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We can’t be the only ones wondering if we’re destined to die alone, right? RIGHT?! Whether it’s because modern dating feels like a never-ending episode of Love Island , society keeps insisting life ends at 30 (especially for women), or we’re still being fed the lie that a child is the ultimate marker of fulfillment—something’s gotta give. This week, Asking For A Friend host Elena is joined by Iren...

Oh to be in your 20s - solely surviving on wine, matcha lattes and late night girl dinners. Not to mention the sugar cravings. And then you hit your thirties and suddenly everyone runs marathons and is bio hacking away.  Asking For A Friend host Elena is joined by Health and Nutrition Coach Holly Rudge to finally address the culinary elephant in the room: Why do we stress eat and how the hell...

Toxic relationships—been there, done that. But what actually makes a relationship toxic? Is it the obvious stuff, like being cut off from your friends and family? Or the sneaky, low-key toxic behaviors we don’t notice until we’re spiraling in a group chat at 2 a.m.? This week, Asking For a Friend host, Elena and Irene are coming for the toxic traits we’ve all experienced (and maybe ignored). From...

Asking For A Friend is officially in its lover era! This week, Elena is back with Irene, and they’re diving into one of the most relatable dating scenarios: unrequited love. Are you crying yet? Laughing? Whatever you’re feeling, we’re here for it. Let it all out, babe! Let’s be real—haven’t we all been there? Sometimes, it stings way more when you’re crushing hard on someone (especially when you’v...

If Elena had not decided to start over multiple times in her life, you quite frankly possibly wouldn’t be listening to this podcast right now. Things fall into place once we decide to take these little tugs at our soul seriously. The ones that tell us that the job we’re in gives us security, but we dread going every single day. The ones of trading in the Head Of position for a Junior one, because...

It’s time to bring a  man  on the pod! This week,  Asking For A Friend  host Elena is joined by her friend George, a certified bonafide man. But what does that even mean? We’re diving into it! From grooms rocking makeup on their wedding day to creating spaces where women feel totally comfortable, this episode covers it all. We’re talking about why it’s crucial to tell men they’...

Babes, listen up: you’re not where you are by dumb luck. On this episode of  Asking For A Friend , Elena sits down for a real talk about embracing failure and shutting down that inner imposter voice once and for all. Imposter Syndrome? Yeah, it’s a whole mood—just not the vibe we’re going for. Downplaying your wins? Not it. Feeling like you’re moments away from being exposed as a fraud? Absol...

Alright, let’s get real—it’s time to talk MONEY . This week on Asking For A Friend , Elena’s bringing in Mindset & Wellness Coach Victoria Kelly to dive into the topic that makes us all feel a little squirmy. Am I right?! Both Elena and Vicky know the hustle life as entrepreneurs, so dealing with finances is part of their world. But even if you’ve got that 9-to-5 paycheck, why are we all so we...

Hey, Overthinkers! Yeah, I’m talking to you. Drop the phone, grab that pen, and lean in—because this is for you. Ever sent an email and immediately spiraled because, ugh,  why didn’t I word it better ? Or caught yourself analyzing a friend’s text because the punctuation felt  off  and suddenly your brain’s sounding the alarm like you’re under attack? Yeah, we’ve all been there. It’s...

Your favorite chaotic duo from Asking for a Friend , Elena and her partner-in-giggles Irene, are back! But this week? Oh, it's different. It's not all about LOLs—it's about feels (and maybe some rage, too). Because if there’s one question that makes Elena's blood boil, it's this: “Don’t you want to settle down sometime?” First of all, who invited you to comment on someone else’s life choices? Seco...

We’re BACK! Did you miss us? Because we sure missed YOU! Asking For A Friend is here for SEASON TWO, and let’s just say… things are about to get extra. We’re talking regular solo episodes, returning guests you already love, and a whole lot of hilarious, no-holds-barred oversharing to tackle those questions we’re all secretly too chicken to ask. First up, Elena is kicking things off with a solo epi...

Asking For A Friend host, Elena, is…going into summer break! But don’t you worry, we’re back in October, with all new episodes. But before we kick up our feet (as if THAT is ever gonna happen), we're talking friendships ❤️  What makes a good friend? When was the last time you messaged your friends you love them just because? And why Germans having a word for people who are neither close...

