Welcome to the podcast where we coach Sophie—and you—through heartbreak, singlehood, and the journey to finding real, healthy love.
We’re Alison (love coach) and Michal (single life coach), here to help women heal, grow confidence, and embrace themselves—so they can build better relationships from the inside out.
Expect real convos, tough love, personal stories, and deep insights inspired by both our lives and the wild world of modern love & pop culture.
🎙 Coaching Sophie, Coaching You
❤️🩹 Heartbreak → thriving single → finding love
💬 Real convos. Healing. Confidence
🎧 Season 3 out no
Asking for Help When Being Single Starts to Feel Heavy [S3 E15]
There’s a quiet kind of sadness that can creep in when you’ve been single for a long time – especially when everyone assumes you’re “fine.” This episode is about what happens when you’re not.
We talk openly about mental health, emotional exhaustion, and asking for support when you feel stuck or lost in singlehood.
Sophie’s questions for us:
“How do I even start asking for help when I’m feeling stuck, depressed or lost after being single for a while?”
“What if I’m afraid people will judge me for admitting I’m struggling emotionally being single?”
“How can I find support or professional help that actually understands my situation as someone single and feeling stuck?”
If you’ve been telling yourself to just be grateful or strong, this episode gives you permission to be honest instead.
Stage: Been Single for a While – Feeling Stuck/Lost.
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Support on: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/cw/PopCultureCupid)
13 Jan 2026
When Everyone Else Is Moving On and You’re Still Single [S3 E14]
You’re okay… until the questions start. The family dinners. The weddings. The endless scroll of engagements, babies, and anniversaries on social media. Suddenly, being single doesn’t feel neutral – it feels like you’re behind.
In this episode, we talk honestly about social pressure, timelines, and comparison, and how they impact women who’ve been single for a while.
Sophie’s questions for us:
“How do I deal with the pressure from family and friends who keep asking why I’m still single?”
“Why does social media make me feel like I’m behind in life compared to everyone getting married or having families?”
“How can I stay confident in my own timeline when society makes me feel like I’m running out of time?”
“How do I deal with family gatherings where everyone’s paired up or asking about my relationship status?”
If you’ve ever left a family event feeling smaller than when you arrived, this episode is for you.
Stage: Been Single for a While – Feeling Stuck/Lost.
If you enjoyed the discussion, make sure to like, subscribe and follow us on all the platforms: Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/popculturecupid) & YouTube (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCZbj4oJZ3ZGA-J-mYsc2yhA): @popculturecupid
Listen on: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0SP8K4Syb0xMRRy4fzegMH?si=cfe1faf4fc89468a) or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-cupid/id1708588632)
Support on: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/cw/PopCultureCupid)
6 Jan 2026
Learning to Be Alone (and Actually Like It) [S3 E13]
Being single isn’t just a relationship status – it’s a skill. And for so many women, being alone feels uncomfortable at first, even scary.
This episode will walk you through the emotional, practical, and mindset shifts that help “alone” become peaceful instead of painful.
Because being alone doesn’t mean being lonely – and it definitely doesn’t mean being incomplete.
Sophie’s questions for us:
“How do I become comfortable being alone without feeling lonely or incomplete?”
“What kinds of solo activities help me heal and feel more like myself again?”
“How do I shift my mindset from ‘I need someone’ to ‘I’m okay on my own’?”
If you want to feel grounded, empowered, and content in your own company, this episode is your bridge to that freedom.
Stage: Freshly Singled.
If you enjoyed the discussion, make sure to like, subscribe and follow us on all the platforms: Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/popculturecupid) & YouTube (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCZbj4oJZ3ZGA-J-mYsc2yhA): @popculturecupid
Listen on: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0SP8K4Syb0xMRRy4fzegMH?si=cfe1faf4fc89468a) or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-cupid/id1708588632)
Support on: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/cw/PopCultureCupid)
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