The concept of emotional affairs is a recurring theme in the podcast episodes provided, highlighting the challenges and boundaries surrounding close non-romantic relationships, particularly in the workplace.

In the first episode, "E741 Ask Nick - I Found My Father", a caller seeks advice on confronting her husband about a suspected emotional affair with a co-worker, illustrating the emotional and relational complexities that can arise from such situations.

Similarly, the second episode, "Is My Work Husband Keeping Me A Secret From His Wife? Help!", delves into the appropriateness of extremely close opposite-sex workplace friendships, and the potential for emotional affairs to develop in these contexts.