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The Wrong Ones

The Wrong Ones

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 An Operation Podcast original show, The Wrong Ones is an anonymous, unfiltered deep dive into the relationships that cracked us open—and the wisdom we gathered along the way. Hosted by an unnamed (but very relatable) woman who's loved, lost, healed, and repeated, this podcast explores the plot twists we never saw coming, the breakups that felt like identity crises, and the late-night epiphanies that changed everything. With new episodes weekly, we ask the uncomfortable questions, reflect with a bit of humor, and always leave room for growth. Because sometimes the wrong ones... lead you exactly where you're meant to be.2025 Relationships Social Sciences
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  • Ep. 44 - The Quiet Resistance to Dating Again

    Ep. 44 - The Quiet Resistance to Dating Again
    May 4 2026
    A reflection on fear, avoidance, and the emotional gray area between healing and starting over.

    There's a version of healing that looks really good on paper—the routines, the growth, the self-awareness. And then there's the part no one really talks about: the quiet resistance that shows up when it's actually time to put yourself back out there.

    This episode sits in that in-between space.

    It's not about being completely closed off, but it's also not about being fully open. It's about the internal tension of thinking you're ready to date again… while noticing that your actions don't quite match that belief. The hesitation, the subtle avoidance, the way you can rationalize staying where you are—even when you know, deep down, you want more.

    And underneath that resistance, there's a question that feels harder to admit out loud: are there even good people out there anymore?

    When you're constantly exposed to stories of cheating, betrayal, and emotional unavailability—and when social media makes access to other people feel so immediate and endless—it can start to shift your perception of what's normal. It creates this quiet sense that connection isn't just vulnerable… it's risky in a way that feels harder to control.

    So the fear isn't just about starting over. It's about wondering what you're actually stepping back into.

    Through a stream-of-consciousness reflection, this episode unpacks the jumbled thoughts that come up when you start questioning why you're resistant to dating again. Is it intuition… or is it fear? Is it self-protection… or avoidance? And how do you tell the difference when both can feel so similar in the moment?

    We explore how past experiences shape present behavior, how the nervous system holds onto emotional memory, and why starting over can feel disproportionately heavy—even when nothing is technically "wrong." And how the narratives we absorb—online and offline—quietly influence what we expect from people before we even give them a chance.

    This isn't a how-to episode. It's a real-time processing of what it feels like to be in the gray area—no longer who you were, but not fully stepping into what's next.

    Next week, we'll go deeper into the psychology behind hyper-independence—where it comes from, why it's so reinforced in today's culture, and how to differentiate between genuine self-sufficiency and fear-based avoidance.

    Because not all independence is the same.

    And sometimes, what looks like strength on the outside… is actually protection on the inside.

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    34 mins
  • Ep. 43 - The Stars Don't Decide For You with Melissa "Mel" Perez

    Ep. 43 - The Stars Don't Decide For You with Melissa "Mel" Perez
    Apr 27 2026
    A conversation on using astrology as insight—not escape. In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Perez (Mel)—a birth chart reader I've mentioned before—for a grounded, honest conversation about astrology and what it's actually meant to do.

    We break down what a birth chart really is, how it's created, and why so many people feel seen by it almost instantly. But more importantly, we get into the nuance: the difference between using astrology as a tool for self-awareness versus using it as a way to avoid responsibility for your choices.

    Because there's a fine line between insight and avoidance. Between reflection and outsourcing your decision-making to something external.

    We talk about:
    • What a birth chart is and why it can feel so accurate
    • The psychology behind why people resonate so deeply with astrology
    • How astrology can support self-awareness, not replace it
    • The danger of using your chart to justify patterns instead of changing them
    • Why accountability still matters—even when the stars seem to explain everything
    This episode is for anyone who's ever looked to the stars for answers… and is ready to come back to themselves with a little more clarity.

    About Mel: Melissa Perez is an astrologer, doula, and mother whose work centers on self-trust, inner work, and helping people connect with the deeper story of their lives.
    Connect with Mel: Booking Information: https://www.cosmicinnerwork.com/ Contact: cosmicinnerwork@gmail.com Instagram: @innerworkmama

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    Come say hi on Instagram @thewrongonespodcast An Operation Podcast production
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    46 mins
  • Ep. 42 - No One Wants to Woo These Days

    Ep. 42 - No One Wants to Woo These Days
    Apr 20 2026

    A reflection on modern dating, emotional standards, and the quiet work of healing in real time.

    In this episode of The Wrong Ones, we're not talking about a dramatic breakup or a sweeping love story. We're talking about something much smaller—and, in a lot of ways, much more telling.

    A date that didn't happen. A message that didn't come. And the spiral of thoughts that follows when someone's inconsistency forces you to confront your own patterns.

    Because this episode isn't really about him. It's about what his absence revealed.

    We get into the psychology of modern dating—why effort feels rare, why "wooing" has quietly disappeared, and how bare minimum behavior has somehow become normalized. But more importantly, we unpack the internal conflict that comes up when you know what you deserve… and still feel the pull to question it.

    This episode explores what it looks like to choose yourself in real time. Not in a perfectly healed, fully evolved way—but in the messy, moment-by-moment decisions where you're still undoing old patterns.

    We talk about attachment, emotional conditioning, and the subtle ways past experiences shape present reactions—especially in dating. The urge to rationalize. The temptation to override your own standards. The discomfort of holding a boundary when someone else isn't meeting you there.

    And then we zoom out.

    Because healing isn't a one-time realization. It's not a single therapy session, or one breakthrough conversation, or one podcast episode where everything suddenly makes sense.

    It's daily. It's choosing differently, over and over again, even when it feels unfamiliar. Even when it would be easier to slip back into what you know. Just like building a routine. Just like taking care of your body. Just like anything that actually lasts.

    This episode is a reminder that growth doesn't happen in grand, cinematic moments. It happens quietly—in the decisions no one sees.

    And sometimes, it looks like not going on the date.

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    As always: if you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to follow, rate, and subscribe — it truly helps us grow and reach more listeners.

    Come say hi on Instagram @thewrongonespodcast An Operation Podcast production
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    41 mins
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