Sierra DeMulder and Sam Blackwell

Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer Besties

Health EN ↓ 775 episodes

Sam & Sierra may not be therapists, but they will tell it to you straight (even if they aren’t). Each episode, they answer listeners’ questions with compassion, radical honesty, and all the relationship advice you don’t want—but definitely need. And no, it’s not always “just break up.” (Unless you really should!)

Author

Sierra DeMulder and Sam Blackwell

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.justbreakuppod.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 145: He’s Just a Dude 07.06.2021

This episode tackles topics like toxic workplace trauma, setting boundaries around drinking, and being conditioned to just give in. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, a back catalog of 100+ episodes, and video! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: The All or Nothing Marriage: How the Best Marriages...

Episode 144: Noted, and Ignored 31.05.2021

This episode tackles topics like feeling like Dolly Parton begging Jolene not to take her man away, when you and your ex own an organic farm together, and being a potential sperm donor. In honor of Sam and Sierra’s shared birthday this week, we’re doing a Just Break Up Public Radio Member Drive Extravagant List of Action Items (or whatever Sierra called it). If you feel like giving Sam and Sierra...

Episode 143: Uncomfortable Doesn't Necessarily Mean Unsafe 24.05.2021

This episode tackles topics like getting ghosted by a celebrity, lying for attention, and wondering when to stop trying. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, a back catalog of 100+ episodes, and video! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Shadow and Bone on Netflix Original music, recording, and editi...

Episode 142: You Can't Date Half a Person 17.05.2021

This episode tackles topics like when they keep you on “do not disturb”, when our partners want us to heal faster, and when our partners feel like two different people. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, a back catalog of 100+ episodes, and video! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Truer Crime wit...

Episode 141: Having a Big Feeling 10.05.2021

This episode tackles topics like parenting our partners, bisexual FOMO, and dating in a politically polarized world. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, a back catalog of 100+ episodes, and video! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado Original music, recordin...

Episode 140: Everyone Is Annoying 03.05.2021

This episode tackles topics like like being jealous of our partner’s friends, being terrified of seeing our exes, and getting over a month-long fling. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, a back catalog of 100+ episodes, and video! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Pickleball Original music, record...

Episode 139: The Sierra Sear 26.04.2021

This episode tackles topics like faking orgasms, being a toxic older sister, and pretending everything is okay.  Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, a back catalog of 100+ episodes, and video! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge by Beatrice...

Episode 138: How Do You Block Someone On Linkedin? 19.04.2021

This episode tackles topics like having a stalker, being a jealous 3rd wheel, and pain that feels like another limb. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, a back catalog of 100+ episodes, and video! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Sonya Renee Taylor Original music, recording, and editing by Spence...

Episode 137: 90% of Human Interaction Hurts 12.04.2021

This episode tackles topics like when the love we have just won’t disappear, when it feels like we just don’t have enough information, and throwing our self love out the window. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, a back catalog of 100+ episodes, and video!  SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: NPR B...

Episode 136: Hundreds of Small Decisions 05.04.2021

This episode tackles topics like summoning specters into our relationship space, being a commitmentphobe, and being tired of doing self work. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, plus a back catalog of 100+ episodes. -SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Making plans Original music, recording, and edi...

Episode 135: You're Having Two Different Conversations 29.03.2021

This episode tackles topics like dreaming about our exes, separation anxiety, and feelings, facts, and trying to fix things.  Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, plus a back catalog of 100+ episodes. SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Original music, recording, and editing by...

Episode 134: You Don't Need Anything Else 22.03.2021

This episode tackles topics like roach infestations, #foreveralone, and shame over your number. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, plus a back catalog of 100+ episodes. SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: I May Destroy You Original music, recording, and editing by Spencer Wirth-Davis Advertise on J...

Episode 133: Sam the Time Travelin' Man 15.03.2021

This episode tackles topics like setting boundaries, blocking people, and knowing our worth.  Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, plus a back catalog of 100+ episodes. SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar Original music, recording, and editing by Spencer Wirth-Davis...

Episode 132: All In or All Out 08.03.2021

This episode tackles topics like wanting to chew someone out after blocking them, being terrible and not knowing how to stop, and STI stigma. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, plus a back catalog of 100+ episodes. SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Stumbling on Happiness Original music, recording...

Episode 131: Wrestling? Baseball? What’s the Difference? 01.03.2021

This episode tackles topics like what is love, feeling neglected in sex, and dating with an expiration date. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, plus a back catalog of 100+ episodes. SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Dance Church Original music, recording, and editing by Spencer Wirth-Davis Advert...

Episode 130: Intimacy Is Like Exercise 22.02.2021

This episode tackles topics like not feeling sexy, trusting our own experiences, and asking the universe to cut us some slack. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, plus a back catalog of 100+ episodes. SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love Ori...

Episode 129: The First Pancake Always Sucks 15.02.2021

This episode tackles topics like flipping the switch to not caring, forgiving ourselves in relationship, and communicating when we’re not okay.  Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, a back catalog of 100+ episodes, and free tickets to future live shows!  SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Reply All'...

Invite Those Emotions In (Patreon bonus episode) 10.02.2021

Hi friends! In addition to the free episodes on Spotify, we publish an extra episode every week over on our Patreon page.  In honor of Valentine's Day, we've decided to make this week's episode free to everyone. If you like what you hear, you can join us for just $5/month. You'll get access to an extra weekly episode plus our back catalog of more than 100 episodes.     Check out our new merch and...

Episode 128: There Is No Normal 08.02.2021

This episode tackles topics like fear of professional retaliation, when your stepchild has a crush on you, and avoiding the big o. Check out our new merch and the sale going on right now at our store! Get tickets for our February 13th live show here! Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week plus a back catalog of 100+ episodes. SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INST...

Episode 127: Receive Their Love! 01.02.2021

This episode tackles topics like covering for our friends, neurodiversity in dating, and trusting our instincts in sex. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week plus a back catalog of 100+ episodes. SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman Original music, re...

Episode 126: You Didn’t Betray Yourself 25.01.2021

This episode tackles topics like getting over a new first love, wanting closure in an ex best friendship, and cheating on your boyfriend for four years. Get tickets for our February 13th live show here! Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week plus a back catalog of 100+ episodes. SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod...

Episode 125: Recognizing the Complexity 18.01.2021

This episode tackles topics like setting boundaries with our parents, wanting breakup reparation, and standing by someone through a crisis.  Get tickets for our February 13th live show here!  Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week plus a back catalog of 100+ episodes. SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE:...

Episode 124: We're Allowed to Change Our Minds 11.01.2021

This episode tackles topics like not wanting to be a parent, when hurting people hurt us, and valuing honesty over niceness. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week plus a back catalog of 100+ episodes. SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Something Was Wrong Original music, recording, and editing by Spen...

Episode 123: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? 04.01.2021

This episode tackles topics like moving in with your friends-with-benefits ex, embracing bisexuality, and feeling thrown away and replaceable. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week plus a back catalog of 50+ episodes. SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Blooming Again by Lydia Liza and Big Cats Origina...

Episode 122: A Real Man Would Just Die In His Sleep 14.12.2020

This episode tackles topics like disclosing something that feels like a big deal but probably isn’t, when your boyfriend unfollows you on instagram, and why breaking up is hard to do. Our new store, featuring brand new shirts, hoodies, tote bags, and literal red flags, is now open. And we just added new mugs!  Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week plus a back catalog of 50+ episode...

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