The Break Up Break Down

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When True Love feels more like a True Crime Story....Abby is ready to investigate! Breaking Up is hard to do (obviously) but it's even harder when social media is involved. If your relationship is on display, people are noticing...especially when it ends. We talk to couples and individuals about their break ups. What went wrong? What things did they work through to try and make it work? We'll learn from them and take valuable lessons from their experience while sharing a laugh (or cry) along the way.

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The Break Up Break Down

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S7: Break Down Bonus: When He Gets Dumped (Or Does the Dumping): Two Straight Guys Tell-All w/ The Personality Hires 22.05.2025 12:54

Check out the Personality Hires podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ddda6wKZg7n5sT9oaLSTJ - Follow the podcast! - Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8 - Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/ - Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/ - The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/ - Submit Feedback: h...

S7 Ep18: When he walked in on her and his best friend....- S7E18 20.05.2025 41:24

[Scroll for CW] - You could've called him "Mr. Steal Your Girl" after snagging his best friend from high school from her boyfriend. But after moving across the country for college with her, now the tables might be turning, and let’s just say… he’s not the only one who knows how to sneak around. We'll find out what he walked in on when his girlfriend and close friend snuck away at a party when we b...

S7: Break Down Bonus Replay: How is a narcissist created? w/ Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW 15.05.2025 18:48

Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8 - More from Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW: https://www.jessicaannepressler.com/ - Follow the podcast! - Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/ - Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/ - The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/ - Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/j...

S7 Ep17: When her therapist knew before she did.... - S7E17 13.05.2025 43:30

[Scroll for CW] - When her therapist brought up some red flags during a session, it made this week's interviewee question everything in her marriage. Her unease led her to order weeks worth of phone records all to uncover what was really going on in his life away from her. What did she uncover after sifting through all the evidence? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up - This wee...

S7: Break Down Bonus Replay: How to reconcile with friends after conflict w/ Danielle Bayard Jackson 08.05.2025 24:45

Thank you to Danielle Bayard Jackson for joining the podcast! - daniellebayardjackson.com / betterfemalefriendships.com - Follow the podcast! - Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8 - Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/ - Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/ - The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdown...

S7 Ep16: When a 30yr friendship came to an end in one conversation.... - S7E16 06.05.2025 29:14

[SCROLL FOR CW] - When you've been best friends with someone for 30+ years, you'd think your relationship could withstand anything. However, after our interviewee started noticing a pattern in her bestie's life...she decided enough was enough. Why did these two part ways after three decades? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up. - This week we're raising awareness for the The Fam...

S7: Break Down Bonus: They may not know it's a sex addiction until they're dating you! w/ Dr. Rob Weiss 01.05.2025 40:00

Thank you to Dr. Rob Weiss for joining the podcast this week! - Find more from Dr. Rob at SeekingIntegrity.com - Tune into Sex, Love, and Addiction here: https://taminp.podbean.com/ - Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8 - Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/ - Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/ - The Break Up Break Down on IG: https...

S7 Ep15: When he asked for a divorce right after sex.... - S7E15 29.04.2025 52:31

[SCROLL FOR CW] - They were college sweethearts who thought they'd nailed the whole "forever" thing — until one night, right after nailing something else , he casually asked for a divorce. Why did these two part ways after feeling like they'd found their great love story? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up. - This week we're raising awareness for the The Family Place in North...

S7: Break Down Bonus: What do you do when your partner doesn't want you to break up? 24.04.2025 13:29

Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8 - Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/ - Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/ - The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/ - Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9 - Call 1-800-799-SAFE for the DV Hotline - Break Down Bonus: How to Identify Intima...

S7 Ep14: When she said her ex threatened to send her to prison.... - S7E14 22.04.2025 38:05

[SCROLL FOR CW] - She thought her relationship troubles were over when she broke up with her boyfriend of a few years- little did she know the drama was only getting started. When she tries to move on from her long-term boyfriend, she said he went to extreme lengths to keep her around...even if those lengths were behind bars. - This week we're raising awareness for Roxbury Storehouse in Boston: ht...

S7: Break Down Bonus: Why a brief relationship breakup still feels just as intense 17.04.2025 16:15

Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8 - Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/ - Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/ - The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/ - Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S7 Ep13: When she had to DM his ex on LinkedIn.... - S7E13 15.04.2025 26:26

She met him on a fun weekend in Nashville. He was tall, charming, and technically still living with his ex, even though swore it was “just temporary.” When they finally made it official, he was gone—ghosted her like a true con artist in cowboy boots. So why did he come back around days later with a big ol' sob story? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up. - This week we're raisi...

