Disengaged
They say, "When you know, you know"—but that goes both ways. After calling off her own engagement, host Leah Harding discovered the overwhelming lack of support online for those who make similar courageous choices. Now, she’s building the community she wished she had. Tune in for honest conversations, unfiltered stories and the support you need to redefine happiness on your own terms. New episodes drop every other Wednesday.Leah Harding is an Emmy-nominated international journalist and lives in New York.
The Fear of Being Alone
LIVE from Brussels — Leah's solo and slightly spiraling (in a good way!). This week on Disengaged, we're getting real about doing big things alone, especially after relational trauma. Can you truly thrive if you're still scared to eat dinner or travel solo? Let's unpack the fear, the freedom and why being solo might just be the ultimate flex.
Show Notes:
Call Her Daddy Engagement Episode
Why Gen Z Don't Say "I Do"
We dive into the shifting views on marriage with wedding industry expert Shane McMurray. From skyrocketing costs to changing values, Gen Z is rethinking the traditional walk down the aisle. Is the obstacle love, money or something deeper?
Show Notes:
Wedding Report
Shane's Website
God is Grey Podcast
Are Tall Men Toxic?
Does being tall make you toxic? This week on Disengaged, we’re talking Tall Man Syndrome with Dr. Susan Heitler, the clinical psychologist who literally coined the term. We get into why narcissism often hides behind height, charm and success, and how it can even look a lot like autism—especially when it shows up as what she calls a “listening disorder.”
From dating app traps to emotional entitlement, we're breaking down how height, ego and culture all get tangled up in today’s dating scene. You don’t want to miss this one.
Dr. Heitler's Bo...
Stop Saying Sorry
Leah Harding shoots us straight. We have an addiction: We just love saying sorry. Self-advocating can look a lot like owning your words, your opinions and your space instead of always apologizing for it. Share this with a friend who could use this reminder. xo
Your Gut Doesn't Lie
Is it your gut speaking... or E. coli? Host Leah Harding sits down with friends Anne Kosanke and James Cunningham to talk Internal Family Systems, standing up to your parents and advocating for the little things.
Show Notes:
Anne's Gut Article
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
You Are Not Alone
My Body Dumped Him First
Stress doesn’t just affect your mind—it takes a toll on your body. Licensed marriage and family therapist Jenny Rodriguez explains the many signs your body may be using to get your attention.
Watch on YouTube!
Show Notes:
What's EMDR
Try EMDR
Attachment Styles
Expert Relationship Help
Unhinged and Divorced - The Male Perspective
Let's get the man's perspective. Our next guest has walked in all the shoes—from single to dating, from engaged to disengaged, even reengaged (!)—then married, divorced and back to single. Now, he's found his happy place and is ready to spill all the tea on his wild ride through love and life. Let's meet Aaron Nelsen.
An Ultimatum Set Me Free
Depression naps, realizing love isn't enough and... are all men dogs? Leah and her BFF take another deep-dive into finding the bravery to say, "I don't" before "I do".
Good Luck With That
What red flags do we miss? A flashback to the first day Leah met her now ex-fiancé: She was 24. Were there clues she missed in that first interaction, or was she flag color blind in the hopes of finding forever? Hosted by Leah Harding.
My Friends Didn't Like Him Anyway
Meet your virtual BFF. Your friends are essential support during the engagement-ending process. We can't manage the buildup and fallout of leaving a fiancé without some dear ones. Let's meet one of Leah's.
Why I Ended My Engagement
Ending an engagement is rough. But you’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the challenging work of speaking your truth, setting and maintaining boundaries and navigating the emotional weight of ending an engagement or any significant relationship. We explore how many of us have been conditioned to put others' happiness ahead of our own.
Leah's Blog
Disengaged Season 1 Trailer
A podcast for status-quo breakers, wild dreamers and brave souls who dare to choose themselves over societal expectations. They say, "When you know, you know"—but that goes both ways. After calling off her own engagement, host Leah Harding discovered the overwhelming lack of support online for those who make this courageous choice. Now, she’s building the community she wished she had. Tune in for honest conversations, unfiltered stories and the support you need to redefine happiness on your own terms. New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Leah Harding is an Emmy-nominated international journalist and lives in New York...
