Eat Your Heart Out

This week, we dig into 4B, the South Korean feminist movement built around four refusals: no dating men, no sex with men, no marriage to men, and no having children with men. What began as a response to deep-rooted misogyny, gender-based violence, beauty standards, and unequal domestic expectations has since travelled far beyond South Korea, sparking conversation among women around the world on bu...

This week on Eat Your Heart Out, we’re talking about the roles we play in our friendships and families — the caretaker, the fixer, the comic relief, the responsible one, the “easy” one, the mediator, and, of course, the chaos agent. How do these roles form? Are they chosen, assigned or inherited? And what happens when we outgrow them, but the people closest to us still expect us to keep performing...

This week on Eat Your Heart Out, we’re getting into something we’ve all been taught to take seriously: virginity. The only problem? The more you actually think about it, the less it makes sense. We grow up treating virginity like it’s a real, definable thing... something you have, lose, or protect. But when you start pulling at it, the definition falls apart.  Who decided what “counts”? Why is it...

This week on EAT YOUR HEART OUT, we’re asking a simple but uncomfortable question: do you actually need closure, or are you just not ready to let go? From breakups to situationships, closure gets framed as the final step before moving on. But more often than not, it turns into a loop—replaying conversations, searching for answers, and staying emotionally tied to something that’s already over. Meag...

This week, we're talking to Savala Nolan, author of new book of essays Good Woman: A Reckoning . We get into the pressure to perform goodness (and what that even looks like), the ways women are socialized to shrink themselves in relationships (whether that's as friends or moms), and why so many of us feel trapped between who we are and who we’re expected to be. We also get into dating, ambition, b...

This week on EAT YOUR HEART OUT , it’s a solo quickie with Meaghan breaking down the pressure to “date with intention”—and how that advice can turn modern dating into a performance review. Instead of treating every first date like a long-term relationship audition, Meaghan unpacks how dating anxiety and outcome obsession can sabotage real connection. What if you could want commitment without forci...

This week on Eat Your Heart Out , we're diving into the complexities, joys, and tensions of interracial dating. Joined by our wonderful friends Ishani Nath and Gabs Santos, we unpack what it really means to date across race in 2026. Drawing from our own lived experiences, we talk honestly about how race shows up in dating — sometimes subtly, sometimes loudly —and how it shapes desire, communicatio...

This week on Eat Your Heart Out , we’re rethinking modern relationships just in time for Valentine’s Day. Instead of treating love like a checklist, we’re exploring what it means to date with intention, prioritize emotional compatibility, and build relationship structures that actually reflect your life. From redefining partnership to recognizing the power of friendship and chosen family, this epi...

Heated Rivalry is gay, Canadian, hockey-obsessed, and deeply hot. But it’s also something else entirely. In this episode, we unpack why so many women are obsessed with a queer sports romance, and what that fixation reveals about desire, power, fantasy, and emotional safety. We dig into how watching men love each other on screen shifts the female gaze, removes traditional gender expectations, and o...

From first-time mirror selfies to the chaotic legacy of the front-camera flash, nudes sit right at the intersection of desire, confidence, shame, and self-expression. In this episode, we dig into why sending (or NOT sending) nudes reveals so much about our boundaries, our body image, and how we connect today. We share personal stories, cultural double standards, and the surprising ways nudes can m...

Going home for the holidays can feel like stepping straight back into your teenage self: unsolicited questions, old wounds, passive-aggressive comments and all. In this episode, we get into why family gatherings feel so intense, how to protect your peace, and what actually helps you enjoy the season (or at least survive it). We share personal stories, emotional landmines, and practical scripts to...

We’re going deep this week: into mommy issues, daddy issues, and all the patterns we inherit without ever choosing them. From Freud to attachment theory to the ways our early relationships shape who we love, how we love, and what we tolerate, we’re breaking down the cultural baggage and the personal truth behind these loaded labels.  We talk about why “daddy issues” became a pop-culture insult for...

