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.

  1. The Holiday: House Swapping, Unrequited “Love,” & Why You Deserve Leading Lady Energy

    12/18/2025

    The Holiday: House Swapping, Unrequited “Love,” & Why You Deserve Leading Lady Energy

    Any takeaways from this episode? House swapping, hot drunk Englishman, personal movie trailers, and Mr. Napkinhead! That's right, we are watching the 2006 rom-com series THE HOLIDAY, with Kate Winslet, Cameron DIaz, Jude Law and Jack Black. In this episode of RomCom Rescue, Kira and Dr. Isabelle go deep into the cozy chaos of The Holiday—house swaps, emotional avoidance, unrequited “love,” and why Jasper is the human equivalent of a walking red flag. You’ll hear us unpack: Iris, Jasper, and the myth of unrequited loveWhy Iris’s “epic love story” with Jasper is actually a long-term crush with terrible ROIHow we confuse attention with intentionWhat it really costs you to keep hanging on to someone who will never fully choose youCrush vs. Love (a.k.a. Love-Adjacent Feelings)What makes a crush different from genuine loveHow fantasy can feel safer than real intimacyQuestions to ask yourself if you’ve been stuck on someone for months (or years)Amanda, emotional avoidance, and finally crying in the carWhy some people literally can’t cry and what’s underneath thatHow emotional unavailability shows up in relationshipsThe difference between calling someone out vs. weaponizing their coping skillsGraham, kids, and complicated timingThe rush into “I love you” after two weeks (with children involved)What a healthier “I have feelings for you” might sound likeWhy step-parent energy needs more than a holiday montage to workMiles, green flags, and why friendship-first relationships matterWhy Miles is basically a walking green flag (with one big misstep)The tension between prioritizing romantic partners vs. friendshipsHow both Iris and Miles are recovering from lopsided relationshipsBest friends vs. leading ladiesArthur’s iconic line about being the leading lady in your own lifeWhy we’re done equating being “the best friend” with being less deserving of loveHow to stop sidelining yourself in your own storySex, foreplay & bad messages we don’t want you absorbingWhy “foreplay is overrated” is a terrible love (and sex) lessonWhat good, enthusiastic, mutual intimacy actually looks likeHoliday comfort, nostalgia, and a little triviaNancy Meyers house porn, Blackberry sightings, and OG house swappingThe real-life history between Kate Winslet and Rufus SewellWhy this is one of Isabelle’s all-time favorite rom-coms and Kira’s go-to holiday rewatchFinally, we rate The Holiday on both movie joy and love lessons—with Isabelle wildly breaking the 5-star system and Kira pretending to enforce it. Join us next for 2025 Holiday Rom-Com - My Secret Santa Currently streaming on Netflix. 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

    56 min
  2. Something From Tiffany’s (2022): Ring Mix-Ups, Holiday Magic in NYC & A Cornetto-Fueled Romance

    12/03/2025

    Something From Tiffany’s (2022): Ring Mix-Ups, Holiday Magic in NYC & A Cornetto-Fueled Romance

    Any takeaways from this episode? Ring mix-ups. NYC holiday magic. Fresh bread and cornettos for days. This week on RomCom Rescue, we’re breaking down Something From Tiffany’s (2022) — the cozy, charming, slightly chaotic holiday rom-com currently streaming on Amazon Prime. We get into:  💍 The Tiffany’s ring mix-up that launches the whole story 🎄 Why NYC at Christmas is basically its own character 🚩 The red flags that are NOT festive — Gary, we’re looking at you ❤️ When holiday magic blinds us to very real relationship issues 🧠 Why you should never be shocked by a proposal in 2025 👧 Daisy: the most emotionally mature person in this entire movie 🔥 And whether Ethan & Rachel have an actual shot… or if we’re just rom-com magic blind We’re talking chemistry, timing, boundaries, intention, emotional availability, and why “it’s complicated” usually just means no one is steering the damn ship. If you love:  — Cozy NYC streets  — Pastries as a love language  — Holiday rom-coms with actual nuance  — And characters who are charming and a little chaotic …this episode is your December comfort watch in podcast form. 📺 Watch Something From Tiffany’s on Amazon Prime 📲 Vote in our Instagram polls & DM us your hot takes 🎧 Follow/subscribe so you never miss a holiday breakdown Because at the end of the day…  💫 We create our own happily ever afters — and yes, order the cornetto. 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

