Kendra Allen aka Your Breakup Bestie joins Rory Uphold to discuss the parallels between bouncing back from a breakup and getting sober. She walks us through the process of healing from a breakup and how she went from rock bottom to happily ever after. To work with or learn more about Kendra click HERE. To listen to her podcast click HERE and to holler her click HERE.PLEASE SIGN UP FOR MY SUBSTACK: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/To WATCH episodes click here: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on IG: @icouldbeblonder or TIKTOK: @roryuphold To send a story or leave a voice message for Rory click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/Got a Question? Wanna submit a topic? We would LOVE to hear from you! Visit https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.comor Email us at [email protected] or DM on Instagram & TikTokOpening Jingle credit: Harry FosterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TW: this episode contains a lot of sensitive subject matter like assault and abuse. It's a powerful episode but if it's not something you can handle right now, the episode will always be here. Rena Martine is a former sex crimes deputy district attorney turned intimacy coach, TEDx speaker, and author of The Sex You Want. She empowers women and couples to embrace their sexuality and build deeper connections through a blend of neuroscience and coaching. And today she is specifically going to use about trauma, how to process it and how to have a thieving love life in spite of it. To follow Rena on IG click HERE or to visit her website click HERE.PLEASE SIGN UP FOR MY SUBSTACK: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/To WATCH episodes click here: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on IG: @icouldbeblonder or TIKTOK: @roryuphold To send a story or leave a voice message for Rory click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/Got a Question? Wanna submit a topic? We would LOVE to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or DM on Instagram & TikTokOpening Jingle credit: Harry FosterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know there are 10 flirt styles?... This week's guest is a sex scholar, sex therapist, trained dominatrix and this week's guest. She sits down with Rory to discuss sex trends throughout history, BDSM and how to be a better flirt! To learn more about Nadege click HERE or follow her on IG HERE. To take the flirt quick click HERE.To WATCH episodes click here: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on IG: @icouldbeblonder or TIKTOK: @roryuphold To send a story or leave a voice message for Rory click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/Got a Question? Wanna submit a topic? We would LOVE to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or DM on Instagram & TikTokOpening Jingle credit: Harry FosterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever wished there was someone who could help you through your heartache? Today's guest, Amy Chan, created the Breakup Bootcamp and literally does just that. Plus! That's not all, she's recently expanded into helping people find partnership with her Dating Bootcamp. To get her book Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart click HERE. To follow Amy Click HERE and to visit her website click HERE. To WATCH episodes click here: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on IG: @icouldbeblonder or TIKTOK: @roryuphold To send a story or leave a voice message for Rory click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/Got a Question? Wanna submit a topic? We would LOVE to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or DM on Instagram & TikTokOpening Jingle credit: Harry FosterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Rory Uphold speaks with author and unqualified but highly-skilled secret agent Gabrielle Stone about what to do when your husband cheats on you. The easy answer…dump his ass!  Together they talk about potential warning signs, getting back in the dating pool after a breakup or divorce, and how you can turn the worst thing that happened to you into a best-selling book that helps other women struggling along the way! Follow Rory Uphold on Instagram @icouldbeblonder and on TikTok @roryuphold Got a Question? Wanna submit a story? Email us at [email protected] or on my Instagram & TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rory Uphold speaks with actor Colton Tran about the most confusing and stressful walk of shame to exist. Plus, Colton opens up about his sexuality and how growing up Mormon affected him and his idea of perfectionism. Thanks again @cykeefer for sharing your insane hookup story! Sponsor- BetterHelp: Go to BetterHelp.com/CRIMES for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow Rory Uphold on Instagram @icouldbeblonder and on TikTok @roryuphold Got a Question? Wanna submit a story? Email us at [email protected] or on my Instagram & TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rory Uphold speaks with actress Alisha Wainwright about how to win the breakup in the most bizarre way possible. And let’s just say Step #1 is to stop checking your ex's account at 5:10 in the morning. Special thanks to TikTok’s @bellafoofellah for sharing her chaotic breakup saga!  Sponsor: MANSCAPED- Get 20% off + free shipping with code CRIMES at manscaped.com Follow Rory Uphold on Instagram @icouldbeblonder and on TikTok @roryuphold Got a Question? Wanna submit a story? Email us at [email protected] or on my Instagram & TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rory Uphold speaks with TikTok’s @MerelyAshley, Cyber Security Expert and Safety Queen, about the do’s and don’ts of online dating, the guidelines of sending nudes and what to do if your ex is insane in the membrane.  Follow Rory Uphold on Instagram @icouldbeblonder and on TikTok @roryuphold Got a Question? Wanna submit a story? Email us at [email protected] or on my Instagram & TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rory Uphold tells quite possibly the craziest Grindr hookup story in the history of Grindr hookups. Let’s just say it involves TikTok’s @n0tjeffrey and more than your average whips and chains… Plus, New York Times best-selling author Jedidiah Jenkins drops by to give his take on kinks, fetishes, kidnapping and more! Sponsor: Go to BetterHelp.com/CRIMES for 10% off you first month of therapy Follow Rory Uphold on Instagram @icouldbeblonder and on TikTok @roryuphold Got a Question? Wanna submit a story? Email us at [email protected] or on my Instagram & TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rory Uphold tells the very true and sobering tale of the time a girl met the man of her dreams…only for them to be broken by the term “Special Friend” and the responsibilities that come with that title.  Plus, actress Sophia Bush drops by to give her take on this cringe-worthy story!  Sponsor: Go to BetterHelp.com/CRIMES for 10% off you first month of therapy Follow Rory Uphold on Instagram @icouldbeblonder and on TikTok @roryuphold Got a Question? Wanna submit a story? Email us at [email protected] or on my Instagram & TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the inaugural episode, Rory Uphold tells the most insane story about a girl's quest for the perfect one night stand that turned into what could quite possibly be described as anyone’s worst nightmare. Plus, comedian Akilah Hughes drops by to give her take on this jaw-dropping tale and even gives some BJ advice for those of you who also have penis phobia.  Follow Rory Uphold on Instagram @icouldbeblonder and on TikTok @roryuphold Got a Question? Wanna submit a story? Email me at [email protected] or message me on my Instagram & TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crimes of the Heart is a love and a dating podcast from Rory Uphold, a self proclaimed expert in the horrors facing modern love or staying single. She’s got a Masters in rejection, 10,000 hours in romantic failures and and PHD in what not to do. So she’s the perfect person to help you navigate the perilous landscape of digital dating - she’s made all the mistakes so that you don’t have to. Every episode, Rory and her guests will listen to the confessions of singles and couples as they unburden themselves of their most tragic and embarrassing love, dating and sex stories. From horrific first dates, to savage breakups and epic revenge tales, we will cover it all.  But wait - do YOU have a story? Or need some advice? Email Rory at [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices