The Gal's Guide

Welcome to a new segment on The Gal's Guide podcast: The Quarterly Advice Column! We are taking your questions and answering them for you! From graduating college, not having supportive friends, to finding your voice, and how to figure out what his texts really mean. We're also sharing what films and shows we have been obsessed with lately as well as some of our favorite small businesses!...

Ariana said "Boy, I'm trying to meet your mama on a Sunday, then make a lot love on a Monday" - but how soon is it to introduce your partner to your friends and family? What if they don't your partner? How can I be less nervous when meeting my partners family and friends? How can I get them to like me? And should I bring my partner home for the holidays this year? We're answeri...

Ever feel like you're on auto pilot? Want to be more confident in and out of your relationship? This episode is for you! We chat about taking control of your life, being your most desirable self, communicating better with your partner, and more! We're also sharing our updates with Tayisha as the new Bachelorette, Emily gives the Gal Scouts a tarot reading and update on her film! Emily'...

IT'S THE LONG AWAITED EPISODE! You gals have been asking for this one for a very long time, so here it is! What do we always say? Don't be Bob the Builder. You cannot fix someone! Dealing and living with codependency can be hard. It's an everyday battle for some to get out of the toxic cycle. In this week's episode, we wrap up our toxic relationship trilogy by tackling codependency...

It's that time of year again, cuffing season! All the couples are doing their cute romantic dates and snuggling up real close, single people begin to feel left out! Not to fear, we have broken down the perfect way for you to master cuffing season this year - in person or in quarantine. We're also updating you on The Bachelorette and our thoughts on Queen Ari's new album. We are thrille...

Are you being haunted? Nothing is worse than being ghosted, then they continue to haunt your Instagram story. Why do they do that? Do they secretly still have feelings for you? Do they want to get back together? In this week's spooky episode, we're talking about dealing with the ghost of your ex-boyfriend's past and how to go about knowing if they're worth taking back. We also get...

Show us how to say no to this! Setting boundaries, dating or with friends, ir super healthy. In today's episode, we're talking about our own struggle with the word, how saying no can change your life, and how to stand up for yourseld. We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Through quarter-life crises, modern day relationships,...

Welcome to SEASON 2 BABY! We are kicking it off with the lovely and hilarious, Casey Noel! You may not be familiar with her, but when she tells you about her famous ex, Luke P from Hannah Brown's season of the Bachelorette, you'll be surprised at how much you have in common. We all know Luke P as the most hated guy in Bachelor history, but we're breaking down why he was so toxic, how t...

It's the Season 1 finale and our 1 Year Anniversary! Can you believe it? Thank you to you gals the continued support. Today's episode is a listener suggested episode and we are telling you gals how to make the first move because it is 2020 and we ain't waiting on no man! We're giving you tips on texting guys first, approaching a stranger at a bar, and how to guarantee a second date...

Does anybody actually enjoy having "the talk"? Is it even needed anymore? Also, why are there so many different types of talks? We're diving into this and examining what happens when you don't put a label on it, how you end up in a "situationship", and if you need to tell your partner everything about your trauma and exes. Emily also gives her ranking of Folklore hits, Hann...

It's time to start taking risks and betting on yourself! Who better to do this episode with us than another fellow gal, Brooke Miccio, from the Gals on the Go podcast! We are so lucky to have Brooke on for our 50th episode! We're diving all into her career as a social media influencer, how she got to where she is, how to better maintain a work-life balance, how important it is to take risk...

Girl, you gotta raise your standards. In today's episode, we're talking about letting go of being a nice girl and a doormat for people to walk all over you, into the badass bitch you are meant to be! With everyone talking about the book Why Men Love Bitches, we take a deeper look at some of the advice offered within and tell you how to boost your confidence and raise the bar for the men yo...

It's not just about being vain and obsessed with your looks. Narcissistic abuse is traumatizing and toxic for many people. From gaslighting, to love bombing and future faking, all the way to pity play, narcissist know how to manipulate others very well and leave them with scars they did nothing to earn. While today's episode is more serious than most, Emily is sharing her powerful story of...

People aren't magnets, but can opposites actually attract or is finding your comparable better? What happens when you and your partner have a lot of differences, we're exploring it all in today's episode! From different hobbies to different lifestyles, core values and beliefs, how to determine if something is truly a dealbreaker or something you can live with. We're also discussing...

Friends forever? Sometimes, it's not. We always talk about relationship breakups, but we never take the time to talk something potentially more heartbreaking: friendship breakups. Whether you're drifting apart, fighting and jealousy, conflicts with their partners, working with your friends, we're getting into all of it with our special guest Chelsea Clayton! Follow Chelsea on Instagram...

Do you ever feel like your exes meet their soulmate after dating you? You might be a foster girlfriend. You put in all the work, but don't ever reap any of the rewards of an actual girlfriend. Don't worry, we're here to help you! We're going over how to get yourself out of this and stop being a foster home for eligible bachelors until they find their forever home. We're also di...

Whatever happened to meeting people out in the world? Well, we are your safari guides through this wild world of men. Join us on this adventure as we share with you how to not only meet the love of your life in the wild, but also how to make friendships after college and out of the workplace. We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Thro...

First dates don't have to be an awkward game of 20 questions! Trust us, we've been there. Whether you met in school, work, a bar, or a dating app, first dates don't have to be same routine. How can I be more interesting? What if they're a total loser? Is it okay to sleep with them on the first date? We're answering all your burning questions and giving our tips and tricks to ha...

What makes the perfect profile photo? Are pickup lines cheesy? How do I know if I'm being catfished? Will I ever swipe right on The One? We're answering all your questions and diving into the ins and outs of dating apps, which app is the most successful (in our experience), how to craft the perfect opening line, and how to get all the boys to swipe right on you. PLUS, Hannah goes through a...

Whether or not you are in your twenties or thirties, men are gonna be assholes regardless. So it begs the question: is age really just a number when it comes to dating? We discuss the maturity of men at different ages and how we think dating younger might be the answer. We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Through quarter-life crises...

Like the great Hannah Montana said, nobody is perfect! Insecurity just keep you from living your full life. Build that confidence, baby! In today’s episode, we’re sharing some of our biggest insecurities and how we managed to build our bad ass babe confidence! We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Through quarter-life crises, modern d...

It's hot girl summer, y'all. You've been texting these boys all quarantine, but you know that you belong to the streets this summer, so you gotta kick these boys to the curb. We are giving you our definitive guide on how to dump someone and still be a queen. We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Through quarter-life crises...

Should your partner know your phone password? How about how many people you've slept with? Do you pee with the bathroom door open? We're getting into all these burning questions about privacy and secrecy in relationship on this week's episode. We get an update in Emily's dating life and talk about the shocking discoveries on social media about certain comedians and toxic men in Hol...

Ah, beauty. We love it. We hate it, but who gets to decide what is the "ideal" beauty standard? Looking good can heavily impact your confidence, self-worth, and privilege, but why? We are a society that worships flesh - especially of the ivory decent. Everyone has a slightly different idea of the "perfect" body image and we're tackling the impossible standards placed upon women...

Most of us have seen the classic rom-com, When Harry Met Sally. One of the recurring themes in the beloved Nora Ephron film begs the question: Can heterosexual men and women really be just friends? In today's episode, we are discussing the age old question if men and women can be platonic friends, how to establish boundaries in a friendship, what does the friendzone actually mean, and can your...