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Eat Your Heart Out

Meaghan Wray, Sadaf Ahsan

From debunking myths about traditional romance to redefining friendship and intimacy, we"re here to cut through societal expectations, rewrite the rules of connection, and make room for what really matters.

society & culture relationships

All Episodes

00:52:32

Rethinking Modern Love: Dating, Friendship, and...

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2026/02/13

This week on Eat Your Heart Out, we’re rethinking modern relationships just in time for Valentine’s Day. Instead of treating love like a checklist, we’re exploring what it means to date with intention, prioritize emotional compatibility, and build relationship structures that actually reflect your life. From redefining partnership to recognizing the power of friendship and chosen family, this episode is all about creating a love life that feels aligned, secure, and deeply fulfilling.Whether you’re

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00:50:13

What Heated Rivalry Reveals About Female Desire

Eat Your Heart Out ·

2025/12/26

Heated Rivalry is gay, Canadian, hockey-obsessed, and deeply hot. But it’s also something else entirely. In this episode, we unpack why so many women are obsessed with a queer sports romance, and what that fixation reveals about desire, power, fantasy, and emotional safety. We dig into how watching men love each other on screen shifts the female gaze, removes traditional gender expectations, and offers a version of intimacy that feels freer, more equal, and strangely comforting. In this episode, we

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00:56:22

The Nude Episode: Power, Pleasure, and Really Good...

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2025/12/22

From first-time mirror selfies to the chaotic legacy of the front-camera flash, nudes sit right at the intersection of desire, confidence, shame, and self-expression. In this episode, we dig into why sending (or NOT sending) nudes reveals so much about our boundaries, our body image, and how we connect today. We share personal stories, cultural double standards, and the surprising ways nudes can make us feel powerful, not pressured.In this episode, we talk:📸 What our earliest experiences with nudes

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01:03:18

Home for the Holidays… God Help Us

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2025/12/10

Going home for the holidays can feel like stepping straight back into your teenage self: unsolicited questions, old wounds, passive-aggressive comments and all. In this episode, we get into why family gatherings feel so intense, how to protect your peace, and what actually helps you enjoy the season (or at least survive it). We share personal stories, emotional landmines, and practical scripts to handle everything from boundaries to budgeting to bringing a new partner home. In this episode, we

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00:56:19

Mommy Issues, Daddy Issues, and Why We Date the Way...

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2025/12/02

We’re going deep this week: into mommy issues, daddy issues, and all the patterns we inherit without ever choosing them. From Freud to attachment theory to the ways our early relationships shape who we love, how we love, and what we tolerate, we’re breaking down the cultural baggage and the personal truth behind these loaded labels. We talk about why “daddy issues” became a pop-culture insult for women, why “mommy issues” shows up differently, and how much of this is rooted in gender norms rather

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00:59:40

Surviving Your First Heartbreak (and What It Teaches...

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2025/11/09

We've all been there, whether it was a romantic or platonic relationship. Things come to an end, and it hurts like it's truly the end of the world. That's why, this week, we share our first big heartbreaks, how we healed then and now, and how we can best be there for each other when our friends go through their own break-ups. We talk: ✂️ Are "clean breaks" possible?👯‍♂️ Why we're meant to be of service to each other in hard times🏅 Is there a winner and a loser during a break-up?❤️‍🩹 When to go

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00:57:32

Coming Out Later in Life: Navigating Queer Dating,...

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2025/11/01

This week, we chat with the fabulous Sarah Anne Dasilva about her journey of self-discovery, coming out later in life, and the challenges and joys that come with it. We touch on a whole lot, including getting over heartbreak, the difficulty of dating men, societal expectations, and the importance of communication in relationships. As with any conversation about coming out later, we also discuss the grief of missed experiences, and the empowerment of women in redefining their needs and desires in

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00:57:53

Everything You Need To Know About Fat Sex, From...

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2025/10/25

Did you know it's possible to be flexible beyond the physical? Well, this week, we get into it with the amazing @FlexWithVera, who chats with us about how to get holistic with your body, learn what it wants and needs, including how to build confidence in the bedroom, no matter your shape or size. We talk: 📍 Discovering how to listen to your body💥 The biggest misconceptions around fat bodies and sex✂️ A few essential belly-friendly stretches and positions to try🤝 How to advocate for yourself in

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00:49:48

Therapy 101, 'Cause The Group Chat Won't Fix You

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2025/10/11

Therapy is great, allegedly (lol). But how do you find the right therapist for you? How do you know what to talk about? How do you even know you NEED therapy? In today’s episode, we’re talking all things THERAPY in hopes of demystifying this often very expensive self-care activity that is equal parts rewarding as it can be absolutely terrifying—especially if you’ve never done it before. We talk: 📜 Our personal therapy origin stories 📍 How to find the right therapist for you 💥 What to do when you

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00:42:21

Friendship Breakups: Why They Hurt, How to Heal, and...

