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In this week's episode we discuss more emotional manipulation, love bombing & sarcasm within relationships! As paradise is starting to wind down, all of the couples are starting to question whether they can see a relationship outside of paradise together. Some of it goes well & some of it gets toxic AF!   Up next we will be watching & analyzing Love Is Blind Season 3.  Follow...

Woooooooh, we hope you have a long drive to listen to the latest Ditch The Script episode covering the last THREE WEEKS of Bachelor In Paradise! You'll want to catch the full episode in order to hear all of the important breakdowns that we explored. All golden nuggets of info include the drama from the girls leaving the beach and the epic returns that unfold. We catch clear examples of emotional m...

This week's episode of Ditch The Script has some true gems in it! Alex and Bri take on Week 3 of Bachelor in Paradise and give out a surprising amount of green flags! We talk everything about the falling out between Genevieve and Justin, Genevieve and Aaron's reconciliation, Brandon and Serene's swoon-worthy date, and Michael and Sierra's tearful departure! You already know Kira's return and Romeo...

Week 2 of Bachelor In Paradise & it feels like its already been a lifetime. We see some couples moving too fast, some too slow, & other sabotaging left right & center! Romeo gets swerved, Genevieve gains perspective, & who the heck is Salley?  Both emotional manipulation & a lack of vulnerability are CREATING SERIOUS WAVES in paradise, who is going to be red flagged &...

YAY! It's Bachelor in Paradise time!!!! Who's ready for the drama & allll the red flags? On this 1st episode of the season Bri & Alex spot sooo many different kinds of red flags from projecting, manipulation,  & passive communication to name a few!  If you liked our show please leave us a review, we LOVE the support.  And snap a screen shot & share to them! Tag us @d...

Ditch The Script covers a heck of a lot in this episode from the nuances of cheating and how to be an active listener to your friends. We also answer a bunch of rapid fire questions from TikTok! Have a question you want us to answer? Write to us here or follow us on Social Media! TikTok & IG: @ditchthescriptpod We are gearing up to begin coverage of the new Season of Bachelor In Paradise, begi...

As we gear up to analyze Bachelor In Paradise, we are unpacking some VERY important questions about dating & relationships!  Is it a good idea to give someone a taste of their own medicine?  What do we do about lurking our new boo's ex? We also talk about loving our own bodies & finding acceptance in who we are & how we look!  If you like this episode, leave a review! We...

What DON'T we cover on this episode? Alex and Bri get off on a few details that we have been conditioned to be aware of, and even hide, while dating and imagine what it would be like to let it all go. This theme carries us through the rest of this week's topics, how to best navigate dating someone with complicated family relationships who may or may not have decided to cut off communication entire...

This week (and over the next few weeks), we jump into some Q&A! In this episode we discuss how to do an effective self-check in, how to tell if you're in a trauma bond & what to do about it, how to track your triggers & how to embrace self-love!  If you have a question you want us to answer on our show over the next few weeks, head to www.ditchthescriptpod.com !  Apply for a...

Ditch The Scripts wraps up the final episode of the Love Island UK (Season 8) and the reunion!! You already know we had a lot to say about the results of the finale and how we feel the votes cast reflect our views of relationships in society. We have a long way to go people! But that's why we make this podcast, we have always set out to peel back the narratives we're fed to get clarity on how this...

Coming to the end of our Love Island UK coverage is bittersweet! We couldn't leave you without talking about everything we noticed while watching the couples go on their final dates, taking on the the parenting test, as well as meeting each other's families and loved ones! As we get into it, we talk at length about the dangers of being with someone who presents themselves as the perfect partner be...

This week Love Island UK had a lot of ups & downs as the couples continue to deal with the fall out of Casa Amor. A lot of conflict comes up & only a select few navigate said conflict with some skill, Bri  & I chat about ways to improve conflict resolution so that you & your boo don't struggle the same as our Islanders. We also saw a fun game of Snog, Marry, Pie, so of course...

In this weeks episode, we discuss the important difference between emotion & logic. Relationships require healthy conflict resolution & this week, Love Island UK has shown us Just HOW crazy conflict can get without the necessary skills to communicate through emotional times. Things get stirred up with Adam Collard enters the villa & joining the islanders! And then we see secrets reveal...

