The Gal's Guide

Today we are joined by Hannah Minardi and Austin Wiberg , the co-founders of Standard Self Care - the leading cosmeceutical skincare line designed to help you streamline and upgrade your daily ritual with clean, bioactive products - as we chat about how to manage and optimize your wellness and skincare journey to become the best version of you inside and out. From holistic health, to how c osmeceu...

Who isn't obsessed with Netflix's 'Love Is Blind'? Well this season took place in our homestate of North Carolina! We are breaking down our favorite couples, Why AD is better off without Clay, Why Chelsea and Jimmy are toxic for each other, and the ins-and-outs of Lost+Found! This is NOT a spoiler-free zone, so you have been warned. --- Emily's Captivation: Dune Hannah's Ca...

If you're a fashion gal, this episode is for you! We are joined by Kristine and Mary Grace of Locker, a social shopping platform built for utility but driven by content and community to chat all things around their stellar app, 2024 style trends, and how to build your dream wardrobe and hone in your own personal style.  --- Kristine's Captivation:  Adidas Sambas Mary Grace's Captivatio...

We're talking about the woman who has taken TikTok by storm, ReesaTeesa + Legion! ReesaTeesa has bravely shared her entire story on TikTok about her marriage to a pathological liar and Emily is sharing her own experience of living with a pathological liar her freshman year of college. Plus, we are giving you the full recap of the Who TF Did I Marry series, our thoughts, the red flags we notice...

Hannah and Emily are diving into the moral gray area that is cheating. It can be complicated and some people can still stay in a relationship after their partner has had an affair, but can you? We're discussing emotional vs. physical cheating, the long-term affects it has on both partners, and why people feel like they can get away with it or can't end the relationship. --- Emily's Cap...

The gals are updating everyone on their current events. From Emily attending The GRAMMYs and meeting Billie Eilish, to Hannah picking her lead single for her new album, to our thoughts on 'The Tortured Poets Department' announcement! --- Emily's Captivation:  On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray & stila calligraphy lip stain Hannah's Captivation:  Sunday Riley C...

Nearly 1 in 3 adults feel lonely. It's no wonder when social media has taken over our lives and we've spent the last several years in isolation from a worldwide pandemic. As we get older and our schedules get busier, it can often feel like we have to remember to schedule friends and fun in the mix. What happened to the joy of just hanging out? Where have third places gone? Has social media...

Should you tell your friends + fam everything about your relationship? Hannah and Emily dive into the topics they keep from each other in regards to life and dating. Where do you draw the line? From sexual details to fights to secrets your friends tell you that you might pass on to your partner. We break down the differences in what you should share/shouldn’t share, the types of friends you can sh...

You’ve probably heard the saying “When you know, you know.” However, can it at all be that easy? Is it really love at first sight? We say time and time again that a key ingredient to a relationship’s long-term success and happiness is excellent communication. How can we do that? Brit Burr is joining us today to share the best tips + tricks she's gathered. --- Brit's Captivation:  The Real...

Hannah and Emily are breaking down their ins and outs of 2024, recapping their New Years Eve, and the projects they're excited for this year. --- Emily's Captivation:  The Iron Claw Hannah's Captivation:  I miss you, I'm sorry by Gracie Abrams --- Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us,...

Adios 2023 aka the worst year of our lives. We're spilling all of the tea on all of the drama from this year and what we hope to learn in a new year... or at least attempt to learn! --- Emily's Captivation:  Poor Things Hannah's Captivation:  Mejuri Dôme Hoops --- Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationsh...

Never settle for being someone’s backup plan. It’s not a friendship, but it’s not a relationship either. You're close, but you still feel a distance. You’re never sure where you stand with them. They're your person, but maybe you're number 3 on their list. Sound familiar? You might be a back burner bitch and baby, you deserve the front right burner. There’s a high chance you’re someone...

What a shame she went mad... Female rage has often been explained as an ancestral and inherited response to the struggles, oppressions, and wrongdoings that women have been subjected to. God forbid a woman express herself without seeming crazy. How do we handle our own inner rage? Do we suppress it? Do we use it as a weapon? Is it all a ticking time bomb to undermine the validity of our decision m...

