Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer Besties

<p>Sam & Sierra may not be therapists, but they will tell it to you straight (even if they aren’t). Each episode, they answer listeners’ questions with compassion, radical honesty, and all the relationship advice you don’t want—but definitely need. And no, it’s not always “just break up.” (Unless you really should!)</p>

Episode 659: We're Not Meant to Hold Lightning

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who has been left holding all the terrible thins her dad did to her mom Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-21
28:19

Episode 658: You Can't Compartmentalize Your Way Out of This

Sam and Sierra answer a letter whose married boyfriend's mother is about to pass away Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-19
29:47

Episode 657: The Familiarity of Self-Isolation

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who self isolates instead of seeking support from their friends Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-17
31:20

Episode 656: It Could Be Different This Time

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who feels like every new relationship is the same old story – and they know how it ends Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-14
29:46

Episode 655: When Self-Soothing Isn't Enough

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone whose partner won't introduce them to her friend who is also her ex Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-12
28:16

Episode 654: Missing His Kids More Than Him

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is grieving not being in her ex's kids' lives anymore Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-10
32:44

Episode 653: Responding Instead of Reacting Isn't Always Easy

On this main-feed release of a recent Patreon episode, Sam and Sierra talk about trying to be present in their relationships Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-07
36:58

Episode 652: Changing Relationship Patterns

On this main-feed release of today's Patreon episode, Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who wants to try new patterns with her partner Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-05
32:50

Episode 651: When You *and* Your Therapist Get It Wrong

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who should have listened to us and not her therapist (we're joking) Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-03
32:35

Episode 650: Finding Belonging When Things Are Uncertain

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone whose entire fate seems to depend on her partner Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-31
32:27

Episode 649: Cheating Does Not An Open Relationship Make

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is openly discussing having another affair with a former affair partner Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-29
30:54

Episode 648: New Relationship, Old Trauma

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is feeling echoes of self-doubt from a toxic relationship Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-27
34:32

Episode 647: How To Stay Soft After Repeated Betrayal

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is wondering if he's the reason he keeps getting cheated on Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-24
34:05

Episode 646: My Mom Doesn't Want My Dad At My Wedding

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone whose mom won't come to her wedding if her dad is there Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-22
33:54

Episode 645: How Do I Forgive Myself For Cheating

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who doesn't know how they'll get over blowing up their relationship Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-20
38:19

Episode 644: My Boyfriend Googled "Erotic Massage Near Me"

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who snooped and found out something she didn't want to see Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-17
33:17

Episode 643: Your Intuition Knew the Right Choice

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone whose judgmental family contributed to her abortion and her breakup Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-15
31:56

Episode 642: All Emotions Start as Love

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who regrets the unkind things she said to her ex Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-13
34:54

Episode 641: This Path Could Lead to Cheating

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who suddenly has a wandering eye Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-10
27:35

Episode 640: Trying To Rebuild The Sandcastle

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who can't be with the guy she loves because of his mental health Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-08
28:21

Manion Edwards

I need some advice

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ID24177482

I think of killing myself

12-08 Reply

Rhiannon Mason

I'm listening on castbox not Spotify?

01-20 Reply

KaxaAF

wow is that first letter me? 😬 oy

01-31 Reply

Casey Casto

To address a previous comment about this content being unqualified advice, the hosts state their “surgeon general’s warning” at the beginning of every single episode, that they admit they are not mental health professionals and this is not professional advice - they are their thoughts and opinions on life, love and relationships. It’s clear that they both have immeasurable experience in therapy and they are sharing what works for them, all the while consistently recommending listeners to reach out to actual licensed mental health providers.

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