 Texting Should be Reserved for Humor and Logistics14:26 Maybe Don't Say "I Love You" for the First Time Over Text18:59 Texting is the Written Word (Can Come Back to Bite You)24:09 Navigating Breakups and Communication30:13 The Power of Screenshots and Digital FootprintsSUBMIT A QUESTION OR STORYGot a question weighing on you? Each week we give you our BEST advice. Submit here: brutallyhonestpod.comBRUTALLY HONEST PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutallyhonestpodcasttTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brutallyhonestpodcasttRebecca: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccamalmroseRachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmalmrose

What actually counts as trauma — and why does it show up in the body long after the event is over?In this episode of the Brutally Honest Podcast, we sit down with Halie Bloom, a trauma therapist based in NYC, to break down what trauma really is, how it affects the nervous system, and why so many people minimize their own experiences.We talk about:• What trauma actually means (and what it doesn’t)• How trauma disrupts the nervous system• Shame, guilt, and emotional invalidation• Why “other people had it worse” is harmful• Naming emotions instead of avoiding them• Validation, curiosity, and healing• Taking the mask off — in therapy and in real life• The fear of visibility and building a digital footprintThis conversation is honest, grounding, and eye-opening — whether you’ve been to therapy or not.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Thursday 📺 Subscribe and follow for real conversations00:00 – Intro: Meet Trauma Therapist Halie Bloom02:10 – What Trauma Actually Is06:30 – How Trauma Disrupts the Nervous System12:15 – Why People Minimize Their Own Trauma18:40 – Shame, Guilt & Emotional Invalidations25:30 – Naming Emotions & Building Awareness32:45 – Validation, Curiosity & Healing39:40 – Therapy Myths & What Healing Really Looks Like44:10 – Visibility, Digital Footprints & Taking the Mask Off49:10 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Halie

2026 isn’t about vague resolutions or pretending we don’t want more.In this episode of the Brutally Honest Podcast, sisters Rebecca & Rachel sit down to talk through their real goals for 2026 — including health, discipline, confidence, relationships, and something we don’t usually say out loud: we want this podcast to get big.We talk honestly about:• What we want more of (and what we’re done tolerating)• Discipline vs motivation• Health, movement, and respecting your body• Fear, comparison, and self-doubt• Wanting growth without losing yourself• Why we’re choosing to go all-in on this podcast in 2026If you’re entering a new season and want permission to want more — this one’s for you. Also, we would LOVE to provide any sort of advice / help we can. Reach out to us at brutallyhonestpod.com.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Thursday.📺 Subscribe for real conversations where we take the mask offCHAPTERS00:00 – Why 2026 Feels Different04:10 – Leaving Survival Mode Behind10:05 – Discipline, Consistency & Daily Choices17:40 – Health, Movement & Listening to Your Body25:15 – Fear, Comparison & Playing Small33:10 – Relationships, Boundaries & Growth41:20 – Career, Creativity & Wanting More48:30 – Saying It Out Loud: Wanting the Podcast to Grow55:40 – What We’re Committing to in 2026BRUTALLY HONEST PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutallyhonestpodcasttTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brutallyhonestpodcasttRebecca: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccamalmroseRachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmalmrose

Annika Orozco didn’t lose 70 pounds with a viral challenge or overnight transformation — she did it by changing her habits, one small step at a time.In this episode of Brutally Honest, Annika opens up about losing her athletic identity after a career-ending injury, hitting rock bottom in her early 20s, being told she was pre-diabetic, and why walking became the foundation of her transformation.Now a Pilates instructor, wellness influencer, and founder of Annika (https://www.annika.com), she’s building Utah’s first luxury all-in-one gym — combining Pilates, strength training, recovery, and community.We talk about:• Sustainable weight loss (and why 75 Hard didn’t work for her)• The mental side of body transformation• Pilates vs HIIT vs walking• Becoming an influencer without selling out• Building confidence after years of self-doubt• Creating community in fitness• What it really takes to start a high-end gymShe's an incredible example of discipline, patience, self-respect, and playing the long game.Annika (GYM): https://www.instagram.com/annika.wellnessAnnika (PERSONAL): https://www.instagram.com/annika.orozco00:00 – Meet Annika Orozco02:15 – Losing Her Athletic Identity & Rock Bottom06:30 – Pre-Diabetes & Health Wake-Up Call09:45 – Why Body Positivity Kept Her Stuck11:00 – Walking: The Habit That Changed Everything13:00 – Why Extreme Fitness (75 Hard) Didn’t Work18:40 – Discovering Pilates & Becoming an Instructor31:40 – Showing Up Online Through Shame34:10 – Building a High-End Wellness Gym in Utah44:10 – Fast 5 Questions with Annika🎧 New episodes every Monday and Thursday.💬 Subscribe for real conversations about growth, fitness, mindset, and identity.BRUTALLY HONEST PODCASTRebecca: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccamalmroseRachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmalmroseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutallyhonestpodcasttTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brutallyhonestpodcastt

What really defined 2025?In this episode of The Brutally Honest Podcast, sisters Rebecca & Rachel break down our version of the 2025 People of the Year — from the most talked-about breakups, influencers, shows, movies, and viral internet moments that completely took over our feeds.We get into:• The best & worst celebrity breakups of 2025• Influencers who dominated the year (and who surprised us)• The most viral internet moments no one could escape• Shows and movies that lived up to the hype — and the ones that didn’t• Why AI being named Time’s Person of the Year actually makes senseThis episode is unfiltered, opinionated, and very online — exactly how pop culture should be talked about.👇 Drop a comment and tell us who YOU think defined 2025.BRUTALLY HONEST PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutallyhonestpodcasttTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brutallyhonestpodcastt #PodcastForWomen #Popculture #AuthenticConversations #RawAndUnfiltered

What is it really like growing up Black in Utah?We sit down with Darienne DeBrule — news reporter, feature host, and content creator — to talk about identity, representation, and finding your voice in spaces where you often feel like the only one.Darienne opens up about growing up Black in Draper, Utah, navigating high school in a non-diverse environment, and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) moments that shaped her confidence. She shares how college changed her perspective, why she pivoted from politics to journalism, and how she landed her dream job in the news industry at just 24 years old.We also dive into: • What it’s like being the only Black person in the room • The reality of working live on TV with no script • Building confidence on camera (and off) • Content creation vs. journalism • Long-distance relationships & attachment styles • Why finding joy outside of relationships matters • Thriving in a career you love — without chasing the “next thing”This episode is honest, inspiring, and deeply relatable — whether you’re navigating identity, career pressure, or learning how to show up fully as yourself.🎧 Watch now and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs it.CONNECT WITH DARIENNEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dariennedebruleTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dariennedebruleBRUTALLY HONEST PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutallyhonestpodcasttRebecca: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccamalmroseRachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmalmroseTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brutallyhonestpodcastt

In today’s episode of The Brutally Honest Podcast, Rebecca & Rachel sit down with one of their closest friends, Sadie Mortensen. She discusses her journey through divorce, health challenges, and the complexities of dating post-divorce. Sadie shares her unexpected experiences after her divorce, including navigating grief and the emotional rollercoaster of dating again.Sadie opens up about:✨ Life after divorce at 29✨ Navigating the “zombie phase” of grief✨ Getting over 1,000 Hinge likes and entering the dating world for the first time as an adult✨ What she really wants in a partner now✨ Feeling her heart stop up to 60 times a day✨ Being misdiagnosed with epilepsy✨ Her year-long battle with heart blocks, bradycardia, and pericarditis✨ Her fear of dying in her sleep — every single night✨ How she rebuilt her identity, hope, confidence and lifeCHAPTERS00:00 Welcome Back Sadie Mortensen02:19 Divorce at 30: Post-Divorce Life and Personal Growth09:58 Dating After Divorce14:40 Navigating the Dating Apps19:10 “My Heart Was Stopping”: The Health Scare 25:50 Misdiagnosed Epilepsy & Heart Blocks 51:43 Finding Hope and Moving ForwardCONNECT WITH SADIEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadiemortySUBSCRIBE FOR MORE WEEKLY CONVERSATIONSBRUTALLY HONEST PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccamalmroseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmalmroseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutallyhonestpodcasttTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brutallyhonestpodcastt

