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Rom-Com RescueMerry Little Ex-Mas - Conscious Uncoupling, Gingerbread Throwdowns & One Extremely Messy Holiday Rom-ComAny takeaways from this episode?Welcome to the Rom-Com Rescue Holiday Extravaganza! Six holiday rom-coms over the next six weeks!Conscious uncoupling, gingerbread throwdowns, one last “totally normal” family Christmas, inconvenient new crushes… and Pearson Fodé in candy-cane underwear. That’s right. We went there.This week on RomCom Rescue, Kira and Dr. Izzy break down Netflix’s brand-new 2025 holiday rom-com Merry Little Ex-Mas starring Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jamila Jamil, and Pearson Fode— and let’s just say: It is was rough for us.Not mag...
2025-11-2039 min
Rom-Com RescueThe Wrong Paris: Fake Fairytales, Cowboy Abs & the Truth about Reality Dating Shows (with Nick Thompson from Love Is Blind)Any takeaways from this episode?Down-on-their-luck artists, reality dating chaos, mean girls and sabotage—The Wrong Paris has all the ingredients of a romcom…and almost none of the actual love lessons.This week on RomCom Rescue, Kira and Dr. Isabelle break down the 2025 Netflix romcom The Wrong Paris starring Miranda Cosgrove and Pierson Fodé—and they’re joined by Nick Thompson from Love Is Blind Season 2 and president of the UCAN Foundation (Unscripted Cast Advocacy Network).Together, they pull back the curtain on reality dating sh...
2025-11-131h 13
Rom-Com RescueInterfaith Couples, Romantic Nightstands & Why You Shouldn’t Date Your Therapist: Nobody Wants This (Season 2)Any takeaways from this episode?Underwhelmed and a little fired up: we unpack Season 2’s recycled arcs, interfaith stalemates, weaponized ‘good guy’ energy, and a wildly unethical storyline.Spoiler alert: We spoil Season 2 of Nobody Wants This (Netflix). Proceed caffeinated.This week Kira and Dr. Isabelle dive into Season 2 of Nobody Wants This with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell—and why, despite stellar performances, the story stalls. We break down the interfaith impasse (values vs. pressure), Noah’s performative “good guy” pattern, and how a nightstand somehow became peak romance.
2025-11-0845 min
10% Happier with Dan HarrisAre They Really a Narcissist? Do They Really Have Borderline? Are They Truly Gaslighting You? How To Know. And What To Do When People Weaponize Therapy-Speak Against You. | Isabelle MorleyHow to handle people better. Isabelle Morley is a clinical psychologist and EFT-certified couples therapist (Emotionally Focused Therapy). She is a contributing author to Psychology Today, and has been featured in The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, Business Insider, Vox, and Very Well Mind, among others. Her latest book is They're Not Gaslighting You: Ditch the Therapy Speak and Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship. In this episode we talk about: The difference between abuse and bad behavior How to know if you're really in an abusive re...
2025-11-031h 07
Rom-Com RescueCollege Friends, Lousy Exes & “You Don’t Own Me” — The First Wives Club (1996) | Diane Keaton TributeAny takeaways from this episode?To celebrate the incomparable Diane Keaton, we’re revisiting the friendship-forward classic The First Wives Club (1996) starring Diane Keaton, Bette Midler, and Goldie Hawn—a sharp, funny heist-of-the-heart about loyalty, divorce, and getting your voice back. We unpack what still works, what didn’t age well, and the modern love lessons anyone can use.In this episode you’ll learn:Why friendship is a legit love story (and how to nurture it)What self-abandonment looks like (and a simple...
2025-10-3047 min
The Gaslight Effect PodcastBefore You Say "Gaslighting": From Innocent Therapy Speak to Weaponized Words - Dr. Isabelle MorleyTherapy language is everywhere—on social media, in conversations with friends, and inside our most intimate relationships. But what happens when words like "gaslighting," "narcissist," or "boundaries" are misunderstood—or worse, weaponized? In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, host Dr. Robin Stern is joined by clinical psychologist and EFT-certified couples therapist Dr. Isabelle Morley, author of They're Not Gaslighting You. Together, they unpack the difference between well-intentioned misuse of therapy terms and deliberate manipulation, exploring how careless labeling can derail connection, fuel conflict, and obscure the reality of true gaslighting. You'll hear...
