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Why do some friendships feel harder than they used to? In this episode of Crimes of the Heart, Rory sits down with women’s friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson to unpack the modern state of female friendships — from venting culture and emotional burnout to the pressure to “protect your peace.”

Social media tells us to set boundaries, avoid negativity, and cut off toxic people. But are we accidentally isolating our...

Talia Koren is a relationship expert, coach, and the host of "Dating Intentionally". She famously went on 64 first dates in ten months and we talk about all of the things she learned in the process PLUS the greatest trends and mistakes she's seeing with her listeners and clients. (And how to course correct and avoid those mistakes!) This is a fun and wildly empowering conversation for anyone feeling like they're in a rut w...

In honor of Valentine's Day & my audiobook dropping this week, I wanted to talk about confronting the fear of being single, how to deal with scarcity mindset and to stop settling. In this episode I will read a chapter from my book called "Monsters" (because it summerizes EVERYTHING I want to say on the topic) plus a little freestyle riff on ways you can bring love into your life right now & how to recomitt to your ...

For anyone feeling stuck in their circumstances, this episode might be the jolt you need. Meet Rachel Liverman — founder and CEO of Glowbar, divorcée in her forties, and a total breath of fresh air. We talk skincare, confidence, reinvention, and why a scarcity mindset is cancer to your love life.

If you loved our girl chat and you’re craving more from Rachel, you can follow her HERE or find a Glowbar near you HERE.

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What actually changes when you heal?

The way you date. The way you choose. The way you feel in your own life. In this episode, Rory sits down with bestselling author Tara Schuster to talk about what quietly shifted when she stopped trying to be chosen — and started building real emotional stability.

They unpack the inner changes that made dating feel easier instead of heavier, including:

• why compatibility matters more tha...

"A Final Girl's Guide To The Horrors Of Dating" has been called both "hilarious" and a "must read for anyone dating". Get your copy at Amazon or from me directly. The audiobook comes out Feb 9th, 2026 but it's available for pre-order NOW!!

Y'all, it's been a WILD year. And I feel like I've got a lot to say. For my last episode of the 2025 I decided to freestyle it. I was on Good Day DC talking about the three...

Before you do anything Please grab a copy of my book. It's been called both "hilarious" and a "must read for anyone dating". Get your copy at Amazon or from me directly. The audiobook (2/2026) is available for pre-orders NOW!!

Today's episode features the insanely talented and very viral comedian and singer Sarah Hester Ross. We end up having the kind of conversation I could have never prepared for and I am s...

Before you do anything Please grab a copy of my book. It's been called both "hilarious" and a "must read for anyone dating". Get your copy at Amazon or from me directly. The audiobook (2/2026) is available for pre-orders NOW!!

Today's episode features a veteran podcaster in the love/dating/sex space. He's polly and freaky and he hosts the Naked Comedy show (which is coming to LA in January). I'm talking about...

My best selling dating book has been called both "hilarious" and a "must read for anyone dating" so what are you waiting for? Get your copy at Amazon or from me directly. The audiobook (2/2026) is available for pre-orders NOW!!

Today's episode features a dating coach that's unlike most. He's all about doing the inner work in order to get the outward results and he has a TON of practical advice from how to meet people who ar...

Have you gotten your copy of my book yet?!? If not... uhhh weird, why. It's great. Like #1 on New Releases kinda great... You can get it on Amazon here or direct here. OKAY, now for this weekes episode. I looooooved this conversation with the queen of dating podcasts, Ilana Dunn. We go over her time at Hinge and what she learned about creating hte perfect dating profile, how to optimize dating, what to look for on a first ...

Have you gotten your copy of my book yet?!? If not... uhhh weird, why. It's great. Like #1 on New Releases kinda great... You can get it on Amazon here or direct here. OKAY, now for this weekes episode. Ali Jackson (Finding Mr. Height) and I decided to do a corss over episode where we both discuss our more loved and most dated dating advice and in the process we fell in love. It's so nice to meet soeone who shares a lot of...

Welp, it's here... my book, A Final Girl's Guide To The Horrors Of Dating is offically out tonight at midnight. You can get it on Amazon HERE from me directly HERE or at ANY OF THESE PLACES. Please consider leaving me a review and/or requesting it from yuor local library HERE.

Thank you to Liz, who is unbelievably cool and kind. You can follow here.

A Final Girl's Guide To The Horrors Of Dating is labor of love. I just want ...

Preorder my book (avail 10/1) here: http://thehorrorsofdating.com

Alejandra is a baaaaack and she's dropping tons of wisdsom!! Alejandra Maria is no nonsense dating coach with a long wait list but today you can get her advice for free! She's on a mission to stop women from settling and to help people find the love that they desire and deserve. So, share this with a friend who needs to hear it. For more from Alejandra you ca...

Hope everyone had a great labor day, clearly I did... I thought yesterday was Monday literally all day until about 11PM when I realized it was Tuesday and I hadn't dropped this episode... WHOOPS. Forgive me <3

No one fetishized Kaila Yu more than she fetishized herself. As a young girl, she dreamt of beauty. But none of the beautiful women on television looked like her. In the late '90s and early 2000s Asian women were ...

What really happens when trust shatters? In this powerful episode of Crimes of the Heart, host Rory Uphold sits down with betrayal recovery coach, attorney, and TEDx speaker Lora Cheadle to unpack the messy truth about healing after infidelity, lies, and broken friendships. From discovering her husband’s 15-year secret double life to helping countless clients rebuild their identities, Lora shares the tools t...

Imagine waking up with $10 million… and going to sleep with nothing. This week’s guest was married to the so-called Mormon Bernie Madoff, and she had no idea her husband was running a Ponzi scheme — until it all came crashing down. Andrea Merriman thought she had the perfect life: wealth, family, love. But when her husband’s secret Ponzi scheme exploded, she lost it all. This is the jaw-dropping true story of the ex-wife o...

Think you’re too smart to fall for a narcissist? Think again. This episode breaks down the red flags you miss on first dates, what your first fight really reveals, and how to dodge manipulators before it’s too late. Already stuck with one? We’ve got survival tactics for marriages, messy divorces, and co-parenting with toxic people. Fasten your seatbelt—this is your no-BS guide to spotting narcissists and protecti...

We’re halfway through 2025 — so let’s get honest: Are you living the life you actually want? Do you have the love you truly deserve? If not, today’s episode might just change everything.

I’m joined by Jacqueline Hurst, the UK’s top life coach and a global expert in mindset mastery. She’s helped thousands of people transform their beliefs, upgrade their standards, and create the love and life they t...

Hot Girl Summer is upon us and today's guest is going to tell us how to make the most of our single summer months. Amanda Thomas is your favorite influencers favorite influencer (and jewelry designer) and she's here to give us the skinny on how to have the perfect flirty summer. To follow Amanda click HERE and to check out jewelry click Luv AJ. Personally, I love these huggies. We also talked about our love of Naked, Dry S...