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The Wrong Ones

Operation Podcast

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/8j. Total Éps: 29

An Operation Podcast original show, The Wrong Ones is an anonymous, unfiltered deep dive into the relationships that cracked us open—and the wisdom we gathered along the way. Hosted by an unnamed (but very relatable) woman who’s loved, lost, healed, and repeated, this podcast explores the plot twists we never saw coming, the breakups that felt like identity crises, and the late-night epiphanies that changed everything. With new episodes weekly, we ask the uncomfortable questions, reflect with a bit of humor, and always leave room for growth. Because sometimes the wrong ones... lead you exactly where you’re meant to be.

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Épisode 1

lundi 26 mai 2025 • Durée 26:26

Welcome to The Wrong Ones, where the mic is hot, the voice notes are long, and the healing is very much a work in progress.

In this deeply honest and unfiltered intro, your (anonymous) host shares what led her to finally hit record—from the heartbreak that cracked her open, to the healing that’s still in progress. Sitting on the floor of her walk-in closet, she reflects on the relationships that shaped her, the therapy that saved her, and the dog (hi Luca ) who got her through it all.

This episode covers:

Why she’s keeping her name private (for now)
The heartbreak that unraveled a future she thought was certain
Navigating solo dog-mom life post-breakup
How therapy became a mirror instead of a fix
The slow, messy glow-up that begins with choosing yourself

And most importantly, why this space is a celebration of the quiet wins—the boundaries set, the healing done, the confetti moments we often forget to honor.

Reflection Question of the Week:
Are you still waiting for someone to finally give you a raise—or are you ready to take your talent somewhere that actually knows what you’re worth?

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Follow along for more vulnerable, relatable, and laugh-through-the-tears conversations on love, heartbreak, and the art of becoming.

Come say hi on Instagram @thewrongonespodcast

An Operation Podcast production.

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The Final Rose — Public Breakups, Trauma Bonds, & The Fix Me Fallacy

Épisode 2

lundi 9 juin 2025 • Durée 24:05

This week on The Wrong Ones, we’re unpacking a breakup that played out in front of millions — and left behind some major lessons on relationship dynamics, trauma bonds, and the psychology of healing after public shame.

Yes, we’re talking about Rachael Kirkconnell & Matt James — from The Bachelor to After the Final Rose… to Japan… to Call Her Daddy… and everything in between.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

Why some relationships start with trauma-bonded foundations
The Fix Me Fallacy — and how it can quietly erode our sense of self in relationships
How future projection and unaligned actions can trap us in false hope
The emotional labor of being "the one who stays" after public controversy
What ambiguous loss can teach us about invisible breakups
And why rediscovering self-worth after the wrong ones is always the greatest win

We’ll also revisit last week’s reflection question and leave you with a new one to sit with as you continue your own growth journey.

Reflection Question of the Week:

Were you fighting for connection—or for confirmation that you were worth staying for? Was it really love—or a performance for someone who made you feel like you had something to prove?

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As always: if you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to follow, rate, and subscribe — it truly helps us grow and reach more listeners.

Come say hi on Instagram @thewrongonespodcast

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Starving For Control

Épisode 3

lundi 16 juin 2025 • Durée 41:10

In this deeply personal episode of The Wrong Ones, I’m opening up about the connection between heartbreak, body image, and disordered eating. This isn’t an easy one—but it’s the most honest I’ve ever been.

I take you through the origins of my relationship with food, from a hyper-health-conscious upbringing to my diagnosis with hypothyroidism and later, Hashimoto’s. I share how a breakup became the catalyst for one of the darkest periods of my life, when eating disorders weren’t just about thinness — they were about survival, control, and trying to be “enough.”

This episode blends:

Real psychology on attachment trauma, fawning, and self-worth
Medical insights on thyroid health, T3/T4, and autoimmune burnout
The messy truth about love, shame, and trying to hold on to someone who had already let go

If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn love by erasing yourself, this episode is for you.

Reflection Question of the Week:

What do you like most about yourself?

Trigger warning: This episode contains open and raw discussions about eating disorders, disordered eating behaviors, and body image. Please take care while listening.