2025-09-0941 min
TV GoldThe Family Next Door, The Hunting Wives, WednesdayThis week on the TV Gold podcast Andrew Mercado and James Manning review:The Family Next Door (ABC/iview, 6 episodes)The Hunting Wives (Stan, 8 episodes)Wednesday (Netflix, Season 2, 8 episodes) The Family Next Door (ABC/iview, 6 episodes)The mysterious Isabelle moves into a small seaside cul-de-sac where her obsessive drive to solve a mystery casts suspicion on four neighbouring families. Based on bestselling Australian author Sally Hepworth's novel.Features great performances from a stunning cast woking with a wonderful script. That cast includes Teresa Palmer, Bella Heathcote, Bob Morley, Catherine McClements, Jane Harber...
2025-08-1528 min
The Love Lab Podcast: Sex | Love | RelationshipHow To Avoid Misused and Weaponized Therapy Speak In RelationshipsDo you or your partner tend to use words like narcissist, red flag, gaslighting, toxic, trauma bonding, etc? Does using these words help you resolve conflicts, or do they tend to make things more difficult? The rise of self-help culture and social media has led to the overuse and misuse of many "Therapy-Speak" terms, which can cause problems in your relationship. In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with clinical psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Isabelle Morley about how these terms are often misused and weaponized, why that is a problem, and how to avoid...
2025-07-311h 01
Rom-Com RescueNobody Puts Baby in a Corner: The Real Love Lessons Behind Dirty Dancing (1987)Any takeaways from this episode?Welcome to Rom-Com Rescue—where we break down the best (and most questionable) love lessons from your favorite romantic comedies.Our 80s Series (Big Hair, Bigger Feelings) continues and this week, we’re diving into the sweaty, sultry, dance-heavy world of Dirty Dancing (1987), starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. It’s adult summer camp meets coming-of-age meets… wait, is this even a rom-com?In this no-holds-barred episode, Dr. Izzy (Team Nostalgia) and Kira (Team Harsh Truths) debate:Was this true love or just Baby’s f...
2025-07-3045 min
Something You Should KnowHow Therapy-Speak is Destroying Relationships & Why We Need More Fun at WorkLike a supermarket, major airports are laid out and configured to try to get you to spend money while you are there. Listen and discover how they do it and when you are most likely to open your wallet at an airport. https://www.neatorama.com/2015/06/11/12-Behind-the-Scenes-Secrets-of-Airports/
How many times have you used "therapy-speak" to descibe someone - words like toxic or narcissist or psychopath? It’s a handy and very descriptive way to talk about someone – but there are potential problems with doing it. Those words are often used by psychologists to describe serious conditions that most...
2025-07-2453 min
Why Do We Do That?#067 - Relationship Conflict with Dr. Isabelle MorleyIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist & couples coach Dr. Isabelle Morley about intimate relationship conflict and her new book, They're Not Gaslighting You: Ditch the Therapy Speak and Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship.
They discuss what healthy relationship conflict actually looks like, the underlying causes that drive most disagreements, the essential communication skills couples need to navigate conflict effectively, the important distinction between abuse and ordinary bad behavior, and why misusing therapy language can sometimes cause more confusion than clarity.
For more on Isabelle, visit...
2025-07-2158 min
Rom-Com RescueFake Dating, Suede Disasters, and the Patrick Dempsey Glow-Up: Can’t Buy Me Love (1987)Any takeaways from this episode?In this episode of RomCom Rescue, we rewind to the 1987 teen rom-com classic Can’t Buy Me Love, starring a baby-faced Patrick Dempsey and the effortlessly iconic Amanda Peterson. It’s got it all—$1,000 suede outfits, fake dating contracts, high school cliques, and the infamous African Anteater Ritual dance.Kira and Dr. Izzy dive into:Why Ronald might actually be the real villain Whether Cindy’s kindness makes up for Ronald’s total lack of a redemption arcThe very real 80s tr...
2025-07-1738 min
Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And GuideERP 485: Misused Words, Misunderstood Relationships: How Therapy Speak Can Erode Trust in Relationship — An Interview with Dr. Isabelle MorleyAbout this Episode Words have power. They can heal, but they can also harm when we wield them without fully understanding their meaning. In today's world, the language of therapy is everywhere, filtering from clinicians' offices into viral social media posts, heated arguments, and everyday conversations. But with this widespread use comes a hidden problem. When words like "narcissist," "gaslighting," or "toxic" are misused or weaponized in our relationships, they not only muddy honest communication—they erode trust, block growth, and can even do real damage to our connections with others. In this episode, listeners ar...