S7: Break Down Bonus: How 'enmeshment' impacts your romantic relationships w/ Dr. Ken Adams 10.04.2025 26:55

Thank you to Dr. Ken Adams for joining the podcast this week! - Learn more about Dr. Adams' work at https://www.overcomingenmeshment.com/ - Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8 - Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/ - Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/ - The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast...

S7 Ep12: When he left 9 months after the wedding b/c his family didn't like her.... - S7E12 08.04.2025 38:11

She posted a dreamy clip from her wedding with the caption: “She doesn't know it yet, but in nine months her husband will leave her because his family doesn't like her.” Now TikTok can’t stop watching—and wondering what really went down behind the smiles. We'll find out the details when we break down this week's break up! - This week we're raising awareness for Family Justice Center by CASA in Pin...

Break Down Replay: Identifying grooming behaviors by our elders, romantic partners, and friends w/ Sally Baker 03.04.2025 22:33

Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8 - Follow the podcast! - Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/ - Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/ - The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/ - Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9 - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

When she said her mom & husband had an affair.... - S5Replay 01.04.2025 1:19:56

This episode originally aired in season 5 - We haven't spent enough family time this holiday season...so let's keep it in the family this episode....This week we have a submission a la TikTok where a woman says her husband and mother had an affair that led to their divorce! - This week we're raising awareness for Coburn Place in Indianapolis: https://coburnplace.org/ - Submit a break up story/coup...

S7: Break Down Bonus: When does religion become harmful in your relationship? 27.03.2025 16:47

Follow the podcast! - Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8 - Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/ - Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/ - The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/ - Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S7 Ep11: When a church prophet influenced her to marry him.... - S7E11 25.03.2025 46:29

She married him after 'confirmation' from a church prophet who told her it was a divine match, but over time, her marriage turned dangerous. The final straw? An all-consuming fight over a Disney World burger that finally made her realize her life was worth more than a marriage that could leave her dead. - This week we're raising awareness for Family Violence Prevention Services in San Antonio, TX:...

S7: Break Down Bonus: When your mental health struggles impact your relationship w/ the Personality Hires 20.03.2025 19:08

Check out the Personality Hires podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ddda6wKZg7n5sT9oaLSTJ - Attachment styles with Kat Schneider, LCSW: https://shows.acast.com/the-break-up-break-down/episodes/6661a5d5a44e5000113fcf9f - Attachment styles + healthy conflict: https://shows.acast.com/the-break-up-break-down/episodes/6661a5d5a44e5000113fcfb9 - Follow the podcast! - Submit a break up story/couple:...

S7 Ep10: When she said he had a new girl 12 days later.... - S7E10 18.03.2025 30:32

When this week's guest ended her relationship, she expected to have time to heal, only to discover that her ex moved on with someone new just 12 days after their split. As her suspicion grows, she wonders if his new flame and him got together before the breakup or if he was simply that quick to replace her. We'll find out when we break down this week's break up. - This week we're raising awareness...

Break Down Bonus: Finding out your partner is cheating from a website?! w/ the Personality Hires 13.03.2025 11:30

S7 Ep9: When she became 'the other woman' after she was cheated on.... - S7E9 11.03.2025 23:04

After her divorce, she falls for a charming, attentive man, believing she’s finally found a fresh start. But when she learns he’s married, she’s forced to face the painful irony of becoming what once shattered her. Why did she stay even after finding out about his other relationship? We'll dig into the details when we break down this week's break up. - This week we're raising awareness for Safe Sp...

S7: Break Down Bonus: Do men deprioritize friends more or less than women in new relationships? 06.03.2025 16:20

S7 Ep8: When she said he sued her when their relationship ended.... - S7E8 04.03.2025 31:48

She says she endured a breakup so intense that she suffered cardiac arrest twice, barely surviving the emotional and physical toll. As she fights to recover, her ex sues her, completely blindsiding her. What happened within the nearly five years of their relationship? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up. - This week we're raising awareness for Care Lodge in Meridian, MS: https:/...

S7: Break Down Bonus: Childhood sexual trauma's impact on relationships w/ Claire Horner LPC, LPCC 27.02.2025 21:58

[SCROLL FOR CONTENT WARNINGS] - Tune into Claire's podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/claire-and-sadohl/episodes/The-Trauma-Therapy-Network-A-Resource-for-Survivors-and-Therapists-e2k26c6/a-aba0t9h - Follow the podcast! - Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8 - Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/ - Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the...