    42 min
  3. Champagne Problems: Hidden Books, Holiday Magic & the Return of Good Rom-Coms

    11/26/2025

    Champagne Problems: Hidden Books, Holiday Magic & the Return of Good Rom-Coms

    Any takeaways from this episode? This week, we’re heading straight into the French countryside — where the champagne is crisp, the men have fantastic accents, and apparently everyone has access to an impossibly charming bookstore. Think:  📍 The French countryside  📍 Stoic Germans  📍 Champagne (so much champagne)  📍 Silly heirs & family drama  📍 Hidden childhood books  📍 Bookstore kisses  📍 And two incredibly emotionally mature adults  What We Get Into This Episode ❤️ Why this movie restored our faith in rom-coms After months of mediocre rom-com chaos, Champagne Problems came along like a warm baguette to the soul. Real adults! Healthy communication! No messy exes showing up at the 11th hour! 💬 The “grown-ass-adult energy” of both leads We talk about why Sydney and Henri might be two of the most refreshingly secure rom-com characters in years.  No games.  No nonsense.  Just actual vulnerability and direct communication.  Honestly? Revolutionary. 📦 Why people “fall in love” while traveling Kira unpacks why vacation romance hits different — and why it’s SO much easier to be your real self when you don’t think you’ll see someone again. ☕ Safety PSA: The one moment that wasn’t it Listen, sleeping with a charming French stranger your first night abroad sounds romantic, but we break down why it's also… not always the safest move. 🛍️ The emotional maturity we loved to see Including the tiny, beautiful moment when Sydney sets a boundary between Henri and his dad — without inserting herself or playing savior. 🤣 The comedy MVPs: Roberto & Otto We pull the best lines, including: “My body is a temple. Mine is more of a bouncy castle.”“I drink champagne, I throw parties, and I know things.”📚 The big love lesson: Love doesn’t need chaos to be interesting This movie proves that two kind, grounded humans with good values are compelling enough to carry a story. Drama optional. Champagne mandatory. 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
  4. Merry Little Ex-Mas - Conscious Uncoupling, Gingerbread Throwdowns & One Extremely Messy Holiday Rom-Com

    11/20/2025

    Merry Little Ex-Mas - Conscious Uncoupling, Gingerbread Throwdowns & One Extremely Messy Holiday Rom-Com

    Any takeaways from this episode? Welcome to the Rom-Com Rescue Holiday Extravaganza!  Six holiday rom-coms over the next six weeks! Conscious uncoupling, gingerbread throwdowns, one last “totally normal” family Christmas, inconvenient new crushes… and Pierson Fode in candy-cane underwear. That’s right. We went there. This week on RomCom Rescue, Kira and Dr. Izzy break down Netflix’s brand-new 2025 holiday rom-com Merry Little Ex-Mas starring Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jamila Jamil, and Pierson Fode— and let’s just say: It is was rough for us. Not magical. Not cozy. Not even Hot Frosty-level cute. But it is full of relationship red flags, questionable choices, unmatched chaos, and enough emotional immaturity to keep two therapists busy until 2028. We cover: 🎄 Conscious Uncoupling… or Conscious Unraveling? Why this movie is basically a PSA for “please don’t date people who aren’t actually divorced yet.” 🍪 The Gingerbread House Incident Heard ‘Round the World Unregulated emotions, public meltdowns, and one truly tragic cookie crime scene. ❤️ New Crushes, Old Wounds & Pierson Fode Why he was here. Why he should’ve been an elf. And why none of it made sense. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Kids Who Deserved Better Divorce logistics, blurred boundaries, holiday blending gone wrong, and the parenting decisions that had us yelling at our TVs. 🌱 Kate’s Villain Era (and Environmental Rage) Control issues, projection, victim mindset, and why being “right” doesn’t make you good at relationships. 🏡 Why the Ending Doesn’t Actually Fix Anything Indoor grills are not couples therapy. Perfume ≠ emotional maturity. And “let’s just go back to how things were” is not a plot arc. 💡 Love Lessons (If We Squint) – Don’t date someone mid-divorce. – Don’t bring new partners home for the holidays when your marriage isn’t actually over. – Take responsibility for your choices. – Stop projecting your fears onto your kids. – And for the love of Santa: get a therapist before you get a rebound. 📉 The Final Verdict: Tacos: 1/5 Love Lessons: 1/5 Butterflies: 0 Plot Holes: Infinity 🎧 LISTEN NOWFind RomCom Rescue wherever you get your podcasts — Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Google, PocketCasts — all the places. Next week: We’re tackling Champagne Problems (Netflix, Nov 19) with Minka Kelly & Tom Woznicka. Fingers crossed it’s better. (It has to be. Right?) And remember: We believe we create our own happily ever afters… and please, for the love of god, don’t date people before they’re divorced. 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