2025-07-1556 min
Rom-Com RescueBoomboxes, Blind Spots, and Bad Dads: A Deep Dive into Say Anything (1989)Any takeaways from this episode?We're kicking off our totally tubular '80s summer rewind series with the cult classic Say Anything (1989), starring Ione Skye and John Cusack. Kira’s teenage heart is swooning, while Izzy is…confused. We’re unpacking emotional enmeshment, obsessive crushes, and that infamous boombox scene (spoiler: it doesn’t go how you remember it). Come for the nostalgia, stay for the love lessons—and the healthy dose of side-eye.What We Cover:Lloyd Dobler: Dream guy or giant red flag?Diane’s wild ride from golden girl to jail visi...
2025-07-1039 min
Last First Date RadioEP 666: Dr. Isabelle Morley - How to Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship!Are you hunting for red flags in relationships and dating? My podcast guest, Dr. Isabelle Morley, says we need to stop diagnosing others with psychological disorders. She is a clinical psychologist, EFT-certified couples therapist, and author. She writes a blog for Psychology Today and has been featured in The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, Vox, and more. Dr. Morley also serves on the founding board of the UCAN Foundation and provides couples therapy in the Boston area. We’re talking today about her new book, “They’re Not Gaslighting You”.In this episode of Last Fir...
2025-06-2435 min
Friend ForwardNo, she's not (always) "gaslighting" you // a conversation about "therapy speak" during friendship conflict with Dr. Isabelle MorleyIn this conversation, Dr. Isabelle Morley (author of the book "They're not gaslighting you") and host Danielle Bayard Jackson discuss the increasing prevalence of therapy-related language in everyday conversations, particularly in the context of friendships and conflicts. They explore the definitions and nuances of terms like gaslighting, narcissism, and boundaries, emphasizing the importance of using these terms responsibly. The discussion highlights the dangers of social media in shaping perceptions of relationships and the need for more thoughtful communication. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to focus on feelings and personal empowerment rather than labeling others.RESOURCES
2025-06-1318 minFriend ForwardNo, she's not (always) "gaslighting" you // a conversation about "therapy speak" during friendship conflict with Dr. Isabelle MorleyIn this conversation, Dr. Isabelle Morley (author of the book "They're not gaslighting you") and host Danielle Bayard Jackson discuss the increasing prevalence of therapy-related language in everyday conversations, particularly in the context of friendships and conflicts. They explore the definitions and nuances of terms like gaslighting, narcissism, and boundaries, emphasizing the importance of using these terms responsibly. The discussion highlights the dangers of social media in shaping perceptions of relationships and the need for more thoughtful communication. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to focus on feelings and personal empowerment rather than labeling others.RESOURCES
2025-06-1318 min
Heal Your Heartbreak#272 How Overusing Therapy Terms Can Hurt Your Breakup Recovery with Dr. Isabelle MorleyIn today’s expert episode, I’m joined by Dr. Isabelle Morley, a clinical psychologist specializing in couples therapy and author of the recently released book They’re Not Gaslighting You. We dive deep into the rise and overuse of “therapy speak”—think labels like gaslighting, narcissism, and red flags—and how these terms, while validating for many, can sometimes stall real healing after a breakup. Dr. Morley and I discuss why we’re so quick to diagnose our exes, the emotional pay-off behind it, and how social media has amplified these trends in dating and relationships. We also explore how focu...
2025-06-0346 min
Mind Tricks RadioEpisode 75: The Weaponizing of Therapy Speak, with Dr. Isabelle MorleyIn this episode of Mind Tricks Radio, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Isabelle Morley to talk about her eye-opening new book, They’re Not Gaslighting You. We dive into the world of “therapy speak” gone wild—how words like narcissist, toxic, gaslighting, and OCD are being thrown around on social media and in relationships, often in ways that do more harm than good. Dr. Morley unpacks the real meanings behind these terms, why accuracy matters, and how over-pathologizing can wreck our connections with others. We also chat about setting boundaries, the impact of armchair diagnosing, and what rom-coms...
2025-05-2647 min
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeThey're NOT gaslighting you! Dr. Isabelle Morley on the weaponization of therapy speakI’ve never highlighted a book as much as They’re Not Gaslighting You: Ditch the Therapy Speak and Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship. It's my favorite book in 2025!Watch the Video InterviewAuthor Dr. Isabelle Morley gives us a timely book that rejects the reckless proliferation of the following terms: SociopathPsychopathLove bombNarcissistBoundariesBorderlineToxicGaslightingWho is Dr. Isabelle Morley?Dr. Morley is not a chronic gaslighter trying to convince the wor...
