Consider this your (comedic) education in dating, sex, and relationships. Girls Gotta Eat is a top podcast since 2018 co-hosted by Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg and covering everything from breakups to bl**jobs, finances to fetishes. New episodes drop every Monday so you can start your week
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Music rumors about the Super Bowl and Coachella Our review on Verity and the manuscript vs. letter debate Alix Earle doesn’t read Pete Davidson vs. influencers Rayna reviews The Social Reckoning (and drinking at the premiere) Headlines: Christa Pike vs. lethal injection, The Bachelor vs. Chris Harrison, Gypsy Rose’s fiancé dies, Letitia James takes on Cornell case Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank…
We are joined by our friend Keltie Knight, Emmy-award winning television personality, OG podcaster, and creator/author of The F*ck Them Theory – for when “let them” just won’t cut it. We discuss the meltdown that inspired her to write this book, the hard truth about achieving happiness, and why it’s ok to be messy, “try-hard,” and even a little petty. We chat about fake friends in Hollywood, body image and the “goal weight” that haunts her, why she got a face lift, and the trick everyone is using on the red carpet to look snatched. And we discuss her marriage and the ONE thing you need to…
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: The Jennifer Hudson spirit tunnel Sports updates / game attendance VMAs recap (Madonna, Yung Lean, is this show cooked?) Taylor Swift’s new music and the Patient Zero video The 100 Best Shows of the 21st Century List + our personal top 10s Upcoming: Verity, Love is Blind Boston Reviews: Love Hypothesis (and Lili Reinhart’s iconic press tour outfits), Best of the Best, RHONY The Cornell 7 Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit…
Serena Kerrigan is back and better than ever with her debut book Let’s F*king Date – your new dating bible with all the support/advice/tough love you need, and isn’t just for singles (hot take: marriage is not the finish line). We discuss how to date intentionally but with less stress, negative language you need to stop using immediately, the good news for girls who have friends, how to never have a bad date using the 3P Theory, and what to do when someone ghosts you. We also discuss her own relationship, from creating content on vacations without it feeling like a chore, to having small…
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Kash Patel allowing bestiality in the FBI Fat Bear Week is here! Taylor Swift’s “That's my husband!” moment Taylor Frankie Paul leaving Mormon Wives The debate of “Is bringing an iced coffee to an interview unprofessional?” Ed Sheeran update and fallout White House media ban Headlines: Lena Dunham is a mom, MGK and Dakota Johnson may be dating, Channing Tatum’s burner account Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for…
Have we optimized to the point of loneliness? We’re breaking down the question “Are my boundaries killing my love life?” and discuss whether a routine (and unwillingness to stray from it) could be impacting your ability to have fun, have friends, and date. We reminisce on millennial party culture and discuss how times and priorities have changed, offer solutions for an “over boundaried” life, and provide baby steps to getting out there more. We also discuss how a lot of today’s dating advice is hurting more than it’s helping. Before we get into the topic, Rayna gives a relationship status…
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: NFL season kicks off US Open + a poop report from Rayna Sydney Sweeney’s “sports” commercial + bday post from Scooter Emmy highlights + best and worst dressed Breakdown of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S5 Dancing With the Stars premieres + partying with the cast The Hyrox pooper Headlines: Macklemore/Ed Sheeran, Aaron Rodgers/Shailene Woodley, Martha Stewart’s nudes, Lady Gaga is (a) mother, Mitch McConnell is alive (allegedly) Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess,…
We are SO excited to be joined by hilarious actor, creator, and our new friend Uly Morazan, widely known on the internet for the “current husband” trend. We discuss how this title came about, how he met his current husband (it’s iconic), and why they don’t make couples content anymore. Then we go over Uly’s list of hall passes (which is also just a list of the hottest celebrities/athletes) and break them down one by one. We also discuss dating someone your friend has dated, the ONE lucky guy we have both dated, the pain of a crush choosing your friend over you, and pursuing unavailable…
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: The explosive Elizabeth Holmes documentary Raygun's “redemption” documentary Other doc recs: Travis Barker, Pastor’s Wife, Murder of Dan Markel Earle Meets World review Oreo-gate mom drama US Open influencer controversy Headlines: Phaedra Parks and CT hard launch, Tr*mp’s stupid new hair, Bethenny goes to Burning Man, Lindsay Clancy mistrial, Duct taping down a racist plane passenger Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit…
It’s an episode about home design and we are joined by THE Bobby Berk himself – award-winning designer, formerly of Netflix's Queer Eye and currently starring in HGTV’s Junk or Jackpot. We discuss the unconventional way Bobby figures out someone’s personal design style (and how you can figure out your own) and where to start if you want to design your dream home, or even just a room. We discuss where to splurge and where to save, lighting dos and don’ts, furniture/storage hacks for small spaces, why you shouldn’t follow trends, how much color is too much, and his thoughts on renovating a…
