We are so excited to have Matthew Hussey back, fresh off the release of his amazing new book Love Life, to talk about raising your standards and finding love. He validates the stress (and often sadness) around finding a partner in the first place and why it’s hard to “just relax,” and then we discuss why you may need to fight against your own instincts when dating. Matthew breaks down how to raise your standards, recognize intention vs. attention, stop overvaluing the wrong people, and let go of “unhatched eggs.” He also opens about his marriage and how, at the beginning of the relationship, his wife lowered the stakes while raising the standard. Lastly, we discuss finding the strength to leave an unhealthy relationship. Before Matthew joins us, we’re talking about nudes, awkward customer service interactions, the plane window shade debate, and BOOTH BOYFRIENDS. Enjoy! Follow Matthew on instagram @thematthewhussey, order his book Love Life, and listen to his podcast Love Life with Matthew Hussey.  Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Beis: Get 15% off your first purchase at beistravel.com/gge.  Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/gge. Storyworth: Get $10 off your first purchase at storyworth.com/gge. HungryRoot: Get 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life at hungryroot.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a hot one! Tyler Cameron is in the GGE studio and we are covering so much – his new construction gig and TV show, the truth about his OnlyFans, if he would ever be the Bachelor (and if he’s been asked), Kristin Cavallari and the Montana Boyz, Gigi Hadid and the Ramada, what he thinks about Tom Sandoval, and why he’s never brought a gift to a wedding. We also discuss his current relationship status, what he’s looking for in a partner, and how he views finances in a relationship. Before Tyler joins us, we’re recapping our Hawaii trip (and hellscape of a boat excursion), Ashley’s housewarming, and Rayna’s lie about her ex. Enjoy! Follow Tyler on instagram @tylerjcameron and watch his show Going Home with Tyler Cameron on Amazon Prime.  Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Saie: Get Saie at Sephora. Our Place: Get 10% off sitewide at fromourplace.com with code GGE. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com with code GGE. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at article.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re talking about opposite sex friends when you’re in a relationship – if/when you’re justified in being suspicious, couples having the rule of “no one-on-one hangs,” the controversial “work wife,” changing your behavior when your close guy friend gets into a relationship, and more. We’re also dissecting two listener emails that got us heated. Before we dive in, we’re breaking down the recent Andrew Huberman scandal and sharing a hilarious laser hair removal story, plus why Rayna is the fun one on IG and the popular food Ashley hates. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders plus two free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge with code HELIXPARTNER20. Skims: Shop the Skims T-Shirt Shop at skims.com.  Daily Harvest: Get $30 off your first box plus free shipping at dailyharvest.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

YEEHAW, we are back in our NEWLY REDESIGNED studio with a fun little (ad-free) episode for y’all. We are spilling tour tea and sharing some of the most hilarious and heartwarming stories our listeners submitted from past live shows (spoiler alert: we’re crying!). We’re also going country and discussing Beyoncé’s new album, the Montana Boyz, and our mechanical bull riding experiences and tips. Enjoy! Get tickets to the NO CRUMBS TOUR! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for merchandise and more. Shop Vibes Only. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s another episode about money, honey! We are so excited to be joined by Jason Tartick, author of the new book Talk Money to Me, to break down so many important money topics when it comes to relationships. We’re discussing financial infidelity (what it is and how many people commit it), why money issues affect your sex life, recognizing red flags, the truth about prenups, and more. He gives us some fun questions you can ask to learn more about a partner's financial personality, and also the 8 (more serious) things you need to know about someone before moving in with them. We even go over signs that someone is lying about money, and tips for approaching tough conversations in the best way. Before Jason joins us, we’re announcing our 2024 tour (!!!), answering a listeners’ question about her fiancé hijacking their registry, and Rayna shares a traumatic bathroom incident. Enjoy! Follow Jason on instagram @jason_tartick, order his book Talk Money to Me, and listen to his podcast Trading Secrets.  Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for more info and shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Buffy: Get $20 off your order at buffy.co with code GGE. AG1: Get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3K2 + 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/gge.  Clarins: Get 10% off, a free welcome gift plus free shipping on your first order at clarins.com/gge with code GGE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so excited to have Morgan Absher, host of Two Hot Takes podcast, join us to break down some “Am I the asshole?” situations in relationships. We’re discussing engagement drama (future in-laws, ring dilemmas), exes still sharing streaming services, what NOT to do when getting a dog with a partner, banning your man from going to the strip club, and more. Morgan also shares how she met her fiancé (and rejected him at first), and the boundaries she set when it came to the engagement timeline. Before she joins us, we’re talking about guys’ orgasm sounds (from the over-the-top to the nonexistent), Instagram compatibility, Ashley’s move, and why Rayna’s been getting hit on so much. Enjoy! Find Morgan on instagram @morsyabsher and listen to her podcast Two Hot Takes.  Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for more info and shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order at quince.com/gge. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at article.com/gge. Beis:  Get 15% off your first purchase at beistravel.com/gge.  Hungryroot: Get 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life at hungryroot.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time for the long-awaited long-distance episode! We are talking all about long-distance relationships, covering the dos and don’t, and sharing our experiences. We discuss trust, balancing travel and schedules, communication, ways to strengthen an LDR, signs that it's not going to work out, when is the right time for someone to move/discuss moving, sexting/phone sex, and more. Before we get into our topic, we catch up on Rayna’s surgery and drug-induced purchases, Ashley’s couples massage, and we answer the question “Has Love is Blind lost the plot?” Enjoy!  Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Clarins: Get 10% off, a free welcome gift, plus free shipping on your first order at clarins.com/gge. Chomps: Get 20% off your first order and free shipping at chomps.com/gge.  Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com with code GGE. ZocDoc: Go to zocdoc.com/gge and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so excited to be joined by author and influencer Eli Rallo (also known as “Gen Z’s Carrie Bradshaw”) for a discussion on navigating dating, friendship, happiness, and career in your 20s. Eli shares how she got her start on TikTok and leveraged the success into a book deal, and gives advice for how to stay authentic to yourself and block out the haters. Then we discuss how she was able to stop dating only for validation and really find herself, and then find love. And she shares her rules for approaching dating so it’s more fun/less pressure, why you should try people out in different settings, and the astrological signs that are most likely to plan an amazing date, cry during sex, ghost you, and more. Before Eli joins us, we’re answering the question “Is there a sexy way to spit on a dick?”, plus Rayna is in reality TV heaven and Ashley is in a love triangle. Enjoy! Follow Eli on TikTtok @elirallo and Instagram @eli.rallo, check out her book  I Didn’t Know I Needed This, and listen to her podcast Miss Congeniality.   Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for more info and shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Skims: Get free shipping on orders over $75 at skims.com. Daily Harvest: Get $30 off your first box plus free shipping at dailyharvest.com/gge. Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders plus two free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge with code HELIXPARTNER20. Babbel: Get 55% off your subscription at babbel.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you want to stop f*cking around with f*ckboys and lock down a daddy, this episode is for you! We are joined by Niko Emanuilidis (the Dean of The Daddy Academy) to explain some of that confusing male behavior and give tips and tools for how to get what you want. He explains how a healthy, confident man pursues a woman, shares the truth behind “If he wanted to, he would”, answers the question “Should I follow up on date plans if I haven’t heard from him?”, and outing guys who are running a roster. We also talk about “indicators of interest” and why they’re important, why you shouldn’t give the “girlfriend experience” too soon, and the misconception of guys just being dumb/aloof in dating. Before Niko joins us, we spill some Love is Blind tea, Rayna has a hair extension update, and Ashley finally shares the long-awaited prom dress story. Enjoy! Follow Niko on TikTok @thedaddyacademy and Instagram @nikoeman.  Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for more info and shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Hungryroot: Get  40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life at hungryroot.com/GGE.  Buffy: Get $20 off your order at buffy.co with code GGE. AG1:  Get a free one year supply of vitamin D3K2 and ten free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How hard is it to be a decent human on a first date? Apparently harder than you’d think! We are breaking down bad date behavior and bright red flags – everything from misogynistic remarks to showing up drunk to not asking you a single question – and then sharing our tactic for how to leave if the date is going south. Plus, we’re sharing 3 shocking/hilarious date stories from our listeners. Before we get into the topic, we’re talking about Love is Blind, Ashley moving, Rayna’s tips for taking a bath with someone, and the best mood lighting for sex. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order at quince.com/gge. Shopify: Get a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/gge. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at article.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are overjoyed to welcome back Dr. Ramani Durvasula to talk about healing from narcissists in your life – whether it be a parent, friend, or romantic partner. She briefs us on what narcissists actually are and what motivates them, then we dive into the healing process, everything from recognizing to acceptance to how to communicate with them and finally, moving past the trauma and self-actualization. We also play a game with her – Narcissist or Not –  crowd-sourced from our listeners. Before Dr. Ramani joins us, we’re talking about the something men love to mansplain (that dries us right up), and the “dressing down theory” of having better luck on the dating scene when you’re in casual, comfy clothes. Enjoy! Check out Dr. Ramani on YouTube at youtube.com/doctorramani, pre-order her new book It's Not You, find her on instagram @doctorramani, and visit her website. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for more info and shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Beis: Get 15% off your first purchase at beistravel.com/gge. ZocDoc: Get a top-rated doctor for free when you download the app for free at zocdoc.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s our 6-year anniversary episode (!!!) and another friendship topic our listeners asked for – when friends are in different life stages. We discuss how/why/when this happens and how to handle it, the self-talk, how friendships change (and sometimes for the better), and making new friends and/or strengthening other relationships. We also discuss the touchy subject of feeling like you’ve outgrown a friend, plus we share how our friendship has changed since a boyfriend entered the mix. Before we get into our topic, we talk about our studio flooding and why it’s been so emotional, then catch up on Miami (Rayna’s balcony fiasco and bathroom door-gate), Ashley puking at Drake and solving shower sex, and the cocktail we’re bringing back. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Skims: Get free shipping on orders over $75 at skims.com. Babbel: Get 50% off your subscription at babbel.com/gge. Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders + two free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge with code HELIXPARTNER20. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com with code GGE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so excited to welcome back aura reader extraordinaire Mystic Michaela! She explains aura colors and how to find yours, reads our auras and analyzes how and why they’ve changed since our last reading in 2020, and we talk about how understanding your aura can help you in all your relationships. Then she breaks down each color and their strengths and weaknesses in dating, while also providing tips and tools to navigate your love life with your aura color in mind. Plus, she reads the auras of Ashley’s boyfriend and Rayna’s upcoming dates. Before Mystic Michaela joins us, we’re deep diving (ie. ranting) on fashion trends from quiet luxury to mob wife, reminiscing on the worst/weirdest trends from the early 2000s, and talking about finding your own personal style. Enjoy! Check out Mystic Michaela on Instagram @MysticMichaela, listen to her podcast Know Your Aura with Mystic Michaela, and get her book What’s My Aura? by visiting mysticmichaela.com. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for more info and shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Hello Fresh: Get free breakfast for life at hellofresh.com/ggefree with code GGEFREE.  Buffy: Get $20 off your order at buffy.co with code GGE. AG1: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 + 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/gge.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is where you live helping or hurting your likeliness to find love? We are breaking down the US (and beyond) for dating, using a recent report that ranked 182 cities, our own experiences, and those of our listeners. Get ready because we’re unpacking the truth about Denver, the top Peter Pan cities, best cities to be single in, best cities for settling down, NYC vs. LA, why Austin fucks, the overwhelming response about Chicago, why Boston needs to “studied by scientists,” and so much more. We also discuss the idea of moving for a better dating scene and things to consider. Before we dive into our topic, we’re catching up on a guy who resurfaced in Rayna’s DMs, and Ashley uncovering peoples’ secret Internet lives. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order at quince.com/gge. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at article.com/gge. Natural Vitality CALM: Get 20% off your purchase at naturalvitality.com with code GGE20.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so excited to have the queen of millennial musings herself, Kate Kennedy, back on the show. We discuss her new book One in a Millennial, the motivation for sharing the nostalgia and real stories behind this generation of woman, the paradox we've faced in our career paths, body image in the 90s/early aughts and its effects on us today, and how religion/purity culture can shape your sexuality to the point of confusion at best and trauma at worst. We reminisce on the mall glory days, our favorite Bath & Body Works scents, why Ashley was a fashion icon in high school, and where Rayna got her prom dresses. Kate also opens up about her indecisiveness to have children (spoiler alert: she had one), and the advice NOT to give someone struggling with this decision.  Before Kate joins us, we are revealing how long we stayed on the family plan, ranting about the pet peeve all guys do around the house, and having an important discussion about plane safety and flight attendant humor. AND we debut the Vibes Only cock ring and spill the tea on its name. Enjoy! Find Kate on instagram @katekennedy, check out her podcast Be There in Five, and get her new book One in a Millennial. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for more info and shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Wildgrain: Get $30 off your first box, plus free croissants in every box, for a limited time at wildgrain.com/gge to start your subscription. Chomps: Get 20% off your first order and free shipping at chomps.com/gge. Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at blueland.com/gge. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com when you use  promo code GGE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’re looking for a partner…should you make a list of what you want? We are deep diving on this question and discussing how to approach the list, what to include, and how to divide and prioritize things. We’re also sharing our own lists, misconceptions about this exercise, and top qualities our listeners have on their love lists. Before we get into our topic, we’re doing a little pop culture dive (Is Ben Affleck ok? Is Barry Keoghan hot?), talking about the best lighting for the hottest sex, Ashley’s shares her foreplay pet peeve, and Rayna’s neighbor gives us a show (we recommend watching this one on YouTube). Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: ZocDoc: Get a top-rated doctor for when you download the app for free at zocdoc.com/gge. Skims: Get free shipping on orders over $75 at skims.com. Babbel: Get 55% off of your subscription at babbel.com/gge. Hello Fresh: Get free breakfast for life at hellofresh.com/ggefree with code GGEFREE.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so excited to be joined by our good friend and hilarious comedian Brittany Schmitt for a conversation that flows from funny to serious to slutty in the best way. Brittany shares her story of getting sober – why she relied on alcohol, when she felt like she lost herself, how she stopped drinking for good, getting sober when your spouse isn’t, friendships changing, and more. She also opens up about her divorce, making new friends after a relationship ends, and her dating life now. And we round it out with a wild conversation about an athlete she’s been DMing with, the ridiculous questions he asked her, and our feelings on sharing your body count. Before Brittany joins us, we’re recapping the NYE party and the game everyone loved, sharing a piece of strong and simple dating advice Rayna received, and analyzing boyfriends as dog breeds. Plus, we have fresh book and movie recs. Enjoy! Follow Brittany on Instagram @brittanyschmitt, check out her new podcast This Is The Worst, and get tickets to see her at brittanyschmitt.com. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Daily Harvest: Get up to $65 off your first box plus free shipping at dailyharvest.com/gge. Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders plus 2 free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge with code HELIXPARTNER. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are kicking off the year with a very enlightening conversation with Elise Loehnen, author of the New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. We discuss these seven “sins” and the (wrong) notion we’ve been fed that a “good woman” is not supposed to indulge them, and why it’s so much easier to damage a woman's reputation than a man’s.  We chat about embracing pride, using your envy to figure out what you want in life, owning your lustfulness, and why anger is a positive emotion. We also talk about the nonstop policing and judging of women’s bodies, why we punish ourselves for being “gluttonous,”  and how we can learn to accept our bodies. There is so much ground covered, but above all –  the importance of women supporting each other in the name of world domination. Before Elise joins us, we’re doing a quick Christmas/appetizer contest recap, sharing our goals for 2024, as well as some  from our audience, and announcing the official slogan for the year. Enjoy! Follow Elise on Instagram @eliseloehnen, check out her podcast Pulling the Thread, and get her book On Our Best Behavior.  Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Hello Fresh: Get free breakfast for life when you go to hellofresh.com/ggefree and use code GGEFREE.  Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription + free shipping at nutrafol.com when you use promo code GGE. AG1: Get a FREE 1-year supply of  Vitamin D3K2 + 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/gge.  Buffy: Get $20 off your order at buffy.co and enter promo code GGE.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In true GGE tradition, we are recapping the year in our personal lives, pop culture, breakups, and the snackhead community! We chat about our highlights and lowlights, what we learned professionally, our feelings about living in LA one year later, and how our friendship has changed. Ashley plays mind-blowing snippets from a tarot reading about her relationship, and Rayna shares the main takeaway from her dating life this year. We break down the most important celebrity breakups and the best pop culture moments of the year, AND we’re sharing the biggest changes our audience made in their lives. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: AG1: Get a free one-year supply of Vitamin D3 + K2 and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/gge.  Storyworth: Get $10 off your first purchase at storyworth.com/gge. Hinge: Download Hinge and find someone worth deleting the app for hin.ge/gge. Beis: Get 15% off your first purchase at beistravel.com/gge.  Zbiotics: Get 15% off at zbiotics.com/gge and use the code GGE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is a game changer when it comes to understanding yourself in relationships thanks to long-awaited guest Dr. Nicole LePera, holistic psychologist and bestselling author. Nicole covers so much ground, including why we seek out relationships that feel familiar but aren’t healthy for us (and how to stop), why fear of rejection can be debilitating, and the difference between relationships that are empowered and disempowered. We dissect trauma bonding (both the power and danger of it), and also discuss how couples misinterpret each other’s behaviors (touching on love languages, but going even deeper) and how you can better understand each other instead of expecting them to change. Nicole also tells us about her throuple and the dynamics of it. Before she joins us, we catch up on Ashley’s recent altercation on a plane, Rayna’s observations about sisters, and a star-studded event we attended. Enjoy!  Follow Nicole on Instagram @the.holistic.psychologist and get her new book How to Be the Love You Seek. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders + two free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge with code HELIXPARTNER. Hinge: Download Hinge and find someone worth deleting the app for hin.ge/gge. Quince:  Go to quince.com/gge to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order. Chomps: Get 20% off your first order and free shipping at chomps.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are SO excited (or rather, aroused) to do this episode about faking orgasms! We brought in sex therapist and bestselling author Vanessa Marin to chat about how many women are faking orgasms, why we do it, how to stop doing it, and how to talk to your partner if you’ve been faking for a while (or forever!). We also break down how to end the sexual experience when you don’t know how, reframing “good sex” even when there isn’t a climax, and how to mix up the order you do things in the bedroom so everyone gets off. And we even touch on men having difficulty reaching orgasm. Before Vanessa joins us, we’re catching up on Ashley meeting her boyfriend’s parents, Rayna’s awkward vibrator moment with her family, and we have a very special (official) debut from TESSA! We’re also introducing new Vibes Only products – handcuffs anyone? Enjoy! Follow Vanessa on Instagram at @vanessaandxander, get her book Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life, listen to her podcast Pillow Talks, and visit vmtherapy.com for more. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Buffy: Get $20 off your order at buffy.co with promo code GGE. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com when you use  promo code GGE. Hello Fresh: Get one breakfast item per box while subscription is active at hellofresh.com/ggefree and use code GGEFREE. SKIMS: Get free shipping on orders over $75 at skims.com. Hinge: Download Hinge and find someone worth deleting the app for at hin.ge/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should you tell your friends the size of your partner’s d*ck? What about their political beliefs? We’re discussing all the things you share about your partner with friends and family, from sexual details to fights to politics to cheating. We break down the differences in what you should share/shouldn’t share, the impact oversharing can have, the types of friends you can tell certain things to, and more. Before we get into the topic, we’re joined by a special guest (Rayna’s hot neighbor!) and he tells us some of his turnoffs and clears up a beef with Ashley.  Enjoy!  Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Zbiotics: Get 15% off at zbiotics.com/gge and use the code GGE. Microdose: Get free shipping and 30% off your first order at microdose.com and use code GGE. Hello Fresh: Get free breakfast for life at hellofresh.com/ggefree + code GGEFREE. One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our good friend Alyssa Amoroso (aka Publyssity) joins us this week to spill the tea on her relationship, the trip that changed her dating trajectory, and so much more. The main theme of the episode is how shifting your energy can lead to big changes in your life, and we discuss her current relationship from how they met (she offers some insightful dating app advice) to the recent “DTR” to how people treat her now that she’s coupled up (and the mixed feelings she has on it). We also chat about her move to LA, why she got rid of her therapist (and the positive impact it had), and making the decision to stop letting insecurities hold you back. Before Alyssa joins us, we’re sharing some Thanksgiving Eve hookup stories; Ashley has a big life/body update, and we’re now taking dating applications for Rayna. Enjoy! Follow Alyssa on Instagram at @publyssity, check out her podcast Tea with Publyssity, and buy her tea at teawithpublyssity.com.  Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Skims: Get free shipping on orders over $75 at skims.com. Storyworth: Get $10 off your first purchase at storyworth.com/gge. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more article.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re so happy to welcome back marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon to talk about healing work and the five original wounds. She shares her own personal story of her parents’ (nine year long) divorce and how she didn’t think it affected her until later in life when she was ready to process and work through it. Then she walks us through how to pinpoint and understand your original wounds and how they are affecting you today, and gives steps for how to heal and stop holding yourself back from healthy relationships. We also discuss how red flags can be a positive thing, the unhealthy side of choosing partners who put you on a pedestal, and why breakups don’t equal failure. Before Vienna joins us, we have a debut cameo from Sparkle Eyes. Enjoy! Follow Vienna on Instagram @mindfulmft, check out her podcast This Keeps Happening, and get her book The Origins of You. Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Daily Harvest: Get up to $65 off your first box at dailyharvest.com/gge.  Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com when you use  promocode GGE. Helix: Get 25% off all mattress orders through November 19 at helixsleep.com/gge and use code HELIXPARTNER25.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With all the dating advice/rules/list/etc taking over our online landscape, we couldn’t help but wonder…have we gone too far? We’re so excited to cover the concept of overcorrecting when it comes to dating, inspired by the viral list “Places Women Refuse to Go On a First Date” (we have a lot to say!) and from all the content we see and consume every day. We discuss how some of the information out there could actually be harming your dating life and possibility of finding love, but how you can filter it and make it work for you. Before we get into the topic, we talk about guys on bikes (ick or not?), Rayna's comical texting with her mom about Thanksgiving, something that killed the mood for Ashley like never before, the show Naked Attraction, AND our new Vibes Only products (including a vibrator that will give you the best orgasm of your life). Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order at quince.com/gge. Buffy: Get $20 off your order at buffy.co and enter promo code GGE. AG1:  Get a free one year supply of  vitamin D3+K2 and five free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/gge.  Hello Fresh: Go to hellofresh.com/ggefree and use code GGEFREE for free breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’ve ever experienced the nightmare of sending a nude to the wrong person (or just have the fear inside of you), you’re not alone. We’re chatting all about nudes gone wrong – sending to the wrong person (family included), uploading to social media, accidental airdrops, and more. We’re also giving tips on how to avoid these incidents, and on the other (aka toxic) side, purposely using the “oops wrong person” as a power play in a situationship. Before we go full send on nudes, we’re talking about our multiple Halloween costumes and unpacking a shocking birthday cake incident. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Living Proof: Get 25% off all orders over $50 at livingproof.com/gge and use code GGE25 to take advantage of their biggest sale of the year. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at article.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have the hilarious and beloved Andrew Collin back in studio for another banger. We’re talking about glowing up later in life, self-confidence, moving across the country and going through transitional (and often tough) times with your partner, and the fights you get in when you live with someone (especially about food). We’re also talking about the journey from being a binge drinker to a  moderate drinker and sharing crazy drunk stories from our past. Before he joins us, we catch up on Rayna meeting a guy on a plane, an accidental/embarrassing message Ashley sent to her bf, and comparing current relationships to past ones. Enjoy! Follow Andrew on Instagram @andrewtcollin and check out his podcast Puddles with Andrew and Brenna. Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/gge. Hello Fresh: Get 50% off plus free shipping at hellofresh.com/50gge and use code 50GGE. ZBiotics: Get 15% off at zbiotics.com/gge and use the code GGE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re myth busting on this episode with all the lies/bad advice we’re told about sex – from blowjobs to blue balls to body counts to penetration being painful. We’re also discussing positions (including a new favorite) and why you can still have great sex without an orgasm. Before we dive into the topic, we’re unpacking a male behavior we hate (and also indicates he’s not interested/intentional), sharing new icks, and advising what never to do when packing for a long trip. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Daily Harvest: Get up to $65 off your first box at dailyharvest.com/gge. Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order at quince.com/gge. Lume: Get $5 off your starter pack with promo code GGE at lumedeodorant.com/offer/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’ve ever asked yourself “Who am I?” and/or “How did I get here?”,  this episode is for you. We are honored to welcome existential psychotherapist and author Dr. Sara Kuburic to discuss the concept of self loss, self discovery, healing, and finding happiness. Sara explains self loss and shares her personal story of questioning her whole life and making changes to find happiness. We discuss the question of “What are we working toward?” especially at the expense of our own happiness, and talk about establishing a healthy connection to our bodies, mental decluttering, and creating space for our true selves to thrive. Before Sara joins us, we’re celebrating our friendiversary, recapping our Texas trip (and the wildest stripper/bonding moment of all time), and doing a pop culture roundup (Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Love is Blind, and more). Enjoy! Follow Sara on Instagram @millennial.therapist, find more at her website, and check out her new book It’s On Me. Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Hello Fresh: Get 50% off plus free shipping at hellofresh.com/50gge and use code 50GGE.  Skims: Get free shipping on orders over $75 at skims.com. Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders + two free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge with code HELIXPARTNER. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have the long-awaited Dr. Jolene Brighten in the studio to break down what’s normal (and not normal) when it comes to birth control and our bodies. We’re covering menstrual cycles, how birth control affects our sex drive and lubrication, the fertility awareness method, Plan B, and even “whisky vagina.” Jolene also explains how to get off the pill and how to optimize your health both on and off the pill. Before she joins us, we discuss our own birth control methods (and Ashley has a big update). Enjoy! Follow Jolene on Instagram @drjolenebrighten, get her latest book Is This Normal?, and find more on her website. Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com when you use promo code GGE.  