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 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