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: The passing of Queen Dolly Parton Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK Love is Blind UK (the budget, the drama, the doppelgangers) The Lindsay Clancy trial Natalie Harp’s love letters to Tr*mp Headlines: Dancing With the Stars’ iconic casting, Kacey Musgraves’ disco ballsack, Instagram’s new font, and Margaret Qualley’s free feet pics Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners…
We are diving into the truth about women and porn consumption – how often, what categories, straight vs. gay, if women are watching with their partners, and how to introduce porn into a relationship the right way. We also talk about our personal porn habits, masturbating when you’re single vs. in a relationship, TV shows that are good gateway porn, and we have two intriguing emails to unpack (one that’s a real punch in the gut). Before we get into our topic, Ashley shares the story about her friend passing recently, and we talk about the grief of losing someone too soon. Follow us on…
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Celeb brand news: Selena Gomez’s Wondermind lawsuit, Unwell Beverages shutdown, Phia’s cookie stuffing, and Bethenny Frankel’s Super Model Cafe Barry’s vs. Bobby (former instructor blasts the fitness company’s new non-compete) The passing of Hayden Panettiere TV/movie reviews: Tony, Tires, Sterling Point Headlines: Two new ACOTAR books, Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Townes wedding (and a deep dive on paparazzi pics), Karoline Leavitt quitting and who will replace her Follow us on Instagram…
We all have so many questions about skin, hair, aging, hormones, diet, the list goes on – so we brought in Dr. Mamina Turegano, a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist – to answer them. We discuss the lifestyle factors that accelerate the aging process and how to manage them, the best foods for healthier skin and hair, all the tea on topical estrogen, and the truth about chemical vs. mineral sunscreen. We deep dive on hair health – what causes hair loss/shedding, growth products that actually work, the one thing NOT to do if you’re shedding excessively,…
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: An iconic Freudian slip on QVC A guac and salsa recall from the same farm that brought us diarrhea lettuce Drake dates 20 women on YouTube, picks his future wife Wedding dress drama between Acquired Style and Brielle Biermann Anne Hathaway brings new meaning to maternity jeans Reviews of The Odyssey, The Five Star Weekend, Sterling Point, and Let’s Marry Harry Headlines: MySpace’s return, AOC freezing her eggs, Reece Weaver set to star in Chicago Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast,…
“Are we in a rut, or is the relationship over?” is a question so many of us have asked, and we’re breaking it down on this episode. We discuss the signs of a relationship rut, when and why they typically occur, and the questions to ask yourself to determine whether a relationship is worth saving. We discuss how to get out of the rut, from small changes to larger pivots, plus low, medium, and high effort ways to bring novelty into your relationship. We also talk about intimacy vs. sex, why not wanting to have sex isn’t always a red flag, unexpected things that can keep your relationship…
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Rayna’s tour and Ashley’s toenail Cardi B drops new song (of the summer??) Shaboozey’s new album Ariana Grande stepping back from the spotlight Nara Smith / tradwife controversy TV reviews: House of Stassi, A Toxic Love Story, Widow’s Bay The trailer for Wicker dropped (and WTF?) Headlines: The Odyssey and Spiderman break records, Tr*mp shat himself at Lindsey Graham’s funeral, Taylor and Travis’s dog has an (alleged) name Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna…
One of our first-year guests Dale Moss is BACK and we’re getting into it (What’s his relationship status? What kind of woman is he looking for? Would he do reality TV again? Was his Bachelorette season really as crazy as it looked? What’s up with those Party City modeling pics?). But we’re also going deeper into the current state of men and the dating landscape – how women are raising their standards and if men are rising to the occasion, guys holding their friends accountable with bad behavior, and if bro code is over. We also discuss his wellness-based dating app, drinking/not drinking on…
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: JIMOTHY and Short Spine Summer The passing of @SimonSits LeBron going to the Philadelphia 76ers Lapdance gone wrong at Usher’s concert Allegedly it’s “No Mascara Summer” Nantucket vs. Influencers Headlines: West and Amanda update, new Mitch McConnell proof of life, Andrew Tate’s arrest outfit, Tr*mp vs. Kaitlan Collins, Taylor Swift wedding coverage confusion Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to…
We are so excited to have sat down with Stassi Schroeder ahead of her new show, House of Stassi, to get candid about her reality TV comeback, this show’s contrast from anything she’s done before, why she didn’t edit out the “bad parts,” working with her husband, and what she’s most fearful of when it premieres. We also talk about her first TV stint (it wasn’t Vanderpump!), why reality shows are so much different now, filming with Katie Maloney again, the “Mandela Effect” about her and Jax Taylor, and why being on reality TV is her therapy. She also opens up to us about the pressure of being…