    39 min
  5. The Wrong Paris: Fake Fairytales, Cowboy Abs & the Truth about Reality Dating Shows (with Nick Thompson from Love Is Blind)

    11/13/2025

    The Wrong Paris: Fake Fairytales, Cowboy Abs & the Truth about Reality Dating Shows (with Nick Thompson from Love Is Blind)

    Any takeaways from this episode? Down-on-their-luck artists, reality dating chaos, mean girls and sabotage—The Wrong Paris has all the ingredients of a romcom…and almost none of the actual love lessons. This week on RomCom Rescue, Kira and Dr. Isabelle break down the 2025 Netflix romcom The Wrong Paris starring Miranda Cosgrove and Pierson Fodé—and they’re joined by Nick Thompson from Love Is Blind Season 2 and president of the UCAN Foundation (Unscripted Cast Advocacy Network). Together, they pull back the curtain on reality dating shows and ask: Are these setups actually about love—or just entertainment dressed up as a fairytale? In this episode, we get into: The Wrong Paris recapReality dating shows vs real loveManipulation, archetypes & editingWomen competing vs actually connectingParadox of choice & dating appsAvoidance, independence & self-protectionWill Dawn & Trey make it?Nick’s reality check on “success stories”Guest Spotlight: Nick Thompson Nick Thompson is a former cast member from Love Is Blind Season 2 and the President of the UCAN Foundation (Unscripted Cast Advocacy Network), a nonprofit that supports reality TV contestants’ mental health, rights, and wellbeing while advocating for industry reform. Watch & Connect 🎥 Watch: The Wrong Paris — currently streaming on Netflix🧠 Learn more about UCAN: Go to the UCAN site to support their work with reality TV cast members.💌 Share your hot takes:Was The Wrong Paris relationship goals or a walking red flag parade?Vote in our Instagram polls and DM us your thoughts.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

    1h 14m
  6. Interfaith Couples, Romantic Nightstands & Why You Shouldn’t Date Your Therapist: Nobody Wants This (Season 2)

    11/08/2025

    Interfaith Couples, Romantic Nightstands & Why You Shouldn’t Date Your Therapist: Nobody Wants This (Season 2)

    Any takeaways from this episode? Underwhelmed and a little fired up: we unpack Season 2’s recycled arcs, interfaith stalemates, weaponized ‘good guy’ energy, and a wildly unethical storyline. Spoiler alert: We spoil Season 2 of Nobody Wants This (Netflix). Proceed caffeinated. This week Kira and Dr. Isabelle dive into Season 2 of Nobody Wants This with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell—and why, despite stellar performances, the story stalls.  We break down the interfaith impasse (values vs. pressure), Noah’s performative “good guy” pattern, and how a nightstand somehow became peak romance.  We also cover Esther/Sasha’s whiplash baby talk, Morgan’s messy choices, and the biggest red flag of all: a therapist who dates a (very recent) former client. We talk power dynamics, love-bombing, and why “leaving an abuser” scenes on TV skip the most dangerous part in real life.  Bright spots? Joanne’s divorced parents modeling mature, joyful post-marriage connection—and Rebecca living her best life.  Tacos were stingy this week, but the conversation’s meaty. 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

    45 min

  7. 10/30/2025

    College Friends, Lousy Exes & “You Don’t Own Me” — The First Wives Club (1996) | Diane Keaton Tribute