Follow along for more vulnerable, relatable, and laugh-through-the-tears conversations on love, heartbreak, and the art of becoming.

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As always: if you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to follow, rate, and subscribe — it truly helps us grow and reach more listeners.

Come say hi on Instagram @thewrongonespodcast

An Operation Podcast production.

Sometimes Delulu Is Not the Solulu

Épisode 4

lundi 30 juin 2025 • Durée 35:07

This week, we’re cracking open the psychology behind why we think everything is a sign after a breakup. From seeing their name everywhere to believing that shared Spotify playlists are soul contracts, we unpack the truth behind what’s really going on in the brain—and the heart—when you're grieving someone who's already gone.

We’ll talk about:

The Reticular Activating System (RAS) and how it filters your reality post-breakup
The myth of the Twin Flame and why it keeps so many of us stuck
How emotional addiction and intermittent reinforcement masquerade as love
The cultural delulu spiral (Persian–Irish edition) and finding signs in everything
Why grief isn’t always loud—and the quiet rituals we rarely talk about
The difference between a relationship ending… and your identity unraveling with it

This one is part science, part heartbreak, part spiritual unlearning. It’s for anyone who’s ever asked the universe for a sign—and secretly hoped it would say go back.

So if you’ve been searching for answers in angel numbers, Spotify algorithms, or strangers who vaguely resemble your ex… this episode is for you.

Reflection Question(s) of The Week:

What am I calling a sign… because I’m too afraid to call it an ending? Where am I mistaking spiritual alignment for emotional avoidance?

As always: if you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to follow, rate, and subscribe — it truly helps us grow and reach more listeners.

Come say hi on Instagram @thewrongonespodcast

An Operation Podcast production.

Your 30s Will Break You: The Gift of Outgrowing the Life You’ve Built

Épisode 7

lundi 21 juillet 2025 • Durée 01:01:00

In this deeply resonant episode of The Wrong Ones, we unpack the quiet collapse that often begins in your 30s—the decade that doesn’t just change you, but dismantles you. This is the chapter of your life where things look fine on the outside, but inside? Something feels… off. Misaligned. Exhausted. Unrecognizable.

We explore the psychology, neuroscience, and emotional unraveling behind this transformative season of life. From identity dissonance and nervous system collapse to ambiguous grief and the slow return to self, this episode is a tender roadmap for anyone who’s ever asked, “Why doesn’t this life I built feel like mine?”

We talk about what it means to grieve a version of yourself that no longer fits, the loss of imagined futures, the discomfort of peace when you’ve lived in survival mode, and the sacred messiness of becoming. And we close with a breakdown on why we choose the wrong people when we’re unhealed—and how healing changes who we let into our lives.

In this episode, we cover:

Why your 30s feel like a nervous system breakdown disguised as growth
Identity dissonance, depersonalization, and why you feel like a stranger in your own life
The neuroscience of “quiet collapse” and how your brain rewires under stress
Ambiguous grief and the loss of a life you thought would make you happy
Post-traumatic growth, regulation dominance, and the recalibration of self
The emotional and biological shift from performance to presence
Why peace can feel suspicious when you’ve lived in chaos
Attachment, fawning, and how self-abandonment starts to feel unbearable
Reinvention as a solitary process—and why loneliness often comes before alignment
How your nervous system influences who you date, love, and let in
Trauma bonding, dopamine burnout, and the reason chaos feels like chemistry
The difference between being chosen and feeling safe

----- As always: if you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to follow, rate, and subscribe — it truly helps us grow and reach more listeners.

Hope Is a Hell of a Drug: Secrets, Shame, and the Slow Unraveling

Épisode 6

lundi 14 juillet 2025 • Durée 55:11

In this raw, unfiltered episode of The Wrong Ones, we’re diving deep into the messy, heartbreaking, and psychologically complex experience of loving someone with a substance abuse problem. From the quiet patterns that creep in slowly to the explosive moments of clarity, we explore how addiction can erode intimacy, distort reality, and entangle you in cycles of denial, secrecy, and shame.

