The Gal's Guide

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...

Thinking longer and harder doesn't always mean it's a good thing. You can become addicted to overthinking that you overthink overthinking. That sense of worrying will become a neutral base for you. How do you start to undo this? We got some solutions for you! How to figure out the root of your anxiety and methods we use to overcome our overthinking minds. --- We are thrilled to welcome you...

People often believe that being single means you're alone, and being alone means you're lonely. We think that is the farthest from the truth. The more comfortable you become with being alone, then it only makes your standards for a partner that much higher (in an amazing way). Because the route to an amazing love life is loving yourself first. We're talking ways you can begin taking yo...

We're getting inside the men's minds today with our guest and men's dating coach, Blaine Anderson from Dating by Blaine! We're answering some of our listener questions and taking a peak inside the male mind to see how they feel about dating too. We talk about men's anxiety with first dates, how to approach women in the wild, how to improve our behaviors on dating apps, and what...

Don't talk too much. Don't text them first. Don't sleep with them too soon. The list of "rules" women are told to follow on first dates goes on and on, but the intention behind the rules is almost always the same. We are here to give you the HOT GIRLS GUIDE TO A PERFECT FIRST DATE! We're talking pre-date, during the date, and post-date etiquette to make sure you land the ma...

We're joined by TikTok creator and podcast host of For The Girls, Victoria Alario who is determined to make women realize their worth and raise their standards up when it comes to dating. We chat about Victoria's top 5 standard, why women need to stop being "chill," how to talk about money when you're dating, and establishing your needs early on. Follow Victoria on Instagram Fo...

With the rise of the new Netflix reality series, The Ultimatum, loads of people are now curious if ultimatums are ever okay and what is the difference between an ultimatum and boundaries? . They're considered unfair, unhealthy, and unjust. However, that's not always the case. Find out when we uses ultimatums, how to communicate your boundaries, and what to do when your needs aren't bei...

Relationships are a team effort, but you can still have your own pursuits. When you find yourself in a relationship, it’s natural to want to spend all of your time together. Obviously, you want to watch out for co-dependence, or an excessive reliance on your partner. As you spend more time together, it's important to also make alone time for you too. --- We are thrilled to welcome you on this...

Why are we always afraid to just say what's on our minds? Some of us, like Hannah, have no problem doing it. Others, like Emily, feel like they need to meditate on their thoughts before word vomiting all our emotions. Sometimes this show us how we handle conflict as well. We all know our love language, but what about our conflict language? --- We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure a...

It can be incredibly annoying when someone pulls a complete 180 on you. They wanted you first all along to then suddenly lose interest a few weeks later. We're here to remind you that it has nothing to do with you. --- 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 decisi...

Today, we're exploring the deep dark world of Reddit. From your parents not coming to your wedding to not being attracted to your boyfriend, we are answering all the wild questions from on the AITA, dating_advice, & realtionship_advice threads. --- 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 r...

Does dating really get better with age? We're answering that today with your special guest Tinah Ogalo from the 'In Your Twentys' Podcast! We are talking about why dating in your twenties can seem so hard at times. From none of the men having their brains fully developed, no one wanting commitment anymore, and everyone being afraid to settle down, being single in your twenties can some...

Was Taylor Swift right? Do we really not need closure? In today’s episode, we explore the importance of closure, closure after ghosting, how to achieve it on your own, and the importance of therapy after a traumatic break up. --- 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...