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EP22. how postpartum changed our relationship

In this episode we will share our experience with postpartum anxiety and depression and how it changed our relationship, what it taught us and how we moved through the difficulty of it all. 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

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EP21. do you follow your exes on social media?

In this episode we will share our thoughts about our recent viral video discussing if you should care about who your partner, husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend follow on social media. This topic has caused quite the controversy and has become a relationship hot take that we will share our personal… and sometimes unpopular… opinions on. What do you think? 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

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EP20. are we too obsessed with healing?

In this episode, Yannick and Bre discuss whether our culture is too obsessed with healing. Has therapy language and hyper-fixation on "getting better" gone too far, or is this trend a welcome change to a world that has finally gained some much needed emotional intelligence? Let us know in the comments what you think, and if you have had personal experiences dealing with or contributing to this trend of healing culture. 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

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EP19. what films made an impact on you?

In this episode we talk about movies and tv series that deeply impacted us as individuals and as a couple in our relationship over the years. We learn more about one another as we converse about the films that impacted us as children, teenagers and adults. We both share a passion for films and want to share this with you. What films have made an impact on your life? 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

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EP18. how to stop people pleasing?

In this episode we talk about how being a "people pleaser" can negatively affect your relationships, while providing steps you can take to get out of the cycle. Is there something that has helped you overcome being a people pleaser? 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

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EP17. why do you celebrate holidays?

As Jehovah’s Witnesses, we weren’t allowed to celebrate any holidays. After leaving the faith, we embarked on the journey of figuring out what we actually believed and what we wanted to be part of our lives. In this episode, we look back on our first times celebrating the holidays, and the mixed emotions and discovery that came with stepping into traditions that were completely new to us. Now as parents, we’re figuring out which traditions we want to make our own and what memories we want our children to grow up with. So we want to know: why do you celebrate? 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

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EP16. is social media running our relationships?

In this episode we will share our thoughts about social media and how it has affected our relationships, how we deal with social media as content creators, and its impact on our lives. As we open up this conversation we would love to know what you think! 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EP4. go the distance

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EP3. they said it wouldn't last

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