U-Haul and Unpack - Friendships, Betrayal, and Healing After Toxic Relationships
U-Haul and Unpack isn’t your average self-help podcast.. It’s raw, bold, and a little messy (just like real life). We’re two married lesbians unpacking the breakups, betrayals, and toxic ties of romantic relationships, friendships, and family (yes, even the one with your mom), that no one wants to talk about, but everyone has lived through.
From fake friends who drain you to long-term relationships that end in heartbreak, we’re calling it out and breaking it down so you can finally stop people-pleasing, spot the red flags, and walk away without looking back.
This podcast is for you if you’ve ever asked yourself:
- Why do I keep attracting friends who drain me, gaslight me, or make everything about them?
- Is it loyalty… or am I just clinging to someone who’s already shown me who they are?
- What does healing after betrayal actually look like when your world just cracked in half, beyond the clichés of “self-care”?
It’s like that one deep convo with your best friend, or even that stranger in the bar bathroom, that you didn’t know you needed.
Think of it as a soft place to land, a call-out and a hug, and a bi-weekly reminder that putting yourself first isn’t selfish, it’s essential.
Expect real stories, unfiltered conversations, and the kind of tough love that leads to your ultimate glow-up. Because loving others is real, but loving yourself is revolutionary.
U-Haul and Unpack - Friendships, Betrayal, and Healing After Toxic Relationships
Episode 6: Fck Your No-Boundary Era - Keeping Yourself and Your Relationship Safe
How to recognize emotional red flags, set real boundaries with family, and protect both yourself and your relationship.
Sometimes “keeping the peace” with family means completely losing your own.
And when you’re in a committed relationship, their drama doesn’t just touch you, it touches your partner, too.
In this episode of U-Haul and Unpack, we’re talking about what it looks like to practice boundaries with family in real time... while protecting your personal peace and the safety of your relationship. Because choosing each other sometimes means disappointing the people who raised you.
We’re unpacking:
🚩 What it really looks like when “keeping the peace” with family starts costing your relationship
💔 How to protect your partner from being pulled into unhealthy family dynamics
🔑 How we handled real-life boundary-setting moments and what it taught us about emotional safety and teamwork
Mindset shifts for when guilt, pressure, or manipulation show up after you set a limit.
This one’s about more than self-protection, it’s about building a partnership that feels safe, united, and drama-free.
Let’s unpack it.
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