2025-05-2036 min
Rom-Com RescueEngaged to a Stranger in a Coma? Sure. Let’s Talk About While You Were Sleeping - 30 Year AnniversaryAny takeaways from this episode?Unrequited crushes. Questionable fiancés. Holiday hospital champagne. And one very comatose Peter Gallagher.This week, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of the 1995 rom-com While You Were Sleeping starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman (currently streaming on Disney+), and let’s just say—this movie has feelings. And fiancés. And furniture.Kira Sabin (healthy dating educator + certified coach) and Dr. Isabel Morley (licensed couples therapist) dig deep into:💍 Why this movie is built on a mountain of lies 🧠 What...
2025-05-0147 min
Rom-Com RescueFalling for Famous? Notting Hill & the Myth of Movie LoveAny takeaways from this episode?Bookstore Meet Cutes, Paparazzi Swarms & the (Infamous) ‘I’m Just a Girl’ Speech: This Week, We’re Rescuing ‘Notting Hill’!Break out your travel books and awkward British charm—because this week on Romcom Rescue, Kira and Dr. Izzy dive headfirst into 1999’s iconic ‘Notting Hill’ (now streaming on Netflix). Julia Roberts is America’s Sweetheart. Hugh Grant is peak floppy-haired confusion. But do the love lessons hold up… or is this relationship doomed to end in therapy bills and emotional whiplash?We tackle:The ultimate fantasy o...
2025-04-2554 min
Rom-Com RescueBest & Worst Rom-Coms of the Year: Our 1-Year Podcast AnniversaryAny 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 through (Anyone But You, we're looking at you)Our favorite series of the year (and which ones deserved bette...
2025-04-1133 min
Rom-Com RescueBoundaries in Rom-Coms: The Good, The Bad, & The UncomfortableAny 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 modern love stories that finally get it right, we’re unpacking how Hollywood has shaped our understanding of what’s romantic—and what’s actually just...a boundary issue.
2025-04-0343 min
Rom-Com RescueMy Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002): Family Pressure, Self-Worth, and Choosing Your Own PathAny 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.Kir...
2025-03-2741 min
Let's Talk Global BusinessS1E15 - Season One Highlights & What's AheadIn Season 1 of Let's Talk Global Business, host Sara Murray took us on a tour of today's hot topics in business —exploring topics from the rise of AI and pay transparency to evolving workforce skills, the global energy landscape, and CEO confidence in Europe and China. We'd like to thank our guests who contributed their time and expertise: Thomas Krogh Jensen, Frederic Cho, Tojin Eapen, Claudio Truzzi, Isabelle Mateos y Lago, Ivan Pollard, Claudio Murri, Aaron Brown, Alan Riley, Alex Heil, Denis Pennel, Joshua Morley, Konstaninos Panitsas and Alfredo Montufar-Helu. We've got a brand new season coming so...
2025-03-2503 min
Rom-Com RescuePicture This (2025) - 5 Reasons Pia's Not Ready for a RelationshipAny 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 – 🌮IzzyOverall Tacos- 🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮 (and a half)Come talk with us about y...
2025-03-2046 min
Rom-Com RescueSet It Up (2018): What it teaches us about, Ambition, Avoidance, and Emotional MaturityAny 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 NetflixKira – 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.
2025-03-1242 min
Rom-Com RescueBridget Jones: Mad About the BoyAny 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 EjioforCurrently 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 Overview01:11 Init...
2025-02-2850 min
Rom-Com RescueYou're Cordially InvitedAny 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 – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮Join us next for 2025 Rom-Com Kinda Pregnant with Amy Schumer & Will ForteCurrently streaming on Netflix.Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagr...
2025-02-0754 min
The Love Lab (Uncensored)Dr. Isabelle Morley on Therapy Speak & Red FlagsDr. Isabelle Morley, clinical psychologist and author of They’re Not Gaslighting You In this episode, Dr. Morley breaks down the misuse of therapy terms like gaslighting, narcissist, and trauma bonding. She explains what these words actually mean, why they are often misapplied, and how therapy speak can damage relationships. We also explore the difference between bad behavior and true emotional abuse, the impact of labeling in relationships, and why not every red flag means you should walk away. Get the Book: https://a.co/d/16SEwPh Follow Dr. Morley: @drisabellemorley If...
2025-02-0344 min
Eyes Wide Open with Nick ThompsonThey're NOT Gaslighting You w/ Dr. Isabelle MorleyJoin 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 communication. Many of us are confused and misunderstanding what these terms actually mean. In this eye-opening episode, we discuss the truth about narcissism, gaslighting, and boundaries, cutting through the social media noise to reveal what these terms...
2025-01-281h 13
Rom-Com RescueMerry Gentlemen (Crossover Episode with Little Miss Recap)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 – 0Love Lesson Tacos – 0Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮Join us next for our Personal Favo...
2024-12-141h 16
Rom-Com RescueThe HolidayAny 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 Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Join us next for 2024 - Holiday Rom-com, Merry Gentleman Crossover Extravaganza with Little Miss Recap.Currently streaming on Netflix.Come talk with us about your favorite...
2024-12-0957 min
Rom-Com RescueOur Little SecretAny 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 ins...
2024-12-051h 01
Rom-Com RescueHot FrostyAny 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 ChabertCurrently 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...
2024-11-2641 min
Rom-Com RescueMy Lady JaneAny 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 BlumelCurrently streaming on Amazon Prime.Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮Join...
2024-11-2046 min
Severed | True Crime PodcastStreaming: Woman of the Hour (2024)We discuss the recent directorial debut of Anna Kendrick in Woman of the Hour (2024) on Netflix. We explore the dating game television subgenre, 1970s dating culture, The Dating Game TV show as a metaphor for the predatory murders of serial killer, Rodney Alcala, and Kendrick’s depiction of the real-life Sheryl Bradshaw, as we note the differences between acting and performance concerning sexism and objectification of women in the ‘70s.CW | TW: This episode discusses assault, rape, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.Email: severedpodcast@gmail.comWebs...
2024-10-281h 15
Rom-Com RescueNobody Wants ThisAny 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...
2024-10-101h 03
Rom-Com RescueLove at First SightAny takeaways from this episode?Missed flights, broken seatbelts, Shakespeare themed memorials, and statistics? That's right, we are watching 2023 rom com Love at First Sight with Haley Lu Richardson, Ben Hardy, and Jameela Jamil.Currently streaming on Netflix.Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Join us next for 2024 Rom-Com Series – Nobody Wants This with Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. Currently streaming on Netflix.Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok, & youtube.
2024-10-0255 min
Rom-Com RescueI Want You BackAny takeaways from this episode?Drunken Karaoke, middle school productions of Little Shop of Horrors. and the Sadness Sisters. That's right! We're watching 2022 Rom Com "I Want You Back" with Charlie Day, Jenny Slate, Gina Rodriguez, and Scott Eastwood.Currently streaming on Amazon Prime.Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮Join us next for 2023 Rom-Com - Love at First Sight with Haley Lu Richardson and Ben Hardy. Currently streaming on Netflix.Come talk with us about your favorite ro...
2024-09-181h 11
Rom-Com RescueOur Personal Favorite Comfort Rom-ComsAny takeaways from this episode?Need some new comforting rom-com movie ideas when you are sick, tired, or going through a break-up or disappointment? We got you!We decided to do something a little different this week, we chose to share our personal Top 5 Comforting Rom-coms that we love to watch over and over when we are sad or struggling.Listen to discover Isabelle's heartwarming classics that you probably love too, and Kira's lesser-known international favs that will charm the pants off of anyone.Grab your popcorn and listen u...
2024-07-101h 14
Rom-Com RescueAlways Be My MaybeAny takeaways from this episode?Childhood friends, losing your virginity in the back of a Corolla, Elevated Asian cuisine and Keanu fucking Reeves. That's right. This week we are breaking down 2019 rom-com Always Be My Baby with Ali Wong, Randall Park & Keanu Reeves.Currently streaming on Netflix.Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Join us next week for Our Favorite Break-Up & Comfort Rom-Coms.Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok, & youtube an...
2024-07-031h 15
Rom-Com RescueAnyone But YouAny takeaways from this episode?Constant bickering, zero chemistry, so much listening through the bushes, and singing unwritten at the top of your lungs being taken away by a helicopter. That's right, today we are talking about not-good-at-all 2023 rom com, Anyone But You, with Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney. Currently Streaming on Netflix.Kira – Overall Tacos – 0Love Lesson Tacos – 0Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 0Love Lesson Tacos – 0Join us next week for Always Be My Maybe on Netflix! Come...
