Relationsh!t Podcast

EMDR Therapy

Got some sh!t to say? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/143143/fan_mail/new] This week, Marko and Steve sit down with Dr. Thomas Whitfield (@drthomaswhitfield [https://www.instagram.com/drthomaswhitfield/]) to unpack one of the most talked-about trauma therapies right now: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Dr. Whitfield breaks down what EMDR actually is, how it works in real time, and why it’s especially impactful for LGBTQ+ patients navigating everything from identity-based trauma to rejection, internalized shame, and the long tail of growing up feeling unsafe to be fully themselves. The conversation demystifies the process—what a session feels like, whether you have to relive painful memories, and why healing doesn’t mean forgetting, but finally being able to move forward without the emotional weight. To wrap things up, Dr. Thomas Whitfield joins the guys to  tackle the week's Listener Sh!tuation, offering their thoughts and guidance on a real life dilemma from the audience. - Follow Dr. Thomas Whitfield: 1. CBT/EMDR Therapy Associates of Manhattan | Manhattan Therapists for EMDR and CBT [https://www.cbtemdrassociates.com/?utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnAynXIelxmwb3I2PiHBRe8SoNuEagrlcowKyqooqzIDzPsb7dSKngcp9eu0E_aem_Fm_GOcQlcfk5A7Hz9jH91Q] 2. Dr. Thomas Whitfield’s Newsletter | Sign Up Here [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/0SmB8Lv?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnxZvr3aHYYzXIExHVA7atOxC8hcykFD4ERSYSfW9eDMMejLJwERhevWupssI_aem_MCkR2T_ZG6YXdv1bmNYFXQ] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/podrelationshit] Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT.  That’s (903) 763-7448.  You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com [http://podrelationshit.com/], or email us at relationshitquestions@gmail.com. Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com [http://www.podrelationshit.com/] for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast. Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit [http://patreon.com/podrelationshit] and start donating today!  Your donations will give you early access to the podcast,  behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise. Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review! Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit [https://www.instagram.com/podrelationshit/]

Work Spouses

Got some sh!t to say? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/143143/fan_mail/new] This week, Marko and Steve dive into the world of work spouses—the coworker you vent to, laugh with, and probably talk to more than your actual partner during the day. They break down why these relationships feel so essential at work, and why they can make even the worst jobs bearable… but also question when that closeness starts to look a little too close. Because let’s be real—what happens when your real partner isn’t exactly a fan? The guys get into the discomfort, jealousy, and side-eyes that can come with having a work spouse, especially when boundaries start to blur and outsiders (or your significant other) think something more is going on. To wrap things up, Eduardo joins the guys to  tackle the week's Listener Sh!tuation, offering their thoughts and guidance on a real life dilemma from the audience. - Articles: 1. Psychology Today | The Work Spouse: Indispensable Friend or Playing with Fire? [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-friendship-doctor/201012/the-work-spouse-indispensable-friend-or-playing-with-fire] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/podrelationshit] Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT.  That’s (903) 763-7448.  You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com [http://podrelationshit.com/], or email us at relationshitquestions@gmail.com. Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com [http://www.podrelationshit.com/] for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast. Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit [http://patreon.com/podrelationshit] and start donating today!  Your donations will give you early access to the podcast,  behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise. Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review! Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit [https://www.instagram.com/podrelationshit/]

