Trauma, but Make it Cute

Trauma, but Make it Cute

This is a podcast about healing, dating, friendship, and figuring life out in real time — with humor, honesty, and a little bit of delusion (for balance). Hosted by two best friends navigating modern womanhood, this show dives into relationships, breakups, red flags, self-worth, therapy breakthroughs, and the messy middle between who you were and who you’re becoming. We talk dating stories, emotional growth, boundaries, intuition, and the lessons you only learn the hard way — all while keeping it relatable, unfiltered, and funny. Some episodes will feel like a deep exhale. Others will feel like a group chat voice note. Either way, you’ll leave feeling seen, validated, and a little more empowered. Because healing isn’t linear — but it can be cute.

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May 24, 2026 58 mins

In this episode of Trauma, but Make It Cute, we’re diving into one of the most controversial relationship questions ever: “Once a cheater, always a cheater?” 👀

We’re talking emotional cheating, physical cheating, hidden messages, validation addiction, and why some people suddenly start guarding their phone like it contains government secrets. 💀

This episode gets REAL as we unpack:

✨ Emotional vs. physical cheating

✨ The psychology ...

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We all think we’ll “figure it out later”… until later turns into resentment, confusion, and realizing you ignored the conversations that actually mattered.

In this episode, we’re talking about the real, uncomfortable topics people avoid in relationships — money, control, and power. The stuff that doesn’t come up on date night, but somehow ends up being the reason everything falls apart.

We get into:

  • Why money issues aren’t really ...
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New era. New standards. Same hot mess healing journey. 😉

Dating after divorce isn’t about finding someone new—it’s about becoming someone who no longer tolerates the bare minimum.

In this episode, we’re talking boundaries that don’t budge, healing that actually sticks, and how to date like someone who knows their worth (even on the days they forget).

Expect real talk on:

💅 Not ignoring red flags just because they’re “nice”

🚫 Why ac...

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Ever try to relax… and immediately feel guilty about it? Like the second you sit down your brain reminds you of all the things you should be doing instead?

In this episode, we talk about why so many of us struggle with rest guilt, burnout, and the pressure to constantly be productive. From hustle culture and people-pleasing to childhood conditioning, we unpack why slowing down can feel so uncomfortable—even when we desperately need ...

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Ever found yourself stuck in a “what are we?” situation that feels more confusing than fulfilling? The “we’re not exclusive but act like it” mess. 😵‍💫 You’re not alone.

In this episode, we dive into situationships — why we accept bare minimum energy, ignore red flags, and hold onto potential instead of reality. We talk attachment styles, emotional availability, fear of being alone, and the real reasons we stay longer than we shou...

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Why do we keep falling for emotionally unavailable people—even when we know it never ends well?

In this episode, we’re diving into the real reasons behind this pattern, from attachment styles and past wounds to mixed signals and “almost relationships” that leave you confused and exhausted. Through honest stories, laughs, and healing conversations, we unpack why emotional distance can feel so addictive—and how to start choosing conne...

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January 26, 2026 78 mins

In this episode, we get real about that gut-twisting question so many of us have asked while stuck in a confusing connection. We break down the science behind trauma bonds, attachment styles, and toxic relationship cycles—and how they keep you spiraling, second-guessing your instincts, and blaming yourself when something feels off.

We talk about how manipulation can make you doubt your own reality, why your nervous system stays atta...

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January 7, 2026 51 mins

Welcome to episode one — where we introduce ourselves, explain how this podcast came to be, and set the tone for everything that’s coming next.

In this episode, we talk about why we decided to turn our lived experiences into honest conversations about trauma, healing, relationships, self-care, and what it really means to be a modern woman navigating dating, friendships, growth, and life transitions. This isn’t a “we have it all figu...

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