Rom-Com Rescue

Kira Sabin & Dr. Isabelle Morley
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A Couples Therapist and a Dating Coach Walk Into a Podcast… Love rom-coms but find yourself screaming at the screen? So do we. Rom-Com Rescue is the podcast where couples therapist Dr. Isabelle Morley and healthy dating educator Kira Sabin break down your favorite romantic comedies—the good, the bad, and the wildly unrealistic. We’re here to celebrate the heart-fluttering moments, call out red and green flags, and offer real-life dating and relationship wisdom along the way. Is that grand gesture actually love-bombing? Is the broody love interest just emotionally unavailable? Should they really have ended up together—or was the best friend the right choice all along? We’re unpacking it all with humor, heart, and a little tough love....because we believe you can create your own happily ever after.

Episodes

  1. Bridgerton Couples: Chaotic Edition (Because Emotional Regulation Is the Rarest Jewel of the Ton)

    20 FEB

    Bridgerton Couples: Chaotic Edition (Because Emotional Regulation Is the Rarest Jewel of the Ton)

    Any takeaways from this episode? Dearest, gentle listeners… our Bridgerton series is back, and today we are talking Bridgerton Couples.  We’re starting with Chaotic Edition (Healthy Edition drops next week). Today we’re breaking down the couples who brought: 🔥 High chemistry💣 Low emotional regulation🎭 Push–pull soulmate energy⚖️ Serious power imbalancesWe’re looking at passion vs. skills, conflict escalation vs. repair, and why the most addictive love stories are often the messiest ones. Chaos is compelling. Chemistry is intoxicating. But emotional skills are what actually sustain love. Next week: Healthy Couples Edition!  Because we don’t just watch love stories — we believe we create our own happily ever afters. 💫 Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky! Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

    40 min
  2. Bridgerton Attachment STYLES: Why We Chase, Why We Shut Down, and How to RepairUntitled Episode

    13 FEB

    Bridgerton Attachment STYLES: Why We Chase, Why We Shut Down, and How to RepairUntitled Episode

    Any takeaways from this episode? Bridgerton is back, and so are we. 💌 In this second installment of our Bridgerton deep dive, we’re breaking down the pursuer–withdrawer dynamic and what “earned secure” actually means — through the romantic chaos of Benedict, Sophie, Anthony, and the Duke. We cover: What attachment styles really are (and what they’re not)The pursuer–withdrawer dynamic in relationshipsWhy big emotions aren’t always romancePower dynamics, communication, and emotional regulationHow to move toward secure attachment — no matter your starting pointRomance is delicious. Fantasy is fun.  But we still believe: we create our own happily ever afters. New Bridgerton episodes drop weekly this month, leading up to our live Bridgerton Afternoon Tea in March. Tell us your hot take — what did this season reveal about your attachment style? Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky! Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

    47 min
  3. Biggest Love Lessons (good & not-so-good) from Bridgerton Season 4 (So Far)

    5 FEB

    Biggest Love Lessons (good & not-so-good) from Bridgerton Season 4 (So Far)

    Any takeaways from this episode? Bridgerton is back, and we’re kicking off our month-long Bridgerton Central event with a look at the best and not-so-great love lessons from the first half of Season 4. What We Loved Francesca & John’s calm, respectful communicationMore vulnerability and open conversations about intimacyDating without putting “future spouse” pressure on every interactionReminder that real love grows in reality, not fantasyWhat Made Us Side-Eye The “reformed rake” mythBenedict’s power imbalance and lack of clear communicationBare-minimum behavior being treated as heroicEloise’s rigid identity and jealousy this seasonBig Takeaway: Healthy relationships are built on honesty, respect, vulnerability, and consent — not grand gestures or fantasy projections. Join the Fun New Bridgerton episodes weekly through FebruaryDaily Instagram content and pollsLive Bridgerton Afternoon Tea in MarchLeave us a voicemail at RomComRescue.com or DM us your hot takes!Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky! Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

    38 min
  4. Rakes, Masquerades & Feelings: Our Bridgerton Season 4 Pre-Game

    29 JAN

    Rakes, Masquerades & Feelings: Our Bridgerton Season 4 Pre-Game

    Any takeaways from this episode? Bridgerton is back—and before the tea is sipped and the masquerade begins, we’re setting the table. In this Bridgerton Central Pre-Game episode, Kira and Izzy break down everything we’re excited (and slightly nervous) about as Season 4 approaches—starting with the most fascinating Bridgerton brother of them all: Benedict. Why has Benedict spent three seasons wandering, creating art, and falling into secret, emotionally safe relationships? Why now? And what would real growth actually look like for him—beyond love-at-first-sight and grand gestures? We dig into: Benedict’s full relationship history—and what it revealsHis avoidant-coded patterns and emotional “safe plays”Why humor, charm, and being the fun one can be a defenseWhat we hope to see instead of a quick Cinderella-style transformationThe difference between falling in love and choosing to show up intentionallyPlus, we talk: Masquerade vibes, Cinderella coding, and why Ever After still holds upPower dynamics, nervous system safety, and class imbalance in love storiesViolet Bridgerton’s blooming!Francesca’s storyline, quiet love vs. chaotic love, and why that distinction mattersLady Danbury, the Queen, and the backstories we’re dying to seeCressida Cowper: villain, victim, or misunderstood chaos agent?And because this is Bridgerton Central, it’s not just a podcast—it’s a conversation. 📣 Join the Conversation We want your thoughts, theories, and hot takes all month long: 🎙️ Leave us a voicemail via SpeakPipe at romcomrescue.com (you might be featured on the show!)📲 Slide into our Instagram DMs🗳️ Vote in polls, play along with games, and grab your Bridgerton Bingo card🎭 Follow along daily on Instagram for reels, carousels, and very serious Ton commentaryNext week, the real watching begins as we kick off Episode 1 of our weekly Bridgerton breakdowns, covering love lessons, red flags, nervous system notes, and relationship dynamics—RomCom Rescue style. ✨ New episodes drop every Wednesday for the next five weeks. Because at the end of the day…  We believe we make our own happily ever afters. And we’ll meet you in the Ton. 🫖💜 Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky! Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