We explore the neuroscience of addiction, what it does to the brain, why addicts lie (even when they love you), and the impossible reality of holding on to someone who is actively losing themselves. Our host shares a deeply personal story—from subtle red flags to undeniable truths—and explores how cultural norms (like Irish drinking culture), family trauma, and the desire to heal others can trap us in relationships that drain us. We talk about Carl Radke, trauma bonding, the self-medication theory, intergenerational addiction, and what it means to break the cycle.

Whether you’ve been in a relationship like this, grew up in a home like this, or just want to better understand the invisible weight addiction puts on those who love someone through it—this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

The subtle signs of substance abuse in a romantic partner
The neurobiology behind why addicts lie, dissociate, and escalate
How cultural norms (like Irish drinking culture) complicate recognition
What it means to love someone through addiction—and why that love can turn into a drug of its own
Personal reflections on trauma bonding, emotional self-abandonment, and the path back to clarity
Why women are socially conditioned to endure dysfunction in the name of love
Carl Radke’s story as a mirror for relational addiction
How addiction impacts children, especially sons of alcoholic fathers
Birth order, emotional inheritance, and what it means to be "the youngest"
Tools and truths for loving someone through addiction without losing yourself

----- As always: if you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to follow, rate, and subscribe — it truly helps us grow and reach more listeners.

When You Pivot and He Can't

Épisode 5

lundi 7 juillet 2025 • Durée 49:04

This week on The Wrong Ones, we’re talking about what happens when your growth becomes a threat to someone who once claimed to love you.

Why do so many women feel the need to dim their light to protect a man’s ego? Why is a woman’s ambition seen as disruptive rather than magnetic? And why is it still considered “special” when a man supports his partner's success—but simply expected when women do the same?

In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology, social conditioning, and nervous system toll behind the invisible labor women carry in heterosexual relationships. We unpack the emotional and biological costs of self-silencing, the dynamics of threatened masculinity, and how internalized patriarchy quietly rewrites our sense of worth.

Featuring personal stories, pop culture case studies (hi, Paige DeSorbo, Beyoncé, Molly-Mae), and grounded clinical insights—this episode is part manifesto, part mirror, and full permission to take up space without guilt.

Topics We Cover:

Why women are conditioned to shrink in relationships
The “Support Paradox” and public reactions to female success
How male insecurity shows up as withdrawal, criticism, or silence
The psychology of identity threat, reactive devaluation & attachment theory
The nervous system effects of self-silencing & chronic suppression
Intermittent reinforcement and emotional addiction
What secure, emotionally mature support actually looks like
How to stop making yourself small to feel lovable

Reflection Question of The Week: What would your life look like if you stopped apologizing for your ambition? ----- As always: if you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to follow, rate, and subscribe — it truly helps us grow and reach more listeners.

Come say hi on Instagram @thewrongonespodcast

I Call It Healing, My Accountant Calls It Concerning: Grieving What You Missed and Reclaiming What You Love

Épisode 10

lundi 11 août 2025 • Durée 51:54

In this tender, science-backed episode of The Wrong Ones, we talk about why play isn’t regression—it’s repair. Using the Labubu phenomenon as a doorway, we unpack how nostalgia, variable reinforcement (dopamine), and “comfort consumerism” can actually be signals from the nervous system asking for softness and safety. We explore inner-child work through attachment theory and somatic psychology, grieve the life our parents imagined for us, and practice building one that finally feels like home. We also look at the only-child experience—why so many only children feel “wise beyond their years,” and how to lovingly rebalance the “mini-adult” identity with real play.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever thought, “Why do I feel guilty resting?” or “Why does joy feel… awkward?” and for the former gifted kids, good daughters, and only children who are learning to choose themselves with tenderness.

In this episode, we cover:

What it means to stop earning love and let it land—soft, safe, unearned
Why Labubu hits our reward circuitry: anticipation, novelty, and the neuroscience of nostalgia
Play as protest: how silliness and awe regulate an overworked nervous system
Inner child 101: theta-state learning (0–7), attachment blueprints, and introjected beliefs
The quiet grief of leaving the life your parents wanted—and choosing alignment over optics
Only-child psychology: adult modeling, upward scaffolding, “mini-adult” roles, and the peer-skills trade-off
Gentle reparenting: journaling prompts that witness (not fix) your younger self
Somatic first aid: regulate first (breath, vagal toning, cold splash, rocking), then reflect
Joy reps & micro-rituals: building a daily rhythm your inner child feels safe in
Boundaries that protect the child self: a soft no, a playful yes, and one clear limit where guilt used to live
Reframe to keep: “Labubu isn’t regression. It’s resurrection.”