We're back with another installment our holiday gift guide! Happy shopping! --- Emily's Captivation:  The Hunger Games: The Battle of Songbirds and Snakes Hannah's Captivation:  Selling Sunset Season 7 --- Holiday Gift Guide Picks: Aera Mini Home Diffuser  Boy Smells Candles Roomba Solawave 4-in-1 Facial Wand Dyson Airwrap Thergun Mini Massager Clare V Bags Anine Bing Sweatshirts Mejur...

We all know that one friend who always tries to one up you or likes to make everything a competition. A little bit of friendly competition can be healthy for any relationship. However, there are some individuals who engage in longstanding rivalries with people they call their friends. These competitions are often one-sided, secretive and fueled by both jealous and insecurity. We're getting int...

Burnout is the ultimate consequence of too much time spent in Survival Mode. It’s when the system literally shuts down – physically, emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually. At precisely the moment that organizations need more energy from their people, they get less. Today, we're talking about how we deal with burnout, some recovery tips, and how the make sure you enjoy your passions again...

Most people have at least one flaky friend. You know them well. You can never count on them for any plans, usually unless it's their idea. Sometimes they only hit you up if it benefits them, never the other way around. It’s easy enough for other people to say “they're not a real friend,” but…what if you honestly love and admire this person? What if you are dating them? We're diving int...

Hannah and Emily are spending Halloween sharing their thoughts on Taylor Swift's new album, Britney's memoir, and Hannah old YouTube videos. --- Emily's Captivation: The Woman In Me by Brittany Spears Hannah's Captivation:  1989 (Taylor's Version) --- Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships....

Today we are joined by the latest Rom-Com queen, Carrie Berk, as she walks us through her Rom-Com life by sharing some of the wildest dating stories from her book, gives advice on how to have better first dates, and her tips for getting guys to make the first moves on dating apps. --- Carrie's Captivation: The Golden Bachelor Emily's Captivation: 'One Of Your Girls' by Troye Sivan...

When it comes to dating, we often wonder if we're ready for the next level. Hannah and Emily sat down and came up with a list of questions that they have either asked themselves or asked their partners when it came to taking the next step in their relationship or before getting engaged, married, or even moving in together. --- Emily's Captivation: Anthropologie coupe glassware Hannah's...

Today, we are joined by the founders of CLEARSTEAM, Daniell Gronich & Kayleigh Christina to chat about everything we need to know about healing our acne scars, combatting active acne as we age, how to start an anti-aging skincare routine, how your diet affects your skin, and more questions the Gals have sent in! --- Danielle's Captivation: key lime juice Kayleigh's Captivation: King of...

The Gal's Guide is offically 4 as Hannah and Emily reflect on the lessons they've learned from the start of this podcast. Also, we're spilling the tea on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. --- Emily's Captivation: cashmere sweaters Hannah's Captivation: Summer Fridays lip butter balm in vanilla beige --- Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to...

When we think of resilience and strength, Nicole Christie definitely comes to mind. She is bringing her rawness, candidness, and utter badassery to The Gal's Guide today to share her story of self-care and self-discovery after a yearlong battle with ocular cancer, moving to a new city, recovering from narcissistic abuse, and leaving her marriage. Together, we are discussing how to tune into wh...

It's the age old question: can you truly be friends with an ex? After all the love, fights, and intimacy, is going back to being friends even possible? We think so! In today's episode, Hannah and Emily share their thoughts on how to set boundaries as friends, determining your reason for wants to be friends in the first place, and if you're really ready to be platonic with a former love...

Divorce, much like a marriage, can be a life-altering event. As you begin to reestablish yourself, it can help to keep in mind that divorce doesn’t mean your life has ended. Rather, it signals a new beginning. Dr. Karin Luise knows this personally and has helped many of her own clients rediscover themselves after divorce too. Hannah and Emily chat with Dr. Karin about how to start the conversation...