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rookatusnow podcast

Yannick + Bre Rook

"rookatusnow" shares the journey of two hopeless romantics navigating love, connection, and the aftermath of escaping a religious cult. Yannick and Bre Rook will talk about unlearning toxic dynamics and dive into the messy work of sustaining real, healthy relationships. This is for anyone trying to build (or rebuild) meaningful connections... whether that's with a partner, a friend, a family member, or themselves.

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S1 · E15
Wednesday · 29 min
EP15. do you have to forgive someone to move on?
In this episode we will discuss forgiveness, what it means to forgive, and if you really need to forgive someone to be able to move on in your life. Drop us a comment with your thoughts and experiences as we take a deep dive into this topic, share our personal journeys, and have a little therapy session together along the way. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
S1 · E14
September 9 · 30 min
EP14. how do you start over?
Welcome to "in between the seasons": our limited series sharing thoughts on marriage, relationships, parenthood and faith. After leaving a cult that we both grew up in, we have a new perspective on life as we heal and learn from our experiences. Think of this as your therapy session with us. In this episode we will discuss a step-by-step process of starting over and how we successfully set the reset button on our lives: finding ourselves, finding new friends, faith and building a community from the ground up. There is so much learning that we are doing, so much work yet to be done, but we wanted to share our progress in hopes it may help you on your personal journey in starting over. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
S1 · E13
Dec 31, 2025 · 40 min
2025 recap Q&A
Join Yannick and Bre for a special Q&A to close out 2025! This episode dives into the aftermath of losing community, finding peace, and new developments in their spiritual journey. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
S1 · E11
Nov 20, 2025 · 50 min
Sabrina the Savior: Part 2
In this final part of the two-part season finale, Yannick and Bre escape the cult. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
S1 · E10
Nov 13, 2025 · 32 min
Sabrina the Savior: Part 1
Part one of the two-part season finale. What began as a season of anticipation became the turning point that would lead them to question everything... and begin the process of waking up. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
S1 · E9
Nov 6, 2025 · 56 min
EP 9: lovers in a pandemic
As the world shuts down, Bre and Yannick’s relationship turns inward. What began as two weeks to flatten the curve stretches into years of uncertainty, prompting deep self-reflection, shifting priorities, and questions of faith that change everything. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
S1 · E8
Oct 30, 2025 · 59 min
EP 8. pride and prejudice
A newlywed couple deals with the pride and prejudice of the society around them. Rumors swirl and old judgements resurface, with multiple setbacks leading Yannick and Bre back to Bre’s hometown of Raleigh, where they must learn to stand together against outside voices and redefine what “home” truly means. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
S1 · E7
Oct 23, 2025 · 45 min
EP 7. the honeymooners
Bre and Yannick waited until marriage. This is the story of their first time... and beyond! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
S1 · E6
Oct 16, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
EP 6. #rookatusnow
In this climactic chapter, Bre and Yannick finally make it to the altar after surviving the chaos that nearly stopped the wedding in its tracks. From a tense phone call that tested their boundaries, to the whirlwind of pre-wedding festivities, meltdowns, and magic, this episode presents the beauty and tension of a beautiful day that was both redemptive and exhilarating. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
S1 · E5
Oct 9, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
EP5. three-month engagement
A whirlwind of love, rumors, and resilience. After months apart, Bre returns to North Carolina, and Yannick plans an unforgettable night in Charlotte… the kind that ends with a “yes”. But behind the fairytale proposal came the chaos of gossip and judgement. While the world speculated, they were just trying to hold on to love. The clock was ticking: three months to plan a wedding and prove everyone wrong. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
Oct 2, 2025 · 37 min
BONUS Q&A
We pressed pause on your regularly scheduled love story to answer your questions! Fun, sexy, and sometimes heavy. Welcome to our first Bonus Q&A Episode! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
Sep 22, 2025 · 53 min
EP4. go the distance
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Sep 15, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
EP3. they said it wouldn't last
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Sep 11, 2025 · 43 min
EP2: Most Honorable Courtship
A continuation of Yannick and Bre’s love at first sight: a courtship defined by the struggle of outside pressures and internal hope. This episode provides an inside look at dating within a high-control religious group and how real love managed to prevail despite restrictions, obstacles, and a traumatic history that begged for healing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rookatusnow.substack.com/subscribe
Aug 31, 2025 · 41 min
EP1: Wildest Dreams
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