The Break-Up Diet

Is honesty actually the best policy in a breakup, or is it just the official excuse people use right before they emotionally drop-kick you? This week, we unpack the breakup truth spectrum — from the clarity you deserve to the chaos you definitely didn’t order.Ilma and I get into it: the difference between honesty and emotional sabotage, why some people romanticise closure like it’s a personality trait, and why the delivery of the truth can sometimes feel more villain-coded than the truth itself. We talk brutal timings, ego-fuelled confessions, shock-induced silence, and the breakup questions spiral we all pretend we’re above… until we’re in it.This episode is for anyone who’s ever thought: ‘Okay, fine, I can handle the truth — just don’t emotionally ruin me in the process.’ Because honesty? Gorgeous. Weaponised honesty? Jail, immediately.Think of this as your breakup survival guide, but actually fun — smart, warm, insightful, and full of bite-sized wisdom you’ll want to share straight to the group chat.Welcome back to The Breakup Diet — where we keep it real, keep it classy, and keep it very, very honest (minus the emotional arson). 🎧✨💋

This week on The Break Up Diet, Yaz and Ilmz sit down with women’s trauma expert and author Jessica Ella to unpack the real reason your dating history looks like the same man copy pasted into different bodies.If you’ve ever said, “How do I keep ending up with this guy?” girl, this is your episode.Jessica breaks down why your brain (and your nervous system) gets hooked on people who feel “familiar”… even when “familiar” is actually toxic. We get into trauma bonds, attachment wounds, love bombing, anxious avoidant chaos, and why the “nice guy” gives you the ick when your body is addicted to red flag energy.Jessica also shares her own story, the kind that hits you straight in the chest, and how she turned some of her darkest moments into real, goosebump level strength.This episode is part therapy session, part reality check, and part girl talk intervention.You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll feel painfully seen… and you might rethink every situationship you’ve ever been in.⚠️ Listen with caution:Some parts may feel heavy or confronting. We talk about trauma, emotional abuse cycles, and toxic patterns, so take care of yourself while you listen.If you’re ready to break the cycle and finally stop confusing chaos with chemistry… this is your sign.

Cheating isn’t a mistake. It’s a choice. And in this episode, Yaz and Ilma are saying what everyone’s thinking.From “once a cheater, always a cheater” debates to the FBI-level tactics girls use to catch them out (yes, we’re talking Uber reflections and memorising passcodes), this one gets personal, hilarious, and just a little bit savage.The girls unpack why people cheat. Is it boredom, lack of willpower, or just pure horniness? And what about the double standards that come with it? Why is it that when men cheat, it’s “just a mistake,” but when women do it, it’s war? Yaz opens up about her own experience with betrayal, Ilma confesses to a revenge cheat, and together they tackle everything from love bombing and lying to the brutal aftermath of rebuilding trust.They also question whether cheating should be illegal (yes, they said it), why social media has made everyone replaceable, and how the line between flirting and full-blown betrayal is blurrier than ever.It’s raw, funny, emotional, and painfully real. A mix of girl therapy and chaos you won’t want to miss. Whether you’ve been cheated on, cheated back, or just love hearing the tea, this episode will have you screaming “same” at least five times.Because at the end of the day?Cheating isn’t a mistake. It’s a choice.

This week on The Break-Up Diet, we’re joined by Hannah Norburn, the unforgettable firecracker from Married at First Sight UK Season 9.Hannah opens up about what it was really like to marry a stranger on national TV from being misunderstood and trolled, to navigating heartbreak and finding herself again. We talk about confidence, chaos, and the pressure women face to tone it down or be “likable.”She shares how she learned to rebuild her self-worth after public scrutiny, recognise gaslighting, and turn the toughest moments into her biggest glow-up yet. Expect raw honesty, lots of laughter, and some seriously empowering advice about self-love, boundaries, and owning every part of who you are.If you’ve ever been told you’re too loud, too emotional, or just too much, this episode is your reminder that you’re exactly enough and it’s time to stop apologising for it. 💋

Spooky season is here and so are the ghosts!This week, Yazz and Ilmz are getting real about the modern-day plague: ghosting. Why people do it, when it’s fair, and when it’s just plain rude. From “hot matcha breath” dates to those tragic Monday-text-only men, the girls share their funniest and most brutal ghosting stories — plus some from you lot that are actually insane.They’re unpacking the icks, the vanishing acts, and the hard truth that sometimes silence really is the answer. But don’t worry — this isn’t a pity party. It’s your reminder that your peace is priceless, closure is optional, and standards are non-negotiable.So pour a glass, put your phone on Do Not Disturb, and get ready to laugh, heal, and haunt back. Because this Halloween, we’re ghosting with purpose. 💀

They say every heartbreak hurts, but according to Sophie Milner, it also makes you hotter, happier, and maybe even Prime Minister material. 👑This week, Yaz and Ilmz sit down with content creator and certified It girl Sophie Milner to talk about the wild magic that happens after a breakup. From love bombing and “he wanted a dog, not a girlfriend” energy to finding yourself after losing someone else, Sophie shares why every split has made her stronger, sharper, and more successful.The girls chat about that viral TikTok moment where Sophie declared she is two breakups away from being Prime Minister, how women give too much of themselves in relationships, and why reclaiming your time, energy, and confidence is the ultimate revenge. Expect unfiltered laughs, honest confessions, and a few outrageous stories featuring love-bombers, glow-ups, and the occasional micropenis.If you have ever been left questioning your worth, this one is for you. Because as Sophie proves, every heartbreak is just a plot twist in your glow-up era, and sometimes losing him is how you find yourself. 💔✨