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Welcome to The Ladies Room — where women get real.

Hosted by Rory Uphold: writer, chronic illness survivor, biohacker, and skincare junkie who's spent the last two decades figuring out what actually works. And what's just noise.

Every episode, Rory sits down with experts, healers, founders, and women with stories to tell, covering everything from hormones, nervous system regulation, chronic illness, fertility, and longevity to relationships, beauty, mindset, and the wellness trends actually worth your money.

Because when women get in a room together? Magic happens.

And sometimes the best advice you'll ever receive comes from a stranger in the ladies room.

New episodes every other Tuesday. Essays, tips, and community on Substack — join us there.

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Welcome to Crimes of the Heart

Crimes of the Heart is a love and a dating podcast from Rory Uphold, a self proclaimed expert in the horrors facing modern love or staying single. She’s got a Masters in rejection, 10,000 hours in romantic failures and and PHD in what not to do. So she’s the perfect person to help you navigate the perilous landscape of digital dating - she’s made all the mistakes so that you don’t have to. Every episode, Rory and her guests will listen to the confessions of singles and couples as they unburden themselves of their most tragic and embarrassing love, dating and sex stories. From horrific first dates, to savage breakups and epic revenge tales, we will cover it all.

But wait - do YOU have a story? Or need some advice? Email Rory at rory@crimesoftheheartpod.com

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One Night Stands and High Value Women with Akilah Hughes

In the inaugural episode, Rory Uphold tells the most insane story about a girl's quest for the perfect one night stand that turned into what could quite possibly be described as anyone’s worst nightmare.

Plus, comedian Akilah Hughes drops by to give her take on this jaw-dropping tale and even gives some BJ advice for those of you who also have penis phobia.

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He’s A 10 But He’s In A Full Body Cast with Sophia Bush

In this episode, Rory Uphold tells the very true and sobering tale of the time a girl met the man of her dreams…only for them to be broken by the term “Special Friend” and the responsibilities that come with that title.

Plus, actress Sophia Bush drops by to give her take on this cringe-worthy story!

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Grindr, I Hardly Know Her with Jedidiah Jenkins

In this episode, Rory Uphold tells quite possibly the craziest Grindr hookup story in the history of Grindr hookups. Let’s just say it involves TikTok’s @n0tjeffrey and more than your average whips and chains…

Plus, New York Times best-selling author Jedidiah Jenkins drops by to give his take on kinks, fetishes, kidnapping and more!

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Tips and Tricks For Staying Alive with TikTok’s @MerelyAshley

In this episode, Rory Uphold speaks with TikTok’s @MerelyAshley, Cyber Security Expert and Safety Queen, about the do’s and don’ts of online dating, the guidelines of sending nudes and what to do if your ex is insane in the membrane.

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I Still Love You… April Fools! with Alisha Wainwright

In this episode, Rory Uphold speaks with actress Alisha Wainwright about how to win the breakup in the most bizarre way possible. And let’s just say Step #1 is to stop checking your ex's account at 5:10 in the morning. Special thanks to TikTok’s @bellafoofellah for sharing her chaotic breakup saga!

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Horny and Humiliated with Colton Tran

In this episode, Rory Uphold speaks with actor Colton Tran about the most confusing and stressful walk of shame to exist. Plus, Colton opens up about his sexuality and how growing up Mormon affected him and his idea of perfectionism. Thanks again @cykeefer for sharing your insane hookup story!

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My Love Language is Not Getting Cheated On with Gabrielle Stone

In this episode, Rory Uphold speaks with author and unqualified but highly-skilled secret agent Gabrielle Stone about what to do when your husband cheats on you. The easy answer…dump his ass!

Together they talk about potential warning signs, getting back in the dating pool after a breakup or divorce, and how you can turn the worst thing that happened to you into a best-selling book that helps other women struggling along the way!

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Bad dates, Valentine's Day and Healthy Detachment with Rory Uphold

In this episode, Rory Uphold takes us through Valentine's days past, some bad dates and one epic meet-cute. Welcome back to season 2 of Crimes of the heart!

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Music credit: Harry Foster

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Fake Funerals and True Love with Betty Who

Baby daddies? Epic revenge? Coming out as queer? Marrying the love of your life? This weeks episode of Crimes of the Heart has it all! Plus, pop singer Betty Who stops by to give us tips on monogamy and her take on a WILD Australian "crime".

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