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This Hot Topic episode has been one of THE! MOST! hotly requested conversations to date! Ask and you shall receive, Shandies, because today we are joined by professor and therapist Dr. Kirk Honda, aka @PsychologyInSeattle, famed for his reaction videos and analyses of reality TV relationship dynamics. Today Dr. Honda has answers to our personal musings about the psychological aspects of falling in...

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Is there an age where never having been married or engaged is a red flag? If your car is towed while your first date is making a move on you, who pays? And if you don't particularly like your coworker but she's a hugger, to hug or not to hug? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https:/...

Shandy is back with another Love Is Blind, Season 4 recap! Today we're breaking down the Finale and Reunion! Thanks to our sponsors! - Head to https://www.manukora.com/SHANDY or use code SHANDY to get a free pack of honey sticks with your order - a $15 value! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY at checkout to save 35%! - Head to https://www.skims.com and get free shipping...

Today's Hot Topic tackles a recurring theme among our Shandies' questions: MONEY, BABY!! 💵💵💵 We're joined by superstar Ramit Sethi, who not only wrote 2009's megahit and NYT bestseller "I Will Teach You To Be Rich", but whose very own Netflix show, "How To Get Rich" just premiered on April 18th! Today Ramit begins by helping us define what our own individual "Rich Life" looks like. But he goes...

Shandy is back with another Love Is Blind, Season 4 recap! Today we're breaking down episodes 9-11, aka Seattle Part 2. Thanks to our sponsors! - Head to https://bumpinblends.com and use the promo code SHANDY to get 25% off your first order! - Go to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code SHANDY for $10 off your first month's subscription! - Go to https://www.babbel.com/DEARSHANDY to save up to 55%...

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you have a history of staying in relationships longer than you should, what are Shandy's tips on knowing it's time to break up? (Don't miss Andy's tips on the post-breakup withdrawal!) Is it a red flag if your boyfriend of 6 months didn't get you a birthday gift? And when it comes to adult friendships, where's the line between bli...

Shandy is back with another Love Is Blind, Season 4 recap! Today we're breaking down episodes 6-8, aka Seattle Part 1. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www. TakeCareOf.com and use code SHANDY50 for 50% off your first Care/Of order! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to https://www.earthbreeze.com/SHANDY for 40% off!...

It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by engineer Ivan Hall (Bachelorette S16 & Bachelor in Paradise S7) and his fiancée, anesthesiologist Tailour Robison. These two *just* got engaged and Tailour has never done a public interview to date, so we're thrilled to get the exclusive on this legit power couple. Today Ivan and Tailour share how young love can be mature love as well, how they com...

Shandy is back with another Love Is Blind, Season 4 recap! Today we're breaking down episodes 4 and 5, aka MEXICO. Thanks to our sponsors! - Head to https://www.skims.com and get free shipping on orders over $75! - Head to https://www.factormeals.com/SHANDY50 and use code SHANDY50 to get 50% off your first box! - Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at https://www.warbyparker.com/SHANDY - Go to...

Today's Hot Topic will likely resonate with many a Shandy. If you struggle with perfectionism, your inner critic, feeling the need to prove yourself, and/or analysis paralysis, this conversation is a must. We're joined by Homaira Kabir, author of ‘Goodbye Perfect: How To Stop Pleasing, Proving and Pushing For Others… and Live For Yourself’, whose career is built on the research of how you (yes, yo...

Shandy is back with something new! By very popular demand, Shandy is testing the waters with recapping the 4th season of the hit show Love Is Blind. Today, in addition to a recap, we're also sharing our first impressions of the show. Listen on for episodes 1-3 (+ a few minutes), aka THE PODS. Thanks to our sponsors! - Head to https://www.moshlife.com/SHANDY to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on yo...