Ever thought “Why does no one understand me?” or expected people to KNOW why you are mad at them, without ever telling them that what they said was “not cool, dude?” - then this episode is for you. We’re talking about NEEDS. HOW to figure out what you actually feel, WHAT that tells you about the needs that aren’t fulfilled and HOW to communicate those needs. Because fact is: we’re unhappy, because...

Asking For A Friend host, Elena, is joined by YouTuber Stephanie Lange. Because we need to get a few things straight: fillers ain’t your friend, BBLs are dangerous and changing your exterior might not fix your confidence. But how do you NOT fall for the self-optimization hype, when you’re bombarded by messages on social media and society that sell you these procedures as your way to finally be hap...

Buongiorno, everybody and hello from ROMA! Asking For A Friend host, Elena, is joined by creative artist consultant Elena Schirm. Two Elena’s who both loooove to talk and share a love for astrology? You know it’s gonna be a wild ride. Especially, because you’re in the presence of two people who know what it feels like to self-sabotage (yes, even though they’re coaches). Why do we even self-sabotag...

Asking For A Friend host, Elena, is joined by female sexuality practitioner Ula Friedel to talk about why sex is often so disappointing for women - can’t we just have great sex? How long should foreplay last? How are TV/movies and body standards keeping us from great sex? And what you don’t want to hear at your first time. And of course we want to know, what are you #askingforafriend?  Where...

Asking For A Friend host, Elena, is joined by Zoe Braeckman, who lost her mum in 2022 to Huntington’s Disease, to talk about grief. A topic most of us rather stay far away from. But we need to talk about it. Because all of us eventually deal with grief, sadness and the pain that comes with it - whether that be the loss of a loved one, a pet or the end of a relationship. And there is no playbook on...

What if what you’re looking for isn’t happiness? And what if that’s the reason you never seem to be happy at all? In this solo episode, Elena shares her thoughts on exactly that. Why striving for eternal happiness is the same thing as flatlining and will make you absolutely miserable. Why comparison is not only the thief of joy, but ultimately keeps you from reaching your goals faster. And why you...

Asking For A Friend host, Elena, is joined by producer and DJ Crispin Ramis to finally answer the question “Am I too old to party?”. Who even decides what is too old? Why is Elena happy to stay home? Is JOMO the new FOMO? Are parties energetical hell holes? And what makes a party actually worth going to? And of course we want to know, what are you #askingforafriend?  Where to find us: Yo...

Asking For A Friend host, Elena, is joined again by her bestie Lüka to talk about celebrity conspiracy theories. If you’re new to the world of pop culture and celebrity conspiracies, consider this your inauguration. As they’re covering two of the probably most famous celeb conspiracies of internet lore: the supposed deaths of Avril Lavigne and Paul McCartney. What makes celeb conspiracies so enter...

Asking For A Friend host, Elena, is joined by a real life Andy Sachs from The Devil Wears Prada, Rosie Megan Gill, who’s an executive assistant at a major fashion brand*, to talk about working in the fashion industry. Is it the ultimate dream or a burnout waiting to happen? Who are the nicest and meanest celebs we have worked with? And why you shouldn't make friends in the industry! With their sha...

Asking For A Friend host, Elena, is joined by Psychology graduate Rebecca Maurer to talk about a topic that way too many girls and women are exposed to every single day: how we feel about our bodies. This shouldn't even be a thing, yet here we are, being our own harshest critics. How old were you the first time loosing weight crossed your mind? Who put that into your head? And why do we have a har...

The word of the episode is: cunty! Asking For A Friend host, Elena, is joined by returning guests Irene and Helene! And this time they have male support: ex-professional ballet dancer Alec joins the conversation as they go knee deep into icks, red flags, ghosting and the question “Is he hot or just tall?”. Where do icks end and red flags begin? Is there a an instance where ghosting is okay? And wh...

Two solo episodes in three weeks?? Yup, because it’s the first ever listener call in episode on Asking For a Friend! And your one and only favorite host, Elena, is here to give her two cents to your questions. How do you deal with rejection? How do you get over being ghosted by someone you considered a close friend? And is it weird to not fart in front of a partner? All this and more, let's get in...

Asking For A Friend host, Elena, is joined by her bestie Lüka to talk about why they won’t talk to each other for a week in May, who they’d call first when needing to bury a body and why girls have specific nicknames for guys they’re seeing. Before they get into why we have urges to start new things and just drop them halfway through, what this has to do with escaping from something and and why we...