The Break-Up Diet

Yasmin Misner and Ilma Shahrene host The Break-Up Diet, a weekly show that reframes breakups as opportunities rather than failures. Launched in late 2024 and hosted on Acast, the podcast runs about 30 minutes per episode and covers breakups of all kinds -- not just romantic ones, but also breaking up with toxic habits, old mindsets, and past versions of yourself. The tone is upbeat and honest, like two friends swapping stories over coffee. Yasmin and Ilma bring a fun British energy to heavy topics, regularly pulling in guests from reality TV (Married at First Sight UK alumni pop up more than once) alongside beauty experts and dating coaches. They tackle specific modern dating frustrations like ghosting, love bombing, situationships, and the dreaded slow fade where your partner just gradually vanishes. One thing that stands out is how they balance humor with genuine emotional depth. An episode might start with a lighthearted dating horror story and end with a surprisingly raw conversation about self-worth. Episodes on recognizing when a relationship has run its course are particularly well done. The show skews toward a younger audience but honestly, anyone going through a life transition could benefit from their perspective. The self-care and glow-up content feels earned rather than performative. If you appreciate podcasts that treat heartbreak as a launchpad instead of a dead end, this one delivers consistently.