Reflection Question of the Week: Resources Mentioned: ----- As always: if you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to follow, rate, and subscribe — it truly helps us grow and reach more listeners.

The Q&A Episode: Green Flags, Ghosts, and the Guy Who Gifted a Fake Trip to Italy

Épisode 9

lundi 4 août 2025 • Durée 51:23

In this lighter (but still unhinged) episode of The Wrong Ones, we’re switching things up with a special listener Q&A. From cosmic gaslighting and spiritual co-parenting offers to spreadsheet-date reviews and fake trips to Italy, you all seriously delivered.

We’re answering 15 real questions submitted via Instagram—from the deeply relatable to the wildly absurd—serving up hot takes, red flag radars, and honest reflections on what it means to date in an era of soft launches and disappearing acts. Whether you’re questioning your own dating patterns or just here for the chaos, this episode offers equal parts insight, validation, and laughs.

If you’ve ever wondered:

Is he actually healing or just emotionally unavailable with a better PR team?
Are you being too picky or just asking the wrong person?
And… does he really deserve a response if he gifted a fake Italy trip in front of his family?

This one’s for you.

In this episode, we cover:

Why your relationship timelines matter more than his comfort zone
The art of catching feelings after one good date (and why it doesn’t mean you’re delulu)
A guy who Venmo requested for a drink he drank… and called it feminism
Green flags vs trauma dumps: is vulnerability or manipulation?
What to do when your ex comes back from the digital dead like nothing happened
Fake trip gifting, ChatGPT love notes, and Google Doc performance reviews
When to wait… and when to walk away
Dating older men: evolved maturity or intentional bachelorhood?
What healthy texting habits actually look like
Why some guys treat love like a startup pitch deck
And the question that matters most: are you abandoning yourself to keep someone else?

----- As always: if you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to follow, rate, and subscribe — it truly helps us grow and reach more listeners.

Can I Pull You for a Chat? On Generational Trauma, Emotional Reprogramming, and Finally Feeling Safe in Love

Épisode 8

lundi 28 juillet 2025 • Durée 01:44:22

In this searingly honest episode of The Wrong Ones, we crack open the blueprint that governs who we love, how we attach, and why we often mistake chaos for chemistry. Using a viral Call Her Daddy interview as a launch point, we go deep into the heart of relational trauma—unpacking what it means to grow up in silence, perform for love, and unconsciously seek out men who echo the wounds of our fathers.

This isn’t just about heartbreak—it’s about history. We explore the intersection of psychology, neurobiology, and cultural legacy to understand why so many women—especially daughters of Middle Eastern families—feel safest in relationships that are anything but safe.

We talk about the invisible grief of feeling unknown by the people who were supposed to know you best. The generational inheritance of silence. The father wound. The good daughter myth. And how healing starts when we stop auditioning for love and start choosing it—with ourselves first.

This episode is an anchor for anyone who’s ever thought, “Why do I keep ending up here?” and a lifeline for the women finally ready to say: no more.

In this episode, we cover:

What it means to outgrow the version of you who survived through performance
Attachment blueprints and how your nervous system confuses trauma with love
The cultural double bind faced by Middle Eastern daughters: silence or betrayal
Why emotional addiction is real—and how it mimics chemical addiction
How generational trauma is passed down, not just through behavior, but biology
The neuroscience of intermittent reinforcement and trauma bonding
The grief of never being emotionally known by your father—and what that does to your sense of self
The myth of the “good daughter” and how it sets the stage for self-abandonment in love
High-functioning trauma and the mask of the “cool girl”

What does love feel like in a body that no longer thinks it has to earn it? ----- As always: if you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to follow, rate, and subscribe — it truly helps us grow and reach more listeners.

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