Eat Your Heart Out – Details, episodes & analysis

We're so thrilled to kick off Eat Your Heart Out! In our first episode, we introduce ourselves to you (maybe with a little too much TMI? But we don't believe in TMI!). Here's the gist: 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.

You can catch new episodes every Friday,  email us any feedback below, and follow us for more. Talk to you next week!

Email us: eaturheartoutpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @eaturheartoutpod
TikTok: @eaturheartoutpod

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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, TikTok
Email us: eaturheartoutpod@gmail.com 

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, Twitter/X

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 understanding when it comes to kink
💪🏽 Just how feminist owning your sexuality is

A few of the reads we mention this week:

Sabrina Carpenter's album cover
The lolitafication of Sabrina Carpenter
It's true: Gen Z is having way less sex

Come back every Friday for new episodes, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us for more:

Email us: eaturheartoutpod@gmail.com 
Follow us: Instagram, TikTok
Email us: eaturheartoutpod@gmail.com 

Follow Meaghan: Instagram, TikTok
Follow Sadaf: Instagram, Twitter/X

We all say we want to decentre men—but what about when your friends just won’t? This week, we’re digging into what it actually means to stop making men the main character and why some friendships start feeling different when you do. 

We get into: 

🚫 What “decentring men” really looks like 
😩 The secondhand cringe of watching a friend revolve around a guy 
💬 Why romance has been sold to us as the ultimate goal 
👯‍♀️ How to keep friendships solid when your priorities don’t align
🔄 What changes when you stop making men the default 

And yeah, unlearning this stuff isn’t instant—so we’re talking about our own messy, imperfect attempts too. 

Sex and intimacy can already be complicated—but what happens when you take alcohol out of the equation? This week, we sit down with sexual health and consent educator samantha bitty to talk all things sober sex, boundaries, and reclaiming desire on your own terms. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion on trauma, addiction and assault. If that isn't comfortable for you, feel free to skip this episode and take care of yourself! 

We get into: 

🍸 How substances shape our intimacy (and what happens when you stop using them) 
😳 Navigating first-time sober sex 
💃 Building confidence in and out of the bedroom without liquid courage 
🗣️ Having effective convos around consent, boundaries & pleasure 
💔 The stigma of sobriety in the dating world—and how to deal with it 

Plus, samantha shares her best tools & strategies for staying connected to your desires while sober. 

samantha bitty’s links: 
Follow her on Instagram: @samantha_bitty
Listen to her podcast, what would samantha bitty do?: Spotify, Apple Podcasts
Her website: https://www.samanthabitty.com/

Why do men always want a "chill girl"? And why does it feel like code for "a woman who tolerates nonsense"? This episode, Meaghan goes on a much-needed rant about the impossible standard of being low-maintenance, cool, and unbothered. Plus, she dives into some listener questions: 

📱 How do you deal with someone who’s a terrible texter? 
🏙️ Is dating in Toronto really as bad as everyone says? (Spoiler: Yes.)
📸 How do I feel sexy without needing external validation? 
🤰 What do you do when your friends have kids but you don’t? 
💌 And more juicy, chaotic, and very relatable dilemmas 

In this very special episode of Eat Your Heart Out, we bring on our best friends (Inderpreet Kaur Gill and Chris Hanna) to talk all things platonic, from how we met to how our relationships have grown over the years to how enmeshed we are. (Ahem, codependency? Maybe?!) Most importantly, we share the beauty and joy of having someone in your life who just gets you, you know? 

We’ll cover: 
💕 The value of platonic love versus romantic love
🙏 Boundaries between buddies
👭 Prioritizing your pals
🎙️ How we all met and why we'll never ever leave each other...

Is romance…a scam? Is it just a whole lotta marketing at work? Is intimacy what really matters? And how do you find that in your friendships? Also, what the hell is aromanticism? We discuss all with wonderful anti-dating Victoria Yeung, who also offers useful and simple rules to intentional dating and building your community, and this key nugget: "Romance is men's best PR."

We’ll cover: 
💔 Why there's more to romance in your relationship
😇 How to date intentionally, while placing your self-worth first
🔥 It can be all too easy to lose faith in friendships and rely on romantic partners for A-Z
🎙️ Where we land on the romance spectrum...

And check out Carrie Jenkins, a real-life romantic philosopher, as recommended by Victoria, here.

Victoria's links:
Instagram: @hopefularomantic
TikTok: @hopefularomantic

Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of sexual trauma and addiction.

Is being a “late bloomer” really as bad as it feels? And why does it seem like everyone else is miles ahead when it comes to love, sex, and figuring themselves out? In this episode, we’re getting real about late blooming—where timelines are blurry, societal pressure is heavy, and the myth of “virginity” makes everything way more complicated than it needs to be. 

We’ll cover: 
🌱 What it actually means to be a “late bloomer” (and why it’s not a bad thing) 
💔 How feeling “behind” can mess with your confidence and self-worth 
🔥 Why desirability isn’t one-size-fits-all (and how to own your journey) 
🎙️ Our own first times—no sugarcoating, no shame 

Whether you’re exploring firsts a little later, still figuring things out, or just tired of feeling like you’re “behind,” this episode is all about embracing your own timeline, challenging the myths, and realizing you’re never as alone as you think. 

Can F-boys really be ethical? And is it actually possible to keep things casual without catching feelings or getting hurt? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of modern dating, where ghosting is easy, but emotional boundaries are hard. We’re breaking down the myths of the so-called “Ethical F-boy,” introducing you to the “Aspirational Good Guy,” and exploring whether honesty truly makes hookups hurt less. 

We’ll cover: 
🔥 What it really means to be an “ethical f-boy” 
💔 The emotional risks of casual sex (and how to navigate them) 
😏 Why setting boundaries is sexy—and necessary 
💬 Real talk from people who’ve been there, done that (a.k.a. us) 

Whether you’re all about the no-strings life or trying to decode the latest situationship, this episode is your guide to surviving (and maybe even thriving) in the modern dating game.