We've all been there, whether it was a romantic or platonic relationship. Things come to an end, and it hurts like it's truly the end of the world. That's why, this week, we share our first big heartbreaks, how we healed then and now, and how we can best be there for each other when our friends go through their own break-ups. We talk:  ✂️ Are "clean breaks" possible? 👯‍♂️ Why we're meant to be of...

This week, we chat with the fabulous Sarah Anne Dasilva about her journey of self-discovery, coming out later in life, and the challenges and joys that come with it. We touch on a whole lot, including getting over heartbreak, the difficulty of dating men, societal expectations, and the importance of communication in relationships. As with any conversation about coming out later, we also discuss th...

Did you know it's possible to be flexible beyond the physical? Well, this week, we get into it with the amazing @FlexWithVera, who chats with us about how to get holistic with your body, learn what it wants and needs, including how to build confidence in the bedroom, no matter your shape or size. We talk:  📍 Discovering how to listen to your body 💥 The biggest misconceptions around fat bodies an...

Therapy is great, allegedly (lol). But how do you find the right therapist for you? How do you know what to talk about? How do you even know you NEED therapy? In today’s episode, we’re talking all things THERAPY in hopes of demystifying this often very expensive self-care activity that is equal parts rewarding as it can be absolutely terrifying—especially if you’ve never done it before. We talk: ...

Friendship is supposed to be “easy,” right? Not exactly. In this episode, we dig into the messy, complicated world of platonic love: why friendship breakups can feel just as devastating as romantic ones, what makes friendships end, and how to be a better friend in adulthood. We share personal stories, cultural blind spots, and practical ways to show up for the people you love. From handling the gu...

If you’ve ever dreaded sitting at the singles table or felt the sting of shelling out for a gift solo, this episode is for you. We’re unpacking what weddings look like when you’re not part of a couple, asking whether gendered traditions need to die, and sharing our best (and worst) experiences as single guests. Bonus: Would You Rather, wedding guest edition. 😬 Performing “coupledom” when you’re f...

This week, we dive into the concept of compulsory heterosexuality—or “comp het”—and explore how it shapes our understanding of attraction, relationships, and identity. Coined by poet and theorist Adrienne Rich, comp het describes the ways society pressures people to perform heterosexuality regardless of their true desires. We break down where the term comes from, and how it continues to show up in...

You might have noticed we're taking a little pause, but don't worry, we'll be back by the end of the summer! In the meantime, revisit some of our previous episodes, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us for more: Email us: eaturheartoutpod@gmail.com  Follow us: Instagram , TikTok Email us: eaturheartoutpod@gmail.com  Follow Meaghan: Instagram , TikTok Follow Sadaf: Instagram...

If you haven't been dissecting (or lusting!) over Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover (linked below), then where have you been, loca?! It's got everyone talking, so we had to talk about it. From whether or not it's effective satire to how effective it is as kink representation to how some women are held to higher standards, we have a lot to say. We also dig into:  😓 How all of this is a cycle, an...

Talking about money with your partner can feel awkward, tense or even taboo—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we unpack the most heated financial debates couples face, from splitting the bill on the first date to dealing with income imbalances. Whether you’re just starting out or have been together for years, or even if you're just friends, we share practical tips, our own experiences, a...

If we look back at the long and varied history behind divorce and marriage, what do they really stand for? And who benefits more — men or women? In this episode, we dive deep into the institution with journalist and author Haley Mlotek on the occasion of her new book, No Fault: A Memoir of Romance & Divorce. Whether or not you've been there before, it'll ring true when it comes to everything from...

What does it really feel like to always be the single friend? The plus-one to everyone else’s milestones? In this episode, we’re getting honest about the grief, freedom, envy and unexpected joy that come with being the chronically single friend, surrounded by couples. If you’ve ever felt left behind, left out, or like you're the only one still figuring it out — this one’s for you. We talk about: ...

This week, we sit down with Toronto singer Jennarie to talk about self-love, body positivity, and what it’s really like to go viral on TikTok. From navigating confidence in the digital age to embracing your body at every stage, we’re diving into what it means to truly take up space—online and IRL. We get into:  ✨ The highs and lows of going viral  💖 Embracing body positivity in an image-obsessed...