Listen as Rachel and Rebecca break down our Ins and Outs for 2026 — the trends we’re keeping, the habits we’re ditching, and the mindset shifts that are reshaping our year. If you love a good “what’s in and out” list, 2026 predictions, or honest girl-to-girl conversations… this one’s for you.We cover everything from style, wellness, relationships, routines, culture, confidence, female friendships, and becoming your best self in 2026.✨ Subscribe if you want more episodes on sisterhood, self-growth, pop culture, and living honestly.CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro: 2026 Ins & Outs 02:10 – In: Musical Theater, Out: Cable TV05:30 – In: Dreaming Big, Out: “Being Realistic”08:00 – Style Shifts: Loafers, Boat Shoes & Jeans Getting Canceled12:40 – Beauty & Wellness: Makeup Wipes, Protein Fatigue, & Step Goals16:20 – Skinny Culture, Fitness, & Seasonal Mindset20:10 – Pop Culture: Blake Lively Comeback? Sydney Sweeney Fatigue?24:25 – High Maintenance ≠ Bad — Why We’re Reclaiming It28:00 – The Death of Andrew Huberman Culture32:40 – Weeknight Routines & Low-Screen Living36:00 – Personal Style & “Chic but Comfortable” Era40:20 – Pilates vs. Cold Plunging42:30 – Inner Circle Audit: Only Keeping People Who Cheer For You45:20 – Falling in Love & Why Amazon Is OutBRUTALLY HONEST PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutallyhonestpodcasttInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccamalmroseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmalmroseTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brutallyhonestpodcasttwww.brutallyhonestpod.com

Today on Brutally Honest, we sit down with our sister Jaclyn. She opens up about getting pregnant the first time she ever tried, miscarrying on her brother-in-law’s wedding day, suffering a second miscarriage alone on a park bench, and the year-long infertility journey that followed.Jaclyn shares:    •    what miscarriages actually feel like emotionally & physically    •    why so many women suffer in silence    •    how infertility affects marriage    •    when she finally realized something was wrong    •    the moment she found out she was pregnant again    •    giving birth to her son Pax    •    navigating postpartum, breastfeeding, and finding her identity as a momThis episode is raw, honest, comforting, and so needed.If you’ve struggled with miscarriage, infertility, TTC, or motherhood… you are not alone.00:00 – Meet Jaclyn & why we made this episode 06:00 – Getting married young & wanting a baby 23:30 – First miscarriage 29:40 – Second miscarriage 33:30 – Infertility, fear & suffering in silence 41:20 – Impact on marriage & mental health 45:00 – The unexpected pregnancy 49:00 – Motherhood, postpartum & identity 57:30 – Jaclyn’s final message to women going through this

What do you do when life hands you a story you never asked for?When the clip of Rachel crying about never being able to run with her kids went viral, someone commented:“How do you NOT let paralysis define you?”That question hit both of us so deeply that we made an entire episode answering it.In today’s conversation, we unpack:    •    How to choose your identity instead of letting trauma choose it for you    •    Why your mistakes, failures, divorces, and heartbreaks don’t have to become your personality    •    How to mourn the version of you that didn’t happen    •    How to rebuild a sense of self when everything changes    •    What it actually means to “lean in” to grief instead of resisting it    •    How to stop carrying emotional luggage you don’t need    •    How to see yourself the way the people who love you see youThis is the most honest, raw, vulnerable episode we’ve ever made.If you’ve ever felt lost… behind in life… ashamed of a mistake... or crushed by something that happened to you — this episode is your permission slip to rewrite your story.You are worth fighting for.Your trials don’t define you.You get to decide who you are.✨ Subscribe for more brutally honest conversations. We’re so grateful you’re here.00:00 – Why this episode exists (the viral clip)02:50 – How Rachel refuses to be defined by paralysis07:40 – Identity after trauma: who are you, really?12:55 – Mourning the version of you that didn’t happen16:20 – The shift: “What if I actually loved myself?”20:50 – Letting go of shame & rewriting your identity26:40 – When your dreams look different (“running with my kids”)30:15 – The “Why not me?” mindset32:10 – The suitcase metaphor: choosing what you carry36:41 – ACTION STEPS: how can you change?

