Crimes of the Heart: a love and dating podcast

This might be the most important episode I've ever recorded. Nicole Bedera has dedicated her life to researching sexual violence and as a result she's an expert in navigating consent, Title IV, and maybe most importanlty, recovering from sexual violence. She drops information in this episode that I've never heard anywhere else and what could have been an incredibly dark episode left me feeling profoundly inpsired. Please s...

Julie and Yue from from the Dateable podcast drop by to share their best dating tips and top insights after a decade in the relationship space. Plus! They have a new book which you can get HERE. If you want more of Julie or Yue follow or to check out the show click HERE. Or, take the dating archetype quiz HERE. Disclosure: some links might be affiliat links where I may be eligible fo comission.

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Today's goest is an expert on compersion, which is the foundation of polyamory. She is going to tell us about compersion but also what we all can do to be less jealous in our romantic and non romantic lives. If you want more of Marie follow her on IG here or check out her website: https://www.mariethouin.com/

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I have the one and only Sabrina Zohar on the show today -- you're going to love her as much as I do!! Today's episode is full of tips on how to deal with dating anxiety, shifting your mindset and truly getting in the driver seat of your own love journey. If you want more of Sabrina you can find her on IG, TikTok or her Podcast.

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Dr. Sherry Ross is one of LA's top OBGYN's and today she is here to answer all the questions you wish you could ask your doctor but never have -- PLUS she talks about her upcoming intimate skincare line which has me waiting with bated breath!! To learn more about Dr. Sherry Ross click HERE or to buy her SHE-OLOGY books click HERE or HERE.

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Buckle up for some girl talk with the legendary Kay Brown. You might know her from The Betchelor but today we are gabbing about what it's like to be single in the second worst city for dating in the country aka Los Angeles. We talk dating icks, dating apps and of course dating advice. If you fell in love with Kay the way I did be sure to follow her on IG HERE.

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to date as a little person or as someone who is in a wheelchair? Today's guest is Alina Kasha and she has diastrophic dysplasia. We talk about her journey with love and dating, from low key catfishing to find love by being her true authentic self and so much more. To follow Alina click HERE. To WATCH episodes click here: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/

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It's election day and I felt weird about dropping a regular episode because I didn't want the guest to feel like they got the shaft in terms of when this comes out so I figured I would keep those of you who want a distraction some company and chat about where I'm at and where I'm at with dating.

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Abortions are extremely politicized and often discussed in secret, which is why Kelsey Darragh is so vocal about hers. She is actively trying to combat the shame and the misinformation out there about abortions and today, for the first time, Rory publicly addresses hers. This episode is intended to educate and help women feel comfortable with THEIR choice, whatever that choice may be. To follow Kelsey on IG click HERE or t...

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.

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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 b...

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.

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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.

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Hey Guys! Swapping feeds with YOU PROBABLY THINK THIS STORY'S ABOUT YOU because I think that you might enjoy the show... and if you do, you can follow them here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-probably-think-this-storys-about-you/id1747985859 -- SEE YOU BACK IN SEPTEMBER!!! x,Rory

When Brittani Ard matches with Kanon on Hinge sparks fly. Their first date revealed an instant connection and chemistry. Kan...

Erika Ettin aka A Little Nudge, joins the podcast to share her no nonsense dating advice. We talk about why your less likely to have a date if you don't make a plan before exchanging phone numbers, how your texting style can actually lead you to less quality matches (no, really) and so many more useful tips on how to navigate the complicated world of dating and relationships. It's an incredible interview and I highly sugge...

A wild crime involving a basement deserves an equally wild guest! Enter: comedian Daphnique Springs. She joins the podcast to talk worst dates, remaining confident, not trusting people and "learning to love". It's an episode full of laughs and one truly unhinged crime. To watch Daphnique's special SINGLE FEMALE (for free!) click HERE. To follow her on IG click HERE. Or to see her in person, check her website:&nbs...

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After a major meltdown I am back (for the second try) at a solo episode -- it's been a minute and I figured I would pop on and share some updates, where im at and also what I've learned as the host of a love/sex/dating podcast over the past three seasons. So here are 15 lessons I've learned. I hope you enjoy it. As a reminder, there are two more episodes before ...