Of all the RTRC episodes that have folk sharing how it impacted them, the one about girlfriends breaking up is near the top of the list. Soooo, about that. Over the past few weeks, our hosts were surprised to find themselves at communicative odds - the tone was off, replies were short, and conflict dread had started to set in. Elisha and Shannon reveal how they spotted, and quickly resolved, a fissure in their relationship in this super unique episode - and we mean UNIQUE, because how often do two friends get this frank and exposed in front of an audience? The gals chat about how taking the time to pause before responding can avoid big blow ups. How to be responsive rather than reactive. The fear of being truly vulnerable, and the importance of calling out friends on their bullshit. If you're working to overcome the "fight or flight" habits of a traumatic childhood, it can be really freaking tough... but luckily we have Shannon and Elisha show us how it's done, right, and in real time. Bonus: Shannon's update on a girlfriend break-up, and a happy ending a decade in the making!