The Gal's Guide

In this episode, we’re giving single friends the appreciation they deserve and unpacking the very real (and very judged) decision to not have kids. We get honest about what being childfree actually means, the pressure women face to follow a traditional timeline, and why opting out can feel both liberating and controversial. Then we pivot to Coachella, where the double standard was on full display....

In today's episode, we are diving deep into the "Summer House" drama surrounding Amanda Batula, West Wilson, Ciara Miller, and Kyle Cooke. We're breaking down the entire timeline, the public reaction, what it truly means to be a "girls girl," the public punishment one faces when you are simply not a loyal friend, and why the woman always faces social execution but we never...

This week, we’re connecting the dots between the toxic husbands on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives , the chaotic men of Summer House , and the rise of the manosphere. What starts as reality TV drama quickly turns into something bigger as we unpack control, ego, and the way these behaviors keep showing up across relationships and online spaces. Why do these men all feel like the same person in differe...

In this week’s episode, we’re breaking down a truly chaotic mix of pop culture, from the biggest moments at the Oscars to the internet spiraling over The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and the sudden cancellation of Taylor Frankie Paul’s 'Bachelorette' season. We get into what’s actually going on behind the headlines, including Dakota’s decision to leak a video right as Taylor’s career was a...

Consider this our official intervention: not everyone can be CBK, but no one else can be you. In this episode, we’re unpacking the internet’s obsession with Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and the pressure to replicate her effortlessly chic, “quiet luxury” aesthetic. The problem? Not everyone can be CBK and that's okay, we'd prefer it! We talk about how personal style has turned into copy/paste t...

The wellness industry used to be about feeling good. Now it’s about optimizing everything. From protein-packed coffee and injectable peptides to full-body MRI scans and endless diagnostic testing, the biohacking era is here and suddenly everyone is trying to upgrade their body like it’s a piece of software. This week we’re unpacking how wellness culture spiraled into biohacking, extreme health tre...

This week we’re breaking down the viral self-help phenomenon known as the 5 Second Rule, created by Mel Robbins, and asking whether counting down from five can actually change your life or just make you feel like you’re constantly bossing yourself around. We talk about what the rule is, why it’s so popular, whether it actually works in real life (especially for procrastination, anxiety, and motiva...

If you watched the Tell Me Lies finale, then you know we've all dated a guy like Stephen Demarco or had a messy friend group like Lucy's. In this week's episode, we debrief the Tell Me Lies finale and give our best advice on how to deal with escaping a codependent group. --- Stream Hannah's album,  PHASES ! Watch Emily's Short Film,  All We Were ! Emily's Substack: third ma...

This week we’re unpacking the bizarre online conspiracy that Selena Gomez has been “cloned,” and why the theory says more about the internet than it does about her. We talk about the deeply rooted misogyny behind the panic whenever a woman’s face changes, the fear of watching women age in real time, and the impossible standard that women must stay frozen, flawless, and familiar forever. At what po...

This week we’re ditching the roses and leaning fully into Anti-Valentine’s Day with a spicy conversation inspired by Emily's recent Substack essay: unpacking the cultural obsession with the “male loneliness epidemic” and asking whether men actually aren’t lonely enough to change their behavior. We talk dating burnout, emotional labor, shifting expectations in modern relationships, and why so m...

This week we’re unpacking what it really means to manage relationships as an adult because apparently no one warned us it would feel like a full-time job. We break down the Ashley Tisdale “toxic mom group” drama and how navigating friendships at different life stages can quietly shift power dynamics, expectations, and resentment. From there, we dive into the Brooklyn Beckham family drama and talk...

This week’s episode is a full pop culture catch-up, bouncing from awards season chaos to celebrity soft launches and New Year reality checks. We break down the Grammy nomination picks, Oscar noms, and why Sinners deserves Best Picture (no notes), plus unpack the absolute audacity of Wicked getting shut out. We spiral over Harry Styles’ rumored new album ( Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally ), w...

This week, we dive into the chaos of modern loyalty—where saying you’d stay friends with someone even if they cheated is suddenly a hot take worthy of internet judgment. We talk about why female friendships often carry stricter moral rules than romantic relationships, and how we’ll forgive a boy who texts three other girls before we’ll forgive a bestie for one wrong move. From ride-or-die devotion...

