The Ope Podcast

Abby has Felicia York, founder of Fort Wayne Social Club, on the podcast. Felicia opens the podcast up by explaining what FWSC is. The girls give advice on how to make friends. Felicia has moved to multiple states, so she gives advice on moving and making friends in new places. She discusses the importance of building your own life when you move to a new city with a partner. They discuss confidenc...

Abby has Madison Eshelman founder of Groundwork Coaching and co-founder of Self Seeking School back on the podcast. This episode is an extension of Madison's previous episodes 60 & 61. Abby opens the episode up explaining how Groundwork Coaching has positively impacted her life. Madison give an overview of Self Seeking School. The ladies discuss mental health topics such as your window of...

Abby has her number one reoccurring guest on the podcast this week, Saige. The girls opened the podcast by catching up on what's new in Saige's life since the last time they recorded almost 2 years prior. They joke about the money they would be saving if weddings didn't exist and their proposal to replace bridal showers. This week the girls deep dive into the topic of red flags in rela...

Abby has Jessica Bunch on the podcast. The girls discuss the beauty of starting a friendship in your 30s. Jess goes through her painful medical journey including difficult doctors, advocating for herself, and an endometriosis diagnosis. She explains how she’s open to having a child without a partner. The girls discuss exploring sexuality and where they’re currently at with dating. Jessica gives th...

Abby has her previous co-host, Nicki, back on the podcast this week for a little reunion episode. The ladies breakdown what’s changed since the last time they recorded together. They discuss the movie, Babygirl, and how they loved the overall theme of the movie. Nicki and Abby deep dive their thoughts on the men in the movie, the shame that was depicted in it, and the overall sex positive message...

After taking a year off from the podcast, Abby is finally back to doing her favorite thing. Yap! She has her sister, Jessica, on the podcast this week to discuss their celebrity crushes. For anyone that doesn’t know, spoiler alert, Abby’s crush is Timothee Chalamet and Jess keeps hers a mystery. Abby tells the listeners what’s changed in her life since the last time she recorded from her relations...

This is part 2 of Abby's conversation with Darby. They discuss how "Ope" and ope sound different in their heads. The ladies deep dive The Walking Dead, binge worthy second watches like Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars, and Gilmore Girls. Abby has a theory on Saltburn. Darby closes the episode out with one of the funniest Ope Stories.

Abby has Darby on the podcast this week - part 1 of their conversation. The ladies open the episode up by discussing the drama with Darby's almost released podcast. Abby makes a confession on the podcast that she's never opened up about publicly. They discuss being confident at work and how to ask your boss for a raise. Abby opens up about her midlife crisis and the girls deep dive their t...

Abby has Jose on the podcast again this week for part 2 of their interview. They open the episode by discussing how they've learned to treat people no matter what their status is. They discuss their upbringings and what it's taught them. Jose and Abby deep dive a few of their favorite comedian and podcasts that they listen to and random fact they've learned from them. Abby tells a stor...

Abby has Jose on the podcast this week (part 1). They open the episode up by discussing how they became friends. Abby thanks Jose for being a true platonic guy friend. The two deep dive how to not be creepy as a male friend to women and their thoughts on losing male friends after a woman gets into a relationship. They discuss parts of Jose's relationship. Jose and Abby open up about not wantin...

TW: Suicide / Ketamine Abby finishes her interview with Lavendelle in part 2 of the podcast. The ladies get into more personal topics in this episode. Lavendelle opens up about her relationship, personal struggles with mental health, and how ketamine infusion therapy has positively impacted her life. The ladies play a rapid fire question and answer segment. They end the episode with an Ope Story t...

Abby has Lavendelle, burlesque artist, also known as The Purple Princess on the podcast this week. She explains how she created Lavendelle and the difference between her two personas. The ladies discuss trusting your intuition and following your gut. Abby and Lavendelle deep dive social media including the amazing community that comes with it. In addition, they talk about the scary parts of the in...

