Crimes of the Heart: a love and dating podcast

Crimes of the Heart
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Crimes of the Heart, a podcast by Rory Uphold, is a love and dating podcast with a true crime twist. Learn more at www.CrimesoftheHeartPod.com -- Come listen to the confessions of singles and couples as they unburden themselves of their most tragic and embarrassing love, dating and sex stories. From horrific first dates to savage breakups and epic revenge tales, we will cover all of the horrors facing modern love these days. Part story telling experience and part advice column, this podcast is here to help you navigate the perilous landscape that is digital dating and make you feel less alone in the process. So join Rory and her guests as they dish on the latest love crimes. 

  1. 5D AGO

    Dating After Divorce with Glowbar Founder Rachel Liverman

    For anyone feeling stuck in their circumstances, this episode might be the jolt you need. Meet Rachel Liverman — founder and CEO of Glowbar, divorcée in her forties, and a total breath of fresh air. We talk skincare, confidence, reinvention, and why a scarcity mindset is cancer to your love life. If you loved our girl chat and you’re craving more from Rachel, you can follow her HERE or find a Glowbar near you HERE. I’m going OFF THE RECORD with Rachel on my Substack (Sundays). For all of her best wellness and beauty tips & tricks follow HERE. Get Rory's book / audiobook here! Follow Rory's substack here: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on IG: @icouldbeblonder or TIKTOK: @roryuphold  Opening Jingle credit: Harry Foster See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    41 min

  2. JAN 13

    Why Dating Got Easier When I Stopped Trying to Be Chosen - Tara Schuster

    What actually changes when you heal? The way you date. The way you choose. The way you feel in your own life. In this episode, Rory sits down with bestselling author Tara Schuster to talk about what quietly shifted when she stopped trying to be chosen — and started building real emotional stability. They unpack the inner changes that made dating feel easier instead of heavier, including: why compatibility matters more than chemistry or checklistshow journaling builds self-trust and emotional regulationwhat healthy relationships actually feel like in the bodyand why scarcity thinking keeps people stuck in the same patterns.This conversation moves beyond dating tactics into the emotional skills modern women were never taught: from re-parenting yourself, to letting go of timeline panic, to choosing from self-respect instead of fear. If you’re tired of repeating patterns, overthinking connections, or feeling behind in love or life, this episode will meet you where you are. Don't forget to check out Tara's Books or her latest Journal and if you want to sign up for her free journaling course click here: https://journal.taraschuster.com/ ------------------------------- Get Rory's book / audiobook here! Follow Rory's substack here: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on IG: @icouldbeblonder or TIKTOK: @roryuphold  Opening Jingle credit: Harry Foster See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    47 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    3 Dating Habits to Leave in 2025 & 3 Dating Habits to Lean Into for 2026

    "A Final Girl's Guide To The Horrors Of Dating" has been called both "hilarious" and a "must read for anyone dating". Get your copy at Amazon or from me directly. The audiobook comes out Feb 9th, 2026 but it's available for pre-order NOW!! Y'all, it's been a WILD year. And I feel like I've got a lot to say. For my last episode of the 2025 I decided to freestyle it. I was on Good Day DC talking about the three dating trends to let go of in 2025 and the three dating habits we need to lean into in 2026 and I thought, ya know what, I'm gonna do a solo episode on this because it's actually important and worth sharing. So, strap in because today is you n me babe, raw and unfiltered, voice memo style. Thanks for being here and here's to a softer, brighter and more joyful 2026. xx, Rory ------------------------------- Follow my substack here: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on IG: @icouldbeblonder or TIKTOK: @roryuphold  To send a story or leave a voice message for Rory click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ Got a Question? Wanna submit a topic? We would LOVE to hear from you! Email us at rory@crimesoftheheartpod.com or DM on Instagram & TikTok Opening Jingle credit: Harry Foster See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    Why You Should Stay Single feat. Sarah Hester Ross

    Before you do anything Please grab a copy of my book. It's been called both "hilarious" and a "must read for anyone dating". Get your copy at Amazon or from me directly. The audiobook (2/2026) is available for pre-orders NOW!! Today's episode features the insanely talented and very viral comedian and singer Sarah Hester Ross. We end up having the kind of conversation I could have never prepared for and I am so grateful that we did. We cover alllllllll of the taboo topics. From leaving the church she was deeply a part of to leaving her marriage of seven years, Sarah has a masters degress in growing and changing and rebuilding life according to her own compass. It's a not-to-miss episode. Don't miss seeing Sarah live: https://www.sarahhesterross.com/ and follow her on IG to keep up with her lastest songs. ------------------------------- Follow my substack here: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on IG: @icouldbeblonder or TIKTOK: @roryuphold  To send a story or leave a voice message for Rory click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ Got a Question? Wanna submit a topic? We would LOVE to hear from you! Email us at rory@crimesoftheheartpod.com or DM on Instagram & TikTok Opening Jingle credit: Harry Foster See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min

