Eat Your Heart Out

Going home for the holidays can feel like stepping straight back into your teenage self: unsolicited questions, old wounds, passive-aggressive comments and all. In this episode, we get into why family gatherings feel so intense, how to protect your peace, and what actually helps you enjoy the season (or at least survive it). We share personal stories, emotional landmines, and practical scripts to handle everything from boundaries to budgeting to bringing a new partner home. In this episode, we talk: 

🎄 Why holidays magnify family dynamics 
🧠 How to stay grounded before you’re overwhelmed 
🚫 Shutting down questions about dating, babies, weight,  career 
🔁 Why we regress around family and how to cope 
❤️ Supporting (or being supported by) a partner 
🍷 Managing alcohol-fuelled tension 
💸 Gifting expectations when you’re on a budget 
🚪 Knowing when you’ve hit your limit—and how to exit 
✨ Creating small moments of calm or joy 
🌈 What a chosen-family holiday can look like 

Plus: a little catch-up, some laughs, and a rapid-fire game of “Great Idea or Very, Very Bad?” featuring re-gifting, festive PJs, bathroom crying, and hometown exes. If holiday family chaos is your seasonal tradition… this one’s for you. 

Come back every week for new episodes, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us for more: 

Email us: [email protected] 
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok 

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok 
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, Twitter/X

New episodes drop every week. Follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who’s rethinking love right alongside you.

Email us: [email protected]
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, X

We’re going deep this week: into mommy issues, daddy issues, and all the patterns we inherit without ever choosing them. From Freud to attachment theory to the ways our early relationships shape who we love, how we love, and what we tolerate, we’re breaking down the cultural baggage and the personal truth behind these loaded labels. 

We talk about why “daddy issues” became a pop-culture insult for women, why “mommy issues” shows up differently, and how much of this is rooted in gender norms rather than actual psychology. Plus, we get into our own patterns, the relationships that exposed them, and what healing looks like in adulthood. 

In this episode, we cover: 
🧩 Where the terms “mommy/daddy issues” came from (and why they’re so gendered) 
💔 How childhood patterns show up in adult relationships, self-esteem, and trust 
🪞 Whether these labels help us understand our parent wounds, or just oversimplify them
 🔁 How we repeat patterns like caretaking, approval-seeking, or choosing the unavailable 
🎭 How Hollywood romanticizes parent wounds (hi, “I can fix him”) 
🍼 The rise of the modern “daddy”/“mother!” trend 
🌱 What healing, re-parenting, and emotional growth actually look like 
💗 The small, everyday things we do now that our parents couldn’t give us 

Plus: a little catch-up, a lot of therapy-adjacent honesty, and a Fantasy Daddy Draft and Fantasy Mommy Draft that absolutely took us out. 

If you’ve ever wondered how much of your love life, confidence, or emotional style started in childhood… this one’s for you. 

Come back every week for new episodes, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us for more: 

Email us: [email protected]  
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok 

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok 
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, Twitter/X

New episodes drop every week. Follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who’s rethinking love right alongside you.

Email us: [email protected]
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, X

We've all been there, whether it was a romantic or platonic relationship. Things come to an end, and it hurts like it's truly the end of the world. That's why, this week, we share our first big heartbreaks, how we healed then and now, and how we can best be there for each other when our friends go through their own break-ups. We talk: 

✂️ Are "clean breaks" possible?
👯‍♂️ Why we're meant to be of service to each other in hard times
🏅 Is there a winner and a loser during a break-up?
❤️‍🩹 When to go back to an ex — if ever

Come back every Friday for new episodes, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us for more: 

Email us: [email protected] 
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, Twitter/X

New episodes drop every week. Follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who’s rethinking love right alongside you.

Email us: [email protected]
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, X

This week, we chat with the fabulous Sarah Anne Dasilva about her journey of self-discovery, coming out later in life, and the challenges and joys that come with it. We touch on a whole lot, including getting over heartbreak, the difficulty of dating men, societal expectations, and the importance of communication in relationships. As with any conversation about coming out later, we also discuss the grief of missed experiences, and the empowerment of women in redefining their needs and desires in romantic connections. We talk: 

🥰 The importance of self-compassion
💥 Feeling insecurity when it comes to new relationships
❤️‍🩹 The journey of healing
🌎 How to live fully in the present

Follow Sarah Anne (@tonsablush): Instagram, TikTok

Come back every Friday for new episodes, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us for more: 

Email us: [email protected] 
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, Twitter/X

Follow Vera: Instagram, YouTube, Website

New episodes drop every week. Follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who’s rethinking love right alongside you.

Email us: [email protected]
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, X

Did you know it's possible to be flexible beyond the physical? Well, this week, we get into it with the amazing @FlexWithVera, who chats with us about how to get holistic with your body, learn what it wants and needs, including how to build confidence in the bedroom, no matter your shape or size. We talk: 

📍 Discovering how to listen to your body
💥 The biggest misconceptions around fat bodies and sex
✂️ A few essential belly-friendly stretches and positions to try
🤝 How to advocate for yourself in the bedroom

Come back every Friday for new episodes, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us for more: 

Email us: [email protected] 
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, Twitter/X

Follow Vera: Instagram, YouTube, Website

New episodes drop every week. Follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who’s rethinking love right alongside you.

