Bonus Ep: How to not lose yourself in a relationship and stay connected to your friends
In this episode, I move beyond the “why” and get into the practical side of staying connected to your friends while you’re in a relationship. I talk through the real-life “how tos”, the small, tangible ways you can maintain your friendships even when your relationship feels intense, all-consuming, and naturally takes up a lot of your time and energy.
I unpack the common patterns that can lead to friendships quietly slipping into the background, and share simple, realistic ways to stay intentional, from how you structure your time, to how you show up emotionally, to the choices you make in the moment when you’re pulled toward your partner.
This episode is about finding a balance that actually works, where you can be deeply in love while still feeling connected to your friends, your identity, and your wider life. Because staying connected to your friendships isn’t something that takes away from your relationship, it’s something that helps support it.
24 Apr 2026
S05 E10 How ChatGPT can damage relationships
Hi my loves! It's the season finale, thank you all for being here!
In this episode, I’m talking about the role AI is starting to play in our relationships and how tools like ChatGPT can start to replace the messy, real parts of relationships, like processing emotions together, navigating conflict, and just being seen in our unfiltered state. I talk about emotional outsourcing, over-polished communication, and the pressure it can create when we start comparing real people to something designed to respond perfectly.
I also touch on what it might mean if your partner is using AI in your relationship, and how to approach that without it turning into blame or disconnection.
This episode is really about noticing the difference between using AI as support, and letting it slowly take the place of real intimacy.
10 Apr 2026
S05 E09 Don’t lose your people in love, why your Friendships still matter even when you're head over heals in love
In this episode, I talk about why WLW relationships can feel so intense and why it can be so easy to centre your partner, sometimes without even realising what it’s costing you. I explore the emotional depth of queer relationships, where that “they’re my whole world” feeling comes from, and how your identity and perspective can slowly start to narrow when love becomes all-consuming. I also unpack how relying on your partner for everything can create pressure in the relationship, and why staying connected to your friendships actually helps keep you grounded, supported, and more like yourself. It’s a really honest conversation about finding a healthier balance, where you can be deeply in love without losing your independence or the people around you.
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