That Sounds Hard
Episodes
Fight It or Swim in It with Rich Aybar
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Amerie to Leonard Cohen, we're calling on all manner of angels to help us understand our broken hearts in this episode featuring designer Rich Ay...
Heartbreak Harm Reduction with Jean Garnett
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by writer (and recent musician) Jean Garnett. Jean's previously published her catalogue of hard-learned strategies to try to so...
The NY Times VS Jay Shetty ft. Michael Stamm
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a recent Times profile of spiritual influencer Jay Shetty sparked our curiosity, Dean and guest Michael Stamm investigate what about this seemin...
If I Try to Contact That Grief with Jesse Finkelstein
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week clinical psychologist Jesse Finkelstein gives us an entirely new take on what heartbreak is and how we can respond to it through his experti...
My Therapist's Sister with Julie Tolleson
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A very special treat to be joined by the sibling of Dean's therapist, Julie Tolleson. How has heartbreak touched her? Julie explains why sometimes the...
It Changes the Structure of Your Heart with Surafel Tsega
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out heartbreak can actually kill you and today we've got an actual doctor to come on to explain how. Dr. Surafel Tsega joins us to explore broke...
I Was Gifted a Crack in My Chest with Sam Greenleaf Miller
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's always a special episode when another therapist joins us to dig into our subject, today that's friend and colleague Sam Greenleaf Miller. Sam sha...
First Ever Mailbag Episode with Michael Stamm
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A listener who isolates to manage heartbreak, questions about heartbreak across time and what truths does Taylor Swift ultimately hold about our broke...
I'm Your Ex-Boyfriend with Michael Stamm
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're coming full circle for the mid-season/end of year finale - Dean's ex is on the show to share his story of heartbreak and reflect on their own en...
Literally Mad at the Entire Art World with Becky Elmquist
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calling all people pleasers - this week Becky Elmquist joins us to share her story of heartbreak. A dream of building a community where creativity and...
They Were Writing About this in Gilgamesh with Charlie Bardey
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A curative DBT quote, Sondheim wisdom and bawling on the 4 train are all part of today's episode with comedian and fellow podcaster Charlie Bardey. Pl...
Based on Something I Grew Up Eating with Casey Elsass
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're joined by cookbook author and overall sweetie pie Casey Elsass. Casey is fresh off a the release of his new book and is sharing some hard ...
Friendship Breakup with Amanda Horowitz
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when what breaks our heart isn't a lover but our closest friend? Playwright Amanda Horowitz joins the show to explore the impact of losin...
Who Know How He Got There? With Charlie Engman Pt. 2
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The conclusion of our conversation with artist Charlie Engman. Projective identification, how gay romance is being transformed by the image culture an...
Who Knows How He Got There? With Charlie Engman Pt. 1
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by artist/photographer/fashion creator Charlie Engman. Across two episodes Charlie shares the story of losing a partner in hi...
I’m a Handful with Jack Cameron Kay
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boots’ star Jack Cameron Kay joins us for his first ever podcast guest appearance. How do we understand who we really are when confronted with someo...
Who Popped Out? My Dad with Jake Cornell
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the real heartbreak is over, as our guest says, all the time you wasted not going after what you really wanted? Comedian Jake Cornel...
Oh Yeah, I Loved This Person with Cass Peterson and Kim Pierce
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our first ever follow-up episode! After appearing on the pod, Cass has reconnected with their ex, Kim. Now they’re both here to talk about what happ...
The Night Does Not Scare Me with Lara Leavoy
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode truly embodies the mission of this podcast - the hard times we thought would ruin our lives that end up setting us free. Through some tou...
Grieving our History (and our Hotties) with Rob Aquino
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re exploring the relationship between grief and joy with the princess of LA nightlife, Rob Aquino. The legacy of loss from the AIDS cri...
Willow Rosenberg Mode with Omar Torres
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week is T4T (therapist for therapist) as Omar Torres shares his story of heartbreak and how sharpened his clinical blade on the stone of love los...
What do the Plants Know About Heartbreak with Cass Peterson
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychotherapy and plant medicine shaman, Cass helps us walk through breakups for the young and old(er). Follow us on Instagram @thatsoundshard and Tik...
Gay Oedipal Success with Charles Rogers
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Search Party creator and general sweetie, Charles Rogers to talk about whether or not Japan is a reasonable place to go for a breakup. Follo...
This Kind of Intense Awe (Baby Jesus on the Floor) with Jarrett Earnest
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Premiere episode with a premiere guest - Jarrett on how music and painting can help us navigate heartbreaks old and new. Follow us on Instagram @thats...
Season 1 Trailer
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Premieres September 22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.