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It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by Sarah Herron (who you may remember from Sean Lowe's season of The Bachelor, as well as the 1st and 3rds seasons of Bachelor In Paradise) and her fiancé, award-winning photographer and videographer Dylan Brown. These two join us from Colorado to share how first impressions may not be what they seem, how they complement each other, and of course, how the...

Shandy is back with Bachelorette Season 18 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 5. Thanks to our sponsor! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY to get 35% off all bedding and loungewear! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare magazine, since her own appearance on Season 18. Andy, meanwhile, nev...

It's Caller Day! Today's caller, Claire, is in a happy relationship. However, her boyfriend's sister is rude in small ways. Are these slights a matter of obliviousness, dominance, or maturity? And is confronting her the right path? Can we *ever* hope for genuine harmony with our partner's family? Watch on for the Shandy take! If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com S...

Shandy is back with Bachelorette Season 18 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 4. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.postmates.com (or use the app!) and use code SHANDY to get 50% off your first 5 orders of $50 or more! - Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/SHANDY for 10% off your first month of therapy! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her bl...

Today's topic came hotly requested and we're thrilled to be joined by a familiar face: Whitney Bischoff Angel, winner of The Bachelor Season 19! As an experienced fertility nurse, as well as a woman who has gone through the egg freezing process herself, Whitney is more than qualified to answer the Shandies' burning fertility questions! Whitney shares the leading contributing factors to infertility...

Shandy is back with Bachelorette Season 18 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 3. Please note this episode contains spoilers about the next Bachelor—refer to time stamps below. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY to get 35% off all bedding and loungewear! - Go to https://www.manscaped.com and use code SHANDY to get 20% off + free shipping! 0:00 - Epi...

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Why might a guy disappear after sex? If you want to rekindle with an ex, or "double dip", where's the line between following your heart and being cavalier with someone's feelings? And "number ratings": uncomfortable truth or unnecessarily cruel? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Q1: Did He Hit It And Quit It? Q2: T...

Shandy is back with Bachelorette Season 18 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 2. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.rothys.com/SHANDY for $20 off your first purchase! - Go to https://www.postmates.com and use code SHANDY for 50% off your first 5 orders of $50 or more! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and fo...

It's Love Fest time! 🎉 You may notice today's Love Fest is a little bit different! In honor of Andy's obsession with big waves, we're welcoming the stars of HBO's hit docuseries, 100-Foot Wave! This episode is where you'll catch Andy in a very rare state of being starstruck. Garrett McNamara, 8-time Guinness World Record holder for largest wave ever surfed, is one of the biggest names in surfing....

Shandy is back with Bachelorette Season 18 recaps! Today we're breaking down the premiere. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/SHANDY for 10% off your first month of therapy! - Go to https://www.manscaped.com and use code SHANDY to get 20% off + free shipping! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for...

It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by caller Marcela. Marcela struggles between waiting for the light at the end of the long distance relationship tunnel, versus wanting to live life to the fullest as a single and unattached woman. Where's the line between holding out for something good and heeding FOMO's siren song? Listen on for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.bette...

For anyone going through a breakup, or just anyone whose patterns around love and dating need rewiring, this episode is for you. Today's guest is the founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to healing the heart. She is also the author of the instant bestseller Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart . Needless to say, she knows a thi...

By popular request, Shandy is back with Bachelor In Paradise recaps! Today we're breaking down the finale of season 7. Thanks to our sponsors! Go to https://www.grove.com/SHANDY to choose a FREE starter set with your first order! Go to https://www.manscaped.com and use code SHANDY to get 20% off + free shipping! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog,...

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! How soon is too soon to doubt a relationship you just entered into? If your longtime friend has been neglected you for some time, should or shouldn't you attend her wedding? Are "white lies" just a matter of convenience or do they amount to red flags? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Q1: Are Everyday Annoyances Si...

By popular request, Shandy is back with Bachelor In Paradise recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 10 of season 7. Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare magazine, since her own appearance on Season 18. Andy, meanwhile, has never watched a full season (this is no joke—he even fast-forwarded through most of Shar...

It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by one of Sharleen's best friends from the franchise, Jasmine Lorimer, the one and only Bachelorette Canada! She and her boyfriend of nearly 2 years, Eric, join Shandy to talk first impressions, how they complement each other, how they navigate different love languages, and of course, how they FIGHT! This one's a real treat for our Canuck Shandies (especi...

By popular request, Shandy is back with Bachelor In Paradise recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 9 of season 7. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.getquip.com/SHANDY and get $10 off your smart electric toothbrush! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for $15 off your dermatology visit! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!)...

It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by caller Vivian, who is in a happy relationship but with one caveat: she doesn't feel understood when it comes to their exchange of gifts. Does this speak to a greater issue? Just how important is the effort behind gift giving, and what if that effort is barely there at all? Listen on for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.franklyappar...

By popular request, Shandy is back with Bachelor In Paradise recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 8 of season 7. Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare magazine, since her own appearance on Season 18. Andy, meanwhile, has never watched a full season (this is no joke—he even fast-forwarded through most of Sharl...

Dear Shandy is officially 1 year old! We wanted to do something a little different to celebrate this milestone, so we asked you over on Instagram to submit your questions. Shandies, THANK YOU for a truly rewarding and enriching year of podcasting. Listen on to hear us reflect on this journey! Sharleen's "Starting A Podcast" blog post: https://www.alltheprettypandas.com/blog/dear-shandy-podcast Q1:...

By popular request, Shandy is back with Bachelor In Paradise recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 7 of season 7. Thanks to our sponsors! Go to https://www.grove.com/SHANDY to choose a FREE starter set with your first order! Go to https://www.manscaped.com and use code SHANDY to get 20% off + free shipping! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, A...

By popular request, Shandy is back with Bachelor In Paradise recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 6 of season 7. Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare magazine, since her own appearance on Season 18. Andy, meanwhile, has never watched a full season (this is no joke—he even fast-forwarded through most of Sharl...

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! How much should you hold out for your fairytale? How many friendships with exes is TOO many? And is it worth it to re-pursue a former high-paying career, even if it's at the cost of your partner's? This episode also features Andy's kissing tips (you do NOT want to miss these). Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! If y...

By popular request, Shandy is back with Bachelor In Paradise recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 5 of season 7. Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare magazine, since her own appearance on Season 18. Andy, meanwhile, has never watched a full season (this is no joke—he even fast-forwarded through most of Sharl...

By popular request, Shandy is back with Bachelor In Paradise recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 4 of season 7. Thanks to our sponsor! Visit http://www.hellotushy.com/SHANDY for 10% off and free shipping on your Hello Tushy bidet! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare magazine, since her own appearance on Se...