It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by caller Sarah, whose ex broke things off around 6 months ago. While things ended with a lot of question marks on Sarah's end, he did tell her he'd like to remain friends. Should Sarah take his recent text as a sign to embark on a platonic friendship? Listen on for the Shandy take! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome To Caller Sarah! 11:32 - Shandy Sleuthing 37:06 - Sh...

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down the grand finale! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://prose.com/SHANDY for 15% off your first order today! - Go to https://www.dailyharvest.com/SHANDY to get up to $40 off your first box! - Go to https://www.earthbreeze.com/SHANDY for 40% off! Our Word Watch sponsor! - Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo...

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you've had a missed connection with someone who no longer seems to check the dating app, is it creepy to reach out on an outside platform? Is it ever OK to ask a single friend to be their plus-one to a mutual friend's wedding? And is tickling your partner a form of endearment or a form of torture? Come join us in our living room f...

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 9, aka Fantasy Suite Week! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.hellotushy.com /SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY for 10% off your first order! - Head to https://www.factormeals.com/SHANDY60 and use code SHANDY50 to get 50% off your first box! - Go to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code SHANDY for $15 off...

It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by Bachelor Franchise power couple Danielle Maltby (Bachelor S21) and Michael Allio (Bachelorette S17), whom you watched meet on Bachelor In Paradise S8! We're happy to report that not only is this a Love Fest of legend, but our producer Gabby even called it one of her ALL TIME favorites (and trust us, she's picky!) Today Danielle and Michael join Shandy...

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down Women Tell All! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use our code SHANDY to get your first visit for only five dollars! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Housekeeping 0:42 - Women Tell All Kick Off 4:19 - Christina Mandrell 7:53 - Anastasia vs Everyone 10:57 - Katherine vs Brooklyn 14:33 - Jess’ Hot Se...

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 8, aka Hometown Week! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save $50! - Go to https://www. TakeCareOf.com and use code SHANDY50 for 50% off your first Care/Of order! - Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at https://www.warbyparker.com/shandy! - Go...

It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by caller Nina who has found herself in the early stages of a situationship and wants to "suss out" her next move. Is there a potential future here or is she just wearing a pretty pair of rose-colored glasses? Listen on for the Shandy take! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome To Caller Nina! 15:12 - Shandy Sleuthing 38:45 - Shandy Debrief If you have a relationship ques...

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 7. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.athenaclub.com and use code DEARSHANDY for 25% off your first order! - Go to https://www.dailyharvest.com/SHANDY to get up to $40 off your first box! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to http...

Today's Hot Topic dives deep into the world of open relationships! We're joined by author and ghostwriter Emily Gindlesparger, who not only opened her own relationship years ago but discovered her own bisexuality throughout the process. Her new memoir, "Please Make Me Love Me", describes her journey from traditional, straight monogamist to becoming polyamorous with multiple serious girlfriends. To...

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 6. Thanks to our sponsors! - Head to https://www.moshlife.com/SHANDY to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-count Trial Pack! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use our code SHANDY to get your first visit for only five dollars! - Go to https://prose.com/SHANDY for 15% off your first order t...

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If your romantic proposal was underwhelming at best, is there any way to fix it? Is what feels like a Hallmark Love Story to good to be true? And, as The Mistress, just how long is too long to wait for him? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take!  Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.babbel.com/DEARSHANDY to save...

Shandy is back with The Bachelor, Season 27 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 5. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.earthbreeze.com/SHANDY for 40% off! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/SHANDY65 and use code SHANDY65 for 65% off plus free shipping! - Head to https://www.moshlife.com/SHANDY to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on your first 6-count Trial Pack! - Go to https://www.nu...

It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by Bachelor icon Chris Bukowski (Bachelorette S8; Bachelor Pad S3; BIP S1, S2, S6) and Anna Redman (Bachelor S25; BIP S7), who join us from their shared home in Chicago. Shandy has known Chris for years and are delighted to catch up with him and meet lovely Anna in today's double date. Today Chris and Anna join Shandy to share how fellow Bachelor alums se...