Episode 1: How I Became Professionally Unqualified for Love

Have you ever looked back at a relationship and realized it wasn’t just one bad decision, but a series of increasingly confident bad decisions? In the premiere episode of 8 Cats and a Divorce, Josh charts his path from a romantically clueless 90s kid to an aerospace engineering intern working in a literal bomb factory (talk about foreshadowing). Discover how early lessons of "Affection = Protection" and a childhood crush named Sarah laid the groundwork for a future universe of chaos. This is the origin story of how Josh became professionally unqualified for love, one unheeded warning sign at a time.   Content Warning: This episode contains a brief, sincere discussion regarding suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.*