Coming to the end of our Love Island UK coverage is bittersweet! We couldn't leave you without talking about everything we noticed while watching the couples go on their final dates, taking on the the parenting test, as well as meeting each other's families and loved ones! As we get into it, we talk at length about the dangers of being with someone who presents themselves as the perfect partner before transitioning to more toxic behaviors once the couple has been established, often characteristi...
Aug 15, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 8
This week Love Island UK had a lot of ups & downs as the couples continue to deal with the fall out of Casa Amor. A lot of conflict comes up & only a select few navigate said conflict with some skill, Bri & I chat about ways to improve conflict resolution so that you & your boo don't struggle the same as our Islanders. We also saw a fun game of Snog, Marry, Pie, so of course we had to spill the tea on who we would snog, marry & pie! This episode is sure to be a valuable, funn...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 42 min
In this weeks episode, we discuss the important difference between emotion & logic. Relationships require healthy conflict resolution & this week, Love Island UK has shown us Just HOW crazy conflict can get without the necessary skills to communicate through emotional times. Things get stirred up with Adam Collard enters the villa & joining the islanders! And then we see secrets revealed in Mad Movies, how do you think the islanders handled all of it? Bri & I had some WORDS about...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 6Ep. 5
This is definitely not an episode to miss. Ditch The Script unpacks EVERYTHING that went down at Casa Amor and ALL the drama that follows after everyone gets unites at the main villa. Your hosts make sure to note everything that went wrong and how our Islanders could have handled the difficult situation a lot better. There were too many red flags to name but that's what we do here! Green flags were awarded too ;) Follow us! IG/TikTok: @ditchthescriptpod Have a question? Write in at www.ditchthes...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Season 4Ep. 5
We continue to unpack Love Island UK's season 8! We are seeing some couples grow closer together & some couples be tested! Which couples will survive casa amor?! We see some excellent examples of triangulation, passive aggressiveness, love bombing, & more on this week of Love Island - what red flags did you see?! Tell us on Instagram! Want us to answer your dating & relationship questions? Ask us on our website How about a FREE 30 minute session with us? Apply Here! Follow Us! Instag...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 37 min
This episode of Ditch The Script is filled with dozens of informational gold as Alex and Bri break down the 3rd week of Love Island UK. Alex breaks down signs of narcissism from one of our islanders and what the behavior is likely caused by. This takes you through the last week of the Love Island sharing insight on all of the moments that had us swooning and all of the bits that made us cringe. We also break down the behaviors that allow us to know when we are building a strong and stable connec...
Jul 11, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Phew! This week's episode goes deep, not even COVID could get us down! We check in with Alex's wellness journey and Bri's latest dating nightmare story. As usual, we make lemons out of our lemonade to continue to grow as individuals and share some knowledge for those of you who relate to us in your own experiences. Week 2 of Season 8 Love Island UK had our heads spinning mate! Alex and Bri cover all of the big moments that unfolded, the heated debates, the awkward chats, and the surprising recou...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Ditch The Script is unpacking Love Island UK Season 8! Each week on DTS, we will be analyzing Love Island by the week. So far we've met our current islanders & watched their first recoupling. If one thing is for sure the UK is MUCH better at pulling folks for "a chat". We see some green flags & some red ones already, so make sure to keep up to date with this season of DTS to know the couples we think will last & which ones will fall apart. Ask your questions & apply to be on our ...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 1
This week we unpack the reunion of Netflix's The Ultimatum! Oh boy do we have somethings to discuss about this one. Some couples went the distance & others did NOT. We also discuss the difference between betrayal & avoidant attachment. Next week we start Love Island! If you want us to answer your question on dating & relationships head to ourwesbite: ditchthescriptpod.com Want a FREE 30 minute mini session with us? Apply here :) Follow Us! IG & Tiktok: @ditchthescriptpod YOUTUBE ...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 15
This week on Ditch The Script, Alex and Brianna go over the final 2 episodes of Netflix's 'The Ultimatum' before the Reunion! You won't want to miss their take on the final decisions made by our couples. If you think you could benefit from seeing how a toxic and manipulative cycle in a romantic relationship plays out, and how to get out of it, you'll want to take notes on this one. Next week Ditch The Script will catch up with these couples for their reunion before coverage of Love Island UK sta...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Ep32. Reunited And It Feels So Bad On the latest episode of Ditch The Script, Alex and Bri continue to unpack Netflix’s The Ultimatum. And man, are there a lot of red flags to unpack from these episodes! With the couples wrapping up their time spent in their new arrangements and transitioning back into their original couples, we notice a lot of poor communication patterns, reactive behavior in response to conflict, and clear examples of triangulation. Ditch The Script also welcomes its first Min...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This week we unpack episode 4 of Netflix's The Ultimatum & boy are we MIND BLOWN at all the red flags we are seeing! We see the new couples as they continue to grow "in like" with each other & some not so much. The amount of gossiping about their ex leaves us wondering why they were together to begin with & some are REALLY prioritizing their sexual desires over the true skills that it takes for long-term relationships! If you have a question that you want us to answer submit it here:...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 4Ep. 3
