This episode is a candid conversation about dating, self-worth, and the relationships that actually sustain us. Lo and his guest, author Rory Uphold, unpack the patterns that lead us to date down, ignore our intuition, and settle for less than we deserve. They talk about what it looks like to finally choose yourself — to raise your standards, set boundaries when needed, and step fully into your worth.

A big part of that growth centers around friendship. Lo challenges the cultural obsession with romantic partnership and the idea that “low-maintenance” friendships are something to strive for. Instead, he highlights how meaningful, emotionally present friendships can provide a deeper sense of fulfillment and support than many romantic relationships ever will — and how our loneliness epidemic ties back to neglecting those bonds.

This episode is a reminder that there isn’t one timeline or one definition of a full life. Whether you want marriage, kids, independence, or something entirely different, you are allowed to choose the life that fits you. It’s honest, warm, empowering — and a call to stop settling for crumbs in love and in community.

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Lo sits down with writer, actress, and creator Rory Uphold for a refreshingly honest and wildly relatable conversation about the horrors of dating. The chemistry is instant as the two LA natives compared notes on narcissists, energy vampires, dating down, and the emotional jump scares we never saw coming.

Rory shares how telling the truth about her toxic and confusing relationships didn’t break her, it actually healed her. And in doing so, she helped thousands of women feel less alone in their own romantic nightmares.

But instead of leaving listeners in the darkness, this episode offers the opposite: hope. It’s vulnerable, funny, cathartic, and inspiring — especially for anyone who has ever questioned their worth, lost themselves in love, or is trying to believe in dating again.

This is a true survival guide for the heart with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of “oh my god, same” moments.

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Lo is joined by actress, singer, and producer Hayley Orrantia for a very special deep-dive into Netflix’s hit reality series Love Is Blind: Season 9. From Denver’s dating disasters to the season’s jaw-dropping finale, the duo leaves no gold-goblet unturned.

The two besties recap every chaotic love triangle, awkward altar moment, and emotional meltdown that had viewers glued to their screens. They’re breaking down who found real love, who just wanted screen time, and which moments deserved an Emmy for dramatic overacting.

Between laugh-out-loud commentary and brutally honest takes, Lo and Hayley serve the tea hotter than ever — calling out red flags, toxic couples, and production tricks you might’ve missed. Whether you’re Team “Love is Real” or Team “Run for Your Life,” this episode is your one-stop guide to all the Denver drama and finale fallout that everyone’s talking about online.

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