The Gal's Guide

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...

Our Camber queens are in the studio this week, Mady Maio from The Okay Sis Podcast and Lauren Wolfen — The co-founders of the new travel recommendations app: Camber! We're talking about leaving your full time job to start your own career, balancing a 9 to 5 and a side hustle, working with your best friend, having an equal work/life balance, and being a woman in tech! It's a lot, so buckle...

It's a gal pal's episode! We always talk about red flags when dating, but today we're covering toxic red flags in friendships that include (but definitely aren't limited to) jealousy, unreliability, picking/bullying, anger, and more. We're also sharing our own personal experiences with toxic red flags from some former friendships and how we have learned to move on from a friend...

Our twenties can be pretty stressful. Turns out, there's an astrological factor behind the chaos! In astrology, a Saturn return is an important planetary occurrence that marks a period of intense change, ushering us out of our childhood and teaching us lessons about maturity. But what exactly is a Saturn return, and what does it mean for you? How can you use it to make your thirties even bette...

In the FIRST CHAPTER of The Gal's Guide Book Club BONUS EPISODE we are discussing everything about the rom-com novel 'The Unhoneymooners' by Christina Lauren and answering your questions live in our Spotify Greenroom! Missed our Spotify Greenroom? Join the next one. Download the Spotify Greenroom app and follow @emilyaleece & @hannahadams to be alerted the next time we go live. Nex...

What does it mean to show up for yourself? Showing up for you is another way of saying loving yourself, honoring yourself, or making sure that your happiness is always the most important thing in your life. It's not always the easiest thing to do, but at the end of the day, you are the only person you can rely on. Whether it's work, family, friends, or dating, we're sharing how to get...

We've all had that lingering thought before: Is this a real relationship or am I just a rebound? Am I just a foster girlfriend? It's never a great feeling. However, there are some signs you can look out for to tell if this person is really invested in you, or they're just using you to get over their ex. Also, we chat about how to know if you're not over your ex and if you're th...

How we view everything in life is determined by our energy level. Our work, family, friends, habits, all affect our outlook on the tasks at hand. The thing is, if we want to be more in control of our life, we need to learn how to control our energy. Today, we're giving Hannah a therapy session of her own to understand how shifting your mindset around mundane tasks can improve your overall mood...

Anything has the potential to be a red flag — but what sets it apart from being the end all dealbreaker? Is it the navy sheets and no head board? Or is it the lack of texting throughout the day? One girl's red flag could be another girl's green flag. How did we get here? Is it easier to label something a red flag and just avoid heartbreak all together? We are thrilled to welcome you on thi...

It is 2022, gals. We are not waiting for our crush to make a move anymore. We are in the driver's seat now! Today, we're teaching you how to purse your crush and get that date. It doesn't matter if he's a coworker you met over Zoom or your best guy friend, we are confessing our feelings this year and we're not taking any prisoners! So buckle up, babes, because this is it! The u...

Whether you're single and wishing to desperately be in a relationship, or you aren't sure if you should leave that toxic relationship, this is your sign. Don't let the idea of being in a relationship ruin your 2022! We are choosing ourselves this year. We're talking about making our own happiness, how to know if you're ready for a relationship, and if you're just looking fo...

Welcome to our last episode of 2022 aka total chaos. In this week's episode, we are chatting about all things Selling Sunset, our favorite captivations from 2021, and what we are hoping to take into the new year and set as a resolution. Enjoy, gals! 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 rela...

Shorter days and freezing temperatures can make anyone frigid, but what are the winter blues exactly and how do you get out of this seasonal slump? We chat about how to stay in an uplifting routine, when to seek professional treatment, and how to clear your head from grey clouds and open yourself up to bright skies. We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call...

Don't panic, but it's totally normal to experience boredom in your relationship! Most of us grow  tir ed with our mundane everyday routines, including our connection with our partner, because we are human and we crave variety. But it can be easily remedied, with a little effort. Before you go throwing away a new relationship, let's break down what it means to be bored and why there are...