This is definitely not an episode to miss. Ditch The Script unpacks EVERYTHING that went down at Casa Amor and ALL the drama that follows after everyone gets unites at the main villa. Your hosts make sure to note everything that went wrong and how our Islanders could have handled the difficult situation a lot better. There were too many red flags to name but that's what we do here! Green flags wer...

We continue to unpack Love Island UK's season 8! We are seeing some couples grow closer together & some couples be tested! Which couples will survive casa amor?! We see some excellent examples of triangulation, passive aggressiveness, love bombing, & more on this week of Love Island - what red flags did you see?!  Tell us on Instagram!  Want us to answer your dating & relatio...

This episode of Ditch The Script is filled with dozens of informational gold as Alex and Bri break down the 3rd week of Love Island UK. Alex breaks down signs of narcissism from one of our islanders and what the behavior is likely caused by. This takes you through the last week of the Love Island sharing insight on all of the moments that had us swooning and all of the bits that made us cringe. We...

Phew! This week's episode goes deep, not even COVID could get us down! We check in with Alex's wellness journey and Bri's latest dating nightmare story. As usual, we make lemons out of our lemonade to continue to grow as individuals and share some knowledge for those of you who relate to us in your own experiences. Week 2 of Season 8 Love Island UK had our heads spinning mate! Alex and Bri cover a...

Ditch The Script is unpacking Love Island UK Season 8! Each week on DTS, we will be analyzing Love Island by the week. So far we've met our current islanders & watched their first recoupling. If one thing is for sure the UK is MUCH better at pulling folks for "a chat". We see some green flags & some red ones already, so make sure to keep up to date with this season of DTS to know the coupl...

This week we unpack the reunion of Netflix's The Ultimatum! Oh boy do we have somethings to discuss about this one. Some couples went the distance & others did NOT. We also discuss the difference between betrayal & avoidant attachment.  Next week we start Love Island!  If you want us to answer your question on dating & relationships head to ourwesbite: ditchthescriptpod.com W...

This week on Ditch The Script, Alex and Brianna go over the final 2 episodes of Netflix's 'The Ultimatum' before the Reunion! You won't want to miss their take on the final decisions made by our couples. If you think you could benefit from seeing how a toxic and manipulative cycle in a romantic relationship plays out, and how to get out of it, you'll want to take notes on this one. Next week Ditch...

Ep32. Reunited And It Feels So Bad On the latest episode of Ditch The Script, Alex and Bri continue to unpack Netflix’s The Ultimatum. And man, are there a lot of red flags to unpack from these episodes! With the couples wrapping up their time spent in their new arrangements and transitioning back into their original couples, we notice a lot of poor communication patterns, reactive behavior in res...

This week we unpack episode 4 of Netflix's The Ultimatum & boy are we MIND BLOWN at all the red flags we are seeing! We see the new couples as they continue to grow "in like" with each other & some not so much. The amount of gossiping about their ex leaves us wondering why they were together to begin with & some are REALLY prioritizing their sexual desires over the true skills that it...

This weeks episode of DTS is one that will get you in your feels, but then have you laughin along with us as we continue to unpack Netflix's The Ultimatum. Episode 3 is a DOOOoooozzzyyy, we had a LOT to say about these couples, the decisions they are making, & what we are keeping a watchful eye out for.  We spot some manipulation, with a twist of controlling behaviors, & a sprinkling...

Alex and Bri are back with another double-feature, unpacking both the season finale of Married at First Sight and episode two of The Ultimatum!  This week we cover the results of the MAFS couples’ Decision Day, & oh boy do we have a lot to say about the fall out of this show. In Netflix's Ultimatum, we discuss a wounded ego’s response to rejection, straight up manipulation, and healthy vs...

In this weeks episode, we unpack the latest episode from MAFS & then jump into Netflix's Ultimatum! As the MAFS couple's get closer to decision day, we see some couples settle into each other & other's show some warning signs. Then we hop over to Ultimatum to give you a break down of the couples that are trying to decide to either split up or get married. We see several red flags immediate...