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One Sweet Single Life

One Sweet Single Life

Written by: Marilis Pineiro and Gabrielle Estrada
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Two single thirty-somethings with thriving lives and a lot to say. Marilis and Gabrielle dive into the joys, struggles, and hilarities of modern singlehood—faith, dating, friendship, and everything in between. Real talk, good laughs, and honest conversations for women who know there’s more to life than waiting around.One Sweet Single Life Relationships Social Sciences
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  • Girl...Let's Talk About Breakups
    May 29 2026

    Breakups are something almost all of us experience, yet no two are ever quite the same.

    Some relationships end suddenly. Others slowly fade away. Sometimes you're the one who walks away, and sometimes you're left picking up the pieces of a future you thought was certain. Whatever your story looks like, heartbreak has a way of bringing up emotions you never expected.

    In today's episode, we're having an honest conversation about breakups, healing, closure, and learning how to rebuild your life afterward. We're sharing personal experiences, practical things that genuinely helped us move forward, and some of the mistakes that made the process harder.

    We discuss:

    • Why breakups can feel heartbreaking, freeing, relieving, exciting—or all of the above
    • The different kinds of loss that come with the end of a relationship
    • Why healing isn't linear and why you don't need to rush the process
    • The importance of giving yourself space to grieve
    • Why not everyone needs access to your heartbreak
    • Healthy ways to adjust to your "new normal"
    • Things that genuinely helped us heal after breakups
    • Why it's possible to miss someone and still know they weren't right for you
    • Journaling prompts for processing heartbreak
    • The dangers of romanticizing the past
    • Habits that made healing more difficult
    • Our thoughts on closure and whether it's really necessary
    • Creating your own closure when answers never come
    • Revisiting your standards, boundaries, and non-negotiables
    • Why a failed relationship is not a failed life
    • How heartbreak can reveal areas for growth before your next relationship

    Most importantly, we're talking about how to build a life you genuinely love right now—not someday when a relationship arrives.

    Because being single is not a punishment, healing is not a race, and your life is not a waiting room.

    We'd love to hear from you:

    💌 What helped you after a breakup?
    💌 Do you believe in closure?
    💌 What's one thing heartbreak taught you?

    Leave us a voicemail or send us an email for a future episode!

    ☎️ Sweet Single Hotline:
    (361) 857-9338
    (361) 85-SWEET

    📧 sweetsinglelifepodcast@gmail.com

    If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who might need it.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Feeling Settled While Still Wanting More
    May 15 2026

    What does it mean to build a grounded, meaningful life while still remaining open to change?

    In this episode, we’re talking about the tension so many single women quietly carry: wanting roots, stability, community, and a sense of home… while also knowing that life may still shift in unexpected ways.

    Maybe you’re unsure what country you’ll ultimately live in. Maybe your career feels open-ended. Maybe you desire marriage while also genuinely loving your current life. Maybe part of you feels emotionally split between multiple possible futures.

    Inspired by a listener email from a woman living abroad in Spain, this conversation explores what it looks like to stop treating your life like a temporary waiting room and begin fully inhabiting the present — even when the future remains uncertain.

    We talk about:
    • why so many women today feel “in between”
    • the emotional exhaustion of instability and open-endedness
    • the temptation to postpone joy, rootedness, and commitment
    • the difference between peace and permanence
    • why wanting change doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful
    • how social media glamorizes freedom but rarely talks about the instability that can come with it
    • the fear beneath restlessness and decision paralysis
    • building internal stability through rhythms, prayer, friendships, and meaningful work
    • learning how to build roots without demanding guarantees

    You do not need complete certainty in order to begin building a beautiful life.

    Please rate, comment, and share this episode!

    We'd love to hear from you:

    HOTLINE:
    ‪(361) 857-9338‬
    361-85-SWEET

    EMAIL:
    sweetsinglelifepodcast@gmail.com

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    56 mins
  • Going Through Hard Seasons on Your Own
    May 8 2026

    There are seasons where something hard happens—and there’s no one automatically there to help carry it. No built-in support system. No default person. It’s just…you.

    In this episode, we’re talking about what it actually looks like to walk through those seasons as a single woman—not by numbing out, not by pretending you’re fine—but by staying present, grounded, and rooted in truth.

    This isn’t about becoming hyper-independent or convincing yourself you don’t need anyone. It’s about learning how to walk through hard things without losing yourself in the process.


    What We Cover:

    • The reality of hard seasons when you’re singleMaking decisions alone, carrying responsibilities alone, and sitting with things without immediate support
    • The quiet thoughts we don’t always say out loud“I wish I had someone right now”“Why does everyone else seem to have support?”
    • Where we’re tempted to go when things feel heavyNumbing, unhealthy relationships, isolation, comparison, and even questioning God
    • The truth: you are not abandonedEven when it feels like it, your life is not unsupportedLearning to lean on imperfect people and real community
    • What’s being formed in you in these seasonsStrength, emotional depth, self-possession, and a real relationship with God
    • The difference between independence and becoming someone who can stand

    Practical Ways to Walk Through It:

    • Stay in your lifeDon’t disappear—keep showing up to your actual day
    • Let people in (even imperfectly)Reach out, be honest, accept support that doesn’t look perfect
    • Keep simple structureEat, sleep, go outside, move your body
    • Be honest, not dramaticFeel what’s real without spiraling into heavier narratives
    • Stay spiritually anchoredGo to Mass—even if you feel nothingSimple prayer: “God, I don’t feel you, but I’m here.”

    Remember:You don’t have to walk through this perfectly—you just have to keep walking.You are not abandoned. And you are stronger than you think.

    Connect with Us:

    Call us: (361) 857-9338Email: ⁠sweetsinglelifepodcast@gmail.com⁠

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    1 hr and 4 mins
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