This weeks episode of DTS is one that will get you in your feels, but then have you laughin along with us as we continue to unpack Netflix's The Ultimatum. Episode 3 is a DOOOoooozzzyyy, we had a LOT to say about these couples, the decisions they are making, & what we are keeping a watchful eye out for. We spot some manipulation, with a twist of controlling behaviors, & a sprinkling of SUSPICION as the couples head into their first night together with their new "partner". Want to have a ...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Alex and Bri are back with another double-feature, unpacking both the season finale of Married at First Sight and episode two of The Ultimatum! This week we cover the results of the MAFS couples’ Decision Day, & oh boy do we have a lot to say about the fall out of this show. In Netflix's Ultimatum, we discuss a wounded ego’s response to rejection, straight up manipulation, and healthy vs. unhealthy reactions to seeing an ex moving on. Follow Us! Instagram: @ditchthescriptpod Tiktok: @ditchth...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 49 min
In this weeks episode, we unpack the latest episode from MAFS & then jump into Netflix's Ultimatum! As the MAFS couple's get closer to decision day, we see some couples settle into each other & other's show some warning signs. Then we hop over to Ultimatum to give you a break down of the couples that are trying to decide to either split up or get married. We see several red flags immediately amongst the group & some subtle green flags as well! If you have a question for us to answer ...
May 09, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 1
It is the 2nd to last episode of Season 14 Married At First Sight! Our couples are truly at a fork in the road when it comes to staying married or getting a divorce. We see a lot of GREEN flags this week, woohoo! But of course it wouldn't be a true DTS show if we couldn't spot at least 1 red flag. We also speak to our male listeners this episode! For those of you who tuned in last week & caught our flirty eyed secret, we HEARD you! So this week we are jumping in a bit more to discuss what wo...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this weeks episode of Ditch The Script, we watch our couples go on a retreat during Married At First Sight sn 14. It’s getting REAL between some of our couples. while some start to show sparks of romance, others start to crack at the seams. We see a lot of defensiveness, condescending & controlling behaviors come out but don’t fret! There is some good signs for a few of our couples as they deepen in their emotional intimacy. If you have a question that you want answered on our show submit...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this weeks episode of DTS, we get down to the nitty gritty that is messing with our couples. We discuss the seasons of relationships, signs of abusive relationships, & how to actually establish trust in order to develop true emotional intimacy. We also unpack our opinions on what the experts are giving the couples to work on & how they go about it. This episode is gold. It was one of our favorites to record so far. PERIODT. (👈 that’s an inside joke that you’ll only get if your listen...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 29 min
In this weeks episode things get real on Married At First Sight (sn. 14). We catch up on the fall out of Katina & Olajuwon's toxic AF fight, we discuss communication skills to stop repetitive cycles, & we acknowledge the progress some of the couples have made! The other big question of the episode is, is it ok to share on social media about the hardships in your relationship or not? You'll have to listen to hear our take on it! We also have a listener question on how to make your partner...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Lifetime's Married At First Sight Sn. 14 had us screaming at the TV this week! We spot a lot of green flags as the couples celebrate their 1 month anniversary, AND we also much shout from the roof tops that verbal abuse is NOT OK! We discuss how to recognize toxic relationship cyles, the importance of a conflict recap, clarifying communication, & so much more! We get into the important dating questions of: How to move the convo from the dating app to real life & how to talk about intenti...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 28 min
We have a total blast in this weeks episode! First we catch you up on the 30th Bday trip to Vegas, and then we deep dive into this weeks episode of Lifetime's Married At First Sight (Sn. 14 Ep. 9)! From misogynistic & patriarchal views of what a wife "should be" to communication breakdowns, things are starting to get real for our married couples. We then answer a reddit question on what to do when you're falling for your hook up! Ask your dating & relationship questions anonymously on ou...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This weeks episode is FIREEEE! We talk all the bday festivities in Vegas & of course we unpack all the drama happening in this weeks episode of Married At First Sight! We discuss the ego & how it is our biggest cock block if we do not keep it in check. We also explain how healthy communication & conflict resolution works & warn about the behaviors that keep you in a conflict loop.
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Lifetime's Married At First Sight (season 14) is turning up the heat this week as conflicts start to fester amongst the couples. Bri & I discuss the green & red flags of communication & fighting fair, as we spot stonewalling/silent treatment, time needed to process emotions, & how to go about getting to an actual solution! We also have a question on how to handle the "It's not you, it's me" text & why "breaking up" with someone before the relationship really gets started is s...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this weeks episode of Ditch the Script, we analyze Lifetimes Married At First Sight (Season 14 episode 7) as the couples begin to move in together! A lot of power struggles are coming to the surface as we watch the couples go from their honeymoon back to reality. Cohabitating is a challenge & these new couples are having to process a lot as they transition from the excitement of a wedding & vacation to navigating the challenges that come with being in a marriage, having to compromise,...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this weeks episode, we unpack Married At First Sight season 14 ep 6 & boy oh boy do we see a lot of gaslighting in this episode! We are seeing some couples work through conflict together & are starting to see the initial glimpses of love from a few as well! And the 1 standout couple is Alyssa & Chris. He has been all in from day 1 & she seems to think that he is condescending & disrespectful. What is really going on with this couple? We discuss it ALL in this episode! We e...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this weeks episode, we unpack Season 14. Episode 5 of Lifetime's Married At First Sight! We discuss our best & worst Valentine's Day memories, Bri's surprise addition to her fam, & then get into all the drama from MAFS! The couples are starting to get their first taste of conflict & some are navigating it FAR worse than others. From projection, to gaslighting, to miscommunication, to contempt, & so much more. If you want us to answer your dating & relationship questions su...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Wow! Married At First Sight (Sn. 14 ep. 4) was a doozy! This week was jam packed with red & green flags...yes, heavier on the red. Brianna & Alex discuss the scariest ones they've seen so far: gaslighting, lying, defensiveness, & manipulation! Reddit Q this week: Is it a red flag for someone to not have any local friends?! Submit your dating or relationship question to our website & we will email you when we publish it in our episode: www.ditchthescriptpod.com Follow Us! Instagra...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week we start off discussing negative self-talk, how to stop that cycle & some helpful tools to do so! We discuss the POWER of mirror-work & how to use that as a tool to embrace self-love & reframe head trash! Then we jump into our Married At First Sight breakdown! We spot some signs of avoidant attachment styles, controlling behaviors, & enabling toxic behaviors as well!!!! We do see some green flags around communication, consent, & being open to influence by your partn...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Lifetime's Married At First Sight (Sn. 14 Ep. 2) highlights the differences between instant lust or infatuation versus the "slow burn" of a grounded & maturing long-term relationship. In this episode, Bri & Alex talk a bit more about how each couple interacts & what that saids about the potential of their relationship! Sometimes you really can see heartbreak miles away, and of course we included our weekly red flag & green flag moments. We kick off this episode talking about femi...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this weeks episode Bri & Alex unpack Married At First Sight's Season 14 Episode 1. We go through a quick analysis of each couple & then unpack Mark & Lindsey's initial meeting or shall we say marriage? We discuss different concerns around boundaries at strip clubs, signs of unresolved trauma, misogynistic behaviors, attachment style clues & more! Buckle up because this episode is jam packed with golden nuggets of wisdom! We end the episode with a Reddit question that discusses...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 1