2024-06-261h 19
Rom-Com RescueBridgerton Season 3 - Part 2Any takeaways from this episode?This is for Bridgerton Season 3, Episodes 5-8Secrets coming out, women having great conversations, society finally looking in the mirror, and one man's epic sexual journey. That's right, today we're talking about the second half of Bridgerton Season 3 starring Nicola Coughlan & Luke Newton.Currently Streaming on NetflixKira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Join us on June 26th, for our breakdown of Anyone But You. Come talk with us abo...
2024-06-171h 35
Rom-Com RescueQueen CharlotteAny takeaways from this episode?Deformed bunnies, mental health issues, overbearing mother in laws, and so many outfit changes. That's right, today we're talking 2023 hit Queen Charlotte, A Bridgerton Story, with India Armatifio, Corey Mylchreest, Adjoa Andoh, Michelle Fairley, Ruth Gemmell, Golda Rosheuvel, Arsema Thomas, Sam Clemmett and Freddie Dennis.Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Join us on Saturday June 15th, for Bridgerton - Season 3 Part 2 🤩Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok...
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Rom-Com RescueThe Big SickAny takeaways from this episode?Clashing cultures, family expectations, low key heckling, mysterious illnesses, and Holly fucking Hunter. That's right. Today we are talking about 2017 Rom-com The Big Sick with Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Ray Romano, and Holly Hunter. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime.Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Join us next week for Queen Charlotte on Netflix. 🤩Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok, & youtube and Bluesky!Get show note
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Rom-Com Rescue13 Going on 30Any takeaways from this episode?Middle school mean girls, childhood best friends, seven minutes in heaven, and Razzles! That's right, today we are talking about 2004 Rom-com Classic 13 going on 30, with Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, and Judy Greer.Now streaming on HuluKira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Join us next week for Queen Charlotte Ep 1-3 on Netflix. Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok, & youtube and Bluesky!Get sho...
2024-05-291h 10
Rom-Com RescueBridgerton Season 3 - Episodes 3 & 4Any takeaways from this episode?🫖 Calling all Polin And Bridgerton Fans! Bridgerton Week has kicked off on Rom-Com Rescue! We are dressing up in our best Bridgerton Dress (look on youtube!) and to help us get this new podcast out there we are offering a Bridgerton Week Giveaway to win an amazing Bridgerton Gift Basket for even the biggest Bridgerton Fan. Check it out here. All entries have to be in by May 24th, Midnight EST.Watch for our next episode coming out May 29th - 13 Going on 30 with Jennifer Garner...
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Rom-Com RescueBridgerton Season 3 - Episodes 1 & 2Any takeaways from this episode?🫖 Calling all Polin And Bridgerton Fans! Bridgerton Week has kicked off on Rom-Com Rescue! We are dressing up in our best Bridgerton Dress (look on youtube!) and to help us get this new podcast out there we are offering a Bridgerton Week Giveaway to win an amazing Bridgerton Gift Basket for even the biggest Bridgerton Fan. Check it out here. All entries have to be in by May 24th, Midnight EST.Watch for our next Bridgerton Breakdown on Episodes 3 & 4 coming out May 22nd.Come ta...
2024-05-1856 min
Rom-Com RescueThe Idea of You MovieAny takeaways from this episode?Bathroom meet cutes, crappy exes, well made sandwiches, Coachella, and good stupid, not stupid stupid. That's right! today we are talking about BRAND NEW 2024 ROM-COM The Idea of You, with Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine.Now streaming on Amazon Prime.Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Join us next week for BRIDGERTON SEASON 3 on Netflix. We will be starting the Bridgerton celebration May 16th on all of our social media platforms. Join us!Come talk with us...