Breadcrumbing

Got some sh!t to say? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/143143/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Marko and Steve dive into one of the most frustrating modern dating behaviors: breadcrumbing. You know the type—just enough attention to keep you interested, but never enough to actually go anywhere. The guys break down what breadcrumbing really looks like in action, why people do it (and yes, they call themselves out too), and how to spot the signs before you get too invested. They get into the psychology behind why breadcrumbing is so hard to walk away from, and debate whether it might actually be worse than ghosting. Plus, they unpack the blurred lines between genuine interest and inconsistent communication, and why so many of us keep responding even when we know better. To wrap things up, Marko and Steve tackle the week's Listener Sh!tuation, offering their thoughts and guidance on a real life dilemma from the audience. - Articles: 1. Psychology Today | Breadcrumbing [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/breadcrumbing] Help our friends at Fresco’s Grand Cantina: * Follow them on Instagram: @frescosgrandcantina [https://www.instagram.com/frescosgrandcantina/] * Donate on GoFundMe: Help Keep Our Inclusive Astoria Restaurant Open [https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-keep-our-inclusive-astoria-restaurant-open?attribution_id=sl:32611ca2-383c-4a8e-b674-b0d018182bf2&ts=1772713876&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link] * Visit them:https://welovefrescos.com/ [https://welovefrescos.com/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/podrelationshit] Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT.  That’s (903) 763-7448.  You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com [http://podrelationshit.com/], or email us at relationshitquestions@gmail.com. Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com [http://www.podrelationshit.com/] for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast. Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit [http://patreon.com/podrelationshit] and start donating today!  Your donations will give you early access to the podcast,  behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise. Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review! Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit [https://www.instagram.com/podrelationshit/]

The Swipe Life pt. 2

Got some sh!t to say? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/143143/fan_mail/new] Part two is here, and Marko and Steve are back with Eduardo to continue unpacking the occasionally hopeful world of dating apps.  This week, the trio dives deeper into the psychology of swiping—why we make snap decisions in milliseconds, what we’re really looking for (or avoiding), and how the apps might be shaping our standards more than we realize.  But it’s not all just swiping and overanalyzing. The guys tackle a major sticking point in app dating: the endless messaging phase. When is it time to stop DM’ing and actually meet in person? And why do so many connections fizzle before they ever leave the chat? Of course, it wouldn’t be Relationsh!t without asking the big question: is any of this actually worth it? Between ghosting, mixed signals, and swipe fatigue, Marko, Steve, and Eduardo weigh the pros and cons of app dating—and whether the potential payoff justifies the emotional rollercoaster. To wrap things up, Eduardo joins the guys to  tackle the week's Listener Sh!tuation, offering their thoughts and guidance on a real life dilemma from the audience. - Articles: 1. The Hollywood Reporter | Oscars: Full List of Winners [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/oscars-2026-winners-list/] 2. Vogue.com | See Every Look From the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet [https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/2026-oscars-see-every-look-from-the-red-carpet] 3. PinkNews | One Battle After Another editor kisses partner after Oscars win in viral clip [https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/16/one-battle-after-another-editor-kisses-partner-after-oscars-win-in-viral-clip/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/podrelationshit] Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT.  That’s (903) 763-7448.  You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com [http://podrelationshit.com/], or email us at relationshitquestions@gmail.com. Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com [http://www.podrelationshit.com/] for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast. Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit [http://patreon.com/podrelationshit] and start donating today!  Your donations will give you early access to the podcast,  behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise. Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review! Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit [https://www.instagram.com/podrelationshit/]

The Swipe Life pt. 1

Got some sh!t to say? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/143143/fan_mail/new] This week, Marko and Steve are joined by their bestie Eduardo to dive headfirst into the wild world of dating on the apps: the good, the bad, and the deeply confusing. From matches that go nowhere to conversations that mysteriously die mid-sentence, the guys unpack the ongoing struggle of trying to keep someone engaged long enough to actually meet in real life. They question users' intentions for being on the apps, swap frustrations, mixed signals, and the decision to take an app hiatus . But Marko throws a wrench into the whole conversation by asking an important question: Are these behaviors really unique to app dating… or is this real life behavior acted out on an app? Together, the trio debate whether the apps are the problem—or if they’re just exposing the way people date now. - Articles: 1. Queerty | New study reveals the US states with the biggest d*cks [https://www.queerty.com/new-study-reveals-the-us-states-with-the-biggest-dcks-20260310/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/podrelationshit] Sh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT.  That’s (903) 763-7448.  You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com [http://podrelationshit.com/], or email us at relationshitquestions@gmail.com. Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com [http://www.podrelationshit.com/] for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast. Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit [http://patreon.com/podrelationshit] and start donating today!  Your donations will give you early access to the podcast,  behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise. Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review! Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit [https://www.instagram.com/podrelationshit/]