We loved our conversation with Isabel Klee (aka @SimonSits) about dogs, boys, and coming of age in New York City. The #1 NYT bestselling author shares her stories of looking for love in her 20s before she met her fiancé, the dogs she fostered along the way, and why you can fix a dog but you can’t fix a man. We talk about what secure relationships really feel like and why she freaked out and ended one, the insanely romantic thing he did to get her back, and her theory on getting back together after a breakup. We also discuss why backpacking post-college was “cool” in theory but lonely in…
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Ashley’s wavy vs. curly hair debate Diarrhea outbreak in 31 states and counting Sh*t Shoes to help you poop better Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley split Taylor and Travis got a dog?! Theory about why Blake Lively wasn’t at the royal wedding Lindsey Graham dies + Mitch McConnell is still alive (allegedly) Headlines: Spurs announcer cheating scandal, Bison attack at Yellowstone, official Summer House cast announced, Jay-Z30 is legendary Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley…
We are discussing the joys of girls trips but also answering some of the uncomfortable questions that come with them – What if everyone has different budgets? How do you navigate opposite travel styles? Do you share rooms (or beds) after the age of 30? What if one girl wants to stay separately from the group? How many plans are too many plans? Does the person who books the house get first choice of room? – and more! And we are also recapping our recent girls trip to France, debating our favorite countries, and chatting about how travel has changed over the last 10-20 years (for better or for…
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Ashley’s birthday America’s 250th birthday celebrations – Beyoncé drops new music, Eiffel Tower lights, DC fireworks go too hard, the empty Great American State Fair Team USA’s loss in the World Cup aka the Tr*mp Curse Cape Verde’s legendary World Cup run Taylor and Travis’s MSG wedding Headlines: Empire State daredevil engagement, Mitch McConnell might be dead, Summer House updates Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com…
We are discussing guys and their social media behavior – How should men in committed relationships be using Instagram? Should they clean up their following when they get into a relationship? What social media engagement is harmless and what crosses the line? – inspired by Ali Kolbert’s viral Subway Take. We are sharing our own thoughts and experiences and the results of surveying our audience, plus we break down two listener emails about bikini pics and a shady brother. Before we get into the topic, we’re previewing our trip to France, sharing a travel/points hack to book international…
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Ashley’s reaction to Rayna moving Dua Lipa’s wedding dress + pics Anne Hathaway 's baby announcement Taylor and Travis bachelor/bachelorette parties The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drama Kraft launches TSA-friendly ranch dressing TV/movie reviews: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Love Island USA (in our listeners’ words), Voicemails for Isabelle Headlines: Brooklyn Beckham Doordash drama, Olivia Rodrigo’s all-female fest, Keke Palmer and Sean Evans, Ben Stiller is making a Knicks documentary…
We can guarantee you’ve never heard an episode like this before! We are joined by Kristina Denton, former penis fixer and author of You Don't Know Dick: How I Healed My Daddy Issues Fixing Broken Dicks. She shares the story of how she got into the business of treating dysfunctional dicks and all the questions you’re dying to know (Why were most men coming to the clinic? How does it work? Do they get hard during the procedure?). But she also shares what she learned about men and their shame, why they overcompensate, and what’s really going on in their relationships and lives when their…
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Knicks win and New York’s generational summer begins Our custom ‘fits for Game 5 Summer House updates – West is out, Lindsay pops off on Threads World Cup visitors are warming our hearts and raving about American food (seriously) Which sport has the hottest athletes The Maternal Instinct documentary on Netflix Headlines: Jelly Roll files for divorce, Sea World San Diego’s sexy summer concert series, UFC abomination on the White House lawn, Tyra Banks sues Netflix, Olivia Rodrigo’s new album…
We are beyond honored to be joined by the modern master of adult attachment theory – Dr. Amir Levine! The neuroscientist and co-author of the bestselling book Attached, and his new release Secure, is here to explain the four attachment styles and how they dictate our lives, and how anyone (yes, anyone) can become more secure in romantic relationships, friendships, family dynamics, and more. He walks us through the five attributes of secure attachment (CARRP), and the importance of seemingly insignificant minor interactions (SIMIs). We talk about whether an avoidant person and an anxious…
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Consider this your (comedic) education in dating, sex, and relationships. Girls Gotta Eat is a top podcast since 2018 co-hosted by Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg and covering everything from breakups to bl**jobs, finances to fetishes. New episodes drop every Monday so you can start your week EATING, then dive into The Snack (a lighter episode about pop culture) on Thursdays!
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