Buckle up, FML'ers, because we’ve got an exciting guest joining us this week: Clare motherf%cking Crawley is here! You may know her from her time on ABC’s The Bachelorette, but this week, Clare joins the podcast to share all about finding the love of her life, her journey to motherhood via surrogacy, and her feelings towards the Bachelor franchise following her time on the show. She shares all about how she met her husband, what led to their decision to have a child via surrogacy, the process, and her experience taking on a step-parent role! Clare rarely does interviews, and we had so much f%cking fun recording, so buckle up and grab a cocktail, because this is going to be a fun one!  Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show: Factor — Head to factormeals.com/fmltalk50 and use code fmltalk50 to get 50% off. Lume— Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code FMLTALK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod  Follow your host!    TikTok: @gabrielle_stone   Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast   YouTube: FML TALK   Website: www.eatprayfml.com      Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gabrielle sits down for her first episode of the year with Tay! We heard you all loud and f%cking clear, so this week, Tay and Gabrielle are catching up with you all and giving you a little life update since they last chatted on the podcast. They’re diving into parenthood, their COVID Christmas, and recapping what they’re bringing into the New Year. They’re also getting real and sharing a hiccup they worked through, and reminding us all that literally no couple is f%cking perfect, and it’s okay to have disagreements. It’s all about that little thing called communication! We all know you love the Q&A segment of the solo episodes, so we're kicking off the first ever Q&A with Gabrielle and Tay. This is such a fun episode, and we can’t wait for you to listen!  Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show: Factor — Head to factormeals.com/fmltalk50 and use code fmltalk50 to get 50% off. Lume — Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code FMLTALK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepodFollow your host!    TikTok: @gabrielle_stone   Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast   YouTube: FML TALK   Website: www.eatprayfml.com      Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, get ready for the ultimate girl talk episode because Gabrielle is sitting down with FML Talk OG, Morgan Willett! Together, they're diving into ditching those f%cking narcissistic relationships, how we end up programming our brains to self-sabotage after a sh%tty relationship, and the importance of recognizing the kind of love we all deserve! Morgan also answers some of your listener questions, including her take on how MTV handled how her ex treated her, how she finds comfort being single, and her take on the friend zone. Grab a cocktail and buckle up, because this is such a fun episode!  You can find Morgan on Instagram here And her podcast here!  Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show: Factor — Head to factormeals.com/fmltalk50 and use code fmltalk50 to get 50% off.  Follow your host!    TikTok: @gabrielle_stone   Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast   YouTube: FML TALK   Website: www.eatprayfml.com      Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back, FML'ers, and Happy New Year! This week, we're kicking off a fresh year with our monthly solo episode where Gabrielle dives into recapping the end of 2023 and offering some serious words of wisdom when it comes to how we should all be approaching a new f%cking year. She also dives into your FML stories! Whether you're big into resolutions or just taking things day by day, Gabrielle is here to remind you that this year, we're setting some f%cking boundaries and leaning into the things that are going to protect our hearts. This is going to be a great year on the podcast, so stay tuned for some seriously fun episodes to come as we try out a new structure of more solo episodes, more episodes with Tay, some fun girl talk episodes, and so much more! Buckle up because we're so ready for you, 2024!  Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show: Factor — Head to factormeals.com/fmltalk50 and use code fmltalk50 to get 50% off. Lume —Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code FMLTALK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Follow your host!    TikTok: @gabrielle_stone   Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast   YouTube: FML TALK   Website: www.eatprayfml.com       Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Gabrielle sits down with Allana Pratt, an Intimacy Expert & Relationship Coach, to dive into the art of healing after heartbreak and rediscovering yourself amidst the f%cking chaos and curveballs that life hurls your way. Allana shares her backstory from meeting her first husband to losing herself in that marriage. Following her second marriage and a 12-year custody battle, she opens up about the grief and heartbreak of not speaking to her son for three years and how she’s navigated that experience. Allana delves into the transformative power of spiritual healing and reflects on the profound lessons learned from marriage, divorce, and heartbreak. Navigating a spiritual awakening, she shares her take on trusting again after heartbreak, the persistence of resistance, and the different levels of trauma. They also discuss the idea of being alone versus lonely, trusting intuition, finding joy in the unknown, and embracing oneness. This episode is such an inspiring and resilient f%cking episode and we can’t wait for you to listen!   You can find Allana on Instagram and be sure to check out her website where you can learn more about her coaching services and her blind spot quiz!  Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show: Lume — Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code FMLTALK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Bombas — Go to Bombas.com/fmltalk and use code fmltalk for 20% off your first purchase.  Follow your host!    TikTok: @gabrielle_stone   Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast   YouTube: FML TALK   Website: www.eatprayfml.com      Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gabrielle sits down with Ilana Dunn, the host of the top dating podcast, "Seeing Other People," where she helps people feel less f%cking alone when it comes to dating. Ilana shares her journey into the world of podcasting, fueled by her personal experiences in dating and relationships. From her time working at Hinge to the unexpected influence of the Jonas Brothers on her own love story, Ilana breaks down the wildly relatable challenges of dating apps, the complexities of dating anxiety, and the absurdities of unspoken rules in the dating game. They dive headfirst into the constant f%cking games that define those nerve-wracking first dates, emphasizing the importance of trusting your gut and embracing your authentic self. Whether you're navigating the minefield of app-driven first dates or reflecting on the patterns in your relationships, this is such a fun and relatable episode that you don't want to miss! You can find Ilana on Instagram and be sure to check out her podcast!  Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show: Lume — Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code FMLTALK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Bombas — Go to Bombas.com/fmltalk and use code fmltalk for 20% off your first purchase.   Follow your host!    TikTok: @gabrielle_stone   Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast   YouTube: FML TALK   Website: www.eatprayfml.com      Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gabrielle sits down with Abby Medcalf to discuss the real reason relationships f%cking fail. Abby shares that communication is often the thing to blame in relationships, but it typically always stems from a pattern of keeping score. She shares her advice for solving problems together and making communication the top priority. She also shares how to engage the conversation with better prompts, like asking open-ended questions to foster understanding and avoid criticism. Lastly, they discuss Abby's book "Be Happily Married: Even if Your Partner Won't Do a Thing" and the importance of ensuring personal happiness before entering a new relationship. Remember, you start your new relationship in the same emotional state as the last relationship so you need to love the sh%t out of yourself first! This is such a fun episode, and we can't wait for you to listen!  You can find Abby on Instagram, her website, and be sure to check out her book here!  Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show: Lume — Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code FMLTALK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Bombas — Go to Bombas.com/fmltalk and use code fmltalk for 20% off your first purchase.  ZocDoc — Go to Zocdoc.com/GABRIELLE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.  Follow your host!    TikTok: @gabrielle_stone   Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast   YouTube: FML TALK   Website: www.eatprayfml.com      Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve made it to December folks, which means this is our last solo episode of 2023! Time flies when you’re having fun, but what a f%cking crazy year it’s been! This week, Gabrielle is sharing an update about a dear friend of hers who you all came to know in her book, and it’s a true reminder to live life to the fullest because you never know what tomorrow will bring. We're also diving into being your authentic self, not letting other people's judgments of you get in the way, and what we’re leaving behind in 2023! Lastly, Gabrielle shares a hilarious personal story before diving into your FML stories! See you in the f%cking New Year!   Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show: Lume — Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code FMLTALK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Bombas — Go to Bombas.com/fmltalk and use code fmltalk for 20% off your first purchase.  ZocDoc — Go to Zocdoc.com/GABRIELLE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.  Follow your host!    TikTok: @gabrielle_stone   Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast   YouTube: FML TALK   Website: www.eatprayfml.com       Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gabrielle sits down with Carla Romo, relationship badass and co-host of the Love Fix podcast, to dive into all things relationships, codependency, and how to break free from a toxic relationship! Together, they break down the sh%t show of codependency versus interdependency and explore the complexities of being alone versus lonely. They also dissect toxic relationship patterns, drill down on the importance of post-fight communication in a healthy relationship, and give you the lowdown on breaking the f%cking cycle when recognizing toxicity is not as simple as hitting the road. Remember, when life gives you lemons, sometimes the best decision is to say f%ck it and book a solo trip for yourself! Be sure to follow Carla on Instagram, and check out her podcast, The Love Fix Podcast!   Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show: Bombas — Go to Bombas.com/FMLTALK and use code FMLTALK for 20%off your first purchase. Lume — Special offer: new customers get $5 off Lume’s Starter Pack with our exclusive code and link. Use code FMLTALK at LumeDeodorant.com.  Follow your host!    TikTok: @gabrielle_stone   Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast   YouTube: FML TALK   Website: www.eatprayfml.com       Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to info@eatprayfml.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candice Horbacz, former adult entertainer, mother, and wife, discusses the accessibility of explicit content online, the messages conveyed in porn, appropriate timelines to educate kids about sex and explicit entertainment, differences in sexuality between men and women, and how porn can be viewed as a tool in your relationship.