DWTS Semifinals were PURE CHAOS — and we have thoughts.From Prince Night (why??) to controversial scoring, shock eliminations, and Whitney’s on-air F-bomb… this episode had EVERYTHING. We break down every dance, every score, every storyline, and what we REALLY think about Alex, Robert, Whitney, Jordan, Dylan, and the judges’ decisions.We also get into:✨ Why Prince Night didn’t work✨ Why Alex is our winner✨ Whether Dylan deserved the finale✨ The Slom (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) effect on Whitney’s votes✨ Zac Efron’s hilarious audience reactions✨ And the elimination that BROKE the internetIf you’re watching DWTS this season — this episode is a must-listen.💜 AND comment below your finale predictions!00:00 – Intro + why today is a major vibe shift05:15 – The only pop-culture moment that matters: DWTS semifinals06:00 – PRINCE NIGHT?? Our confused thoughts08:30 – Carrie Ann’s judging this week (and why she was right)09:30 – Dance-by-dance breakdown begins11:20 – Elaine & Alan: fire in the Paso + our predictions13:00 – AlIx & Val: the duo we are obsessed with16:00 – Whitney & Mark: talent vs. storyline vs. fan vote20:00 – SLOMW (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) and how it hurt Whitney21:50 – Dylan & Daniela: cute but controversial23:30 – Zac Efron’s cameo + does he even watch DWTS??26:00 – Jordan & Ezra: surprise favorite rising28:20 – Robert & Whitney: jive KING and audience sweetheart31:30 – The elimination: Whitney goes home33:00 – Did her F-bomb help or hurt?36:00 – Finale predictions (and who better NOT win)36:40 – Our WINNER pick — counting down to finale night

In this emotional and brutally honest episode, Rachel finally tells the full story she’s never shared publicly — the day she became paralyzed at 17, the medical confusion that followed, learning to walk again, and what life looks like now as she navigates the long-term effects of partial paralysis.Rachel opens up about:• The moment her body suddenly changed• Waking up paralyzed and being dragged out of bed• Conflicting doctor opinions and the search for answers• The first tiny movement that began her recovery• What it’s actually like to rebuild mobility• The identity shift, loss, fear, and grief she had to work through• The emotional moment when she realized “running with my kids” will look different• What she still struggles with today• How this experience made her stronger, wiser, and more groundedThis is the most vulnerable and powerful episode we’ve ever recorded. Thank you, Rachel, for sharing this with all of us. 💛👇CONNECT WITH USRachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmalmroseRebecca: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccamalmrose⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro & welcome  01:14 – Rachel’s backstory: being the youngest, childhood & sports  16:54 – Waking up paralyzed & being pulled out of bed  21:23 – First ER visit, tests, and family reaction  27:01 – Conflicting doctor opinions  34:29 – Diagnosis discussion & treatment  35:04 – First regained movement (the quad flex)  44:57 – Early rehab & hospital memories  57:09 – Identity, grief, and rebuilding  59:23 – What she still struggles with today  01:03:26 – “Running with my kids will look different”  01:12:35 – Choosing agency & not being a victim  paralyzed at 18, rachel malmrose, paralysis recovery, spinal injury story, life after paralysis, brutally honest podcast, women's podcast, inspiring recovery, hospital story, transverse myelitis, paralysis journey, learning to walk again, health journey, overcoming adversity, emotional podcast, women supporting women, honest conversations, recovery story, disability awareness, medical mystery, inspirational stories, real life podcast, what really happened, survival story

