Alex and Jordyn talk about breakups and divorce, breaking down the misconceptions around them. They chat about trusting your instincts and how it feels when you end a relationship. They also discuss the ups and downs of starting new relationships and the journey of healing and growing. Join us for a down-to-earth chat full of real insights and relatable stories! Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff. Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Thank you to our partners this week: MUD/WTR: To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/MEANGIRL to support the show and use code MEANGIRLfor 15% off! Athena Club: Ready to upgrade your shaving experience? Switch to the best razor on the market and show your skin you care with Athena Club! Head over to https://www.AthenaClub.com to try their award-winning razor and body products and get 20% off your purchase with code MEANGIRL at checkout. Better Help: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/MEANGIRL to get 10% off your first month and to get on your way to being your best self. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:42 - Recommendation: Fargo 00:03:03 - Cozy Apartment Stories 00:04:32 - The Complexity of Ending Marriages 00:06:14 - The Stigma of Breakups and Divorce 00:07:51 - Following Your Gut 00:09:44 - Boosted Immune System and Improved Focus with Mud Water 00:11:24 - Following My Gut 00:13:11 - Following Your Gut 00:14:57 - Trusting Your Gut in Making Decisions 00:16:37 - Listening to My Gut 00:18:19 - Making Difficult Decisions in Relationships 00:19:49 - Navigating Relationship Issues 00:21:21 - Moving On from Cheap Razors 00:22:48 - The Importance of Investing in Shaving and Self-Care 00:24:17 - Making Life-changing Decisions 00:26:02 - The Hole in My Heart 00:27:39 - Settling in Relationships 00:29:10 - The Beauty of Ending Relationships 00:30:53 - The Domino Effect in Relationships 00:32:33 - Trusting Your Gut 00:34:36 - Fear of Change and Doubt in Relationships 00:36:14 - Fear of a New Relationship 00:37:46 - The Benefits of Online Therapy 00:39:15 - The Benefits of Facing Fear and Effective Communication 00:40:50 - The Challenges of Coexistence and Communication in Relationships 00:42:25 - The Importance of Communication in a Partnership 00:43:57 - Past Trauma vs Current Behavior 00:45:16 - Sharing Fears in a Relationship 00:46:53 - Healing and Moving Forward 00:48:26 - Stay Connected on Social Media Edited & Produced by: Shane Danahy www.instagram.com/shanedanahy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices