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Rom-Com Rescue

Kira Sabin & Dr. Isabelle Morley

40 episodes

1 week ago

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-abandonmen...

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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-abandonmen...

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Society & Culture,

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/40)

Rom-Com Rescue

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-abandonmen...

1 week ago

47 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

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...

3 months ago

45 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

Fake Dating, Suede Disasters, and the Patrick Dempsey Glow-Up: Can’t Buy Me Love (1987)

Any takeaways from this episode? In this episode of RomCom Rescue, we rewind to the 1987 teen rom-com classic Can’t Buy Me Love, starring a baby-faced Patrick Dempsey and the effortlessly iconic Amanda Peterson. It’s got it all—$1,000 suede outfits, fake dating contracts, high school cliques, and the infamous African Anteater Ritual dance. Kira and Dr. Izzy dive into: Why Ronald might actually be the real villain Whether Cindy’s kindness makes up for Ronald’s total lack of a redemption a...

3 months ago

38 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

Boomboxes, Blind Spots, and Bad Dads: A Deep Dive into Say Anything (1989)

Any takeaways from this episode? We're kicking off our totally tubular '80s summer rewind series with the cult classic Say Anything (1989), starring Ione Skye and John Cusack. Kira’s teenage heart is swooning, while Izzy is…confused. We’re unpacking emotional enmeshment, obsessive crushes, and that infamous boombox scene (spoiler: it doesn’t go how you remember it). Come for the nostalgia, stay for the love lessons—and the healthy dose of side-eye. What We Cover: Lloyd Dobler: Dream guy or gi...

4 months ago

39 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

Engaged to a Stranger in a Coma? Sure. Let’s Talk About While You Were Sleeping - 30 Year Anniversary

Any takeaways from this episode? Unrequited crushes. Questionable fiancés. Holiday hospital champagne. And one very comatose Peter Gallagher. This week, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of the 1995 rom-com While You Were Sleeping starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman (currently streaming on Disney+), and let’s just say—this movie has feelings. And fiancés. And furniture. Kira Sabin (healthy dating educator + certified coach) and Dr. Isabel Morley (licensed couples therapist) dig deep...

6 months ago

47 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

Falling for Famous? Notting Hill & the Myth of Movie Love

Any takeaways from this episode? Bookstore Meet Cutes, Paparazzi Swarms & the (Infamous) ‘I’m Just a Girl’ Speech: This Week, We’re Rescuing ‘Notting Hill’! Break out your travel books and awkward British charm—because this week on Romcom Rescue, Kira and Dr. Izzy dive headfirst into 1999’s iconic ‘Notting Hill’ (now streaming on Netflix). Julia Roberts is America’s Sweetheart. Hugh Grant is peak floppy-haired confusion. But do the love lessons hold up… or is this relationship doomed to e...

6 months ago

54 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

Best & Worst Rom-Coms of the Year: Our 1-Year Podcast Anniversary

Any takeaways from this episode? Woohoo! It’s been one whole year of the Rom-Com Rescue podcast. A year of movies, missteps, magic, and yes—more than a few rants about enemies-to-lovers. In this special anniversary episode, Kira and Dr. Izzy reflect on: The rom-coms we loved (Rye Lane, Love at First Sight, Idea of You)The rom-coms we barely got through (Anyone But You, we're looking at you)Our favorite series of the year (and which ones deserved better)What we’ve learned from a year of...

7 months ago

33 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

Boundaries in Rom-Coms: The Good, The Bad, & The Uncomfortable

Any takeaways from this episode? We all say we know what boundaries are… but let’s be real: most of us weren’t taught how to actually set them—especially in relationships. In this episode of RomCom Rescue, we’re breaking down the beautifully messy world of boundaries in romantic comedies. From the iconic (and sometimes problematic) classics to modern love stories that finally get it right, we’re unpacking how Hollywood has shaped our understanding of what’s romantic—and what’s actually just.....

7 months ago

43 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002): Family Pressure, Self-Worth, and Choosing Your Own Path

Any takeaways from this episode? Intrusive family members, making out in cars, fake pottery classes, and Windex... That's right! This week we are breaking down 2002 classic rom com, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, with Nia Vardalos and John Corbett. Currently streaming on Max. What happens when love crosses cultural lines—and your entire family is along for the ride? In this episode of RomCom Rescue, we're breaking down the love lessons (and boundary blunders) in the iconic 2002 rom-com My Bi...

7 months ago

41 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

Picture This (2025) - 5 Reasons Pia's Not Ready for a Relationship

Any takeaways from this episode? Over the top Indian wedding, fortune telling, terrible blind dates, and no passport photos. EVER! That's right, this week on the Romcom Rescue Podcast, we are breaking down 2025 rom com Picture This with Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime. 🌮Taco Rating🌮 Kira Overall Tacos – 🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮 Izzy Overall Tacos- 🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮 (and a half) Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms ...

7 months ago

46 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

Set It Up (2018): What it teaches us about, Ambition, Avoidance, and Emotional Maturity

Any takeaways from this episode? Neurotic bosses, parent trapping, New York pizza, and yet! That's right, this week we are breaking down 2018 rom-com "Set It Up" with Zoey Deutch and Glenn Powell....and the Pete Davidson Glow-Up We Didn’t See Coming! 😂 Currently streaming on Netflix Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮 Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮 Next week, we will be talking about our new rom-com Picture This with Simone Ashley and He...

8 months ago

42 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Any takeaways from this episode? Penguin PJs, constant self-inflicted awkward situations, Hot teachers, and, thank god, Hugh Grant. This week we are breaking down 2025 rom-com, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy with Renee Zellweger, Leo Woodall & Chiwetel Ejiofor Currently streaming on Peacock. Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮 Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮 Download Kira's Ghosting Scripts referenced in the episode here. 00:00 Introduction an...

8 months ago

50 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

You're Cordially Invited

Any takeaways from this episode? Wedding saboteurs, codependent relationships, awkward karaoke, and chaos monkeys! Chaos monkeys! That's right. Woo woo! This week we are breaking down 2025 romcom You're Cordially Invited with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮 Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮 Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮 Join us next for 2025 Rom-Com Kinda Pregnant with Amy Schum...

9 months ago

54 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

Merry Gentlemen (Crossover Episode with Little Miss Recap)

Any takeaways from this episode?Crossover Episode with Little Miss Recap!!Struggling small town nightclubs, hot townie male dancers, so many costume changes, and the Jingle Belles?That's right, we are watching the 2024 holiday rom-com The Merry Gentleman with Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray.Currently streaming on Netflix.Kira – Overall Tacos – 0Love Lesson Tacos – 0Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮Join us next for our Personal Favorite Holiday Rom-Coms!Come t...

11 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

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.Currently streaming on Amazon Prime.Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Join us next for 2024 - Holiday Rom-com, Merry Gentleman Crossover Extravaganza with Little Miss Rec...

11 months ago

57 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

Our Little Secret

Any takeaways from this episode?Childhood friendships, weed gummies, drunken proposals, and difficult in laws. That's right, we are watching the 2024 Christmas Rom-com, Our Little Secret with Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding. Currently streaming on Netflix.Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮Join us next for 2006 Classic holiday rom-com, The Holiday with Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, and Jack Black.Currentl...

11 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Rom-Com Rescue

Any takeaways from this episode?Middle school dances, streaking, breaking and entering, a denim sleeveless jumpsuit, and Craig Robinson. That's right! We are watching 2024 Rom-Com Hot Frosty. With Dustin Milligan and Lacey ChabertCurrently streaming on Netflix.Excellent video from GriefCatPartyTime that we talked about on the episode.Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮Join us next for 2006 Classic holiday rom-...

11 months ago

41 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

Any takeaways from this episode?Strong heroines, evil cousins, history rewrites, and ethians? That's right, we are watching the 2024 rom com series My Lady Jane with Emily Bader and Edward Blumel.Strong heroines, evil cousins, history rewrites, and ethians? That's right, we are watching the 2024 rom com series My Lady Jane with Emily Bader and Edward BlumelCurrently streaming on Amazon Prime.Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Ta...

11 months ago

46 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

Nobody Wants This

Any takeaways from this episode?Agnostic sex podcasters, Hot Rabbis, highly opinionated families, and the Matzah Ballers! That's right. We are watching the 2024 Rom-com Series. "Nobody Wants This" with Kristen Bell and Adam Brody.Currently streaming on Netflix.We LOVED this new show and talk about everything from squishy gefilte fish, awkward family dinners, and how to handle the 'Ick Factor' in relationships.From Adam Brody's charm to Kristen Bell's witty banter, find out why this series is ...

1 year ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Rom-Com Rescue

Love at First Sight

Any takeaways from this episode?Missed flights, broken seatbelts, Shakespeare themed memorials, and statistics? That's right, we are watching 2023 rom com Love at First Sight with Haley Lu Richardson, Ben Hardy, and Jameela Jamil.Currently streaming on Netflix.Kira – Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Isabelle – Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮Join us next for 2024 Rom-Com Series – Nobody Wants This with Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. Currently streaming on Net...

1 year ago

55 minutes