Rom-Com Rescue

• Fake Dating, Suede Disasters, and the Patrick Dempsey Glow-Up: Can’t Buy Me Love (1987)

  Any takeaways from this episode?In this episode of RomCom Rescue, we rewind to the 1987 teen rom-com classic Can’t Buy Me Love, starring a baby-faced Patrick Dempsey and the effortlessly iconic Amanda Peterson. It’s got it all—$1,000 suede outfits, fake dating contracts, high school cliques, and the infamous African Anteater Ritual dance.Kira and Dr. Izzy dive into:Why Ronald might actually be the real villain Whether Cindy’s kindness makes up for Ronald’s total lack of a redemption arcThe very real 80s trope of choosing fake dating over… talking to your momFemale friendships in the 80s vs. now The moment Patrick Dempsey went from geek to Grey’s Anatomy godReal-life lessons we unpack:Be who you are, not who you think others wantYour “type” might just be your trauma with better hairAnd yes: if someone steals your poem to hook up with someone else…they’re not your personPlus: 👀 Behind-the-scenes trivia (Gerardo? Paula Abdul? Tucson extras??) 🧠 Pop psychology meets teen rom-com tropes 🎤 Kira’s soda jerk origin story & Izzy’s illegal cocktail making at 16If you ever idealized a crush from afar, regretted your high school fashion choices, or just love a good Patrick Dempsey glow-up—this one’s for you.🎧 Stream now on all major podcast platforms. 🎬 Watch Can’t Buy Me Love (1987) on Tubi for free or YouTube.🗳️ Vote on our Instagram polls: Was Ronald redeemable? Did Cindy forgive too fast? 📩 DM us your hot takes on instagram: @romcomrescueNext week: We break down Dirty Dancing and ask the age-old question—does a boombox cure emotional avoidance?👉 Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a review if you’re loving this nostalgic, neurodiverse, and sometimes messy journey through romcom love lessons. Because at the end of the day...We believe you create your own happily ever afters. And maybe don’t wear white suede to a high school party. Just saying.Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok, & youtube and Bluesky!Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

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• Boomboxes, Blind Spots, and Bad Dads: A Deep Dive into Say Anything (1989)

  Any takeaways from this episode?We're kicking off our totally tubular '80s summer rewind series with the cult classic Say Anything (1989), starring Ione Skye and John Cusack. Kira’s teenage heart is swooning, while Izzy is…confused. We’re unpacking emotional enmeshment, obsessive crushes, and that infamous boombox scene (spoiler: it doesn’t go how you remember it). Come for the nostalgia, stay for the love lessons—and the healthy dose of side-eye.What We Cover:Lloyd Dobler: Dream guy or giant red flag?Diane’s wild ride from golden girl to jail visitorThe messy, manipulative father-daughter dynamicWhy first love is intoxicating (and often dysfunctional)80s tropes that shaped a generation of datersReal talk: Will Lloyd and Diane make it?Where to Watch: Say Anything is currently streaming on Hulu.New to RomCom Rescue? We’re a therapist + dating coach duo who dissect your favorite rom-coms for the love lessons inside. Because you deserve a healthy happily ever after—with boundaries.Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok, & youtube and Bluesky!Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

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• Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner: The Real Love Lessons Behind Dirty Dancing (1987)

  Any takeaways from this episode?Welcome to Rom-Com Rescue—where we break down the best (and most questionable) love lessons from your favorite romantic comedies.Our 80s Series (Big Hair, Bigger Feelings) continues and this week, we’re diving into the sweaty, sultry, dance-heavy world of Dirty Dancing (1987), starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. It’s adult summer camp meets coming-of-age meets… wait, is this even a rom-com?In this no-holds-barred episode, Dr. Izzy (Team Nostalgia) and Kira (Team Harsh Truths) debate:Was this true love or just Baby’s first crush/sexual awakening?Is Johnny Castle actually romantic—or just emotionally dysregulated?What’s the real takeaway from the abortion subplot, class dynamics, and power imbalances?And does grinding in the woods count as character development?Expect giggles, gasps, and group therapy vibes as we talk sexual awakenings, bad boy tropes, and whether this iconic film deserves all the love it still gets.💬 Topics Covered:Baby's identity, idealism, and fixer tendenciesJohnny Castle's hot body... and red flagsPower imbalances, age gaps, and gender roles in 80s rom-comsAbortion, classism, and privilege wrapped in a nostalgic dance movieWhether they'd actually make it in real life (spoiler: probably not)Iconic lines, fun trivia, and hot takes galoreThe real difference between love and infatuation📌 Movie Details: 🎬 Dirty Dancing (1987) 🎭 Starring: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Cynthia Rhodes, Jerry Orbach 📺 Currently streaming: Available to rent on Amazon Prime; sometimes free on Hulu💡 Love Lessons (Healthy & Not-So-Much): ✔ The myth that love can "save" someone ✔ Rescuing people ≠ real intimacy ✔ How first loves can blur the line between desire and connection ✔ The importance of emotional regulation and self-worth ❌ Power imbalances and class divides in relationships ❌ Red flags ≠ romance ❌ Punching car windows is NOT hot. (Okay, maybe just a little...)🎤 About Your Hosts: Kira Sabin is a healthy dating educator, certified coach, and positive psychology practitioner. Dr. Isabel Morley is a licensed clinical psychologist and EFT-certified couples therapist.Together, they help you laugh, learn, and rewire your rom-com brain so you can create your actual happily ever after.🔥 Call to Action: 📲 Follow @romcomrescue on Instagram for behind-the-scenes takes, polls, and more 80s rom-com debates. 📝 Love the show? Leave a review—it helps more rom-com lovers find us! 📺 Next Week: We’re rewinding to Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) with Mary Stuart Masterson, Eric Stoltz, and Lea Thompson. Stream it on Pluto for free and get ready to swoon… or scream.💃 And remember... We've had the time of our life. (And we never felt this way before.)Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok, & youtube and Bluesky!Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

