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Chrys Weedon<\/strong> | Entertainment Editor<\/span><\/p>\n If anyone could claim that they were addicted to podcasts, it would probably be me. I am a self-diagnosed podcast addict, and I have an endless supply at my fingertips; it seems like everyone and their mother has a podcast, and of course they do: everyone believes they have something important to say. I mean, I review stuff. I\u2019m pretty much roasting myself here.<\/span><\/p>\n A recent addition to my arsenal of podcasts that I keep up with regularly is a show called \u201cJust Break Up.\u201d True to its title, the show tackles topics related to relationships, including friendships, familial relationships and romantic ones.<\/span><\/p>\n The first episode of the podcast was released on July 15, 2018. The two co-hosts are Sam Blackwell and Sierra DeMulder, two English majors based in Minnesota. Sierra DeMulder is also published poet and author of four books of poetry. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cSierra and Sam hope to convey what they’ve learned throughout their own romantic journeys to bring comfort and support to others who might be going through similar situations,\u201d said the podcast website, justbreakuppod.com.<\/span><\/p>\n Anyone can be endlessly validating, but that is not always healthy, and may even cause an unhealthy situation to continue. In my opinion, sometimes being stern while giving advice or expressing a perspective on an issue is key. My love of \u201cJust Break Up\u201d stems from the fact that Sam and Sierra manage to be validating while also being brutally honest. The co-hosts accept submitted letters from listeners and formulate thoughtful responses providing advice and support.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019re affirming and validating, but not to the point where they\u2019re making excuses for the way we can act badly about relationships,\u201d said Western alumna Danielle Durand, who introduced me to the podcast. \u201cI learn something new about myself every time… And I find myself looking forward to Mondays every week now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Contact the author at howlentertainment@wou.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n