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Consider this - if you've been oppressed, repressed and suppressed your entire life, how does that affect your interpersonal relationships? How have centuries of colonialism, imperialism and systemic racism affect the way you experience heartbreak?

I'm Althea Branton and I'm not afraid to stare centuries of patriarchal nonsense in the face and reclaim the entirety of my hella delicious Self.

Season 2 of Brokenhearted features countercultural conversations about heartbreak in all its forms. Start by reclaiming your whole Self and see what happens next.

Brokenhearted Althea Branton

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

Consider this - if you've been oppressed, repressed and suppressed your entire life, how does that affect your interpersonal relationships? How have centuries of colonialism, imperialism and systemic racism affect the way you experience heartbreak?

I'm Althea Branton and I'm not afraid to stare centuries of patriarchal nonsense in the face and reclaim the entirety of my hella delicious Self.

Season 2 of Brokenhearted features countercultural conversations about heartbreak in all its forms. Start by reclaiming your whole Self and see what happens next.

    Why I'm No Longer Brokenhearted (Series Finale)

    Why I'm No Longer Brokenhearted (Series Finale)

    A year and a half ago, I had a thought to start a podcast about heartbreak.  Days later, that thought became an actual reality... minus all the law of attraction/high vibe/manifesting bullshit.

    In this final episode of Brokenhearted, I reflect on what heartbreak really means, how I'll navigate heartbreak moving on and the #1 reason why I decided to call time on this podcast.

    I'm so grateful to every person I had a conversation with in producing Brokenhearted.  I'm even more grateful to the legion of you who tuned in every week to face your own heartbreak.  

    I may be back with something to say.  Till then, reclaim yourself, feel your feelings, wash your hands and wear a bloody mask.

    Oh yeah - don't be racist.  Don't be a racist.  Don't like being called racist?  Then don't be racist.


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    • 19 min
    Finding Love at Work with Mark LeBusque

    Finding Love at Work with Mark LeBusque

    Mark LeBusque believes that whilst every human is unique, every team is unique and every organization is unique, we have an overarching commonality at each of these levels.   Twenty-five years of career and fifty plus years of life experience has resulted in a whole range of stories and learnings that he loves to share with other humans.

    In this next-to-last episode of Brokenhearted, Mark & I break down relationships at work - specifically how a system exists to monitor and control how human beings connect to other human beings in a corporate environment and why 'no bonking' policies don't always work.

    Learn more about Mark's work here.   Connect with Mark on LinkedIn.




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    • 40 min
    Right Relationship with James-Olivia Chu Hillman

    Right Relationship with James-Olivia Chu Hillman

    James-Olivia Chu Hillman (they/them) facilitates and mediates uncomfortable, necessary, life-changing conversations with people who want more joy and connection and less suffering in their most important relationships—with themselves, their loved ones, their organizations, and the world.

    In this episode, James-Olivia breaks down what "right relationship" means.  As someone who's ever-evolving, learning and growing, I found this conversation to be incredibly fascinating.  Our world is more divisive than ever; this conversation is a reminder that individualism is bollocks since we're all connected to one another.

    Learn more about James-Olivia's work here.  Follow them on Instagram:  @inquisitive_human


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    • 35 min
    Sorting Through the Head Trash That is Writing For Money with Caelin Aerin

    Sorting Through the Head Trash That is Writing For Money with Caelin Aerin

    Caelin Aerin is a writer, editor, coach and non-binary ex-copywriter with story in their blood & astrological chart.  Caelin knows that writing isn't easy for everyone and when your basic necessities of life depend on it, it's that much harder to do.

    In this episode, Caelin breaks down why (air quotes) finding your voice can be difficult if you're a marginalized member of society, why most bro/boss babe tactics don't work and how owning your own business is so much more than getting a website up or making a logo.

    Learn more about Caelin's work here.

    The final episodes of Brokenhearted start on Monday, December 7!


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    • 54 min
    Single & Sassy with Rosa Moniz

    Single & Sassy with Rosa Moniz

    Rosa Moniz has been single for more than a decade.   Does that mean she's not a great catch?  Categorically not.  She's decided to embrace being single to the fullest by creating an amazing life for herself.

    In this episode, Rosa & I get real about what it means to be single - how societal beliefs shape our perceptions; how culture can influence your experience and most of all, the importance of finding a relationship that actually adds value to your life.

    Learn more about Rosa here.




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    • 44 min
    3 Reasons Why Dating is So Outdated

    3 Reasons Why Dating is So Outdated

    Heartbreak happens when you follow the so-called dating rules and you still don't end up with the #relationshipgoals you desire. 

    These rules, just like most societal constructs out there today, aren’t designed for women to win. They’re rooted in patriarchal beliefs so that women don’t rise too high beyond their station. 

    Dating advice is usually about how not to scare off the man somehow: double-texting will overwhelm him. Don’t make yourself too available for him so that he’ll desire you more. Be smart but not smarter than him. Be successful but not more successful than him because he’ll be intimidated and won’t see you as desirable. So either men are walking pieces of milquetoast or women are to be kept down.

    In this episode, I break down 3 reasons why I believe dating is a bunch of bollocks and what 1 key thing we can replace it with.

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    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

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3 Ratings

3 Ratings

Bbaaccd ,

An important look into love and life

Althea knows how to lead the conversation while nudging for and encouraging self discovery. Her work is so important. Can’t wait for more.

hannahjane1983 ,

Life changing

This has been such a helpful tool for me- I've learned so much every week. Great guests also. I feel like I'm becoming friends with Althea through this podcast!

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