In today’s episode of The Brutally Honest Podcast, we are revisiting a list we made SIX years ago — our “must haves, wants, and absolutely nots” in a future partner.This list was written when Rebecca was 18 and Rachel was 24, and let’s just say… the wording, priorities, and level of delusion really reflects our 2019 selves. 😂We break down:✨ What still matters✨ What we now think is childish✨ What we didn’t include but totally should have✨ How our standards changed after dating, relationships, and getting older✨ What we look for NOW in a guy — and what is a hard noThis episode is the perfect combo of fun, nostalgia, and real talk about how your standards evolve as you grow up.👇 CONNECT✨ Rebecca: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccamalmrose✨ Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmalmrose 00:00 – Intro: Weekend recap & football game 01:40 – Our friend dating a guy across the country 02:15 – Finding our 2019 dating “must haves” list 02:50 – Must Have #1: Core values 03:45 – Must Have #2: Cool, can hang, down for plans 05:40 – Must Have #3: Being attracted to your partner 08:05 – The gym, masculine energy & confidence 08:45 – Must Have #4: Intelligence + career + lifestyle alignment 11:10 – Lifestyle expectations & alignment 12:40 – Future goals & wanting kids 13:45 – Final verdict on the “must haves” 14:10 – Negotiables: weird walks, degrees, & floored friends 16:30 – Past relationships & awareness 17:30 – Cars, style, and “no Chacos” 19:05 – VSCO boys & the film camera debate 21:10 – Messiness negotiations 21:50 – Hard NOs: exes, double lives, childish jokes 23:45 – Why emotional intelligence should have been on the list 27:00 – Communication: yelling vs healthy conflict 31:15 – Wanting a relationship that feels like a safe space 32:00 – Realizing your list reflects *you* at that time 33:00 – The real green flags we’d add now 34:00 – Closing thoughts

In this episode of The Brutally Honest Podcast, we turn the mic on our own co-host, Rebecca, to dive deep into her story — from growing up as a perfectionist, chasing success in investment banking, falling in love, getting engaged, and ultimately calling off her wedding.Rebecca opens up about what it’s like to unravel the identity you built around achievement, relationships, and expectations — and how she’s rebuilding her sense of purpose and self-worth.This is a brutally honest conversation about:💔 Walking away from a relationship that everyone thought would end in marriage💼 The pressures of high-achieving women in corporate careers😣 What happens when success still doesn’t make you happy💫 Learning to trust yourself againIt’s raw, it’s real, and it’s exactly why this podcast exists — to talk about what’s actually going on behind the filtered versions of life.👇 CONNECT WITH US🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes📸 Follow Rebecca on Instagram: @rebeccamalmrose🎙️ Follow Rachel on Instagram: @rachelmalmrose✨ Follow our guest co-hosts and updates on: @brutallyhonestpod📍Chapters:00:00 – Intro & catching up03:50 – Why we decided to interview Rebecca07:00 – Childhood, BYU, and the pressure to achieve11:00 – Investment banking & being one of the only women18:00 – Meeting “the one” & falling fast25:00 – The engagement and doubts that followed32:00 – Calling off the wedding44:00 – Losing yourself & learning to let go52:00 – The aftermath and rebuilding confidence01:00:00 – Real talk: success, identity & self-worth01:10:00 – Rebecca’s reflection: what she’s learned now

This week, Rachel and Rebecca dive into the hilarious (and sometimes real) world of “icks” — those little things that instantly turn you off. From flip-flops and fake D1 athletes to men obsessed with ChatGPT (irony noted), we’re breaking down which icks are recoverable and which are total dealbreakers.Whether you’re dating, recovering from dating, or just love people-watching, this episode is pure entertainment with a side of brutal honesty.👇 Chapters:00:00 – Intro: The biggest ick of all? Being an aspiring podcaster 😂01:00 – The “I could’ve gone D1” delusion02:50 – Flip-flops: freedom or fashion crime?06:40 – The no-show sock debate09:00 – Following hot randos on Instagram10:50 – Commenting on athlete profiles like you know them13:00 – The tanning salon run-in15:00 – Men with Instagram status updates16:20 – Love bombing vs. just liking you17:50 – Waiting for the green man to cross the street19:20 – The 30-point parking back-in fail20:40 – Pretending they’re good at golf22:00 – Applying lip balm and other innocent icks23:00 – Still using Snapchat in your 30s?!24:50 – Running with a backpack that bounces25:30 – Motivational quote overload27:10 – Cold plunges & thirst traps30:00 – Overreacting to losing a board game31:00 – Andrew Tate obsession 🚩32:30 – Using ChatGPT for everything34:40 – Final thoughts: can you get over an ick?💬 Join the Brutal Fam:Instagram: @brutallyhonestpodcastTikTok: @brutallyhonestpodFollow Rachel: @rachelmalmroseFollow Rebecca: @rebeccamalmrose🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen.👇 Comment your top icks — we’ll roast them next episode!

