rookatusnow podcast

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  • EP22. how postpartum changed our relationship

    In this episode we will share our experience with postpartum anxiety and depression and how it changed our relationship, what it taught us and how we moved through the difficulty of it all.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
    37 min
  • EP21. do you follow your exes on social media?

    In this episode we will share our thoughts about our recent viral video discussing if you should care about who your partner, husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend follow on social media. This topic has caused quite the controversy and has become a relationship hot take that we will share our personal… and sometimes unpopular… opinions on. What do you think?



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
    24 min
  • EP20. are we too obsessed with healing?

    In this episode, Yannick and Bre discuss whether our culture is too obsessed with healing. Has therapy language and hyper-fixation on "getting better" gone too far, or is this trend a welcome change to a world that has finally gained some much needed emotional intelligence? Let us know in the comments what you think, and if you have had personal experiences dealing with or contributing to this trend of healing culture.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
    24 min
  • EP19. what films made an impact on you?

    In this episode we talk about movies and tv series that deeply impacted us as individuals and as a couple in our relationship over the years. We learn more about one another as we converse about the films that impacted us as children, teenagers and adults. We both share a passion for films and want to share this with you. What films have made an impact on your life?



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
    28 min
  • EP18. how to stop people pleasing?

    In this episode we talk about how being a "people pleaser" can negatively affect your relationships, while providing steps you can take to get out of the cycle. Is there something that has helped you overcome being a people pleaser?



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
    23 min
  • EP17. why do you celebrate holidays?

    As Jehovah’s Witnesses, we weren’t allowed to celebrate any holidays. After leaving the faith, we embarked on the journey of figuring out what we actually believed and what we wanted to be part of our lives. In this episode, we look back on our first times celebrating the holidays, and the mixed emotions and discovery that came with stepping into traditions that were completely new to us. Now as parents, we’re figuring out which traditions we want to make our own and what memories we want our children to grow up with. So we want to know: why do you celebrate?



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
    45 min
  • EP16. is social media running our relationships?

    In this episode we will share our thoughts about social media and how it has affected our relationships, how we deal with social media as content creators, and its impact on our lives. As we open up this conversation we would love to know what you think!



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
    25 min
  • EP15. do you have to forgive someone to move on?

    In this episode we will discuss forgiveness, what it means to forgive, and if you really need to forgive someone to be able to move on in your life. Drop us a comment with your thoughts and experiences as we take a deep dive into this topic, share our personal journeys, and have a little therapy session together along the way.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
    30 min
  • EP14. how do you start over?

    Welcome to "in between the seasons": our limited series sharing thoughts on marriage, relationships, parenthood and faith. After leaving a cult that we both grew up in, we have a new perspective on life as we heal and learn from our experiences. Think of this as your therapy session with us. In this episode we will discuss a step-by-step process of starting over and how we successfully set the reset button on our lives: finding ourselves, finding new friends, faith and building a community from the ground up. There is so much learning that we are doing, so much work yet to be done, but we wanted to share our progress in hopes it may help you on your personal journey in starting over.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
    31 min
  • 2025 recap Q&A

    Join Yannick and Bre for a special Q&A to close out 2025! This episode dives into the aftermath of losing community, finding peace, and new developments in their spiritual journey.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
    41 min

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"rookatusnow" shares the journey of two hopeless romantics navigating love, connection, and the aftermath of escaping a religious cult. Yannick and Bre Rook will talk about unlearning toxic dynamics…