I can only afford therapy once a week but Sam & Sierra provide the most loving, empathetic, experienced, and WISE words I always need to hear, even if the particular topic doesn’t relate to my life. I have learned SO MUCH from these two. I’ve literally written down things they’ve said and repeat them to myself. Thank ALL THE GODS for them, they make my life so much better :’) <33333

I love this show and have been a listener since day one, I haven’t missed an episode! At this point I would love if they would talk more about their personal lives, or at least let their guards down a little because I’m invested! I always enjoy episodes where we learn more things about them that we didn’t know before, and talking through their personal struggles without so much censoring would add a little extra depth I think (but maybe that’s just my parasocial relationship with them talking lol). Anyways, they clearly work hard for this and I’m so glad they’ve kept this going!

Im having a very emotional, mentally and physically hard time with a break up I am going through. Im looking for some confidence and ways to teach me to let go and move on.

I so look forward to putting on this podcast while I work, on the commute home, or when I just need some advice. I adore Sam and Sierra’s friendship and different takes on the letters. I submitted a letter and it would be awesome if they read it, but at the same time just writing it was so therapeutic. I’m doing a lot of head and heart work right now and this podcast is really helping me navigate everything. You two are beautiful humans and the space that you have created for listeners is safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental. Thank you both for this amazing podcast!

Long time listener here and I love these guys! Sam, Sierra, and Spencer have created such a great resource for us. These episodes have helped me navigate so many real life situations. Thank you JBU!

I think this podcast is excellent! The hosts are amazing!

I love you both!! I get positive energy from you and I can relate to almost every episode. Thank you for giving all of your sincere advice :-)🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

I recently got out of an 8 year relationship and engagement and was looking to find relationship podcasts to start my healing process. It’s only been a week since I started listening to “Just Break Up” and I’m completely blown away at how thoughtful every episode is. The answers from the incredibly charming hosts are both insightful and comforting. I know they’re not licensed therapists but they’ve been so helpful - even more helpful than some therapists I’ve seen. Highly, highly recommend!

I started listening to this podcast because the topics seemed interesting and relatable . The more I listened the more I became bothered by the hosts not holding people accountable and being unrealistically positive . I do understand they have a disclaimer at the beginning stating that they are not trained mental health professionals but I think they should invite guests who are trained and are equipped with the proper skills to discuss such topics .

I love this podcast SO much. Sam and Sierra are so kind and compassionate in their responses while also offering amazing advice. A wonderful complement to therapy!

Somehow I can relate to almost every episode - I’ve been a loyal listener for about 8 months now and I just love this podcast. Thank you Sam and Sierra!

Salmon Sierra (iykyk) have changed my perspective on relationships and helped me so much to look internally and do the head and heart work to show up for myself and others. 5/5 recommend

It used to be a great show. It’s getting exceedingly political and racist. Contrary to the name. Rarely, do they talk about breaking up, dealing with a breakup or recommend that anyone break up.

Fantastic entertainment. Great commentary, great hosts.

This podcast has been incredibly helpful in reframing how I handle relationships in every category; family, friends, love and work relationships. Sam and Sierra are so comforting and provide countless tools to use in my daily life. I’ve matured so much as a person both internally (self love) and externally in how I interact with the people in my life. I’m so grateful to them. I recommend this show to everyone. Listen now and change your life!

I listen to this podcast every single Monday. I started in 2020 and have covered all of the episodes, some more than once. It’s my emotional support podcast! Sam, Sierra, and everyone who has written has helped me do my own head and heart work for years now. I love y’all! ♥️

I’m obsessed please never stop making this! So helpful and can’t even explain how much hearing the letters make me feel so much less alone, I really appreciate you guys for making this

Changing my 5 star star rating from a 5 to a 2. I love sam and sierra and they have significantly impacted my life in every way (positively) with their heartfelt and true advice. I change my rating to a 2 because they are all talk but fail to show up in a meaningful way for disabled people, that's just something to keep in mind.

I B love the energy! the podcast structure.

One of the most validating podcasts!

Sierra & Sam, thank you.

Amazing amazing amazing podcast! So sweet, so lovely, so comforting, so funny. This has quickly become my go-to comfort podcast. It’s just a joy to listen to and perfect for anyone navigating dating, going through breakups, interested in therapy discussions, etc. it’s just so sweet and helpful!

I love this podcast! I found them last year and would listen to them the whole time I was working. Sam and Sierra feel like your friends, and they know how to give you the tough love while still validating your feelings. Sometimes when I am feeling down, I listen to them and they cheer me up! They remind me to be kinder to myself and others and they actually taught me to be less judgmental! I have grown so much because of them and would even bring up lessons I learned from them in my therapy sessions! Would definitely recommend this podcast!

i’ve been listening since this podcast came out & i absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE sam & sierra. i’ve learned a lot about growing healthy relationships with myself & others. i can’t thank them enough <3 they always lift my mood & make my day so much better <33

A good pod full of positivity and... Perpetuates compassion for the conditioning of white supremacy rather than calling out and unpacking how it shows up in them as white ppl. It is not enough to look at The Systemic, when it is we, the individuals, that perpetuate its existence in our daily lives.

