

The Break Up Break Down
Pionaire Podcasting
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 23, 2023 • 38min
When she was the "other woman" for 7 years.... - S3E20
This week we're raising awareness for Marjaree Mason Center in Fresno, Ca: https://mmcenter.org/partner-with-us/donate-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-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(04:44): How they met/Establishing the relationship-(15:52): Why they both kept the affair going-(16:20): How it ended-(17:42): When his ex-wife called her with major information-(20:18): When he tried to reignite the relationship-(24:28): Reflecting on how it affected her/advice-(37:40): Teaser- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2023 • 25min
Break Down Bonus: What we've learned from going to therapy for "daddy issues" w/ Bestie Kennedy
We'll definitely have a therapist on to talk about this subject at some point, but for now, here's an in-depth look on two personal experiences. "Daddy issues", parental wounds, attachment issues, abandonment issues...whatever you feel comfortable calling them...can be absolutely devastating when trying to get into a healthy relationship. BFF Kennedy joins Abby on the podcast to talk about each other's emotional wounds from childhood and what they've learned from their own healing experiences. -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.

May 16, 2023 • 46min
When she found out about the affair after he died.... - S3E19
This week we're raising awareness for Palomar in Oklahoma City, OK: https://palomarokc.org/donate/-Check out Besitos Beauty: https://besitosbeauty.com/-Interested in coming to the Break Up Break Down Brunch?: https://forms.gle/dqhvvAEJmKWt4nS3A-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-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(04:35 ): The beginning of the relationship-(04:23): When the other relationship came to light-(10:54): What kept her in the relationship-(15:18): How her husband passed away-(20:15): How she discovered the affair-(25:08): How she decided to pull life support-(30:43): The aftermath of his passing/discovering the affair-(35:18): How she turned her pain into "power"-(41:48): Advice she has for people rebuilding their self-esteem-(45:29): Teaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 2023 • 24min
Break Down Bonus: What lengths would you go to avoid your ex? w/ ExCoworker Justin
Was he drawing a boundary...or going to extremes to avoid his ex hook up? ExCoworker Justin joins the pod to recap and rehash this week's main episode! We'll talk about post-relationship triggers, avoiding your exes at any cost, and niche dating deal breakers....-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.

May 9, 2023 • 23min
When it was just a "business" relationship.... - S3E18
This week we're raising awareness for Family Rescue in Chicago, IL: https://familyrescueinc.org/donate/-Interest in coming to the Break Up Break Down Brunch?: https://forms.gle/dqhvvAEJmKWt4nS3A-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-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(03:37 ): How they met-(04:23): When the other relationship came to light-(07:30): How his GF reacted-(09:10): When he called her and broke things off bigggg time....-(12:55): The aftermath-(15:53): Reflecting on the relationship-(23:00): Teaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2023 • 18min
Break Down Bonus: Learning not to blame yourself for their mistakes (S3E17 Reaction)
[SCROLL FOR CW]-It can be so easy to look back on a relationship with hindsight bias. How many times have we all said, "Oh I should have done this" or "said this" or "done this differently"? The reality is, we're only in control of what we bring to the relationship and we're certainly not at fault for the horrible things a toxic ex has done. Let's unpack some of the hardest parts of this week's episode, just you and me!-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Interest in coming to the Break Up Break Down Brunch in ATL?: https://forms.gle/dqhvvAEJmKWt4nS3A- 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-Timestamps-(00:00): Intro-(01:38): Break up withdrawals-(07:22): His manipulative tactics-(11:47): Grappling with his suicide-(14:23): Her sexual assault-(17:05): Outtro-[CW: Sexual Assault, Suicide, Intimate Partner Violence] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2023 • 56min
When he lied to keep her around.... - S3E17
[SCROLL FOR CW]-This week we're bringing awareness to Mosaic Family Services in Dallas, TX: https://mosaicservices.org/donate/-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-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(03:02): How they met-(08:34): When the red flags started to show-(14:47): When he went to jail for the second time-(19:30): When his mom revealed what he was lying about-(24:55): When she gave him a second chance-(28:21): The aftermath of the break up-(42:27): Reflecting on the relationship-(55:20): Teaser-[CW: Sexual Assault, Suicide, Domestic Violence, Child Molestation, Intimate Partner Violence] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 2023 • 16min
Break Down Bonus: Identifying Love Bombing + Power Dynamics w/ Lexi
Do they REALLY like me...or am I being love bombed? How do I identify it in my relationship? Is an age-gap relationship a bad idea? Like...how many years a part is too much?? We're breaking down this week's episode and covering all the hot topics in this quick break down bonus with Lexi. -Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Lily Womble (The Date Brazen Podcast) Bonus Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/777HQvFseDMXe0YKF9dxqt?si=31iSSSg1SPSHfyV8rMoWUw-Are Age Gaps Actually Toxic? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3zC7YCVR28-5 Signs of Love bombinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlXoI_XJGAg&t=348s- 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.

Apr 25, 2023 • 54min
When she was married 3 times by 26.... - S3E16
[SCROLL FOR CW]-This week we're raising awareness for Respond in Boston, MA: https://www.respondinc.org/donate/-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-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(03:06 ): How they met-(08:41): How her first relationship impacted her first marriage-(10:46): When she finally got together with her first ex husband-(16:47): When she decided she wanted her first divorce-(25:09): When she started a relationship with husband #2-(30:35): Her second divorce-(32:43): Was there ever a throuple??-(41:26): How she grew and moved past the relationships-(53:25): Teaser-[CW: Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2023 • 22min
Break Down Bonus: Trust should be earned, not given in relationships w/ Lexi & Justin
Why are we so quick to prioritize our partners? This week's bonus content breaks down this week's episode with Abby, Lexi, and Justin. They talk about the importance of making your partner earn your trust in the beginning and throughout the relationship. They'll also touch on recognizing domestic violence in the workplace from personal experience.-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Think your coworker/friend is in a dangerous relationship? Start here: https://www.thehotline.org/resources/talking-to-your-coworker/-Dr. Margaret Rutherford Bonus Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pFwVmNGSDEiihTfhuXNEp?si=uVS-xTMGRkOvyg0rYp5sYQ- 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.