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Rom-Com RescueCrazy Stupid Love - Part 2Any takeaways from this episode?Bad pickup lines, toxic masculinity, inappropriate crushes, The Dirty Dancing Lift and David Lindhagen. That's right, this week we are talking about PART TWO if 2011 Rom-Com Crazy Stupid Love with Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling, and Emma Stone.Join us next week for The Idea of You with Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. Now streaming on Amazon PrimeKira - Overall Tacos - 2Love Lesson Tacos -2Isabelle - Overall Tacos - 5
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Rom-Com RescueCrazy Stupid Love - Part 1Any takeaways from this episode?Bad pickup lines, toxic masculinity, inappropriate crushes, The Dirty Dancing Lift and David Lindhagen. That's right, this week we are talking about 2011 rom com Crazy Stupid Love with Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling, and Emma Stone. 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
2024-05-011h 13
Rom-Com RescueRye LaneAny takeaways from this episode?Bathroom crying, awkward karaoke, so many exes, breaking and entering, and Colin Firth! That's right! Today we are talking about 2023 English rom-com Rye Lane with David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah.Delve into the world of 'Rye Lane' with hosts Kira Sabin and Dr. Isabel Morley as they examine the 2023 romantic comedy's portrayal of vulnerability, self-discovery, and genuine connections in modern romance. Through personal anecdotes and insightful commentary, discover the charm and relatability that make 'Rye Lane' stand out among romantic comedies, celebrating the journey to finding true love.
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Rom-Com RescueRunaway BrideAny takeaways from this episode?Stalking, piss poor journalism, revenge porn, a town where boundaries don't seem to exist, and five weddings. That's right, today we are talking about 1999 rom-com classic, Runaway Bride with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. 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
2024-04-171h 38Rom-Com RescueRom-Com Rescue TrailerAny takeaways from this episode?WE LOVE ROM-COMS BUT THEY ARE BIG FAT LIARS .Rom-Coms are WONDERFUL but relationship role models…they are not.Turns out that love and relationships are way more complicated than can be told in a good 90 minute script, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t great lessons to be learned and that is exactly what we are doing here on this podcast. Using our favorite classic & current rom-coms as a tool, we will point out healthy & not-so-healthy behaviors to apply to real life da...
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Rom-Com RescueCrazy Rich AsiansAny takeaways from this episode?Jealous socialites, disapproving mother-in-laws, and 40 million dollar weddings. That's right! This week we are talking about 2018 rom-com Crazy Rich Asians. With Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan. Embark on a journey with us as we celebrate the strong female characters who navigate through the dazzling, yet daunting world of high society, all while tackling the grown-up approach to love and dating that the movie so brilliantly encapsulates.This episode isn't just about the glitz and glam; it's a deep dive into the heart of family and cu...
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Rom-Com RescueYou've Got MailAny takeaways from this episode?AOL dial up, corporate espionage, catfishing, shitty power dynamics, and bouquets of sharpened pencils. That's right! This week we are talking about 1998 rom com You've Got Mail starring Meg Ryan & Tom Hanks.In this episode of the Rom-Com Rescue Podcast, we delve into the nuances behind the 1998 classic 'You've Got Mail.'They express their concerns over the film's portrayal of relationships, particularly criticizing the toxic behavior of the male lead, Joe Fox, and the romanticization of deceit.Despite the nostalgia associated with the...
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Rom-Com RescueHow to Lose A Guy In 10 DaysAny takeaways from this episode?So many mixed signals, zero boundaries, animal neglect, and of course a bet. This week we are talking about 2003 Rom-Com How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days starring Kate Hudson & Matthew McConaughey.In this episode, we're unpacking the film's portrayal of attachment styles, the troubling tropes it perpetuates, and the fantasy vs. reality of rom-com relationships. Together, we'll debunk the myth of the “cool girl” and question the slew of unrealistic expectations set by the characters.We'll also explore the missed opportunity for a more authentic resolu...
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Rom-Com RescueWelcome to Rom-Com Rescue!Any takeaways from this episode?Welcome to the Rom-Com Rescue Podcast! A brand new podcast from Couples Therapist, Dr. Isabelle Morley & Healthy Dating Educator, Kira Sabin, where we teach life lessons from your favorite rom-coms.We are kicking off the podcast with an intro episode to let you know who we are, our own personal love stories, & why we are doing this podcast.Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok, & youtube and Bluesky!Get show notes, transcripts, and more information o...
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Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthMENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep. 9EP 9: HOT TAKES on Psychologists Plea to Love is Blind S6 Viewers and Mental Health Emergency Rooms
Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking.
Nick wants to discuss Dr. Isabelle Morley’s new plea to Love is Blind Fans: The sixth season of Love is Blind is underway. Psychologist and Psychology Today writer Dr. Isabelle Morley published a column pleading with viewers to treat cast members kindly. Nick and Todd discuss Nick’s experience on Love is Blind season 2 and how manufactured drama and publ...
