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This is the first episode of the new year—and the first one in a while. I’ve been away for months, and I want to say this simply: I’m glad to be back. I’m sorry I disappeared. I missed you. 2025 was a year that refused to perform. A year that asked for truth instead of polish, fo ...  Show more

"The male gaze is why you think you’re ugly — here’s how to break free.” For generations, women have been taught to see themselves through a lens that was never theirs to begin with. This episode unpacks how the male gaze subtly shapes our self-worth, beauty standards, and identi ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailFriendship breakups are some of the hardest experiences we go through in life. In this transformational period of life (aka all of us the twentysomething year olds navigating life), we will go through our fair share of bestie heartbreaks. In this episode, we will ...  Show more

This week on Pretty Lonesome, Madeline dives into her notes app archives and stumbles upon an unexpected find—a friendship breakup text. But why do friendship breakups often hit harder than romantic ones? Madeline unpacks her belief that friendships should last a lifetime, while ...  Show more

EP94: Drifting apart from someone you used to share your secrets with hurts like hell. In this episode, I’m hanging out with my friend Lisa to spill the tea on friendship breakups. We're keeping it real with our own stories, sharing advice, and talking about how to bounce back st ...  Show more

Let’s talk friendship breakups, because sometimes, losing a friend hurts more than losing a partner. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how to let go without the drama, without the guilt, and without looking back. I’ll break down the mindset shifts, the cutthroat truth about ...  Show more