The Break Up Break Down

This week we're bringing awareness to My Sister's House in Charleston, SC: https://www.mysistershouse.org/give - Follow the podcast! - Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/ - Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/ - The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/ - Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8 - Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9 - Timestamps: - (00:00): Episode Intro - (05:26): Episode intro/her first marriage - (06:57): Introducing Anthony (her second husband) - (10:17): Introducing the The Boss (the third husband) - (11:27): The Affair - (13:29): Her second divorce - (17:01): When her 3rd marriage/relationship started going downhill - (20:46): When she started to realize this marriage was unhealthy - (25:32): Reconnecting with Anthony - (33:23): When she finally decided to leave The Boss - (34:29): Reflecting on these relationships - (40:51): Teaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I don't know about you, but I often feel like a huge part of my identity is wrapped up in what I do. If you feel like if you lost a job, got ousted from a friend group, or left an organization, you'd lose a part of yourself- this episode is for you. My bestie from UF opens up the episode with me to talk about her experience not getting accepted to med school and then expert Shavonna Nicole jumps in to talk about how to find your identity in things other than your career.-Follow Shavonna: https://www.shavonnanicole.com/- Follow the podcast-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Why do we put our identity into what we do?-(09:51): Interview with Shavonna Nicole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're bringing awareness to Family Violence Prevention Services in San Antonio: https://fvps.org/donation-center/-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(07:10): Sorority Rush -(10:46): When things started to get toxic with her chapter-(16:02): The story about the cops getting called on her -(21:58): Why she decided to stay in her chapter-(23:08): When she caused a "commotion" at a sorority mixer-(29:13): Why sorority life just wasn't for her-(30:39): When her sorority randomly 'broke up' with her-(34:57): How her college life changed when she was dismissed-(37:35): How she became a better person after leaving/advice-(43:37): Teaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why was S3E3 deleted? Will it ever be reposted? Also what was the story even about? Then, Lexi and Justin join in to talk about the craziest things they've ever done for love and the double standards they notice in relationships. -Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(01:56): Crazy things we've done for love-(07:27): Double standards in dating Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Science might be able to explain why you got cheated on. Scientist Macken Murphy joins Abby and Lexi to explain through research studies and data what influences people to cheat. He explains why your genetics may make someone more likely to cheat, why you're always dating serial cheaters, and how you can set yourself up (statistically) for a committed relationship.-Check out Macken Murphy!-Website: www.mackenmurphy.org-TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mackenmurphy-Macken's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hhlSiS1hFW1pRWh8wfRy5-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Meet Macken-(02:08): What factors make someone more likely to cheat-(05:07): Once a cheater always a cheater?-(07:27): Factors that make you more likely to get cheated on-(16:05): Can a relationship continue after infidelity?-(18:19): Why do men statistically cheat more than women?-(21:58): Are humans built for monogamy? -(23:13): Things you can do to statistically reduce your risk of getting cheated on-(29:32): How studying infidelity affects his relationships-(33:22): PTSD after infidelity-(36:36): How Lexi felt about this convo, having been cheated on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're raising awareness for the Georgia Coalition Against DV: https://gcadv.org/-Check out this week's bonus guest, Macken Murphy, before the episode airs!: https://pod.link/1334821500-Justin's brother who does Drag Yoga in Charleston!!: https://instagram.com/miss_amy_g_dala?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk=-Follow the podcast! -Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9 -Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(03:02): This week's submission-(7:08): How they got together-(09:35): First signs that the relationship would end-(12:27): Should you go through your partner's phone?-(13:42): When things started to go south-(17:35): When she decided to end the relationship-(20:01): Why did he cheat?-(22:02): Why it was so hard to end the marriage-(23:58): The aftermath/reflecting on it-(26:29): Advice for people listening-(35:50): Teaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abby and Coworker Justin are back at it again and comment on this week's episode! They talk about how mental health affects relationships and the beauty of walking with your partner when they're really going through it (obviously, when they're not deceiving you about their condition). Dr. David Puder joins Abby at the end to talk about the impact of factitious disorder and other mental health concerns in relationships and how you can be the best partner for someone when they're in the trenches. -Check out Dr. David Puder!-On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.davidpuder/?hl=en-Learn more about factitious disorder/Munchausen Syndrome on his podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W-lzI_nzUU-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): S3E1 Break Down-(26:42): Interview with Dr. David Puder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[SCROLL FOR CW] -This week we're bringing awareness to Safe Space in Miami, FL: https://www.safespacefoundation.org/donate/-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(05:32): How they met-(12:30): When their relationship got more serious-(15:01): When she wanted to end the relationship-(18:21): "The Cancer Thing"-(24:47): Why they decided to get married-(30:00): When she started to get suspicious-(42:28): When she and her wife separated-(54:35): When she heard the truth from B's godmother-(01:01:00): Advice-(01:10:00): Teaser-CW: This episode discusses suicide, eating disorders, mental illness, and homophobia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes people don't want to come on the podcast!!! Shocking, right?!?! Listen to a few of the submissions where Abby reached out and either got ignored, blocked, or politely declined. Then, coworker Justin helps her come up with some theories to what they think happened! -Follow the podcasts!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Meet Stacie and Alicia!-(03:18): Episode superlatives-(08:20): Submission #1-(09:03): Submission #2-(13:48): Submission #3-(15:22): Submission #4-(16:30): Submission #5-(18:28): Submission #6-(21:23): Submission #7-(22:36): Submission #8-(25:33): Submission #9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You already know Abby, Lexi, and Coworker Justin are already a bit messed up...so we decided to make a whole episode talking about their attachment issues! LCSW Kat Schneider joins the podcast as well to give a professional take on attachment styles and even relates them to 'The Office' characters!-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(02:26): Episode break down/our personal attachment problems-(16:15): Conversation with LCSW Kat Schneider Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.