

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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Feb 4, 2025 • 32min
When the viral TikTok 'sepia bride' got a divorce.... - S7E5
The "Sepia Bride" went viral on TikTok after calling out her photographer for editing her wedding photos with a brown-ish filter, but many users couldn’t help speculating about her relationship dynamics after watching her videos. Did the bad omens from their wedding predict their split?! We'll find out when we break down this week's break up.-This week we're raising awareness for Safe Alliance in Charlotte, NC: https://www.safealliance.org/-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-(07:07): How they met-(14:37): Red flags/leading to divorce-(19:48): The end of the relationship-(21:10): The 'sepia bride' controversy-(26:02): Dating after divorce-(32:19): Reflecting/advice-(35:07): Teaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 2025 • 25min
Break Down Bonus: How to reconcile with friends after conflict w/ Danielle Bayard Jackson
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/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 2025 • 25min
When the maid of honor got demoted at the wedding.... - S7E4
She says gave everything to be the best maid of honor, believing their friendship would last a lifetime. But after the wedding, her best friend texts her three reasons why their friendship can't continue. Why did their years long friendship come to an end? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up.-This week we're raising awareness for Family Justice Center in Buffalo, NY: http://www.fjcsafe.org/-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-(03:39): How they met-(11:21): Becoming/being maid of honor-(14:28): Was this one person the catalyst to the break up?-(17:42): The text message she got that ended the friendship-(23:11): Reflecting/advice-(28:57): Teaser- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 2025 • 18min
Break Down Bonus: Deciding that their red flags are actually deal breakers w/ the Personality Hires
Break Down Bonus episode on loving an addict: https://shows.acast.com/the-break-up-break-down/episodes/break-down-bonus-can-you-be-in-a-relationship-with-an-addict-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: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 2025 • 52min
When it took a shocking revelation to get over her first love.... - S7E3
[SCROLL FOR CONTENT WARNINGS]-They say you never get over your first love, but for this week's guest...it took three break ups for them to decide they were done for good. What was the final straw to break off this passionate relationship they thought they'd always run back to? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up. -SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.-This week we're raising awareness for Calvary Women's Services in Washington D.C.: https://www.calvaryservices.org/-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-(03:50): How they met-(11:45): The first break up-(18:53): The second break up-(37:03): The third break up-(45:18): Reflecting/advice-(55:31): Teaser-[CW: Substance abuse, suicide, mental illness] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 2025 • 17min
Break Down Bonus: When weddings bring out the worst in your friends w/ my Coworkers
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.

Jan 14, 2025 • 23min
When her bestie dropped out of the wedding party.... - S7E2
Your wedding is the one day you shouldn't look around and wonder where your besties are- they should be right beside you. When this week's interviewee got a call from one of her bridesmaids that she couldn't be in the wedding, she was completely blindsided. How did a friendship that spanned over years come to an end right before the most important days of her life? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up. -This week we're raising awareness for Jubilee Women's Center in Seattle: https://jwcenter.org/-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-(03:47): How they met/their early years-(11:47): How the bridal party complicated the friendship-(17:26): Reflecting on the friendship-(21:56): Advice-(26:20): Teaser- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 2025 • 15min
Break Down Bonus: Feeling betrayed by the people closest to you w/ Coworker Jackson, Rebecca, Amber, and Mikey
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.

Jan 7, 2025 • 24min
When she said her husband fathered her daughter's child.... - S7E1
[SCROLL FOR CONTENT WARNINGS]-When she joined us on S5E10, she told us her daughter and husband had an affair. After finding out that her grandson was her husbands biological child, she knew she had to divorce him, but she wasn't ready. What has happened since the interview? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up. -Listen to part one [S5E10] here: https://shows.acast.com/the-break-up-break-down/episodes/6661a5d5a44e5000113fcf8a-This week we're raising awareness for Women Against Abuse in Philly: https://www.womenagainstabuse.org/services-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-(06:27): What has happened since the interview 9 months ago?-(16:00): Why did they have the affair?-(17:17): Could she and her daughter ever reconcile?-(19:50): Her relationship with her grandson-(21:33): Looking to the future-(25:47): Reflecting/advice-(27:28): Teaser-[CW: Incest] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 31, 2024 • 27min
Break Down Bonus Replay: How do I leave a manipulative relationship? w/ Vernique Esther, LMSW
[SCROLL FOR CW] -Have you ever felt manipulated by your partner? Did you try to break up with them, but they kept luring you back in? Abby brings on LMSW Vernique Esther to talk about how to recognize manipulation, set boundaries, and leave if necessary. -Check out Vernique Esther's:-Website: https://www.verniqueesther.com/-The Wholeness Academy: https://www.thewholenessacademy.com/-Books: https://www.verniqueesther.com/shop-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): Introducing Vernique-(00:56): How do I know I'm getting manipulated?-(04:06): Why do people manipulate?-(07:07): Why do I feel bad for setting up boundaries?-(09:18): How do I handle religious manipulation?-(12:10): What if my partner threatens me w/ self-harm to keep us from breaking up?-(14:04): How do I leave a manipulative relationship?-(15:00): Can you ever work through manipulation?-(18:24): How to set boundaries in a relationship with someone who has manipulative tendencies?-(20:55): Why do I want to go back to someone who manipulated me?-(23:08): How do I convince myself I deserve better?-[CW: This episode briefly discusses: self-harm/suicide, domestic violence, religious trauma] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.