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The Break Up Break Down

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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...

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United States

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Marriage

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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S9 Ep9: Dating men who don't want to commit w/ ExWorker Rebecca | Break Down Bonus

3/12/2026

Duration:00:18:21

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S9 Ep8: When HR started secretly dating a colleague.... - S9E8

3/10/2026
Learn more about the Domestic Violence Resource Center in Reno, NV: https://domesticviolenceresourcecenter.org/ - If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, text BEGIN to 88788. - 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

Duration:00:30:46

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S9 Ep7: When her husband admitted to an affair with the wrong person....

3/3/2026
This week we're raising awareness for La Casa De Las Madres in SF: https://www.lacasa.org/ - If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, text BEGIN to 88788. - 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 - Check out @livingoverthetop on IG

Duration:00:36:25

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S9: Break Down Bonus: Navigating romance in the office w/ CoWorker Scotty

3/3/2026
Workplace drama is having a moment on TikTok… so naturally, I invited a coworker to unpack it with me. We’re reacting to the viral episode everyone’s debating and giving our honest take- who’s wrong, who’s delusional, and what this says about modern office culture.

Duration:00:13:00

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S9 Ep6: When she discovered she wasn’t her boss’s only office romance…

2/17/2026
The week we're raising awareness for New Life Center in Goodyear, AZ: https://newlifectr.org/our-team/ - If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, text BEGIN to 88788. - 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

Duration:00:19:12

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Learning to trust again after betrayal ft. CoWorker Amber + Dr. Margaret Rutherford | Break Down Bonus Replay

2/12/2026
[This episode originally aired in 2023] - Are you having a hard time trusting your new partner after your last relationship? Your ex may have damaged your ability to trust again, but you don't have to live in fear forever. Dr. Margaret Rutherford joins Abby to talk about what you can to have a healthy relationship with your new partner. - Check out Dr. Margaret Rutherford's: - Website: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/ - Podcast: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/selfwork/ - 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 - [CW: Abuse] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:40:41

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S9 Ep5: When Engagement Plans Turned Into a Sudden Breakup.... - S9E5

2/10/2026
The week we're raising awareness for Hubbard House in Jacksonville, FL: https://www.hubbardhouse.org/ - If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, text BEGIN to 88788. - 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:02

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Break Down Bonus Replay: Discovering your sexuality later in life w/ Lexi

2/6/2026
This Episode Originally Aired in 2023 - S3E9 was all about exploring your sexuality as an adult. Lexi joins Abby to talk about how similar her own coming out journey was to this week's main episode's guest. She talks about how she dated only guys until college and the experience that made her decide she'd prefer to date women. We also get into coming out to friends and family and how difficult it can be when they don't take it well. - 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): General reaction to S3E9 - (02:21): Lexi talks about dating women for the first time - (08:31): The people in Lexi's life who questioned her coming out - (11:54): How to trust a new partner after getting cheated on - (13:29): Lexi's favorite part of dating men vs. dating women - (15:26): Keeping things from relationships - (18:02): Lexi's advice for people entering their first queer relationship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:22:16

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When "I Do" turned into "I'm a Lesbian".... - S9E4

2/3/2026
[SCROLL FOR CONTENT WARNINGS - The week we're raising awareness for The Family Justice Center in St. Pete, FL: https://casapinellas.org/contact/ - If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, text BEGIN to 88788. - 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: Self-harm, intimate partner violence] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:55

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Break Down Bonus Replay: Building self-esteem & self-worth for healthy relationships

2/3/2026
This episode originally aired in 2023 - Amy Head, LCSW, joins the podcast to talk self-esteem, self-worth, and how to build yours from the inside out to have healthy relationships! - Learn more about Amy's practice: https://newperspectivesforlife.com/ - 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 - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:34

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S9 Ep3: When She Turned Cheating Into a Business Plan.... - S9E3

1/27/2026
The week we're raising awareness for Refuge in the UK: https://refuge.org.uk/ - If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, text BEGIN to 88788. - 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 - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:39

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Break Down Bonus: How to trust a new partner after an unhealthy relationship w/ Dr. Margaret Rutherford (Replay)

1/15/2026
This episode originally aired in 2023 - [SCROLL FOR CW] - Are you having a hard time trusting your new partner after your last relationship? Your ex may have damaged your ability to trust again, but you don't have to live in fear forever. Dr. Margaret Rutherford joins Abby to talk about what you can to have a healthy relationship with your new partner. - Check out Dr. Margaret Rutherford's: - Website: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/ - Podcast: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/selfwork/ - 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 the episode - (00:42): The key to learning to trust again..... - (06:45): How to not use relationships for validation - (09:47): How to build up your own self-worth - (11:54): How to trust a new partner after getting cheated on - (13:44): How do I leave a manipulative relationship? - (14:33): When do I draw boundaries OR when do I leave if I feel like I'm being gaslit? - (19:05): Final piece of advice for building a strong sense of self - [CW: Abuse] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:58

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S9 Ep2: When her fiancee disappeared for days.... - S9E2

1/13/2026
[SCROLL FOR CONTENT WARNINGS] - The week we're raising awareness for the South carolina coalition against domestic violence: https://www.sccadvasa.org/ - If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, text BEGIN to 88788. - 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: Suicidal Ideation] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:23:04

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How your high school relationship impacts your future w/ Amy from New Perspectives | Break Down Bonus Replay

1/8/2026
This episode originally aired in August 2023 - Amy from New Perspectives: https://newperspectivesforlife.com/ - 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 - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:22:41

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S9 Ep1: When she called to divorce him and heard gunshots over the phone.... - S9E1

1/6/2026
[SCROLL FOR CONTENT WARNINGS] - The week we're raising awareness for the Hubbard House in Jacksonville, FL: https://www.hubbardhouse.org/about-hubbard-house/ - If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, text BEGIN to 88788. - 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: Mention of Suicide, Intimate Partner Violence] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:03

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S8: When the break ups went unsolved in season 8.... - Season 8 Finale

12/30/2025
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.

Duration:00:32:20

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The connection between narcissism and serial cheating | Break Down Bonus (replay)

12/11/2025
Also check out....Getting Over The Person You Thought You Would Marry: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1594917373 - 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 - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:30

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S8 Ep19: When the other woman ruined her engagement plans.... - S8E19

12/9/2025
The week we're raising awareness for the Marjaree Mason Center in Fresno, CA: https://mmcenter.org/ - If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, text BEGIN to 88788. - 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 - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:18:10

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When should I stop fighting for my rocky relationship? | Break Down Bonus Replay

12/4/2025
Things not going super well in your relationship for the last few weeks? Months? Years? If things aren't great, but not glaringly harmful, it can be difficult to decide whether or not it's worth fighting for or if you're better off moving on. Abby breaks down this week's main episode with clips from previous bonus episodes that help us better understand this week's interview and how to determine when you should get out of a rocky relationship! - This episode originally aired in Season 3 - Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8 - Lily Womble (The Date Brazen Podcast) Bonus Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/777HQvFseDMXe0YKF9dxqt?si=31iSSSg1SPSHfyV8rMoWUw - Veronique Esther, LMSW Bonus Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sEN1ePQ3JcPsLJ2GjgIXF - Dr. Margaret Rutherford Bonus Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pFwVmNGSDEiihTfhuXNEp?si=uVS-xTMGRkOvyg0rYp5sYQ - 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 - (02:01): Does the amount of sex you're having=how healthy your relationship is? - (03:37): My partner is manipulative- how do I know if I should leave them for good? - (07:01): What if I want to work through my partner's manipulative tendencies? - (09:37): I always seem to date manipulators. What should I do? - (12:18): Advice for people who decide to stay with a toxic partner. - (14:13): How to rebuild self-trust. - (16:55): Advice on rebuilding your self-worth. - (19:02): Mic drop moment from Dr. Margaret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:19:55

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S8 Ep18: When she married the boyfriend of her ex's side-chick.... - S8E18

12/2/2025
The week we're raising awareness for the Domestic Violence Resource Center in Albuquerque, NM: https://dvrcnm.org/ - If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, text BEGIN to 88788. - 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 - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:30