DISCLAIMER: This week we step back from the usual, lighthearted Redefine The Relationship episode and discuss some very heavy, real issues that include eating disorders and their consequences. Please be advised. Todd is afraid of beer spray, CALL THE SPCA ON KIRK, Kirk doesn’t try to make last minute jokes, the gang collectively fan girls over Ella cuz she’s so awesome, Lauren feels bad for getting drunk at a wedding, Kirk has the best wedding traditions, RUDE, the dark portion of the story comes out, hearing the progression of bulimia first hand is so much different than ever reading anything about it, the fan mail is the heaviest shit, the process of self love is the hardest and most important to learn, I AM PAIN, staying curious about yourself though tough times will teach you more than any other experience, the darkness teaches you the most about yourself, self acceptance is one of the most valuable skills, a quick but bad analogy about bad behaviors and how positively reinforcing they can be at times, shout out to the service industry, the fitness industry can destroy as quickly as it can build you up, IV LEAGUE, Todd’s country hick voice is the absolute best, you gotta see the signs for what they truly are, a sweet little old lady saves Ella’s life, of all these ridiculous things that Ella has done – being vulnerable was one of the most difficult things she ever did, with great strength comes great responsibility, Todd can identify cuz he’s top bone in Texas, initially going to therapy will seem like the weakest thing you will ever do but it takes great strength to realize something is not right within your life and it’s such a powerful move to ask for help in that struggle, the things that you save can end up saving you, the emails are seriously so heartbreaking, Kirk won’t stop talking about strength in vulnerability, all the giggles wiggles and love – BREAK TIME – Mitch’s beer goes somewhere unexpected, proud mama moments with Ella’s creation, kill the boy – Game of Thrones reference, Kirk needs to go to Zoolander’s Center For Kids Who Don’t Read Good, quick Redefine The Relationship book club moment, Starbucks is the only way to truly market your creations, what exactly has YOUR 21 year old ass created, you hater? We start getting into the very darkest portion of the story, PERSPECTIVE IS EVERYTHING, Kirk has such a boner for DFW, social media taints all of our social interactions, forced vulnerability can ruin your dating life though, Todd loves the follow backs, why is social media so relevant to all aspects of life right now? Balance is incredibly important to Ella, Lauren throwing major side eye, catch a video of Ella’s email binder on our Facebook, Ella starts to learn about herself and move herself forward in recovery and self acceptance, all the pieces are falling into place for the giggle and wiggle filled life, Mitch puts the pieces together for a quick realization, Todd likes to plug other podcasts all the time, Kirk gets all psychology nerdy, Todd would rather be a tree in the forest than a fly on the wall, Todd and Lauren know Kirk’s old tricks too well but they’re wrong this time, Kirk throws it back to one of his favorite episodes, Mitch’s mind is blown, The Necessity of Chivalry, Lancelotta Pina colada Lancelot on the weekends, JUST FUCKING LET ME LOVE YOU, don’t ever struggle in silence, you are never alone, Ella still deals with eating triggers to this day despite how successful and loving she is, asking for help is the hardest but most rewarding challenges, you really ARE worth it, LPOTL, Ella is constantly projecting love and acceptance onto everyone at all times, Kirk is trying to turn every situation positive, Kuykenworst, all the best Kirk burns, is roasting a love language?, OWL DIATRIBE, Kirk has expanded Todd’s mind, throwback jokes, we’re off the rails at this point, Kuykendall gives up real quick on Instagram handles, Ella takes it away to end the episode and Todd can HEAR your flat bill.