    Any takeaways from this episode? To celebrate the incomparable Diane Keaton, we’re revisiting the friendship-forward classic The First Wives Club (1996) starring Diane Keaton, Bette Midler, and Goldie Hawn—a sharp, funny heist-of-the-heart about loyalty, divorce, and getting your voice back. We unpack what still works, what didn’t age well, and the modern love lessons anyone can use. In this episode you’ll learn: Why friendship is a legit love story (and how to nurture it)What self-abandonment looks like (and a simple test to catch it)How “cool-girl” ambiguity creates heartbreak—and a one-line clarity script to prevent itMoney, power, and ‘90s gender roles (plus: “where were the lawyers?”)Spot-the-red-flag therapy ethics from a wild plotlineConfidence vs self-worth (and why external validation backfires)Aging, attraction, and building relationships that fit your lifeHosts: Kira Sabin — Healthy dating educator, certified coach, positive psychology practitionerDr. Isabelle “Izzy” Morley — Licensed clinical psychologist, EFT-certified couples therapistWhere to watch the movie: Free (with ads) on Pluto TV and YouTube (availability may change). We talk about: Friendship as a love storySelf-abandonment: signs, costs, and repairs90s gender roles, money control & legal realitiesEthics corner: the therapist subplot (red flags to know)Confidence vs self-worth (and how to build the latter)Clarity over “cool-girl”: the one question to askAging & attraction: making love on your terms Favorite lines + what still holds upIf they were our clients: tailored homeworkRatings & takeaways 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
  8. Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner: The Real Love Lessons Behind Dirty Dancing (1987)

    07/30/2025

    Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner: The Real Love Lessons Behind Dirty Dancing (1987)

    Any takeaways from this episode? Welcome to Rom-Com Rescue—where we break down the best (and most questionable) love lessons from your favorite romantic comedies. Our 80s Series (Big Hair, Bigger Feelings) continues and this week, we’re diving into the sweaty, sultry, dance-heavy world of Dirty Dancing (1987), starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. It’s adult summer camp meets coming-of-age meets… wait, is this even a rom-com? In this no-holds-barred episode, Dr. Izzy (Team Nostalgia) and Kira (Team Harsh Truths) debate: Was this true love or just Baby’s first crush/sexual awakening?Is Johnny Castle actually romantic—or just emotionally dysregulated?What’s the real takeaway from the abortion subplot, class dynamics, and power imbalances?And does grinding in the woods count as character development?Expect giggles, gasps, and group therapy vibes as we talk sexual awakenings, bad boy tropes, and whether this iconic film deserves all the love it still gets. 💬 Topics Covered: Baby's identity, idealism, and fixer tendenciesJohnny Castle's hot body... and red flagsPower imbalances, age gaps, and gender roles in 80s rom-comsAbortion, classism, and privilege wrapped in a nostalgic dance movieWhether they'd actually make it in real life (spoiler: probably not)Iconic lines, fun trivia, and hot takes galoreThe real difference between love and infatuation📌 Movie Details: 🎬 Dirty Dancing (1987) 🎭 Starring: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Cynthia Rhodes, Jerry Orbach 📺 Currently streaming: Available to rent on Amazon Prime; sometimes free on Hulu 💡 Love Lessons (Healthy & Not-So-Much): ✔ The myth that love can "save" someone ✔ Rescuing people ≠ real intimacy ✔ How first loves can blur the line between desire and connection ✔ The importance of emotional regulation and self-worth ❌ Power imbalances and class divides in relationships ❌ Red flags ≠ romance ❌ Punching car windows is NOT hot. (Okay, maybe just a little...) 🎤 About Your Hosts: Kira Sabin is a healthy dating educator, certified coach, and positive psychology practitioner. Dr. Isabel Morley is a licensed clinical psychologist and EFT-certified couples therapist. Together, they help you laugh, learn, and rewire your rom-com brain so you can create your actual happily ever after. 🔥 Call to Action: 📲 Follow @romcomrescue on Instagram for behind-the-scenes takes, polls, and more 80s rom-com debates. 📝 Love the show? Leave a review—it helps more rom-com lovers find us!   📺 Next Week: We’re rewinding to Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) with Mary Stuart Masterson, Eric Stoltz, and Lea Thompson. Stream it on Pluto for free and get ready to swoon… or scream. 💃 And remember... We've had the time of our life. (And we never felt this way before.) 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

    46 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Kira Sabin & Dr. Isabelle Morley
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    45
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    Explicit
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    © 2025 Rom-Com Rescue
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