long distance breakups, cultural differences, and Swedish design school: genny rumancik

Tim Langman self-describes as hungry, annoying, and gay. In that order. But, there's way more to him than this. In one of the most gripping and most emotionally difficult stories to be shared on the podcast, Tim talks about his first love and the tragic incidents he weathers through this relationship. Hear about how he deals with this unraveling and then finds himself as an escort and then sex educator. Come find Tim here: sexedwithtim.com Instagram: @sexedwithtim, @gayslutclown The Sex Ed With Tim Podcast If you're feeling stuck and in need of hope, I've got you! Reach out to me at [email protected] or on Instagram at @sarahingcoaching. Also, please like and subscribe! Every action helps get this little podcast out to more people. If you have a story or want to leave a message, e-mail [email protected].

Gabi is the author of "Twenty Guys You Date in Your Twenties" and podcast host of "Am I Dating A Serial Killer?" Gabi recalls her dating experiences as the real life Andie Anderson (y'all may recall the movie with Kate Hudson in "How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days") and somehow, all the archetypes we seem to encouter out there in the dating world. There's The Guy Who's Great on Paper to The Guy Who Texts "sup" at 2 a.m. I interview Gabi about those 20 dates and looking back what she's learned from them in hindsight. Follow Gabi on Instagram! Follow us @TheBreakupEvolution. If you have a story or want to leave a message, e-mail [email protected].

How does one go from being a dating coach to breakup coach? According to Paige, it's surprisingly related. Paige talks about how she guides people through breakups and gets them to the other side of it. For Paige, herself, it's been a journey. She moves cities. She changes jobs. She cries in front of a lot of strangers. Follow Paige on Instagram! Follow us @TheBreakupEvolution. If you have a story or want to leave a message, e-mail [email protected].

Alex Kruger enjoys efficiency. It's a major part of his job at work and naturally, it felt right to optimize with dating, too. He constructed a dating system to truly get down to it -- who fits the checklist? Who is worth getting off the couch for? Who moves to the next column?  Obviously, our romantic side protests much, in response to such a systemized approach, but why not see if it could, just actually work? We talk about the system, make *live* changes to it, and talk about the heartbreak that comes from one of the checkboxes. Follow Alex on Instagram and read his NYT article. Follow us @TheBreakupEvolution. If you have a story or want to leave a message, e-mail [email protected].

Clover Lam does a lot of things that you wouldn't expect. She joined the army. Became a flight attendant. Moved across the world. What happens when she meets a man who wants her to not only settle down, but do things only by-the-book? Spoiler alert: it was tough. We talk about her breakup and the ways Clover found herself again, to be true to herself.  Follow Clover on Instagram @unconventionalabundance and @simplycloverliving and her website here. Follow us @TheBreakupEvolution. If you have a story or want to leave a message, e-mail [email protected].

Jordan Power is on a mission to be the antithesis of his father – a closeted gay man whose shame around his sexuality, prevented him from freely coming out. Using comedy and the will to tackle taboo subjects, Jordan experiences heartbreak and embraces the challenges that come from it. Podcast: Unmentionable Podcast, Shame On You Book: Famous Anus Follow Jordan at @jpowercomedy Follow us @TheBreakupEvolution. If you have a story or want to leave a message, e-mail [email protected].

Barke Faraj Kamuss is a motivational speaker and coach, inspiring Muslim women (and let's be honest, ALL women!), to become their own hero. Barke originally hails from Kenya and by way of Tanzania and an arranged marriage, ends up in the UK. Through her story of divorce and raising her children on her own, Barke learns the value of herself and her smile. More about Barke here: @BarkeBeYourOwnHero @b.kamuss Follow us @TheBreakupEvolution. If you have a story or want to leave a message, e-mail [email protected].

Monica Irauzqui is the co-founder of worldwide travel company Yampu Tours. She's a New York Times Travel Show Speaker and has been featured in a number of publications, as an expert on travel destinations in Central and South America. She started the company 22 years ago with her husband and now goes on amazing adventures with him, their clients, and their two children. Monica talks about the whirlwind romance she had in her 20s, which took her all over – from living in Hawaii to Paris to New York. As she describes it, she was living Sex And The City, before it was even written! It was this breakup that inspired Monica to wholeheartedly embrace her love of travel and to even, found a company around it. While I had her on the line, I had to ask her for her travel recommendations, specifically where to go when getting over a breakup. Stay tuned for her response on the best places to go and what to do there. Yampu tours at yampu.com Instagram @monicairauzquiexperiences Follow us @TheBreakupEvolution. If you have a story or want to leave a message, e-mail [email protected].

Genny Rumancik is the creator of The EQ School, where she facilitates monthly workshops on how to build emotional intelligence for happier, healthier lives. Genny is a longtime friend of mine and due to my firsthand knowledge of her epic love stories, plus her wild career adventures, I asked her to be on the show. More about Genny here: theeqschool.co @theeqschool Follow us @TheBreakupEvolution. If you have a story or want to leave a message, e-mail [email protected].

Alison Pena is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and resilience consultant. Alison Pena goes by the name Bad Widow, which stemmed from the heavy loss from her husband of nearly 25 years to pancreatic cancer. Through her experience with grief Alison learned that her passion, in her own words, was to "live fearlessly in the face of death itself." We talk about the pursuits she goes after to revitalize herself, from singing in a cabaret to being bold on Bumble to find love again. Alison shares the learnings that she's had when faced with loss, as well as the steps you can take to build your own resiliency. badwidow.com @badwidowonline Follow us @TheBreakupEvolution. If you have a story or want to leave a message, e-mail [email protected].