Four Girls, One Couch… Part 2. And somehow it got worse (better?).

Paloma and Haley are back, and this is basically the unrated director’s cut we probably shouldn’t have recorded (but obviously did). We get into how they became a package deal (still confusing, still iconic), why dating in Denver feels like ordering off the same tired menu, and what happens when one acceptable man enters the chat.

There’s an accidental meet-cute, a very specific NFL lookalike, and a spiral into our own dating patterns that feels a little too honest. Like… self-aware but still making the same questionable decisions kind of honest.

We also make the girls expose their most unhinged post-breakup behavior, and yeah, it escalates fast.

It’s out of pocket, it’s unfiltered, and if you’ve ever been a little down bad but still convinced you’re fine… this one’s for you.

We ran another half marathon… and yeah, we have thoughts.

Somewhere between mile 6 and “why did we sign up for this,” things got a little existential. Because running has a funny way of turning into a mirror, suddenly you’re comparing yourself to everyone passing you, even though you have no idea what their race looks like, how they trained, or what they’re carrying.

This episode spirals (a little) into the idea of staying in your own lane, in running, dating, and life, and what it actually means to make it you vs. you. We get into the reality that healing isn’t a finish line you cross once, it’s something you keep practicing…sometimes mid-breakdown, mid-run, mid-life.

Also: Quinn goes on a date that involves We’re Not Really Strangers (we have opinions), which turns into a convo about triggers, growth, and the humbling realization that being “healed” doesn’t mean you’re done learning.

And of course, we talk about the people waiting at the finish line. I.e.: the ones who show up, hold you down, and remind you why you keep going.

This week… Quinn accidentally went viral. And not in a “slay queen” kind of way...more a Mary Queen of Scots kind of way.

After posting a TikTok shooting her shot at a guy she saw at a coffee shop, very “hello darling shoot your shot girl” energy, the internet had a LOT to say… and most of it was not in her favor. What felt like a harmless, bold move turned into full-blown Cody Gate 2026: response videos, hot takes, and thousands of opinions from people who were very much not there.

We get into what actually happened, what people thought happened, and what it’s like to suddenly be on the receiving end of the internet’s judgment when your intentions were truly not intended to be harmful. We KNOWWWW - the highway to hell is paved with good intentions.

Meanwhile, in real life, Katie and B officially moved in together (!!). Katie shares what the first few days have actually felt like (spoiler alert: there are knives involved).

A little internet chaos, a little real-life growth, and just trying to stay sane through both.

This week we’re talking long-distance dating, avoidant texting habits, and the weird emotional math of relationships getting more serious.

Quinn shares an update on a familiar face making a comeback, what happens when FaceTime chemistry finally turns into a real-life date, and why saying “I like you” can somehow feel like the hardest text to send.

Meanwhile, Katie is gearing up to move in with B, and we get honest about the nerves that come with shifting from intentional time together to actually sharing a life, plus the very real struggle of being the girlfriend hauling a full suitcase for a weekend while men travel with a toothbrush and a dream.

This episode of the Unprotected Ex Podcast is pure chaos. The kind where four women start with one topic and somehow end up everywhere. Honestly, we never fully land the plane… so consider this Part 1.

This month we’re joined by not one, but TWO guests: our friend Haley (@milehighandhungry) and her best friend Paloma, a journalist at People Magazine. What better pairing for a dating and friendship podcast hosted by two best friends than another powerhouse duo?

Looking for a topic? Good, because we cover about 1,000 of them.

Including:

• Reparenting and therapy breakthroughs

• Love is Blind Season 10

• Modern dating and the illusion of options

• Saying you're “trying” for a baby

• Religion in your 20s and 30s

• Whether men need to evolve emotionally

• Why friend breakups might actually be healthy

• And the general uncertainty of figuring out adulthood

This episode is layered, honest, loud, and exactly what happens when four women start talking about dating, friendship, therapy, and life with zero agenda.

And yes…there will be a Part 2. 🎙️

This week’s short segment is…messy in theory, calm in practice.

