EhMaGawd!

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen explore our dysfunctional relationship with aging. Why is living to see another day viewed as something we need to resist, reverse, and retouch? Why do we hide our years like period-stained shapewear instead of wearing them like badges of honor? When will we learn that we are so much more than our collagen and fertility? And what does E.T. have to do wit...

Revenge of the Wannabes, the third novel in the Clique series, is a great example of why some people want to burn books, and why they ABSOLUTELY SHOULD NOT! The story doubles as a time machine set to 2005, when it was perfectly acceptable to objectify women’s body parts, poke fun at eating disorders, and use revenge as a form of ‘conflict resolution’. Shame on us for tolerating it and good on us f...

If you don’t believe in the power of meddling moms, you will after this episode of EhMaGawd . Actress Emma Flynn tells us the goosebumpy, not-to-be-believed story of how she landed the starring role of Glinda in Broadway’s Wicked (beginning March 3, 2026). Her story will make you believe in destiny. It will remind you that “not now” doesn’t always mean “not ever.” It will renew your faith in human...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen break down why reconnecting with old friends (and often family members) makes us regress. Old insecurities pop up, we slip into roles we thought we had outgrown, and the work we did in therapy feels meaningless. Learn why this happens and how to keep it from happening again. It’s no coincidence that this is the central theme of the new Clique novel, Stat...

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Today on EhMaGawd , Ellen fan-girls HARD for cooking content creator Corre Larkin. With 1.5 million Instagram followers (@cocolarkincooks), Corre is best known for her videos that focus on simple, European-inspired home cooking. But she didn't start out that way. Like most GLUs, Corre began her career supplying armored ballistic glass to the military. (Haha! Imagine!) Ev...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 In this episode of EhMaGawd, Ellen and Lisi discuss Best Friends For Never, the second book in the Clique series. Did Lisi really have to buy a copy just to reread it? Is Ellen dressed to match the cover? Those answers rhyme with “mess .” Learn why clothes play such a big role in the series, how the boy-girl Halloween party changed the Pretty Committee forever, and the tr...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen discuss the mean girl that sips fat-free lattes inside our brains and judges. You know the one. She rolls her eyes at our choices, tells us we could be better, and shames us for not doing more. Her name is Comparison, and she’s dead to us. Why do we compare? How can we stop? And when can it be helpful? Listen and learn. And the digressions? They might be...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Leigh Ann Healey, a former bodybuilding champion turned champion of body positivity, shares her secrets for staying confident regardless of her fluctuating pant size. Her story is deeply relatable, and her advice is game-changing. GLUs, this is required listening. This week’s Ask a GLU question is about sharing clothes when you no longer share sizes. If you want Lisi a...

Welcome to Season Two of EhMaGawd! If you’re expecting a rowdy celebration, expect again. The booze has been recorked, all cookie-batter bowls have been licked, and the twinkle lights are down. The holiday season is over, and countless GLUs have the blues. But don’t worry, Lisi and Ellen know how to overcome post-party depression, and by the end of this episode, you will too. Digressions include:...

In the season finale of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen share what they’re shedding in 2025 (Year of the Snake) and what they will be riding towards in 2026 (Year of the Horse). Fear not, this is not about resolutions, because those stick as well as those Post-It notes at the bottom of your purse, covered in hair and globs of lip gloss. Shedding (the cool girl’s resolution) is about molting the old patte...

A girl walks into a bar and meets an ah-dorable actor-writer-producer-podcaster-photographer. But can they be friends? Find out when Lisi and Ellen break it down with Logan Donovan, a guy you absolutely will want to be best friends with (if you can keep it in your pants). Digressions include Enneagrams, transcendental meditation, and love languages. You’ll also get a Mean Girl Amends from Ellen an...

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 In today’s episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen kick off their monthly CBC with an in-depth discussion of the first book in the series: The Clique. What was the intention behind the iconic cover? How did Lisi create a mean girl that everyone loves? Have the pop-culture references stood the test of time? What about the writing? What was the intention behind the dialogue? Wh...

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 In this episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen discuss the rules of girl code: how the rules were, how they are, and where they are going. The way we treat one another has certainly improved over the decades, but have we overcorrected? Find out which friendship movies influenced their respective generations and whether Lisi has beef with Mean Girls . Digressions include: Ell...