  5. 12/02/2025

    Do men even like women? Feat. Billy Procida (Manwhore Podcast)

    Before you do anything Please grab a copy of my book. It's been called both "hilarious" and a "must read for anyone dating". Get your copy at Amazon or from me directly. The audiobook (2/2026) is available for pre-orders NOW!! Today's episode features a veteran podcaster in the love/dating/sex space. He's polly and freaky and he hosts the Naked Comedy show (which is coming to LA in January). I'm talking about Billy Procida. Today we cover everthing from his frist gang bang to the fear of being unlovable and what he's learned from hosting well over 500 episodes of a dating podcast that started with him interviewing all of his exs. If you want more of Billy you can listen to his show HERE or you can get tickets to the Naked Comedy show in LA in January HERE. ------------------------------- Follow my substack here: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on IG: @icouldbeblonder or TIKTOK: @roryuphold  To send a story or leave a voice message for Rory click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ Got a Question? Wanna submit a topic? We would LOVE to hear from you! Email us at rory@crimesoftheheartpod.com or DM on Instagram & TikTok Opening Jingle credit: Harry Foster See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    55 min

  6. 11/11/2025

    How & Where To Meet Your Person feat. Anthony Recenello

    My best selling dating book has been called both "hilarious" and a "must read for anyone dating" so what are you waiting for? Get your copy at Amazon or from me directly. The audiobook (2/2026) is available for pre-orders NOW!! Today's episode features a dating coach that's unlike most. He's all about doing the inner work in order to get the outward results and he has a TON of practical advice from how to meet people who are compatible to how to disarm them and foster vulnerable conversations. Anthony Recenello has been a dating coach for over TWENTY years!! To learn more about him or watch how he works follow him on IG HERE or check out his website HERE. Follow my substack here: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on IG: @icouldbeblonder or TIKTOK: @roryuphold  To send a story or leave a voice message for Rory click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ Got a Question? Wanna submit a topic? We would LOVE to hear from you! Email us at rory@crimesoftheheartpod.com or DM on Instagram & TikTok Opening Jingle credit: Harry Foster See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    59 min

  7. 10/28/2025

    Crafting the Perfect Dating Profile w/ Ilana Dunn (Seeing Other People)

    Have you gotten your copy of my book yet?!? If not... uhhh weird, why. It's great. Like #1 on New Releases kinda great... You can get it on Amazon here or direct here. OKAY, now for this weekes episode. I looooooved this conversation with the queen of dating podcasts, Ilana Dunn. We go over her time at Hinge and what she learned about creating hte perfect dating profile, how to optimize dating, what to look for on a first date and sooooo much more. This is an episode packed with practical advice. You'll probably fall in love wiht Ilana and want more of her so HERE is her Instagram and HERE is her Podcast. Enjoy!! Follow my substack here: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on IG: @icouldbeblonder or TIKTOK: @roryuphold  To send a story or leave a voice message for Rory click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ Got a Question? Wanna submit a topic? We would LOVE to hear from you! Email us at rory@crimesoftheheartpod.com or DM on Instagram & TikTok Opening Jingle credit: Harry Foster See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 2m

  8. 10/14/2025

    Best & Worst Dating Advice with Ali Jackson (Finding Mr. Height)

    Have you gotten your copy of my book yet?!? If not... uhhh weird, why. It's great. Like #1 on New Releases kinda great... You can get it on Amazon here or direct here. OKAY, now for this weekes episode. Ali Jackson (Finding Mr. Height) and I decided to do a corss over episode where we both discuss our more loved and most dated dating advice and in the process we fell in love. It's so nice to meet soeone who shares a lot of the same sentiments -- that the "feminine energy" trend is crazy and that we need a serious rebrand on most conventional advice. Please follow Ali here or on IG here. Follow my substack here: https://theladiesroom.substack.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on IG: @icouldbeblonder or TIKTOK: @roryuphold  To send a story or leave a voice message for Rory click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ Got a Question? Wanna submit a topic? We would LOVE to hear from you! Email us at rory@crimesoftheheartpod.com or DM on Instagram & TikTok Opening Jingle credit: Harry Foster See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    57 min
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Crimes of the Heart, a podcast by Rory Uphold, is a love and dating podcast with a true crime twist. Learn more at www.CrimesoftheHeartPod.com -- Come listen to the confessions of singles and couples as they unburden themselves of their most tragic and embarrassing love, dating and sex stories. From horrific first dates to savage breakups and epic revenge tales, we will cover all of the horrors facing modern love these days. Part story telling experience and part advice column, this podcast is here to help you navigate the perilous landscape that is digital dating and make you feel less alone in the process. So join Rory and her guests as they dish on the latest love crimes. 

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