Sierra DeMulder and Sam Blackwell

Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer Besties

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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

Episodes

Episode 544: How Do We Let Go of Hurt? 19.02.2025 30:20

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who has forgiven her partner but still wonders if he is secretly betraying her. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Episode 543: I'm the Maid of Honor and I Hate the Groom 17.02.2025 32:15

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is the maid of honor but she doesn't have anything positive to say about the groom. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Episode 542: He's Benefiting From You Hating Yourself 14.02.2025 36:51

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who feels like she doesn't deserve love...and apparently, neither does her boyfriend. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Episode 541: Navigating Romance in Early Sobriety 12.02.2025 31:07

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is wondering if her feelings for her longtime friend are strictly platonic while navigating early recovery. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about you...

Episode 540: My Ex Died and I Feel Complicated 10.02.2025 35:35

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is suprised by how much grief she has for an ex who passed away. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 539: Returning to Yourself After a Year of Self-Betrayal 07.02.2025 28:23

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who has lost his ex and might also lose his friends. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 538: Closing the Door (Even If We Love What's Behind It) 05.02.2025 28:33

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who broke up with their ex but doesn't want to be out of their life for good. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Episode 537: But She's Just a Barista... 03.02.2025 36:39

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is feeling put off by her partner's different ambitions and lifestyle Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Episode 536: Staying Sane During the Post Breakup Spiral 31.01.2025 29:11

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is trying to get her ex to tell her exactly what she wants to hear. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Episode 535: My Boyfriend Loves to Correct Me 29.01.2025 31:50

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is tired with long, painful conflicts with her boyfriend where nothing is accomplished. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Episode 534: Is It Hostile or Just a Hostel? 27.01.2025 33:42

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone whose boyfriend didn't tell her he shared a hostel room with a stranger...who was a woman. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Episode 533: Unblocking During Climate Catastrophe 24.01.2025 30:15

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is wondering if she should reach out to her blocked ex to offer support during the LA wildfires. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choice...

Episode 532: I Love Him But I Don't Want to Jump His Bones! 22.01.2025 27:12

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is not particularly sexually attracted to their beloved partner. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 531: An Ex-Lesbian Enters the Wild World of Dating Men 20.01.2025 37:18

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is newly bisexual and struggling to date men as a former lesbian. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 530: How To Break Up With Someone! 17.01.2025 26:36

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who knows she should just break up but can't figure out how to do it. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 529: His New GF Is Not An Improved Version of You 15.01.2025 27:02

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone whose ex is now dating someone with the same name and who makes similar art. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Episode 528: Don't Get Stuck Mothering This Grown Man 13.01.2025 41:40

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is waiting for her boyfriend to grow up. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 527: Stuck in the Waiting Room of My Life 10.01.2025 31:38

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who feels stuck in a waiting room after his estranged father was just diagnosed with cancer. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Episode 526: It's Time to Lay Down Your Sword 08.01.2025 30:56

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is feeling discouraged after his very intense but very unhealthy relationship with his ex. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Episode 525: Communication Confusion 06.01.2025 33:26

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who wants to have emotional and introspective conversations with her partner but he doesn't seem to be able to. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about you...

Episode 524: Super Avoidant Attachment Girl 03.01.2025 29:24

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who isn't sure if she wants to break up with her boyfriend or if it's just her avoidant attachment style. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, exclusive livestreams, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 523: Honestly, I'm Leading Myself On 01.01.2025 26:44

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is looking for permission to end her unavailable, long-distance situationship. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, exclusive livestreams, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 522: The Orgasm Gap 30.12.2024 33:12

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is scared to talk to her boyfriend about her ability to orgasm. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, exclusive livestreams, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 521: Am I Being Mistreated Or Am I Just Too Sensitive? 20.12.2024 24:25

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is wondering if she is being mistreated in her exhausting relationship or if she is just too sensitive. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, exclusive livestreams, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 520: This Sounds Like a Christmas Movie 18.12.2024 30:17

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who is going on a Christmas trip with his friend who he is also maybe in love with. Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, exclusive livestreams, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices