One winner will win a copy of Fighting For Our Friendships -- make sure you are signed up for the mailing list: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ Are you conflict avoidant? Is it hard for you to make new friends? You do dread uncomfortable conversations with people you care about? Danielle Bayard Jackson has literally written the book to help you with all of these things and so much more. She's dedicated her life to heaping people be happier by helping them improve their friendships. It's a p...
May 07, 2024•58 min•Ep. 65
Rory and a listener we are calling Megan discuss what she's learned as both the cheater and the cheatee in this weeks episode of Crimes of the Heart. Shout out to "Megan" you know who you are :) To watch the show, make sure to sign up for the mailing list (and confirm via email!) HERE! For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on INSTAGRAM click @icouldbeblonder and on TIKTOK @roryuphold To send a story or leave a voice message for Rory click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ ...
Apr 30, 2024•46 min•Ep. 64
Colton Underwood joins Rory Uphold to discuss his time on the bachelor and how it helped his love life, being a mental health advocate for others, especially LGTBQ youth, and all things Daddyhood. Colton gets real about his fertility journey in the hopes that it will help others who might not know what their options are... plus so much more!! To listen to Daddyhood click HERE to follow Colton click HERE and to follow the Daddyhood podcast click HERE . To watch the show, make sure to sign up for ...
Apr 23, 2024•53 min•Ep. 63
This week Rory is joined by the illuminating Alexandra Roxo to talk about the power of intimacy and daring to feel. They discuss how to walk up to people and meet them in person, how to deal with your own baggage and trauma, and how to resolve conflicts so that they dont end up in blow out fights + so much more. If you are interested in learning more, get DARE TO FEEL by clicking HERE OR Learn more about Alexandra at her website here: https://www.alexandraroxo.com/ (disclaimer: I might be eligib...
Apr 16, 2024•53 min•Ep. 62
Marco DelVecchio joins the podcast as the second straight man on the show -- and it doesn't disappoint. He has no idea where he is or what this show is about but they do cover everything from favorite sex positions to what its like dating in LA and why Marco isn't such a fuckboy despite playing one on F boy Island. To slide into Marco's DM's click HERE or to listen to his podcast click HERE . To watch the show, make sure to sign up for the mailing list (and confirm via email!) HERE! For video cl...
Apr 09, 2024•38 min•Ep. 61
Rory Uphold is joined by Tiktok star, Jenna Jean to weigh in on a very shitty "crime"... Plus! They discuss dating with IBS, being catfished, and bouncing back better from a breakup. Follow Jenna Jean on Tiktok HERE or IG HERE . To watch the show, make sure to sign up for the mailing list (and confirm via email!) HERE! For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on INSTAGRAM click @icouldbeblonder and on TIKTOK @roryuphold To send a story or leave a voice message for Rory click here: htt...
Apr 02, 2024•49 min•Ep. 60
Rory Uphold is joined by MJ Harris (influencer, coach, spiritual champion & the author of GET THE F*CK OUT YOUR OWN WAY) to talk about how to find the love that you want. Sometimes, in order to find what you want you need to let go of other things... In this episode Rory adn MJ discuss building self love, better boundaries and ultimately how to attract the love you deserve with actionable steps. You can buy MJ's book HERE !! You can follow MJ on Instagram HERE or Tiktok HERE (Amazon links ma...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 59
Rory Uphold is joined by writer/director Molly McGylnn to discuss her new movie Fitting In and the incredibly personal story it's based on -- Molly's own trials and tribulations living with MRKH syndrome. What's it like to date knowing you cannot carry a child? What's it like to be told you have a blind Vagina at 16 years old? What does it even mean to be a women?!?... Rory and Molly dive into all of these questions and so much more. This episode is for anyone who's ever felt like they are diffe...
Mar 19, 2024•52 min•Ep. 58
Today, Rory is joined by KALES - who shares a romantic rejection story that changed the course of her life. PLUS! She shares how she ultimately bounced back better. A true, rejection is redirection story <3 To watch the show, make sure to sign up for the mailing list (and confirm via email!) HERE! For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on INSTAGRAM click @icouldbeblonder and on TIKTOK @roryuphold To send a story or leave a voice message for Rory click here: https://www.crimesofth...
Mar 12, 2024•37 min•Ep. 57
Julia Mazur from Pretty Much Done Podcast drops by to talk confidence, dating your 30's and living outside of societal norms. Having grown up overweight and under a lot family pressures, Julia had to navigate a self-love journey in order to find happiness on her own terms. She dated a lot of Mr. Good On Papers only to realize that what was missing was inside her. She's joined the podcast to talk to us about confidence and self love and how to cultivate both in our own lives. To follow Julia clic...
Mar 05, 2024•48 min•Ep. 56
The conventional notion of masculinity hurts all of us, not just men. Today Rory Uphold sits down with cult favorite Jack Garratt to talk about therapy, failed erections, self-love, dating app etiquette and so so soooo much more. Plus! They listen to a story from HALE about virginity and "manhood" and discuss. To follow Jack click HERE . To listen to his music click HERE . To sign up for the MAILING LIST: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 55
What's standing in the way between you and the romantic life you've always wanted?!?! Damona Hoffman is here to help answer that question. Her new book F The Fairy Tale takes a deep dive into some of the topics we covered on todays' show and if you'd like to follow Damon on IG you can do that HERE or on Tiktok HERE . For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on INSTAGRAM click @icouldbeblonder and on TIKTOK @roryuphold To send a story or leave a voice message for Rory click here: https...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 54
Welcome back!! Season 3 baybeeeee! I'm updating you guys on my life, dropping some Valentine's Day facts and sharing my top 4 takeaways since hosting this show... For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on INSTAGRAM click @icouldbeblonder and on 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 story? We would LOVE to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or DM on Inst...
Feb 13, 2024•21 min•Ep. 53
Everything you never knew about libido and desire... This week Rory sits down with the authors of "Desire" to bust popular myths about bedroom dynamics and how to help you fix your love life. Plus! Tips for navigating sensitive conversations around desire and pleasure and making sure all parties feel fulfilled. She's joined by Dr. Jennifer Vencill and Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy, sex therapists and the authors of Desire You can purchase DESIRE here . Or, Follow Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy HERE or Dr. Jenn...
Dec 19, 2023•49 min•Ep. 52
This week Rory Uphold is joined by Candice Horbacz (AKA Eva Lovia) a former Porn Star turned entrepreneur slash wife and mom. They discuss the truth about the adult entertainment industry and how Candice's time in porn actually helped her strengthen not only her relationship with her husband but her relationship with herself. Plus! She gives us tips and tricks from hot date night ideas to how to have uncomfortable conversations and so much more... You can follow Candice on IG: Here. Or her podca...
Dec 12, 2023•45 min•Ep. 51
ANON SURVEY: CLICK HERE This week Rory Uphold is joined by multi-talent Lane Moore to discuss the power of friend love, how to meet people IRL (and off apps!), what to do when you're a people pleaser... and SOO much more. Link's to Lane's books: How To Be Alone and You Will Find Your People . You can learn more about Lane at her website: https://www.lanemoore.org or follow her on IG HERE . (May be eligible for commission) For future giveaways, sign up for the mailing list here: https://www.crime...
Dec 05, 2023•59 min•Ep. 50
Rory Uphold is joined by 21 year old Sophie Miller to talk about her recent diagnosis with Herpes and how it's affected her romantic and sexual life since. I first saw Sophie when she went viral on tiktok and was moved by her honesty -- I hope this episode chips away at the stigma and shame surrounding STI's. If you'd like to learn more about Sophie, you can follow her on Tiktok HERE or IG HERE . *Not sponsored* Here are links to JEMS: https://jemsforall.com/ and to LOLA: https://mylola.com/prod...
Nov 28, 2023•54 min•Ep. 49
In order to win the 300$ Luv AJ gift certificate, sign up for the mailing list here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ This week, Rory sits down with Jewelry maven, CEO and all around inspiration, Amanda Thomas to discus a harrowing story from Madeleine. (Follow Madeleine's travel journey on Tiktok HERE or her IG HERE ) Amanda and Rory also discuss divorce at 36 and why it's a blessing, the ultimate first date trick, how to get over being burned and so so so much more. If you loved this episo...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 48
This week Rory Uphold is joined by Tawny Lara, a sober expert and the author of DRY HUMPING! Join them for a boisterous conversation about confidence and self-love with some practical advice for those looking to explore sobriety as well as those who feel safe/settled in their relationship with booze. To win a copy of DRY HUMPING (and be entered to win future giveaways) sign up for the mailing list here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ You can follow Tawny HERE or buy her book HERE (As an af...
Nov 14, 2023•59 min•Ep. 47
Philly's influencer of the year, Bran Flakezz joins Rory Uphold to discuss a drunken disaster of a second date -- plus, they discuss coming out, situationships, bad dates, anxious attachment styles and soooo much more! Follow Bran Flakezz on IG HERE or Tiktok HERE . For Giveaways, sign up for the mailing list here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on INSTAGRAM click @icouldbeblonder and on TIKTOK @roryuphold Thanks to OSEA for sponsoring th...
Nov 07, 2023•58 min•Ep. 46
Iconic culture writer, Nancy Jo Sales joins Rory for a frank and informative conversation about dating apps, ghosting and origins of the dating apocalypse -- Plus! They discuss porn, the American Plan, and how to resist the app addiction. To check out Nancy's book click HERE . To read her Dating Apocalypse article click HERE . ((This is an amazon link and I might be eligible for commission). For Giveaways, sign up for the mailing list here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ For video clips fr...
Oct 31, 2023•52 min•Ep. 45
Jared Freid joins Rory and they listen to an unconventional 'ghost' story from Carly... the two discuss 'hurt people, hurt people', being afraid of breaking up, icks, the problem with 'if he wanted to he would" and so much more. To follow Jared on IG click HERE or to listen to The JTrain Podcast click HERE . His special "37 & Single" is out on Netflix now!! To follow Carly on IG click HERE or Tiktok click HERE . For Giveaways, sign up for the mailing list here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpo...
Oct 24, 2023•58 min•Ep. 44
In honor of Spooky Season, October's theme is GHOSTING and today Rory sits down with OG love and dating podcasters Julie and Yue from DATEABLE. Together, they swap wild ghost stories, advice on dealing with rejection, thoughts on falling in love with yourself and so much more! You can listen to Datable HERE . To follow Dateable on IG click HERE . For Giveaways, sign up for the mailing list here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on INSTAGRAM...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 43
In honor of Spooky Season, October's theme is GHOSTING and today Chino shares a wild *in person* ghost story & guest Nick Norcia weighs in. Plus! Nick and Rory discuss bad dates, learning to release shame, Nick's three date rule, avoidant attachments and soooo much more. To follow Nick on IG click HERE or Tiktok click HERE . To follow Chino click HERE . If you're interested in reading the books mentioned you can click on either: The Velvet Rage or The Ethical Slut . For Giveaways, sign up fo...
Oct 10, 2023•51 min•Ep. 42
In honor of Spooky Season, October's theme is GHOSTING & we are kicking things off with an absolutely wild story from Ashleigh... and epic ghosting turned revenge story. And Bree Essrig joins to help discuss whether Ashleigh is the victim or the villain and so much more. The girls discuss dating siblings, cheating, bouncing back and how to be a professional sugar baby. To follow Bree on IG click HERE or Tiktok click HERE or check out her website here: https://linktr.ee/lilsummerhoe For more ...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, Rory Uphold speaks with actress Alisha Wainwright about how to win the breakup in the most bizarre way possible. And let’s just say Step #1 is to stop checking your ex's account at 5:10 in the morning. Special thanks to TikTok’s @bellafoofellah for sharing her chaotic breakup saga! To listen to Alisha's new podcast click HERE . To follow her on IG click HERE . And to learn more about Bella follow her on IG or TIKTOK . To sign up for our mailing list & be entered to win our g...
Sep 26, 2023•49 min•Ep. 40
Baby daddies? Epic revenge? Coming out as queer? Marrying the love of your life? This weeks episode of Crimes of the Heart has it all! Plus , pop singer Betty Who stops by to give us tips on monogamy and her take on a WILD Australian "crime". To follow Betty Who click HERE To sign up for our mailing list & be entered to win our giveaways click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on INSTAGRAM click @icouldbeblonder and on TIKTOK @rory...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 39
In this episode, Rory Uphold tells quite possibly the craziest Grindr hookup story in the history of Grindr hookups. Let’s just say it involves TikTok’s @n0tjeffrey and more than your average whips and chains…Plus, New York Times best-selling author Jedidiah Jenkins drops by to give his take on kinks, fetishes, kidnapping and more! To sign up for our mailing list & be entered to win our giveaways click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow ...
Sep 12, 2023•50 min•Ep. 38
Rory Uphold tells the most insane story about a girl's quest for the perfect one night stand that turned into what could quite possibly be described as anyone’s worst nightmare. Plus, comedian Akilah Hughes drops by to give her take on this jaw-dropping tale and even gives some BJ advice for those of you who also have penis phobia. To sign up for our mailing list & be entered to win our giveaways click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow ...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 37
Rory is joined by lifelong/second generation matchmaker Tammi Pickle from Elite Connections Intl. to talk about dating trends, do's & don'ts and the 411 on using a matchmaker. If you're interested in learning more about Tammi or Elite Connections feel free to reach out to here here: https://www.eliteconnections.com/ To sign up for our mailing list & be entered to win our giveaways click here: https://www.crimesoftheheartpod.com/ For video clips from this episode or to follow Rory on INST...
Aug 29, 2023•36 min•Ep. 36