Email us: [email protected]
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, X

Therapy is great, allegedly (lol). But how do you find the right therapist for you? How do you know what to talk about? How do you even know you NEED therapy? In today’s episode, we’re talking all things THERAPY in hopes of demystifying this often very expensive self-care activity that is equal parts rewarding as it can be absolutely terrifying—especially if you’ve never done it before. We talk: 

📜 Our personal therapy origin stories 
📍 How to find the right therapist for you 
💥 What to do when you disagree with your therapist 
✂️ When to cut ties and move on from your current therapist 
🤝 How to make therapy work for YOU 

And sooo much more. Say it with us: THERAPY IS FOR EVERYONE. Here are some great resources to help you get started: 
- Psychology Today (search for therapists all over North America) 
- Affordable Therapy Network (Canada-wide) 
- OISE Psychology Clinic (low-cost therapy at the University of Toronto) 
- TIRP Low-Cost Therapy Listings (Toronto-based)
- Therapist Listings for BIPOC, LGBT + Palestine-aligned folks
- Wellnest (Toronto-based clinic for BIPOC)
- CAMH programming 
- City of Toronto Crisis Lines 

If you’re in crisis or need immediate mental health support, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide Crisis Helpline. 

Come back every Friday for new episodes, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us for more: 

Email us: [email protected] 
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok 

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok 
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, Twitter/X

New episodes drop every week. Follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who’s rethinking love right alongside you.

Email us: [email protected]
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, X

Friendship is supposed to be “easy,” right? Not exactly. In this episode, we dig into the messy, complicated world of platonic love: why friendship breakups can feel just as devastating as romantic ones, what makes friendships end, and how to be a better friend in adulthood. We share personal stories, cultural blind spots, and practical ways to show up for the people you love. From handling the guilt of drifting apart to deciding when repair is worth it, we’re cutting through the black-and-white thinking that too often surrounds friendship. 

In this episode, we cover: 

💔 Why we don’t talk enough about friendship breakups 
🌀 The most common reasons friendships dissolve 
🔑 How to navigate the breakup process (and mutual friends!) 
🌱 What being a “good friend” looks like as adults 
🔄 When reconciliation is possible and when to let go 
💕 Why platonic love deserves the same care as romance 

Plus: a little catch-up, some laughter, and one piece of advice we’d give our younger selves about friendship. If you’ve ever lost a friend, wanted to show up better for one, or wondered why society undervalues platonic love—this one’s for you.

Come back every Friday for new episodes, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us for more: 

Email us: [email protected] 
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, Twitter/X

New episodes drop every week. Follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who’s rethinking love right alongside you.

Email us: [email protected]
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, X

If you’ve ever dreaded sitting at the singles table or felt the sting of shelling out for a gift solo, this episode is for you. We’re unpacking what weddings look like when you’re not part of a couple, asking whether gendered traditions need to die, and sharing our best (and worst) experiences as single guests. Bonus: Would You Rather, wedding guest edition.

😬 Performing “coupledom” when you’re flying solo 
🪑 Singles table horror stories 
➕1 Etiquette 
💸 Splitting group gifts when you don’t have a partner 
🙄 Peak heteronormativity in wedding traditions 
🥂 Advice for couples to be mindful of their single friends 

Come back every Friday for new episodes, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us for more: 

Email us: [email protected] 
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok 
Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok 
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, Twitter/X

New episodes drop every week. Follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who’s rethinking love right alongside you.

Email us: [email protected]
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, X

This week, we dive into the concept of compulsory heterosexuality—or “comp het”—and explore how it shapes our understanding of attraction, relationships, and identity. Coined by poet and theorist Adrienne Rich, comp het describes the ways society pressures people to perform heterosexuality regardless of their true desires. We break down where the term comes from, and how it continues to show up in culture today. From media portrayals, to family and community expectations, to those confusing moments when you’re not sure if you’re attracted to someone or just conditioned to believe you should be, comp het can be hard to untangle, but we gotchu. We also dig into: 

💕 How the internalized pressure to be straight can complicate dating and self-discovery
📺 Real-world examples from pop culture and our lives that illustrate what this is
🌎 How everyone is affected by this—not just women or queer folks
📚 All of the policing around terms just like this one

A few of the reads we mention this week:

Adrienne Rich's milestone 1980 essay
The Lesbian Master Doc
A few resources: A, B, C

Come back every Friday for new episodes, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us for more:

Email us: [email protected] 
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok
Email us: [email protected] 

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, Twitter/X

New episodes drop every week. Follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who’s rethinking love right alongside you.

Email us: [email protected]
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, X

You might have noticed we're taking a little pause, but don't worry, we'll be back by the end of the summer!

In the meantime, revisit some of our previous episodes, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us for more:

Email us: [email protected] 
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok
Email us: [email protected] 

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, Twitter/X

New episodes drop every week. Follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who’s rethinking love right alongside you.

Email us: [email protected]
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, X