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2025/10/03

Friendship is supposed to be “easy,” right? Not exactly. In this episode, we dig into the messy, complicated world of platonic love: why friendship breakups can feel just as devastating as romantic ones, what makes friendships end, and how to be a better friend in adulthood. We share personal stories, cultural blind spots, and practical ways to show up for the people you love. From handling the guilt of drifting apart to deciding when repair is worth it, we’re cutting through the black-and-white

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00:51:01

Do We Even LIKE Weddings? A Single Guest’s Survival...

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2025/09/20

If you’ve ever dreaded sitting at the singles table or felt the sting of shelling out for a gift solo, this episode is for you. We’re unpacking what weddings look like when you’re not part of a couple, asking whether gendered traditions need to die, and sharing our best (and worst) experiences as single guests. Bonus: Would You Rather, wedding guest edition.😬 Performing “coupledom” when you’re flying solo 🪑 Singles table horror stories ➕1 Etiquette 💸 Splitting group gifts when you don’t have a

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00:47:47

Unpacking Comp Het (a.k.a. Compulsory...

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2025/09/12

This week, we dive into the concept of compulsory heterosexuality—or “comp het”—and explore how it shapes our understanding of attraction, relationships, and identity. Coined by poet and theorist Adrienne Rich, comp het describes the ways society pressures people to perform heterosexuality regardless of their true desires. We break down where the term comes from, and how it continues to show up in culture today. From media portrayals, to family and community expectations, to those confusing moments

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00:01:19

We're On A Break (The Good Kind!)

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2025/07/18

You might have noticed we're taking a little pause, but don't worry, we'll be back by the end of the summer!In the meantime, revisit some of our previous episodes, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us for more:Email us: eaturheartoutpod@gmail.com Follow us: Instagram, TikTokEmail us: eaturheartoutpod@gmail.com Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTokFollow Sadaf: Instagram, Twitter/X

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00:40:49

Sex, Satire, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Album Cover

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2025/06/20

If you haven't been dissecting (or lusting!) over Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover (linked below), then where have you been, loca?! It's got everyone talking, so we had to talk about it. From whether or not it's effective satire to how effective it is as kink representation to how some women are held to higher standards, we have a lot to say. We also dig into: 😓 How all of this is a cycle, and we will be having the same conversations forever🫦 Some of us like to be subs, okay!💦 The lack of

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00:50:50

Who Pays on a Date? Navigating Finances (and...

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2025/06/06

Talking about money with your partner can feel awkward, tense or even taboo—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we unpack the most heated financial debates couples face, from splitting the bill on the first date to dealing with income imbalances. Whether you’re just starting out or have been together for years, or even if you're just friends, we share practical tips, our own experiences, and a little research to expand on why this matters and why you gotta be talking about it. We dig

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00:50:13

Does Divorce Deserve a Rebrand? A Reexamination with...

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2025/05/30

If we look back at the long and varied history behind divorce and marriage, what do they really stand for? And who benefits more — men or women? In this episode, we dive deep into the institution with journalist and author Haley Mlotek on the occasion of her new book, No Fault: A Memoir of Romance & Divorce. Whether or not you've been there before, it'll ring true when it comes to everything from societal expectations to what we really want and need from relationships. We talk about: ⏳ The hidden

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00:47:29

Always the Single Friend? The Grief (and Joy) No One...

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2025/05/23

What does it really feel like to always be the single friend? The plus-one to everyone else’s milestones? In this episode, we’re getting honest about the grief, freedom, envy and unexpected joy that come with being the chronically single friend, surrounded by couples. If you’ve ever felt left behind, left out, or like you're the only one still figuring it out — this one’s for you. We talk about: 💔 Navigating loneliness and social pressure in a coupled-up world ⏳ Why singledom isn’t a “waiting room”

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00:51:15

Going Viral, Loving Yourself & Taking Up Space with...

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2025/05/16

This week, we sit down with Toronto singer Jennarie to talk about self-love, body positivity, and what it’s really like to go viral on TikTok. From navigating confidence in the digital age to embracing your body at every stage, we’re diving into what it means to truly take up space—online and IRL. We get into: ✨ The highs and lows of going viral 💖 Embracing body positivity in an image-obsessed world 📱 How social media shapes self-love (for better or worse) 🎶 Finding power in music, creativity,

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00:58:52

Red Flags on Dating Apps You *Shouldn’t* Ignore

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2025/05/09

This week, we’re throwing up the red flags 🚩 instead of ignoring them, and diving into the all-too-relatable chaos of dating in the apps era. From future husbands in your DMs to full-on catfishers using AI avatars, we’re breaking down the subtle, sinister, and straight-up cringe behaviour that should make you run (not text back). But don’t worry! It’s not all doomscrolling and disappointment. We’re also spotlighting the yellow and green flags that signal someone might actually be worth a second

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00:53:57

Seasonal Hoe 101: Your Summer of No Regrets

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2025/05/02

This week, we're ditching the commitment-phobes and diving headfirst into the glorious, messy, and occasionally questionable world of being a SEASONAL HOE — and making the case for freedom, fun, and not having to explain your life choices to anyone until September. Because let's be real, when the weather warms up, so do our… options. We’re here to dissect the art of the no-strings-attached summer. We're getting into: 🤷‍♀️ So, what actually qualifies as a "seasonal hoe"? Is it a body count? A state

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