

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 25, 2025 • 29min
When she said her ex cheated with his COUSIN.... - S7E7
[SCROLL FOR CW]-This week we're raising awareness for Harbor House in Orlando, FL: https://www.harborhousefl.com/give-help/about/contact/-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-[CW: Incest, mention of molestation, mention of sexual abuse, mention of rape] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2025 • 18min
Break Down Bonus: The Trashy Divorces Podcast Reacts to S2E5 [Replay]
Stacie and Alicia from the Trashy Divorces podcast join Abby to talk about ethical polyamory, healthy relationship dynamics, and expecting more from your love life. Check out their podcast below and tune in to hear them break down this week's break up! - Follow the podcasts! - Trashy Divorces: https://pca.st/16pD - 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 - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 2025 • 32min
When it was the "throuple" from hell.... - S2Replay
When her husband abruptly announced he wanted a polyamorous marriage, she tried to be open-minded by welcoming a third into their relationship. She tried her best to make it work until it became clear what he really wanted out of this relationship...we'll hear the story when we break down this week's break up.-This episode originally aired in August of 2021.-This week we're raising awareness for Children & Families of Iowa: https://cfiowa.ejoinme.org/MyPages/DonationPage/tabid/441383/Default.aspx-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:-(00:00-03:45): Episode Intro-(03:45-04:50): How they met-(06:50-08:56): When she was blindsided-(08:56-11:34): When they became a "throuple"-(11:34-13:43): The worst part of this "three person relationship" (for her)-(13:43)-18:09): When she started to think about leaving....-(18:09-21:11): What led to the marriage ending-(21:11-25:17): She decides to leave the marriage/the divorce-(25:17-31:34): Moving on after marrying your high school sweetheart-(31:34:33:15): Advice for leaving a toxic relationship-(33:15-33:34): Teaser Clip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 2025 • 41min
When childhood besties split after a series of traumatic events.... - S7E6
[SCROLL FOR CW]-These childhood best friends were inseparable until one of them made a series of life-threatening mistakes that pushed the other away for good. This week's interviewee will recount the frightening events that led to their split when we break down this week's break up.-This week we're raising awareness for 1736 Family Crisis Center in Los Angeles, CA: https://www.1736fcc.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) - Start-(03:51) - How they met-(10:49) - The first event that changed everything-(17:14) - How their friend's addiction impacted their friendship-(27:24) - The end of their friendship-(3438) - Reflecting-(38:48) - Advice-(44:25) - Teaser-[CW: Alcoholism, addiction, car accident w/ loss of life] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 2025 • 16min
Break Down Bonus: Can you mix business and pleasure? w/ the Personality Hires
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.

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.