Buffy: Get $20 off your order visit buffy.co and enter promo code GGE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fire up your phone, it’s an app episode! We’re talking about getting on the apps (the energy to put out and headspace to be in when you’re looking for someone, getting back out there after a breakup and the type of people to look for) and getting OFF the apps (when to pause or delete your account, talking to someone you’re dating about their app status, and more). We’re also discussing whether you’d match with your current partner on an app, and Rayna’s elite Hinge prompt answer. Before we get into the topic, we’re sharing the full update on Rusty (IYKYK), and recapping our Europe trip with a shocking thing Ashley found out about Rayna, plus revealing our new Vibes Only products. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: HelloFresh: Get 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months at hellofresh.com/50gge and use code 50GGE.  AG1: Get a free one-year supply of Vitamin D3 + K2 and five free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/gge.  Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order at quince.com/gge. Hinge: Download Hinge https://hin.ge/GirlsGottaEat and share your Dating Intentions to find someone worth deleting the app for. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We absolutely loved chatting and laughing with Ciara Miller and Mya Allen of Bravo’s Summer House! We discuss serial cheaters (being cheated on with multiple people, crazy levels of lying and deception, being blindsided, shame around telling your family and friends, being able to trust again), as well as interracial dating and when partners don’t understand your life experience. On the lighter side, we talk about reality TV, not liking your bestie when you first met them, fingering, butt stuff, vibrators in the bedroom, and more. We also play a ridiculous, sex-themed round of Would You Rather? Before our guests join us, we’re popping off about Beyoncé, boxers, and bat mitzvahs. Enjoy! Follow Mya and Ciara on Instagram @myallen and @ciaramiller___ and listen to their podcast Codependents. Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Jenni Kayne: Get 15% off your first Jenni Kayne order at jennikayne.com and use code GGE at checkout. Lume: Get $5 off your starter pack when you use promo code GGE at lumedeodorant.com/offer/gge. Daily Harvest: Get up to $65 off your first box at dailyharvest.com/gge. Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders + two free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge with code HELIXPARTNER. Living Proof: Get 15% your first purchase at livingproof.com/gge and use code 15GGE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are SO excited to welcome back the incomparable Matteo Lane! He fills us in on his recent whirlwind romance and wedding (with a special call-in from the new husband himself), gives us all the impressions (Barbara Corcoran, anyone?), and opens up about his insecurities. We also talk/laugh about flying and crying on planes, Selling Sunset, his career taking off, hair implants, and more. Before Matteo joins us, we’re talking about liking/not liking your best friend’s partner, Rayna’s recent dating energy, and Ashley’s airport hookup, plus new recs. Enjoy! Follow Matteo on Instagram @matteolane and visit his website for tour dates and more.  Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Hello Fresh: Get 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months at hellofresh.com/50gge and use code 50GGE.  Buffy: Get $20 off your order at buffy.co with promo code GGE. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com when you use  promo code GGE. Hinge: Download Hinge https://hin.ge/GirlsGottaEat and share your dating intentions to find someone worth deleting the app for. Skims: Get free shipping on orders over $75 at skims.com. AG1: Get a free 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/gge.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She’s baaack! We’re so excited to be joined again by therapist and bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab to talk about family – identifying and addressing unhealthy relationships, setting boundaries, and being able to live a more drama-free life. We discuss what dysfunction looks like, sibling conflicts, having guilt and shame surrounding unhealthy family relationships, why “just get over it” doesn’t work, when your parents don’t accept your lifestyle, and more. Before Nedra joins us, we’re discussing the topic of talking about exes with your current partner, getting excited about Beyoncé and Blue, and sharing an update on our friend who is battling cancer. Enjoy! Follow Nedra on Instagram @nedratawwab, get her latest book Drama Free, and find more at her website. Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at article.com/gge. MUD\WTR: Get 15% off your MUD\WTR order at mudwtr.com/gge and use code GGE at checkout. Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order at quince.com/gge. Hinge: Download Hinge at hin.ge/GirlsGottaEat and share your dating intentions to find someone worth deleting the app for. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you find yourself attracted to/pursuing (and getting hurt by) emotionally unavailable people, this episode is for you. We discuss how to spot an emotionally unavailable person, all the reasons we seek them out, how family upbringing plays into it, and how to break the cycle. We share our own experiences, as well as some personal anecdotes from our listeners. Before we get into the topic, we’re discussing bathtub sex, drinking (and how much) on your wedding day, and our latest face updates. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Hello Fresh: Get 50% off plus free shipping at hellofresh.com/50gge and use code 50GGE. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com when you use  promo code GGE. Caraway: Get 10% off your next purchase at carawayhome.com/gge or use code GGE.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Lord has returned! Our most recurring guest Jared Freid (comedian, podcaster, ick whisperer) joins us to talk about THE ICK. We define what the ick is (and what it isn’t), break down icks vs. turnoffs, share our own icks and Jared’s favorites from around the world, discuss ick appropriation and if icks have gone too far, and Jared explains down why guys don’t get the ick. We also talk about Extension-gate, the main difference between “bad dates” in NYC vs. LA, and airline loyalty, and then we have one of the most awkward moments in Girls Gotta Eat history. Before Jared joins us, we’re catching up on Rayna’s Italy trip and our latest thoughts on solo travel, debate which pizza chain is best, and Ashley shares the psychotic thing she did to her brother’s Barbie when they were kids. AND we have tons of TV and book recs. Enjoy! Watch Jared’s new special “37 & Single” on Netflix, follow him on Instagram @jaredfreid, and visit his website for tour dates and more. Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Skims: Get free shipping on orders over $75 at skims.com. Beis: Get 15% off your first purchase at beistravel.com/gge. Daily Harvest: Get up to $65 off your first box at dailyharvest.com/gge. Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders + two free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge with code HELIXPARTNER. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so excited to welcome author/podcaster/Bachelor alum Nick Viall into the GGE studio for some real-talk dating advice. We discuss fuckboys vs. players, how to approach (and not approach) the DTR conversation, the step-by-step process for turning a situationship into a relationship, compatibility vs. chemistry (and what’s more important), why love at first sight isn’t real, and more. We also have Nick translate common things guys say ranging from “I can’t give you what you want” to “I want to lay low tonight.” Before he joins us, we break down the Barbie movie, Ashley’s passion for shopping malls, and Rayna’s date with you-know-who. Enjoy!  Follow Nick on Instagram @nickviall, check out his podcast The Viall Files, and get his book Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday.  Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: HelloFresh: Get 50% off plus free shipping at hellofresh.com/50gge and use code 50GGE. Buffy: Get $20 off your order at buffy.co with promo code GGE. AG1: Get a free 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/gge.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grab your Cosmos, we have the woman responsible for Sex and the City, the real-life Carrie Bradshaw – Candace Bushnell! Candace joins us to talk about the show that became the voice of many generations, forging her own path as a successful woman (when it was much harder to do so), the real story behind Mr. Big, how she met her former husband and why they got married so quickly, why girlfriends are so important, dating men from ages 21-91, her feelings on And Just Like That, and more. Before Candace joins us, we talk about Rayna’s upcoming date with DBCG (if you know you know), Ashley’s bf meeting the fam, and a secret Rayna thought Ashley kept from her. Enjoy!  Follow Candace on Instagram @candacebushnell, and find more at her website (including info on her one-woman show). Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at article.com/gge. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com when you use  promo code GGE. MudWTR: Get 15% off your MUD\WTR order at mudwtr.com/gge and use code GGE at checkout. Hello Fresh: Get 50% off plus free shipping at hellofresh.com/gge50 and use code GGE50. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re so happy to welcome back bestselling author Mark Manson to give more life advice that doesn’t suck. We’re discussing the truth about happiness – that there is no “formula” for it, why “getting rid” of your problems isn’t the answer, and recognizing delusional positivity. In terms of relationships, we talk about how you and your partner’s strengths and weaknesses counterbalance each other, how conflict strengthens a healthy relationship, and what you can be doing right now to improve your dating life. Mark also turns the tables on us and asks how the podcast has changed our dating life, and he shares his own wild cheating story, which leads us to our final discussion about post traumatic growth (how a lot of people end up thriving after a traumatic incident). Before Mark joins us, we talk about more changes in Rayna’s life (hint: porn and pedicures), Ashley’s DMV journey, and how we got in trouble in high school. We also spill some tea on someone Rayna ran into and who texted Ashley. Enjoy! Follow Mark on Instagram @markmanson, get his books The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope, and check out his website for more. Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Living Proof: Get 15% off your first purchase at livingproof.com/gge and use code GGEHAIR. AG1:  Get a free 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/gge.  Lume: Get $5 off your Starter Pack with promo code GGE at lumedeodorant.com/offer/gge.  Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order at quince.com/GGE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a lot to unpack! Ashley turned 40 and is in a relationship, and Rayna reads fiction now and can’t stop being naked. We recap the best trip of our lives from the laughs to the luxury to the perineum sunning, and also discuss aging and being confident in your looks/body. Then we drag And Just Like That (again), hype Colleen Hoover (again), and deep dive on a listener question – should you date the person you have a better sexual or emotional connection with? Enjoy! Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Skims: Get free shipping on orders over $75 at skims.com. Beis: Get 15% off your first purchase at beistravel.com/gge.  Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders + two free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge with code HELIXPARTNER. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so honored to welcome back renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author Esther Perel to discuss a variety of topics for both people in relationships and those looking for love. She speaks on the challenge of meeting people today and gives advice for how single people can reframe dating (especially first dates). Moving onto relationships, we discuss how in every relationship someone needs more security and someone needs more freedom, how reactions in relationships are like a figure 8 and how to manage conflicts better, the theory of fundamental attribution error and thinking we are more complex than our partners, when we are most attracted to our partners and why, and the four things you can do in a relationship to keep the desire thriving. Before Esther joins us, we talk about guys having bad fashion on vacations, Rayna’s surgery, Ashley’s pregnancy prevention, and the stark difference in how we do laundry. We also answer a listener’s email about meeting a great guy right before moving and what she should do. Enjoy! Follow Esther on Instagram @estherperelofficial, check out her podcast Where Should We Begin?, and visit her website for more.  Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Hello Fresh: Get 50% off plus free shipping at hellofresh.com/gge50 and use code GGE50. Buffy: Get $20 off your order at buffy.co and enter promo code GGE. ZocDoc: Go to zocdoc.com/gge and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for free and book a top-rated doctor.  Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com when you use  promo code GGE.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everyone talks about manifesting, but do they actually know how to do it? We’re so excited to have manifestation expert and 2x bestselling author Roxie Nafousi walk us through the seven steps of manifesting to get what you want in your romantic life, career, friendships, finances, and more. In addition to the actionable steps, we also discuss overcoming tests from the universe (*cough* like your ex reappearing), the importance of gratitude (but why it’s not always the answer), and handling jealousy (both when you feel it and when others are projecting it onto you). Before Roxie joins us, we recap Rayna’s bicoastal birthday parties, our trip with Bill Greenberg, and the new guy in Ashley’s life. Enjoy! Follow Roxie on Instagram @roxienafousi and check out her books Manifest and Manifest: Dive Deeper.  Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Pretty Litter: Get 20% off your first order at prettylitter.com/gge with code GGE.  ZocDoc: Go to zocdoc.com/gge and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for free and book a top-rated doctor.  Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com when you use promo code GGE EarthBreeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/gge and subscribe to save 40%. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve all had embarrassing things happen in the bedroom, and we’re breaking them down – from bodily fluids to noises to clothing mishaps to dirty talk gone wrong. We’re sharing our stories and submissions from our listeners and normalizing/laughing about all of it. Before we get into the topic, we’re talking about trusting someone’s attraction to you, Rayna getting another breast surgery, and Ashley falling. Plus, we break down the Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker feud (with some surprising revelations). Enjoy! Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Living Proof: Get 15% off your first purchase at livingproof.com/gge + use code GGEHAIR. Daily Harvest: Get up to $65 off your first box at dailyharvest.com/gge. AG1:  Get a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/gge.  Native: Get 20% off your first order at nativedeo.com/gge or use promo code GGE at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so thrilled to welcome back Dr. Emily Morse, icon in the sexual education and podcasting worlds and author of the new book Smart Sex, to elevate our sex lives. We discuss the five pillars of the “sexual IQ” and how to boost yours, taking a desire inventory to pinpoint your needs and wants, recognizing and combating “pleasure thieves” that prevent you from having your best sex, and the three Ts of communicating with your partner. We also break down the G-spot, the A-spot, and positions for more pleasure. Before Emily joins us, we’re chatting about our new friend group, Rayna’s rendezvous with Dallas Business Card Guy, and Ashley’s mile high encounter. Follow Emily on Instagram @sexwithemily, check out her podcast Sex With Emily, and get her new book Smart Sex. Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders + 2 free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge with code HELIXPARTNER. Calm: Get 40% off a premium subscription at calm.com/gge. Beis: Get 15% off your first purchase at beistravel.com/gge.  Storyworth: Get $10 off your first purchase at storyworth.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We absolutely loved having author and professor Marcia Inhorn join us to discuss the “mating gap” between men and women and the real reasons women are freezing their eggs. We talk about misconceptions regarding egg freezing, the stories of women who have chosen to do so, the undersupply of men for educated women who want children, dating up vs. dating down, the empowerment of egg freezing, and more. Before Marcia joins us, we’re chatting about Ashley’s awkward hotel experience, Rayna’s new car, girlfriends as life partners, and one year of Vibes Only! Enjoy! Visit Marcia Inhorn’s website and check out her book Motherhood on Ice.  Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Hello Fresh: Get 16 free meals plus free shipping at hellofresh.com/gge16 and use code GGE16. Buffy: Get $20 off your order at buffy.co with promo code GGE. AG1: Get a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/gge.  Babbel: Get up to 55% off your subscription at babbel.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you ready for FERAL GIRL SUMMER? We’re planning on three months of fun, and setting you up for success so you can start the summer without any negative energy or emotional baggage from a toxic ex, that loser who ghosted you, a friend who fucked you over, or whatever you may be holding on to. We’re also sharing our listeners’ summer goals, and giving you a manifestation assignment. On this episode, we also discuss Scandoval and share thoughts on cheating and how some people can do such hurtful things, plus breaking down Selling Sunset season 6. We’re also spilling all the tea on Ashley’s matchmaker date and Rayna making out with her ex on the road. Enjoy! Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Native: Get 20% off your first order at nativedeo.com/gge or use promo code GGE at checkout. Nutrafol: Get $10 off at nutrafol.com when you use promo code GGE. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at article.com/gge. HelloFresh: Get 16 free meals plus free shipping at hellofresh.com/gge16 and use code GGE16. (Also mentioned on the episode: Get 20% off when you become a client at tawkify.com/gge) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Trigger warning for sexual assault* We are joined by comedian Hanna Dickinson for an open, honest conversation about STIs, sexual assault, addiction to prescription drugs, and more. She shares her story of contracting herpes, how she discloses it when dating, and why it’s actually a positive when it comes to finding a partner. Hanna also shares her story of being sexually assaulted by a rideshare driver and how she has been coping with the trauma. We also discuss body positivity and the pressure/desire to lose weight, Adderall addiction, and (on a lighter note) Hanna’s exclusive interview with Ariana Madix. Before Hanna joins us, we’re chatting about being a great host vs. a person who doesn’t like to host, Ashley’s journey getting off the pill, and Rayna’s high-pressure driving test.  Follow Hanna on Instagram at @hansdickie and visit her website for show dates and more. Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Pretty Litter: Get 20% off your first order at prettylitter.com/gge with code GGE.  AG1: Get a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/gge.  Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/gge and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for free and book a top-rated doctor.  Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/gge and subscribe to save 40%. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re talking about the struggle of feeling used and/or taken advantage of by friends, partners, co-workers, and family. We discuss how to recognize it and put an end to it, drawing boundaries, redirecting someone, self-talk, and more. Before we get into the topic, we’re sharing the craziness that went down after a recent show, a (just discovered) major difference in how we sleep, and a wild tale of BV. Enjoy!  Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders + 2 free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge with code HELIXPARTNER. Stitch Fix: Get $20 off your first fix at stitchfix.com/gge. AG1: Get a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/gge. Native: Get 20% off your first order at nativedeo.com/gge or use promo code GGE at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.