This week we are officially in transition mode as we say goodbye to the Year of the Snake and step into the Year of the Horse, aka leaving behind quiet lessons and sprinting toward main character energy. We reflect on what 2025 taught us, what habits and mindsets we are shedding, and what we actually want to bring into 2026 without jinxing ourselves. Plus, we recap the Stranger Things finale, proc...

In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to reflect on the highs and lows of 2025, sharing our favorite films, albums, and standout moments from the year. We dive into what made these picks special and how they shaped our year. Plus, we talk about our big goals for 2026 and the things we're most excited to see unfold; whether it's new releases, personal growth, or changes in the wo...

This week starts exactly how all serious conversations should: with reality TV. We get into The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives , pivot to the new movie Hamnet , and somehow end up having an existential conversation about mental health, avoidance, and the uncomfortable truth that you can’t actually run away from yourself. We talk about why people cling to structure, relationships, and fantasy as a fo...

This week, we’re reuniting over Thanksgiving and immediately diving into our shared love language: watching Wicked For Good with each other like the true Galinda and Elphaba we are! We also break down everything we’re manifesting, fearing, and theorizing for Stranger Things Season 5. Also, since it wouldn’t be the holidays without a little emotional whiplash, we get real about seasonal depression,...

It’s our annual holiday gift-guide episode, packed with cozy recs, chaotic finds, and the presents that make you look way more put-together than you actually are. If you don’t know what to get anyone this year… we do. --- The Homebody: - Watercolor Workbook by Emily Lex Studio - Kindle Paperwhite - Ranger Station candles - Monogrammed Pillows The Hostess: - Anthropologie Icon Glasses - Anthro Icon...

This week’s episode is basically Thanksgiving in podcast form: chaotic, cozy, a little unhinged, and fueled by holiday-level delusion. We spiral through our Thanksgiving plans, why the night before the holiday should count as a national drinking event, and what we’re actually thankful for this year. We’re talking all things mindset, reframes, and delusional confidence, because Keke Palmer said to...

This week, we make the case for women entering their Evil Era. Like—stop being graceful, stop being understanding, stop being “the bigger person.” Lily Allen basically wrote the soundtrack to “actually I will cause problems on purpose,” and honestly? She’s right. We also get into the messy fallout of her split with David Harbour because men really have had it too easy . Meanwhile, we recap the Sel...

In this week’s episode, we’re breaking down Vogue’s viral article “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing?” and unpacking why being single is actually chic, powerful, and way more interesting than chasing marriage like it’s an achievement badge. We also dive into the new season of Selling Sunset (and all the chaos that comes with it), recap our Halloween weekend antics, and get a little too excited ab...

In this week’s Halloween special , we dive into the dark, hilarious underbelly of modern dating — from “shrekking” (aka girls dating ugly guys) to the ghosts and ghouls of our past who just won’t stop haunting our social media. We’re breaking down why women sometimes fall for the ogre next door, what ghosting really says about someone, and how exes always seem to resurrect themselves around spooky...

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the art of charisma—what makes someone magnetic, confident, and effortlessly charming. From body language to mindset shifts, we break down the small habits that make people want to be around you, listen to you, and remember you. We also talk about the difference between authentic confidence and performative charm, and how to cultivate a presence that feels...

We’re talking about the kind of codependency that doesn’t involve another person—it’s between us and our phones. From that reflexive scroll the second we feel bored to the panic of being “offline,” we’ve realized how deep our need for connection really goes. In this episode, we’re unpacking our tech attachment issues, how social media feeds our anxiety, and what happens when we actually log off. S...

In this week’s episode, the “Eldest Daughters” are back and buzzing about Taylor Swift’s brand-new era, The Life of a Showgirl. We unpack the lyrics, the lore, and all the glitter in between—plus, Emily spills on her chaotic (and slightly unhinged) adventures in Spain + Ibiza! --- Stream Hannah's album,  PHASES ! Watch Emily's Short Film,  All We Were ! Emily's TikTok Shop Emily's...