I love Sam and Sierra. I’ve been listening to them for 3 years, they are consistently wonderful.

I’ve been listening to this podcast since the very first episode and the most recent episode (186- Where are they now?) had me in tears. It brought me so much joy to hear the voices from the letters I remember Sam and Sierra reading and hear the healing that the writers clearly found over the years. It was also hilarious to hear S&S react to their own advice. 🤣

I really wanted to like this show but there’s quite a few episodes that are political and I don’t like to have that in my podcasts

Absolutely great speakers and advicers. Favorite “love” dedicated podcast I’ve listened to by real real far.

My favorite podcast to listen to when I need good practical advice. I love how thoughtful Sam and Sierra are when they take us through the answers to listener questions. Don’t know what I’do without these two!

I love both Sierra and Sam’s laughs. They are so cute, hilarious, and totally inspirational 😘❤️

I love this podcast. Especially Sierra’s laugh. And Sam’s laugh! I love when they laugh together. Love when they make me laugh. Hahaha

Great show! Sam and Sierra share so much wisdom, have a great rapport, and always introduce me to inspiring and fresh perspectives. Love the new series of interviews with guests, too!!

This podcast found me at such a serendipitous time in my life. I can say that listening to Sam and Sierra’s humble musings guided me toward the courage to cut a relationship out of my life that was no longer serving me. That being said, I recommend this even if you are in a healthy relationship or not. Even if you don’t think you’ll relate to the letter writers’ various situations, you probably will still learn something new. Sam and Sierra get to the heart of the issue. The language and tools that they use (attachment styles, abundant/scarcity mindset, etc) frequently repeat throughout their advice providing a foundation to discuss and discern all sorts of sticky situations (romantic and not!). Thank you Sam and Sierra.

Sierra and Sam both have lovely laughs. If I could get an mp3 of just the laughs, I would play it on repeat. Music to my ears! Listening to the podcast always makes me feel happier and more confident. Also got a letter answered and listened to the response so many times, it’s really helped me. Keep it up you two 🥰

Sierra, I just opened my app, found the reviews and am writing all of this this simply to tell you how much I genuinely love your laugh. Don’t let 3 star person stop you from spreading your happy. -Nicole

This is my all time favorite podcast. I call it “going to church “ y’all always give the tough love or the sweet affirmation needed. Also I can’t help but laugh every time Sierra laughs 💜 her laugh is amazing.

I’ve been listening for almost 2 years religiously! I can’t wait for Monday morning for this reason! The only thing that bothers me is the therapy jargon. For example “boundaries” “trigger” words like these that don’t actually mean anything and are really cringey. But other than that I love this podcast! Learned so much

This podcast has turned my perspective on life around, from initiating healing over past relationships and trauma, to being a more mindful and empathetic human being in the world. I find myself much more happy and satisfied with life thanks to them! Sam and Sierra have some of the best podcast chemistry that warms my heart to listen to every week. Also, I love both Sam’s and Sierra’s very genuine and beautiful laughs :)

These hosts are just so kind to everyone who writes in. I love this podcast, I started listening to it when my relationship was bad and I realized that I wasn’t getting what I needed. Thank you for getting me out of mediocrity! The hosts are so helpful and I listen to this podcast as a way to relax. They have great voices, too. I’m going back and listening to the old episodes in reverse chronological order and I’m on episode #50, so it’s definitely worth binging 😅

Words can’t explain how much I love this podcast! It is a safe place to listen, learn, grow, and heal. Sam & Sierra are truly amazing humans!!

This is now one of my weekly essentials. It’s funny, compassionate, insightful, and Sierra and Sam have natural and gorgeous rapport.

Honestly love everything about this show and the hosts, Sam and Sierra. I recommend this podcast to literally anyone who will listen and it has helped me develop a more healthy outlook on relationships and moving on from them. Thanks guys! You’ll are the BEST! Much love ❤️

“Just Break Up” offers the exact insight, warmth, and friendship vibes that I needed in a podcast focused on relationships and ‘head and heart work’. Discussions that Sam and Sierra (aka Salmon Sierra) have together and with guests have helped me communicate better in my own relationships, and give language to topics I’ve wanted to discuss in my own therapy journey. Love you JBU!!!

Thank you for showing me how to understand and be accepting of others. Your podcast has opened my eyes, my mind and my heart. ♥️

Sierra and Sam have such a natural flow in their topics and convos- love the advice “identify your own red flags” lol, so true.

I can't handle the laugh of the girl. It is just annoying it's so fake certain name. I really wanted to see your contacts but that laugh I just can't get past it.

Content is enjoyable, relatable and you can tell it comes from a place of love. Love you guys!

Don’t worry - I also go to real therapy, but that’s just how affirming and wonderful Sam and Sierra are!

I started listening to this podcast as a self help tool for myself in a toxic relationship. Sierra and Sam were the captains on my life raft and I wouldn’t be anywhere near where I am without them, or this podcast. It gave me all the tools I didn’t realize I needed and all the ones I’ve been looking for my entire life. It let me leave that relationship and work on myself and I ended up finding someone that does everything to exude all the pillars that the JBU podcast stands on. I don’t even listen on Apple podcasts, but if one show deserves a five star review, it is this. I could never thank you guys enough.