2024-02-2934 min
The LovePod Reality TV PodcastChanging the Reality TV Scene with Nick Thompson, UCAN and Love is BlindThis week, the latest LIB alum to join the LovePod Squad is season 2's Nick Thompson. Nick made for a controversial figure post-show. The notoriously messy season ended with Nick married to fellow cast member Danielle Ruhl, and were still together a year later during the Love is Blind After the Altar reunion. But that's not the legacy Nick is leaving more than 3 years after his time on the Netflix reality show.
Life has changed for Nick quite a bit since Love is Blind season 2. His openness about his experience on the show and its impact on...
2024-01-211h 44Eyes Wide Open with Nick ThompsonBest of 2023 Part 2 - Reality TV EditionThis week, we're continuing the best of 2023 by highlighting this year's guests from the world of reality TV. This week, we'll be highlighting conversations with my ex-wife Danielle Ruhl (Love is Blind), Alyssa Barmonde (Married at First Sight AU), Stephanie Davison (90 Day Fiance), Olivia Frazer (Married at First Sight AU), and Corrine Hatch (America's Next Top Model). In addition, we'll close the episode with The UCAN Foundation, which I co-founded with Jeremy Hartwell and Dr. Isabelle Morley to provide mental health and legal services to reality TV cast members. A lot of progress w...
2024-01-0252 minEyes Wide Open with Nick ThompsonSetting Healthy Boundaries with Family for the Holidays with Dr. Isabelle MorelyReality and unscripted television are often anything but that. Join us in demanding that producers add a mandatory disclaimer before and after each episode, underscoring that episodes are for entertainment purposes only, and the content can be edited, manipulated, and presented in any order for storyline purposes. https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/add-a-disclaimer-to-all-reality-television-programming In a couple days, many of us in the United States will be getting together with family to celebrate Thanksgiving. Along with the holidays comes many internalized expectations, memories from childhood, and of course the societal expectations for how holidays should look. Ma...
2023-11-2156 minEyes Wide Open with Nick ThompsonSolving Reality TV's Human Rights Issues with the UCAN FoundationToday on Eyes Wide Open, we are going to be talking about the real, dirty behind-the-scenes of reality TV. I'll be sharing some of the experiences that I had on Love Is Blind with Jeremy Hartwell and Dr. Isabelle Morley, who (along with me) are co-founding members of the UCAN Foundation, or the Unscripted Cast Advocacy Network Foundation. We'll talk today about some of the psychological warfare that is unfortunately inherent to filming reality TV, and Dr. Isabelle will weigh in from the perspective of a clinical psychologist. Jeremy and I will also talk a little bit...
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High Heels and Heartache PodcastAre Any of the Relationships on “Love Is Blind” Abusive?On this episode, Dr. Isabelle Morley discusses the toxic and abusive relationship behaviors she saw on the latest season of “Love Is Blind”. We chat about what responsibility Netflix has to contestants and viewers, and how Netflix can protect both groups.
Isabelle Morley, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, writer, and co-founder of The Relationship Coaches. She specializes in helping people navigate their romantic relationships. Dr. Morley has trained in several couples therapy orientations and does extensive work with couples and individuals on healing and strengthening their relationships. This includes working on communication, emotional intimacy, healthy boundary settin...
2022-12-1943 min
Libre à vous ! Les clés du logiciel libreLa diversité de genre dans l'informatique et le logiciel libreLes références : Livre Les oubliées du numérique d'Isabelle Collet, 2019, Le Passeur Femmes et métiers de l'informatique : un monde pour elles aussi, Morley, C., & Collet, I. (2017), (Article scientifique). Cahiers Du Genre, 62, 183-202. Effet de genre, le paradoxe des études d'informatique, Collet, I. (2011), (Article scientifique). Tic & Société, 5(1). Article : Stefano Zacchiroli. Gender Differences in Public Code Contributions : a 50-year Perspective. In IEEE Software, volume 38, issue 2, pp. 45-50. Preprint open access. Article : Davide Rossi, Stefano Zacchiroli. Worldwide Gender Differences in Public Code Contributions (and How They Have Been Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic). To appear in proceedings of 44th Inter...
2022-06-1453 min
LadypodLadypod S1 Ep2: Isabelle DiasIn this episode, Lottie chats to Isabelle Dias. A confidence coach for women all over the world, this brilliant Brazilian has helped hundreds of people, all from her home in New York. She talks dream jobs and overcoming eating disorders.
Produced by Ciara Cohen-Ennis.
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