Happy POP CULTURE FRIDAY from the Brutally Honest Podcast.In this week’s episode, Rebecca and Rachel break down everything from Dancing with the Stars chaos (Flava Flav??) to Sydney Sweeney’s painfully awkward GQ interview. Nothing’s off limits — we’re diving into celebrity PR fails, the “skinny is back” trend, and what we think of the Sexiest Man Alive.💬 Topics we cover:- Flava Flav’s wild guest judging on DWTS- Carrie Ann’s “petite” controversy- Should Dylan Efron be as good as Zac Efron?- Jonathan Bailey as People’s Sexiest Man Alive- Jennifer Aniston’s new hypnotherapist boyfriend- Sydney Sweeney’s GQ interview and Scooter Braun rumors👉 Comment your hot takes below!🎙️ Hosts: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccamalmrose & https://www.instagram.com/rachelmalmrose🎧 New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday!00:00 – Intro: Brutally Honest Pop Culture Friday  00:27 – Flava Flav on Dancing with the Stars?!  02:30 – Carrie Ann’s “petite” comment controversy  04:50 – Who should win DWTS this season  10:30 – Jonathan Bailey named Sexiest Man Alive  13:00 – Katy Perry, Diplo, and Justin Trudeau chaos  16:00 – Jennifer Aniston’s new hypnotherapist boyfriend  18:15 – Sydney Sweeney’s awkward GQ interview  25:30 – Sydney & Scooter Braun rumors  26:20 – Our first hate comments 🤭  27:35 – Everyone’s running marathons?!  28:30 – Is “skinny” back + Ozempic culture  29:10 – Wrap-up & final thoughtsBRUTALLY HONEST PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutallyhonestpodcasttTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brutallyhonestpodcastt

Welcome back to the Brutally Honest Podcast — we’re your friends who will tell you what we REALLY thing 💅In this week’s Monday Advice Episode, we’re breaking down the wildest dating advice and trends of 2025. From TikTok’s viral “Date Them Till You Hate Them” breakup theory to people actually having AI boyfriends, we’re diving into what’s real, what’s red flag, and what needs to end now.We also talk about:💔 Why “Date Them Till You Hate Them” is toxic advice💬 The best (and worst) dating app etiquette🤖 Why people are turning to AI for love — and why that’s terrifying🔥 Dating burnout, “benching,” and slow dating❤️ Why shared values matter way more than chemistryIt’s the raw, hilarious, and way too real dating talk you didn’t know you needed.🎙️ New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday — subscribe for weekly pop culture & relationship breakdowns, the kind that’ll make you laugh, think, and maybe text your ex (don’t).

In this Men in Black-themed Halloween episode, we’re here to expose the week’s biggest pop culture mysteries 👽🕶️We break down everything from Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau’s surprising connection, to Hailey Bieber’s Botox vow, to why Zac Efron is skipping his brother’s DWTS shows. Plus — we get into Harry & Meghan’s World Series appearance, Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade’s breakup, and Rachel’s strong take on filming sled push scenes from behind.If you love celebrity gossip, pop culture deep dives, and sister banter that’ll make you laugh, this episode is for you.🕐 Timestamps:00:51 Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau are going strong05:09 Hailey Bieber swears off Botox until 3009:05 DWTS: Why Zac Efron isn’t supporting Dylan Efron11:57 DWTS: Maks and Peta weigh in on Jan’s ballroom skills19:37 Harry & Meghan obsession continues — now at the World Series25:28 Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade call it quits (again?)35:38 Rachel’s sled drag filming rant👻 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes on pop culture, dating, relationships, therapy, and sister life — where we’ll make you laugh, think, and probably question your ex.BRUTALLY HONEST PODCASTInstagram: @brutallyhonestpodcasttTik Tok: @brutallyhonestpodcastt