In this mini episode of EhMaGawd: Ellen and Lisi share their Thanksgiving plans, Ellen’s parents are having a Parent Trap moment, Lisi has a new writing process, and reveals details about a hottie in the new Clique book. Follow-up Fact: For those of you who also don’t know the name of those ski sweaters with the snowflakey ring around the neck—they’re called Fair Isle. Happy Thanksgiving, GLU’s! W...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, musical theater actresses and podcasters Jesse Lynn Harte and Lea Sevola take us behind the curtain and into the bathroom where they first met. We discuss the trauma bonds that formed on their Legally Blonde tour, hot ‘n’ horny tenors, survival jobs, and the bittersweet existence of artists. Delight as Lisi is constantly forced to ask Ellen and the girls what they’re t...

Today on EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen discuss adult mean girls at work and in the wild. Why are they so nasty? How do they choose their targets? When is it appropriate to fight back? And how to step into your power without getting fired or arrested. Ellen shares a personal story about her adult mean girl, and Lisi reveals an IRL incident that inspired a Claire revenge scene in The Clique. Not to brag,...

In this info-packed episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen analyze the evolution of Bridezilla, the out-of-control cost of getting hitched, bridesmaid migrations, wedding values, and how we can all do better by taking Lisi’s BPC (bachelorette party challenge). Digressions include Sarah Jessica Parker’s uncanny ability to grow foot bones. They also answer an Ask a GLU about controlling brides. CURRENT...

Today on EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen attempt to do Gawd’s work by explaining the nature of friend drama and offering solutions to eradicate it. Ellen shares the story of her biggest friend breakup, and Lisi tries to shed light on what may be happening beneath the surface. Digressions include Mommy make-up, the definition of low-key, and the fact that Ellen seriously thought Lisi had never heard of 69...

Today on EhMaGawd, we are DUH-YING because the dashing, hilarious, social media influencer, creator, podcaster, and life-long GLU Harry Hill is here!!! Among a billion things we discuss his Clique obsession, iconic posts, (@veryharryhill), writing goals and writing distractions. There is also a mean girl confession that will shock your socks off. CURRENT STATE OF THE UNION IN//OUT Butter//Protein...

Stand down, first responders. This episode was an emergency, but only for us. We were beyond excited to share a fantastic interview with an alpha influencer, but she had upload issues that rendered the episode DOA. Soooo, we—being hard-hitting show-must-go-on types—busted out a last minuter. After some housekeeping announcements, it’s a digression extravaganza. Topics include: algorithm fear-baiti...

Today on EhMaGawd , Ellen is in New York, and Lisi is in panic as she is convinced they are bombing at Camp Pendleton. It’s all digressions today as they discuss empaths, mentor mess-ups, brain trickery, how to score theater tickets, Massie’s one and only Swift song, and how people are either characters or pieces of work. Which one are you? CURRENT STATE of THE UNION IN//OUT They Bomb//She Bangs T...

Episode #16 Tuesday, September 30, 2025 In this episode of EhMaGawd , Lisi has COVID, and Ellen learns she’s too old for flannel. Still, they manage to dissect The Summer I Turned Pretty (sorry, Jeremiah), Griffin in Summer , Chicken Spaghetti, and all things New York. If you hate pointless rambling, this episode is not for you. CURRENT STATE OF THE UNION IN//OUT Tump//Dump Fridge Cig//Diet Coke C...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Kortney Riley —holistic aesthetician, Reiki master practitioner, healing expert, and coach—teaches us how simple beauty and wellness can actually be. Is salmon sperm legit? Is creatine a trend? What should we eat for breakfast? Where should you get Botox? Is it okay to secretly drug your family? Answers to these questions and dozens more! Supplements We Mentioned Jarro...

In this AH-MAZING episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen hang hard with online personality turned entrepreneur Lauren Elizabeth. In this candid conversation, we discuss LA living, leaky boobs, wedding playlists, life as an influencer, motherhood, and of course, the iconic marble pill case. Warning: This episode contains several EhMaGawd exclusive announcements. So if you don’t like knowing things bef...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen intend to discuss the moment girlhood is having in our culture, and they do for, like, a minute. Then, it’s mostly digressions that include the landing strips, beauty standards, face shaming, phone cases that reflect our souls, Lisi’s new wardrobe, Ellen’s new hobby, and Massie’s new pet. If there is drama in your life, Lisi and Ellen want to hear about...