Short story shorter:

• A man asks Quinn out.
• That man previously dated Katie.

We like to think we handled it with emotional maturity. At one point, Quinn even tells Katie this episode would be better if she “cared more.” To which Katie adjusts her halo and basks quietly in her healed glow.

But then the second half of the episode goes slightly off the rails as we revisit our own less-evolved moments from similar situations in the past. Because while growth is real… so is petty. And healing? Not exactly linear.

Sometimes you’re secure.Sometimes you’re unbothered.And sometimes you remember the trivia night incident and choose chaos.

Just because it was “only three weeks” doesn’t mean it didn’t sting.

We’re all microdosing rejection. AKA: accelerating intimacy, fast-forwarding milestones, and trying to secure something before it disappears. And when it falls apart? We swipe, bounce back, and tell ourselves we’re fine.

But is it resilience…or avoidance?
Is it abundance…or anxiety?

This week, we unpack the rush, not just to find someone, but to define something. The invisible timelines pushing us to “arrive,” the illusion of endless options, and the pressure to prove we’re not behind.

Behind who?

From speed-running new relationships to performing growth instead of actually living it, this episode is about slowing down, in dating, in identity, and in the stories we tell ourselves about where we should be.

Valentine’s Day was just the backdrop. This one’s about you.

Quinn is officially in her growth era, which apparently includes rejection therapy: aka intentionally asking out a guy she fully expected to say no… just to prove she’d survive hearing it. (Spoiler: she did. And she’s hotter for it.)

In this episode, we unpack what it actually means to face rejection head-on, why hearing “no” isn’t the end of the world, and how dating gets a lot easier when you stop making everything mean something about you.

A reminder we all probably need: sometimes it really isn’t that deep.

✨ Valentine’s Day reminder:

We’re hosting a Stoplight Disco Valentine’s Party at Improper City in Denver!

CHEAT SHEET:

💚Wear green if you’re single

💛Yellow if you’re open-minded

❤️Red if you’re taken.

Tickets are only $10 online ($15 at the door), proceeds benefit SafeHouse Denver, and there are stacked raffles (including dinner for two, fitness memberships, beauty services, and more).

Grab your ticket here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valentines-day-stoplight-disco-at-improper-city-tickets-1979913367179

Come for the disco. Stay for the community. 💃🕺🪩

B is in the studioooo. Yes, that B. After over a year of being talked about on the pod, Brandon finally joins us for a very honest, very real conversation about dating, trust, conflict, and what a slow burn actually looks like in practice.

We get into what it’s really like dating someone who hosts a dating podcast, including how Brandon felt listening to the show early on, how his comfort level evolved over time, and what it’s been like hearing Katie process their relationship publicly. From rebuilding trust after being cheated on, navigating different attachment styles, learning how to fight with your partner instead of alone, and understanding each other’s love languages, this episode is packed with thoughtful reflections on communication, patience, and choosing each other intentionally. We close out with favorite things about each other, including Katie’s juicy booty and her even juicier brain.

And finally, announcement time:
After the chaos (and fun) of Dating in the Dark, we’re officially inviting you to our Valentine’s Day Stoplight Party in Denver! Single, taken, or somewhere in between, this one’s for you.

Join us at Improper City in Denver on VALENTINES DAY! Get Tickets Here!

Less of an episode, more of a conversation you accidentally overheard two girls having at a coffee shop ☕🎙️

This week, we’re recording from Katie’s living room with our very own mics, which officially makes UnprotectedEx mobile (and slightly more unhinged).

Quinn checks in on her dating life and realizes the weirdest part isn’t the guy, it’s that she’s…fine? No spiraling, no anxiety, no fight-or-flight. Which leads to the inevitable question: is this what being healed feels like, or is she just not that into him?

From there, we spiral (a little) into other connections, confusing chemistry, a longtime crush, and our favorite game: best case, worst case scenario. If you’ve ever questioned your feelings because they weren’t loud, dramatic, or emotionally destabilizing, then, WELCOME, you’re among friends.