Rom-Com Rescue

Any takeaways from this episode?

Intrusive family members, making out in cars, fake pottery classes, and Windex...

That's right! This week we are breaking down 2002 classic rom com, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, with Nia Vardalos and John Corbett. 

Currently streaming on Max.

What happens when love crosses cultural lines—and your entire family is along for the ride? In this episode of RomCom Rescue, we're breaking down the love lessons (and boundary blunders) in the iconic 2002 rom-com My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

Kira Sabin, a certified coach and healthy dating educator, and Dr. Isabel Morley, a licensed psychologist and couples therapist, unpack what this movie gets right (and very wrong) about identity, in-laws, and choosing yourself while staying connected.

From overbearing relatives to unexpected romance and a whole lot of lamb, we’re diving into:

• Why Toula’s growth arc still resonates
• The psychology behind boundary-setting with family
• What healthy compromise really looks like in relationships
• And whether Ian and Toula would actually make it IRL

Whether you're Greek, geeky, or just tired of dodging your aunt’s matchmaking attempts, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in now—and remember, you create your own happily ever after.

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🌮Taco Rating🌮

Kira 

Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮

Izzy

Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮 

Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky!

Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

Any takeaways from this episode?

Over the top Indian wedding, fortune telling, terrible blind dates, and no passport photos. EVER! 

That's right, this week on the Romcom Rescue Podcast, we are breaking down 2025 rom com Picture This with Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin.

 Currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

🌮Taco Rating🌮

Kira 

Overall Tacos – 🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮

Izzy

Overall Tacos- 🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮 (and a half)

Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky!

Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

Any takeaways from this episode?

Neurotic bosses, parent trapping, New York pizza, and yet! 

That's right, this week we are breaking down 2018 rom-com "Set It Up" with Zoey Deutch and Glenn Powell....and the Pete Davidson Glow-Up We Didn’t See Coming! 😂

Currently streaming on Netflix

Kira – 

Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮

Isabelle – 

Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮

Next week, we will be talking about our new rom-com Picture This with Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin.

Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky!

Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

Any takeaways from this episode?

Penguin PJs, constant self-inflicted awkward situations, Hot teachers, and, thank god, Hugh Grant.

This week we are breaking down 2025 rom-com, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy with Renee Zellweger, Leo Woodall & Chiwetel Ejiofor

Currently streaming on Peacock.

Kira – 

Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮

Isabelle – 

Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮

Download Kira's Ghosting Scripts referenced in the episode here.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:11 Initial Thoughts on the New Bridget Jones Movie

04:53 Critique of Bridget's Character and Plot Issues

07:27 Casual Attire and Personal Anecdotes

22:47 Dating as a Widow: Advice and Reflections

25:09 The Dangers of Online Dating

26:15 Understanding Ghosting

28:18 Proper Etiquette in Modern Dating

29:36 Scripts to Avoid Ghosting

32:49 Bridget's Relationship Struggles

37:32 Therapy and Boundaries for Bridget

44:17 Final Thoughts on the Movie

Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky!

Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

Any takeaways from this episode?

Wedding saboteurs, codependent relationships, awkward karaoke, and chaos monkeys! 

Chaos monkeys!

That's right. Woo woo!  This week we are breaking down 2025 romcom You're Cordially Invited with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Kira – 

Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮

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Isabelle – 

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Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮

Join us next for 2025 Rom-Com Kinda Pregnant  with Amy Schumer & Will Forte

Currently streaming on Netflix.

Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky!

Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

Any takeaways from this episode?

Crossover Episode with Little Miss Recap!!

Struggling small town nightclubs, hot townie male dancers, so many costume changes, and the Jingle Belles?

That's right, we are watching the 2024 holiday rom-com The Merry Gentleman with Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray.

Currently streaming on Netflix.

Kira – 

Overall Tacos – 0

Love Lesson Tacos – 0

Isabelle – 

Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮

Join us next for our Personal Favorite Holiday Rom-Coms!

Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky!

Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

Any takeaways from this episode?

Childhood friendships, weed gummies, drunken proposals, and difficult in laws. That's right, we are watching the 2024 Christmas Rom-com, Our Little Secret with Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding. 

Currently streaming on Netflix.

Kira – 

Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮

Isabelle – 

Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮

Join us next for 2006 Classic holiday rom-com, The Holiday with Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, and Jack Black.

Currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky!

Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

Any takeaways from this episode?

Middle school dances, streaking, breaking and entering, a denim sleeveless jumpsuit, and Craig Robinson.  That's right!  We are watching 2024 Rom-Com Hot Frosty. With Dustin Milligan and Lacey Chabert

Currently streaming on Netflix.

Excellent video from GriefCatPartyTime that we talked about on the episode.

Kira – 

Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮

Isabelle – 

Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮

Join us next for 2006 Classic holiday rom-com, The Holiday with Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, and Jack Black.

Currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky!

Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

Any takeaways from this episode?

Strong heroines, evil cousins, history rewrites, and ethians? That's right, we are watching the 2024 rom com series My Lady Jane with Emily Bader and Edward Blumel.

Strong heroines, evil cousins, history rewrites, and ethians? That's right, we are watching the 2024 rom com series My Lady Jane with Emily Bader and Edward Blumel

Currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Kira – 

Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮

Isabelle – 

Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮

Join us next for 2006 Rom-Com Classic – The Holiday with Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, and Jack Black. Currently streaming for free on Amazon Prime.

Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky!

Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

Any takeaways from this episode?

Agnostic sex podcasters, Hot Rabbis, highly opinionated families, and the Matzah Ballers! That's right. We are watching the 2024 Rom-com Series. "Nobody Wants This" with Kristen Bell and Adam Brody.

Currently streaming on Netflix.

We LOVED this new show and talk about everything from squishy gefilte fish, awkward family dinners, and how to handle the 'Ick Factor' in relationships.

From Adam Brody's charm to Kristen Bell's witty banter, find out why this series is a must-watch and explore why vulnerability, communication, and boundary-setting are the keys to creating your own happily ever after.

07:03 FIRST IMPRESSIONS

11:38 HOT PRIEST VS HOT RABBI (IMPORTANT DEBATE)

12:43 BEST & WORST LOVE LESSONS

35:10 THE ICK FACTOR & WHAT IT'S REALLY ABOUT

46:57 FAVORITE MOMENT AND TAKEAWAYS

Kira – 

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Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮

Isabelle – 

Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮

Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky!

Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com