The Gal's Guide

So you want to play cupid with your friends love lives? We all do it! Naturally we think all of our friends are great, so if two of them can date then it would be magical! Sometimes, it's not always the best idea though. For some, being set up is a lot better than meeting a stranger on an app or at a bar. For others, it holds too much responsibility and makes them anxious of accidentally screw...

IT'S THE ULTIMATE CAPTIVATIONS LIST! We are bringing you gals our top favorite items we are asking for this holiday season and the ones you need to be adding to your list or someone else's! All the items will be linked below. UGG Women's Tasman Slipper Crate & Barrel Candles Baublebar Custom Blanket Skims Boyfriend Tee & Boxers Reformation Cashmere Sweater Laura Mercier Pure Ca...

Around the holidays, it always feels like your friends and families know some tea you don't know and sometimes, it's about you. We're laying the groundwork to setting boundaries around you and your network of loved ones this season. We're talking safe ways to speak up for yourself, set non-verbal boundaries, and advocate for your own mental health on social media and offline. --- W...

Hannah drops in for this intimate update episode to talk about the important decisions that went into her wedding with Blane, how she and him built an even deeper love in one another with their special moments they worked into the day, and how – even with the various mishaps of the day – she never stressed under the pressure of it all. Thanks to Taylor Swift, of course! --- Welcome to The Gal’s Gu...

The dating world nowadays can be really spooky! 👻 You gals sent us in your scariest first date, ghosts of boyfriends past, and hauntingly bad breakup for us to read and we can't wait to share! Sit back, relax, and don't let your ex rise from the dead. Want to submit a story for the future? Make sure you follow us on Instagram! --- Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle...

We're getting sweaty today! Brett Mirman is the founder of your new favorite skincare line, Superdrip! It's not just a deodorant, it's one with better-for-you ingredients, effective formulations, and fun packaging that makes you feel good in your body. No matter if you sweat a little or sweat a lot, like we do! Join us as Brett describes to us what hyperhidrosis is, how to tell if you...

It's the episode you have been waiting for, Hannah is walking us through her engagement and sharing all the lessons she has learned since being engaged. She shares things you can include your partner in while planning a wedding, how to communicate with your partner in a healthy manner, and how to be inclusive of their feelings and even more! --- We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure...

What is high functioning anxiety? Do you have to have panic attacks in order to have anxiety? Not necessarily. We're continuing our talks around coping and dealing with stress this week by discussing living with chronic anxiety, managing it day-to-day, and how to care for someone going through a panic attack. *Healthy reminder: we are not doctors and this is not medical advice. Please seek a m...

We're so excited to kick off our new year of The Gal's Guide by talking about a subject so important to us: burnout. There is “a cultural expectation that women will just give and give until they have nothing left.” What kind of stress causes burnout? Is it enviable for everyone to experience, or does it only happen when you hate your job? In today's episode, Hannah and Emily discuss t...

It can be hard sometimes to be the only single friend in the group. Sometimes, it gets lonely; other days you're thrilled you're not responsible for someone else. Chelsea Vaughn was recently on Matt James' season of 'The Bachelor' and 'Bachelor in Paradise,' now she joins Hannah and Emily to not only discuss her time on the show, but also what it was like after leaving....

Move over, Marie Kondo. Hannah and Emily are taking over with their advice on how to properly clean your house and your social life to impress guests and live a more stress free life! --- 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, and every bad decision, let us be your guide. Let's...

Don't get us wrong, we love a good coffee shop, but c offee dates, or offers to go on a walk, are not dates. They’re bullshit hang outs you do with out of town friends and family, not your future partner. It let's the person off the hook when it comes to putting in effort and we believe the first date is the prime to time to put in effort! In this week's episode, we're setting stan...

IT'S VACATION TIME, BABY! Whether you're hitting the slopes this winter, or still soaking up that tropical sun, we diving deep into all our travel tips and tricks for you. Plus, we're sharing some of our wildest travel stories with you. We're talking general packing and planning tips, then discussing traveling with friends, your partner, and solo. Want our airport routine that is s...

Hannah and Emily are answering the popular New York Times article "The 36 Questions That Lead to Love." They share what questions would be good to dive into with a long term partner or someone you just met. Also which questions they would add and/or replace. --- We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Through quarter-life crises...

" As soon as you stop thinking about them, they’ll send you a text message or they’ll call you, because they know you just stopped thinking about them. It’s like radar." - Lauren Conrad We've talked about exes, hookups, and old flames coming back and how you should handle the situation multiple times on this show, but today we're discussing the "why." Why do they disrupt yo...

Everyone loves being liked, but at what age do we stop giving a damn about other people's opinions of us? If caring what other people think is holding you back from living your best life, then this episode is for you. We are identifying our values and holding on to our integrity. While letting go of what other people think of us sounds a lot easier than it actually is, when we place more value...

Breakups are a sad part of life, especially friendship breakups. They can be even more painful than breaking things off in a romantic relationship. More often, there's deep levels of trust and vulnerability that is shared. However, when a friendship turns toxic and it's easy to see how it may not be healthy to continue, a breakup can be a necessity to your mental health. When do you know i...

This week, Emily and Hannah have the pleasure of being joined by comedian and podcaster Erica Spera to chat all about vulnerability as she shares her experience of dating with herpes, busting myths and misinformation, and how the conversation of dating with an STI doesn't have to be so daunting. Follow Erica on Instagram Checkout Shooters Got To Shoot Podcast Join Erica's Herpes Support Gr...

Our lovely host Emily turns 29 today and is taking a moment to celebrate getting older and pass on some wisdom she has gained in her twenties. Aging doesn’t have to be this scary thing. Take a moment to view it as a moment of reflection as you look back at all those years in gratitude. This episode is an invitation to set intentions for your next year and carry the wisdom you have learned into ano...

We don't all like to think about our partner's past before us, but we have to acknowledge that they did have a life before us — sometimes with another person too. Exes are one thing when they're your own, but dealing with a partner's ex can seem odd and we don't know always know how to handle it. Why are they still in contact? Why is their ex stalking my social media? Are they...

Perfectionism ironically can hold us back from reaching our full potential. Yet, no matter how many times we’re told to “let go” or “go with the flow,” so many of us reach burnout quickly. In this episode, Hannah and Emily open up about their self-discovery journey with perfectionism, the continuous practice they’re doing to rest and let go of control, and how you can free yourself from self-limit...

Let's face it, we're all nosey. Abby Murphy is capitalizing on that with her podcast 'The Breakup Breakdown' and talking about how it's okay to be interested in your friends or "instagram friends" relationships and wonder why they broke up. We're also chatting about how social media had turned into a third party in dating today and how soft launching your significan...

It's our WEDDING EPISODE! Whether you are getting married or attending all your best friends weddings this season, we have got the guide to being the perfect bridesmaid, guest, or bride! We're talking about being single during wedding season, guest etiquette, how to handle a bridezilla and bridesmaid woes, tips for brides planning their weddings, how to manage conflict with your partner du...

As we get older and leave the confounds of high school and college, when our schedules get tighter and our priorities change, it isn't until large events happen that we realize our stock of friends we have made over the years. It becomes evident that sometimes we stop going out of our way to make new friends. Let's face it — making friends as an adult is hard. Today, we're taking you g...

Hannah and Emily are sitting down to talk all things pop culture content they are currently captivated by. From Mormon moms swinging on TikTok, to thirsting after Miles Teller and Glen Powell in the new Top Gun: Maverick, to Utah soda shops, and Stranger Things 4. Also with everything that is trending on social media, Hannah and Emily chat about their current relationship with social media, how re...