Dear Shandy

It's Love Fest time! 🎉 We have YOU, dear Shandies, to thank for this Love Fest as you passionately requested this wonderful couple. Today we are joined by Jess Ambrose, stylist and co-host of the Chatty Broads podcast, and her husband Evan Ambrose, musician, producer, and co-host of Chatty Bros! This couple may not be directly from the Bachelor world, but they are more than qualified thanks to th...

By popular request, Shandy is back with Bachelor In Paradise recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 3, 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 Sharlee...

By popular request, Shandy is back with Bachelor In Paradise recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 2, 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 Sharlee...

It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by TWO callers, both of whom have meet-cute stories with guys at friends' weddings. With Nicole, we decipher a text thread, and with Leila, we discuss the importance of a meeting story. Where's the line between serendipity and forcing a square peg into a round hole? Listen on for the Shandy take! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donati...

By popular request, Shandy is back with Bachelor In Paradise recaps! Today we're breaking down the premiere of season 7. Thanks to our sponsors! 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 o...

Have you been seeking marriage or a longterm relationship but find it eludes you? Have you ever wished someone would just give you the honest truth about what's up? Today's guest is the famed straight-shooting relationship author, Tracy McMillan. Tracy shares what she believes the single biggest mistake people make when it comes to dating, why she thinks FWB arrangements aren't a good idea, and he...

Shandy is back with your recap of the finale of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Thanks to our sponsor! Visit http://www.manscaped.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off and free shipping! 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 wat...

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Should you tell your partner if you find yourself reminiscing about a past relationship? Does not wanting to date someone with kids mean you're just too picky? And when is it acceptable to tell a friend you think her boyfriend sucks? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take!  If you have a relationship question, write us a...

Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 9 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Thanks to our sponsors! Visit http://www.hellotushy.com/SHANDY for 10% off and free shipping on your Hello Tushy bidet! Visit http://www.grove.com/SHANDY for a free natural product starter set with your first order! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All Th...

It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today's is a particularly momentous Love Fest and a Dear Shandy exclusive! Fittingly for our 1-year anniversary month and our 12th Love Fest, we are joined in person by our dear friend Nick Viall and his lovely girlfriend Natalie. For the first time ever, Nick and Natalie share the detailed story of how they met, as well as how Natalie was a "Jedi Master" in their coming to...

Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 8 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! 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 Sharleen's own season). But, be...

It's Caller Day! Have you ever dated someone whose platonic friend(s) didn't exactly welcome you with open arms? Today's caller, Dayna, has a predicament which inadvertently touches on social dynamics when it comes to dating: jealousy, social hierarchy, a partner's say in who we spend our time with, and how friendships can change when someone in the friend group finds their Happily Ever After. Not...

Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 7 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette!  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 Sharleen's own season). But, b...

You have asked for months for us to bring on an Astrologer and Tarot card reader, and the day has finally come! We're admittedly not big on Astrology, so to compensate for our lack of knowledge, we've brought the big guns: Expert Tarot Reader & Astrologer, Maisy Bristol! Maisy dishes her tips for couples when Mercury is in retrograde, she reads our birth charts and corresponding compatibility,...

Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 6 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Come join us to chat about Hunter, "Operation WOWO", and Connor B!  Thanks to our sponsors! Visit http://www.hellotushy.com/SHANDY for 10% off and free shipping on your Hello Tushy bidet! Visit http://www.hellofresh.com/SHANDY14 and use code SHANDY14 for up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping! Sharleen is...

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions. In a straight yet platonic male-female friendship, how much stock should one put in flirtatiousness? How much flakiness is *too* much to put up with in a friend? How should one navigate dating a "fabulously wealthy" person when they are accustomed to holding their own financially? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take!...

Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 5 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Come join us to chat about newcomer Blake, Andrew S' long-awaited 1-on-1, Hunter versus everyone, and a whole lot of frankenbiting.  Thanks to our sponsor - MANSCAPED! Visit http://www. Manscaped.com and use code SHANDY! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, A...

It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by Katie Morton (who you may remember from Colton's season of The Bachelor, as well as the 6th season of Bachelor In Paradise) and her handsome boyfriend (and pro footballer!) James Rowe. These two are the poster children for long distance and pandemic dating, and the story of how they met just might renew your faith in the elusive Meet Cute. Katie and Ja...

Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 4 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Come join us to dissect Tre vs Andrew S, new arrival Blake Moynes, and of course, THOMAS. Thanks to our sponsors! Visit http://www. FranklyApparel.com/SHANDY for $15 off your first purchase! Visit http://www.hellotushy.com/SHANDY for 10% off and free shipping on your Hello Tushy bidet! Sharleen is a veteran...

It's Caller Day! Just how many unchecked boxes are *too* many? Today's conversation is a doozy and covers just about everything: different religions and cultures, socioeconomic class, a parent's approval, the pandemic, self-esteem, and coming of age. Our lovely caller, Jamie, is in a happy relationship but it isn't what she'd envisioned for herself. If you've ever been in a relationship you valued...

Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 3 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Come join us to dissect Karl's behavior, the least fun Group Date of all time, Michael's 1-on-1, and of course, THOMAS.  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...

Today's Hot Topic episode is one of Sharleen's personal favorites. We're joined by the brilliant Dr. Uchenna Ossai, one of a handful of pelvic floor physical therapists in the world to also be certified in sexuality counseling. We polled you over on Instagram for your questions, and boy, you DELIVERED. Today's conversation covers everything from pain during sex, to post-natal issues, to incontinen...

Shandy is back with your recap of Episode 2 of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette! Come join us to dissect Mike’s poem, Aaron versus Cody, the many kisses (good and bad), and of course, KARL. 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...

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions. 🔥 Does texting style affect our perception of a person, and how good an indicator is texting compatibility for real-life compatibility? If your current flame ended an engagement a mere 3 months before you met, and won't commit for that reason, is he just not into you or does he really just need more time? (And on that note, had Andy...

Ask and you shall receive! You've asked us for ages to recap The Bachelor and its spinoffs, and we're finally obliging. Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog 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 Sharleen's own season). But...