Valentine’s Day isn’t all hearts and roses. In this episode of Fill & Spill, we unpack the pressure, expectations, and emotional weight surrounding the most hyped day of love. From the billions spent on gifts to the surge in dating apps, we talk about why love shouldn’t be limited to one day a year.

We dive into love languages, meaningful gestures, sex expectations, dating safety, and performance pressure—plus share some wild (and cautionary) ER stories you definitely don’t want to repeat. Whether you’re single, partnered, or somewhere in between, this episode is a reminder that love doesn’t equal money, sex is never an obligation, and being single is not a failure. If you would like to order from Alice Mushrooms and save 15% on your order, click the link!

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Disclaimer: This information is to educate individuals and it is not a replacement for therapy.

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Lauren Shurson, founder of Storyline Health Navigation, joins us to discuss patient advocacy, navigating the healthcare system, and how to ask better questions so you can feel informed, heard, and confident in your care.

Lauren Shurson, DNP, FNP-BC, is the founder of Storyline Health Navigation, a patient advocacy and healthcare navigation service centered on narrative medicine and whole-person care. A nurse practitioner by training, Lauren helps patients and families make sense of complex medical records, coordinate care across providers, and navigate insurance and healthcare systems with confidence.

No closure. No chasing. No pretending you’re “fine.” Therapist Jillian Lorek, the founder of Hope Crest Counseling, joins us to talk breakups, boundaries, and how to heal without losing yourself—or your dignity. If you would like to reach out Jillian click the link below!