Despite this being the 69th episode, it has nothing to do with the position. Abby has Mads on the podcast again this week. The girls deep dive Abby’s love coma. She explains how she’s learning to trust that some people stick around. Maddie deep dives her thoughts on vowing to be with someone forever. The ladies discuss what it’s like to watch your partner to have a relationship with your parents.

Abby has Maddie Gerrity on the podcast this week. Abby opens the pod by explaining how the girls became instant work besties several years ago. They discuss Maddie's confidence from a young age, their thoughts on bachelorette parties, and owing people money. Abby closes the episode with a story about being in the same room with Shaq.

Abby has Saige on the podcast again this week for part 2 of her interview. The ladies open up the podcast by discussing Barbie and Oppenheimer. Saige is very interested in the marketing case studies that went into promoting the Barbie movie. Abby deep dives two TikTok dating scenarios that have captivated her; a nightmare dating app story and a high school crush. Abby has a BIG announcement for th...

Abby has Saige on the podcast for the 300th time. The girls breakdown everything that's happened in Taylor Swift's world since the last time Saige came on the podcast. This includes discussing the Speak Now album and the Eras Tour. The ladies discuss The Golden Bachelor. They end the podcast discussing their confusion regarding Selena Gomez. Are they too old for her??

Abby has Jess on again this week. They open the episode up by discussing the Jonah Hill controversy. They discuss the reason behind posting on social media. Jessica tries to describe her type on the pod (again). The ladies deep dive what they would do if the "airplane lady" was on a flight they were on. Abby lets the listeners know how Jess has ruined Dark Romances for her. The girl'...

Abby has Jess on the podcast this week. They discuss their thoughts on "good girl conditioning." As always, Abby talks about a new song from Speak Now (Taylor's Version) that she thinks Jess will relate to (Long Live). Abby deep dives Jury Duty.

This is part 2 of Abby's conversation with Madison. Abby opens up about her experience with therapy. Madison gives advise on the different types of therapy. The girls deep dive grief and where it lives in the Change Triangle. Madison deep dives how she has done inner child work. Abby reveals something new on the podcast. She explains how she's experienced repressed memories. Madison's...

(TW: Suicide) Abby has Madison Eshelman on this week's episode of the pod. Madison is the founder of Groundwork Coaching, an emotional wellness coach. The episodes opens up with Madison telling the listeners how she became a wellness coach. She opens up about her life story; deconstructing religion, divorce, and the loss of her ex husband. She explains the importance of being seen and how that...

Abby has Julie Ruby on again this week to talk all things makeup artist. Julie opens up the episode revealing her nightmare experience. She also tells the listeners why she loves doing this as a full time job. Abby asks Julie her honest opinion about a situation she's experienced while getting her makeup done. Abby asked her listeners what questions they had for Julie and they do a spitfire ro...

Abby has Julie Ruby, a Fort Wayne makeup artist, on the pod this week. Abby apologizes for the sound quality in the first ~20 minutes of the podcast. There were some technical difficulties. Feel free to fast forward past the first segment if you hate the way it sounds. The ladies open up the episode by deep diving how Julie started doing makeup and her journey to making it into a business. Julie r...

Abby has Brittany on the episode again for part 2 of their conversation. Abby opens the episode up by asking Britt what she'd ask a past lover if they had an unfiltered conversation on a podcast. Britt tells the listeners how her and her fiancé got together. Abby opens up about her marriage pact. Britt gives Abby a little dating advice. The girls deep dive how they've gotten more confident with th...

Abby has one of her besties on the pod this week, Brittany Swartz. It's a very special birthday episode for the Gemini host of The Ope Podcast. The girls give an overview of how their friendship came to fruition. Britt has an extremely open conversation about her sexuality, and what it was like "coming out" while in a heterosexual relationship. Tune in to hear how she's explored...

Abby has Sarah on this episode. The girls open the episode by deep diving what happens if you fertilize your eggs with a partner and then split from said partner. Abby’s recent Bumble match has been sending her voice memos which leads Abby to making a confession on the pod. Sarah thinks Abby should drop all of her responsibilities and become a yachtie. Or a thottie… who knows? Abby reveals she gav...