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Hosted by Alison and Michal · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 68 episodes
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Welcome to the podcast where we coach Sophie—and you—through heartbreak, singlehood, and the journey to finding real, healthy love.We’re Alison (love coach) and Michal (single life coach), here to help women heal, grow confidence, and embrace themselves—so they can build better relationships from the inside out.Expect real convos, tough love, personal stories, and deep insights inspired by both our lives and the wild world of modern love & pop culture.🎙 Coaching Sophie, Coaching You❤️🩹 Heartbreak → thriving single → finding love 💬 Real convos. Healing. Confidence🎧 Season 3 out no
Alison and Michal hosts Pop Culture Cupid, a society show with 68 episodes published.
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There’s a quiet kind of sadness that can creep in when you’ve been single for a long time – especially when everyone assumes you’re “fine.” This episode is about what happens when you’re not. We talk openly about mental
![When Everyone Else Is Moving On and You’re Still Single [S3 E14] episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/39054067/39054067-1767533297186-f859d6221758e.jpg)
You’re okay… until the questions start. The family dinners. The weddings. The endless scroll of engagements, babies, and anniversaries on social media. Suddenly, being single doesn’t feel neutral – it feels like you’re b
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Being single isn’t just a relationship status – it’s a skill. And for so many women, being alone feels uncomfortable at first, even scary. This episode will walk you through the emotional, practical, and mindset shifts t
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When a long or draining relationship ends, you’re left with the hardest question: Who am I now? This episode helps you reconnect with your identity, your routines, and your daily life – slowly, gently, and in ways that b
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Breakups can shrink your world – suddenly you look around and realise you need new people, new energy, new community. But where do you even begin when you feel isolated or unsure who you are now? This episode is all abou
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When you’re finally out of the relationship, one of the first shocks is realising how many connections faded while you were trying to survive it. Reaching back out can feel awkward, guilty, or even embarrassing – but reb
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You’ve left. You’ve cried. You’ve blocked and deleted. But now that the noise is gone, you’re left with one big question – what now? In this episode, we guide Sophie, and you, through the first steps after a breakup, whe
![Going No Contact: Why It Hurts and Why You Need It [S3 E8] episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/39054067/39054067-1761470922035-4e4113a4d4c4e.jpg)
You’ve heard it everywhere – go no contact. But what does that actually look like when your heart’s still attached? Why does cutting contact feel like losing them all over again? In this episode, we explore the no contac
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You know it’s not a good idea – but you still want to. You crave the comfort, the familiarity, the pull. But will sleeping with your ex help you move on… or keep you stuck? In this brutally honest episode, we dive into t
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You've finally left the bad relationship, but why does it still hurt so much? In this episode, we unpack the stages of grief after a breakup, especially when the relationship was toxic or emotionally draining. Because le
![How to Know When It’s Time to Break Up (Even If You Still Love Them) [S3 E5] episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/39054067/39054067-1760879270443-d11a7ac6f4bd7.jpg)
You love them, but you’re exhausted. You’ve tried to fix it. You’ve waited for change. Now you’re wondering if it’s time to finally walk away. In this episode, we explore how to break up when your heart and mind are at w
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“Love is enough.” “Never go to bed angry.” “A baby will fix it.” Sound familiar? You’ve all heard the clichés - but what happens when following them keeps you trapped in an unhealthy relationship? These are the lies that
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Tired of trying to communicate only to end up in another argument? You know something’s wrong — but every time you try to talk about it, things blow up. Or worse… your partner shuts down. This episode breaks down how to
![Is My Partner a Narcissist, Or Just Unhappy? [S3 E2] episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/39054067/39054067-1760370538783-14be4f3cfee54.jpg)
“Narcissist” is everywhere online — but what if you’re wrong? What if your partner isn’t toxic, just unavailable… or simply unhappy? In this raw episode, we explore the difference between true narcissism and relationship
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If every talk turns into a fight, this episode’s for you. We’re breaking down the hidden roots of communication issues and constant conflict - and what it really means when you can’t stop arguing with your partner. We’ll
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This season, we’re not just talking about toxic relationships — we’re walking through one. Meet Sophie: she’s in her 30s, independent, smart… and stuck in a relationship that’s slowly breaking her down. She stayed too lo
This season, we’re not just talking about love and heartbreak - we’re walking through it with Sophie. She’s in her 30s. She stayed too long. She’ll break up. She’ll heal. She’ll date. She’ll spiral. She’s you. She’s us.
Is ‘If he wanted to, he would’ a helpful mantra or just an oversimplified, frustrating belief? And what about ‘It will happen when you least expect it’—does this actually lead to love, or just leave you waiting in vain?
Is “Don’t talk about X, Y, Z on the first date” really a rule, or just bad advice holding you back? And what about “playing hard to get”—does it actually work, or is it sabotaging your love life? In this episode, we dive
Is "just be yourself" really the worst dating advice ever? In this episode, we dive deep into this popular yet problematic phrase. We explore why "just be yourself" isn’t always helpful, how it can lead to confusion in d
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