    33 min
  5. People We Meet on Vacation: Chemistry, Blurry Boundaries & the Illusion of Compatibility

    21 JAN

    People We Meet on Vacation: Chemistry, Blurry Boundaries & the Illusion of Compatibility

    Any takeaways from this episode? College friends. Annual vacations. Questionable boundaries. And the illusion that everything works better when life is on pause. This week on RomCom Rescue, Kira Sabin and Dr. Isabelle Morley break down Netflix’s People We Meet on Vacation, starring Emily Bader and Tom Blyth — a friends-to-lovers story that should work… but maybe doesn’t. We talk about: Why “vacation chemistry” is not the same as real-life compatibilityThe outdated question of “Can men and women be friends?”Emotional intimacy, blurry boundaries, and what actually creates problems in relationshipsWhy attraction alone doesn’t mean you should build a life togetherAnd the big miss that kept this romance from fully landingFair warning: we liked parts of it… and still had a lot to say. 💡 Key Love Lessons We Break Down 1. Vacation You ≠ Real-Life You Being relaxed, playful, and day-drinking in Tuscany is not the same as navigating: 2. “Can Men and Women Be Friends?” Is the Wrong Question  Avoidance, lack of clarity, and unspoken dynamics are. 3. Attraction Is Human — What You Do With It Matters 4. Chemistry vs. Compatibility Chemistry asks: Do I feel pulled toward you?Compatibility asks: Can our lives actually work together?5. Emotional Closeness Needs Clarity 🎧 Coming Next Week - Our Bridgerton Event! ✨ Bridgerton Pre-Game Episode What we love. What we don’t. What we’re hoping to see. Costumes included. Obviously. Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky! Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

    43 min
  6. Five Reasons Everyone (Including Us) Is Losing Their Minds Over Heated Rivalry

    9 JAN

    Five Reasons Everyone (Including Us) Is Losing Their Minds Over Heated Rivalry

    Any takeaways from this episode? This week on Rom-Com Rescue, we are diving headfirst into the internet-melting, emotionally devastating, wildly addictive rom-com series Heated Rivalry starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie (2025), now streaming on HBO Max. Hockey rivals. Secret lovers. A decade-long slow burn. One cottage that changed everything. And yes — some of the most talked-about butts on screen. We’re breaking down why Heated Rivalry has taken over timelines, group chats, and late-night thoughts — and why this story hits so deeply for so many people. On the surface, this is a sexy rivals-to-lovers romance between Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. But underneath? This show taps directly into anxious attachment, avoidant coping, long-distance fantasy, secrecy, and the very human desire to be chosen — fully and openly. In this episode, Kira and Dr. Isabelle Morley unpack: Why long-distance + time creates powerful fantasy bondsHow secrecy intensifies intimacy (and where it goes wrong)The anxious–avoidant push/pull dynamic at the heart of the storyWhy sex can feel like closeness — even when emotional intimacy is missingWhat makes this show feel emotionally safe in a way so many romances don’tWe also talk about: Why this story resonated so strongly with womenWhat it means to feel wanted vs. chosenHealthy vs. unhealthy longingRepresentation without traumaAnd why so many of us are still thinking about the cottageThis is not a recap podcast. This is a relationship dynamics deep dive — and Heated Rivalry gives us a LOT to work with. Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok,  & youtube and Bluesky! Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

    1 hr
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About

A Couples Therapist and a Dating Coach Walk Into a Podcast… Love rom-coms but find yourself screaming at the screen? So do we. Rom-Com Rescue is the podcast where couples therapist Dr. Isabelle Morley and healthy dating educator Kira Sabin break down your favorite romantic comedies—the good, the bad, and the wildly unrealistic. We’re here to celebrate the heart-fluttering moments, call out red and green flags, and offer real-life dating and relationship wisdom along the way. Is that grand gesture actually love-bombing? Is the broody love interest just emotionally unavailable? Should they really have ended up together—or was the best friend the right choice all along? We’re unpacking it all with humor, heart, and a little tough love....because we believe you can create your own happily ever after.

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  • Creator
    Kira Sabin & Dr. Isabelle Morley
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Rom-Com Rescue
  • Show Website
    Rom-Com Rescue

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