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• Engaged to a Stranger in a Coma? Sure. Let’s Talk About While You Were Sleeping - 30 Year Anniversary

  Any takeaways from this episode?Unrequited crushes. Questionable fiancés. Holiday hospital champagne. And one very comatose Peter Gallagher.This week, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of the 1995 rom-com While You Were Sleeping starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman (currently streaming on Disney+), and let’s just say—this movie has feelings. And fiancés. And furniture.Kira Sabin (healthy dating educator + certified coach) and Dr. Isabel Morley (licensed couples therapist) dig deep into:💍 Why this movie is built on a mountain of lies 🧠 What loneliness really does to our brains (and relationships) 💔 How fantasy and unrequited crushes keep us stuck 🛋️ Why Peter is basically Big and Jack is Aidan (Sex and the City parallels, anyone?) 🧃 And yes—we're side-eyeing that 90s hospital New Year's Eve party with alcohol flowing...We ask the big questions:Would you lie to a family because the grandma has a heart condition?Why did every ‘90s rom-com end in a rushed proposal?And seriously—why does no one feed the cat?Plus, we rewrite the ending you deserve, call out rom-com tropes that need to go (looking at you, angry-truth monologues), and explore how media conditioned Gen X women to wait for someone else to rescue them.Mic-drop truth? If you’re dating out of loneliness, you’re probably not building from love. Hot take? Jack and Lucy needed therapy, not a wedding. Love lesson? What starts in fantasy rarely grows into real intimacy.📊 Stick around for Kira’s loneliness stats (spoiler: it’s officially an epidemic), and Isabel’s clinical breakdown of why Lucy needed way more than a boyfriend.Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok, & youtube and Bluesky!Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

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• Falling for Famous? Notting Hill & the Myth of Movie Love

  Any takeaways from this episode?Bookstore Meet Cutes, Paparazzi Swarms & the (Infamous) ‘I’m Just a Girl’ Speech: This Week, We’re Rescuing ‘Notting Hill’!Break out your travel books and awkward British charm—because this week on Romcom Rescue, Kira and Dr. Izzy dive headfirst into 1999’s iconic ‘Notting Hill’ (now streaming on Netflix). Julia Roberts is America’s Sweetheart. Hugh Grant is peak floppy-haired confusion. But do the love lessons hold up… or is this relationship doomed to end in therapy bills and emotional whiplash?We tackle:The ultimate fantasy of bookstore meet cutes (do they actually happen? We have thoughts!)Power imbalances, celebrity privilege, and why “being mysterious” isn’t the same as “being emotionally available”Paparazzi plot holes, the world’s most expensive painting-as-apology, and whether grand gestures can really fix toxic dynamicsThe real MVP: Spike (plus why every romcom needs a lovable weirdo)Why we still love the soundtrack, the friends, and those dinner parties (seriously, bring them back!)Kira’s hot take: Anna Scott might be the OG love bomber, and William Thacker… well, let’s just say his self-worth could use a boost.Dr. Izzy’s reality check: Sure, Notting Hill is adorable—but let’s talk boundaries, trust issues, and what actually makes a healthy partnership (hint: it’s not just “floppy hair” and letting people walk all over you).PLUS:Real-life “bookstore singles night” ideas you can stealIconic lines, trivia, and why Kira can’t get behind this love story—no matter how good the Elvis Costello ending isTaco ratings, movie nostalgia, and your chance to vote: Romcom goals, or train wreck?Your Turn:Did Notting Hill give you butterflies… or make you want to block someone’s number? Vote in our Instagram poll, DM us your spiciest takes, and let’s debate: Is this movie a classic, or is it just classic romcom B.S.?Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a review—because the more you do, the more rom-com magic (and real talk) we can bring your way!At the end of the day, we believe in creating your own happily ever afters—even if it means saying, “I’m just a girl… with higher standards now, thanks.”Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok, & youtube and Bluesky!Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

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