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Rom-Com Rescue

Kira Sabin & Dr. Isabelle Morley

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A Couples Therapist and a Dating Coach Walk Into a Podcast… Love rom-coms but find yourself screaming at the screen? So do we. Rom-Com Rescue is the podcast where couples therapist Dr. Isabelle Morley and healthy dating educator Kira Sabin break down your favorite romantic comedies—the good, the bad, and the wildly unrealistic. We’re here to celebrate the heart-fluttering moments, call out red and green flags, and offer real-life dating and relationship wisdom along the way. Is that grand ge ...
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Are you going through life blind? This is Eyes Wide Open with Nick Thompson. On this show, we share knowledge and stories that build human connection while elevating stigmatized societal issues, including mental health, holistic wellness, culture, free speech, and more, all to ensure we show up in the world with our Eyes Wide Open. You may know Nick Thompson from his appearance on season two of Netflix’s hit reality show Love is Blind, but there’s a side of him you may not know: The Storytel ...
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Any takeaways from this episode? Woohoo! It’s been one whole year of the Rom-Com Rescue podcast. A year of movies, missteps, magic, and yes—more than a few rants about enemies-to-lovers. In this special anniversary episode, Kira and Dr. Izzy reflect on: The rom-coms we loved (Rye Lane, Love at First Sight, Idea of You) The rom-coms we barely got th…
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Any takeaways from this episode? We all say we know what boundaries are… but let’s be real: most of us weren’t taught how to actually set them—especially in relationships. In this episode of RomCom Rescue, we’re breaking down the beautifully messy world of boundaries in romantic comedies. From the iconic (and sometimes problematic) classics to mode…
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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 – 🌮 Isabell…
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Join us as we sit down with Dr. Isabelle Morley, psychologist, couples counselor, and author of the groundbreaking new book "They're Not Gaslighting You: Ditch Therapy Speak and Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship." Dr. Morley is here to help decode the "therapy speak" that has infiltrated our social media, relationships, and communica…
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Ready to start 2025 navigating the tricky terrain of modern dating? Join Nick Thompson on Eyes Wide Open as he sits down with renowned relationship expert Dr. Frankie, who has orchestrated over 25,000 matches! They tackle the challenges of finding genuine connection in a world saturated with social media and political divides. Dr. Frankie offers in…
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In this episode, we take a look back at the best 2024 Reality TV-focused clips from Eyes with Open with Nick Thompson. The best clips from 2024 focused on Reality TV include: Michael Carroll, a former bachelor producer, discusses with Nick how reality TV viewers still buy whatever the producers and showrunners feed them. Matthew Dubila from Love is…
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In this episode, we take a look back on the amazing year of 2024 for Eyes Wide Open with Nick Thompson. The best clips of 2024 include: Therapy Jeff and Nick discuss their youth sports experiences that promoted toxic masculinity. Timmy Gibson and Nick discuss how you can flirt with someone and not come across as creepy. Stef “Rocks” spills the tea …
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Any takeaways from this episode? House swapping, hot drunk Englishman, personal movie trailers, and Mr. Napkinhead! That's right, we are watching the 2006 rom-com series THE HOLIDAY, with Kate Winslet, Cameron DIaz, Jude Law and Jack Black. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮 Isabelle – Overall…
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In this solo episode, Nick discusses the challenges of navigating holiday stress and anxiety, particularly in the context of family gatherings and social media pressures. He emphasizes the importance of setting and enforcing boundaries to protect mental health and maintain relationships. Nick shares personal experiences and practical strategies for…
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