
Girls Gotta Eat
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!
Latest episodes

Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 18min
It’s SPICY GIRL SUMMER (how to do it right)
This summer, dive into the fun with tips for achieving your top ten goals, from surviving weddings to exploring intimacy. Discover packing hacks and valuable solo travel advice that brings confidence to your adventures. The hosts discuss their personal milestones while sharing hilarious dating stories and introducing exciting new products. Get ready for a vibrant, health-conscious summer filled with spontaneous escapades and summer self-care tips, all while embracing independence and body positivity!

Jun 5, 2025 • 60min
The Snack: Commencement Speeches, Cringe Phone Sex, and Kylie’s boobs
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Rayna’s beef with her neighbor The “Clean Girl” influencer lawsuit Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively update Chrisley family pardon 50 Cent won’t let Diddy get pardoned Best (and worst) commencement speeches of 2025 And Just Like That is back (and is it good now?) Headlines: Taylor’s masters, Sydney Sweeney’s bath water, naked dancing flight attendant, Ellen Pompeo detained, Kylie’s breast implants Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Aura Frames: Get $30 off the Carver Mat frame at https://auraframes.com with code GGE. Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits by going to http://joinbilt.com/GGE. Live Conscious: Get 15% off at https://liveconscious.com with code GGE.

Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 38min
How to Trust the Timing of Your Life with Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik of Almost 30
No matter what stage of life you’re in (but especially if you’re feeling lost/unbalanced/behind at all), this episode will help guide you. We loved recording with Krista and Lindsey of Almost 30 podcast again and talking about all the changes that have happened in our own lives over the years in friendships, career, romantic relationships, breakups, and more. We discuss Saturn Returns and what age this personal transformation happens, how to trust your own timeline in life even when you feel like you’re “behind,” knowing when a relationship isn’t right and when to leave, communicating with a partner effectively, body image and changes, and being at your “peace weight.” We also talk about Krista’s dating life post-divorce and Lindsey’s motherhood journey. Before they join us, Rayna shares a story about meeting a guy in the wild and the pickup line she used, and Ashley spills some tea on a throuple who came to her recent show. Enjoy! Follow Almost 30 on Instagram @almost30podcast, listen to the Almost 30 podcast, and get their new book Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Boulevard: Get 10% off your first year subscription when you book a demo at http://joinblvd.com/gge. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at http://article.com/gge. Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/gge. Simply Pop: Go to https://cokeurl.com/simplyPOP to find out where you can try Simply Pop. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions at https://rocketmoney.com/gge.

May 29, 2025 • 1h 1min
The Snack: Biebers, Back Hair, and Books for Summer
Dive into the hilarious world of celebrity gossip and personal anecdotes! Discover George Clooney's surprising new look and Travis Kelce's furry back. The hosts tackle the drama between Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan while celebrating Love is Blind milestones. Get ready for summer reading recommendations that promise emotional connections and fun stories, and enjoy a lighthearted critique of societal grooming standards through the lens of Justin and Hailey Bieber's relationship. A mix of laughter, insights, and charm awaits!

May 22, 2025 • 55min
The Snack: Pedro Pascal, Perfume Nostalgia, and Pickleball with Ashley Underwood
Ashley Underwood, director and producer known for her work on 'Dreambreaker: A Pickleball Story' and 'Borat', shares her insights on the quirky world of pickleball and its unexpected rise in popularity during the pandemic. She spills the tea on the vibrant and chaotic reality TV scene, drawing from her experiences on 'Southern Charm'. The conversation dives into the challenges of getting a film made and her unique perspective on celebrity culture, all with a playful touch that keeps things entertaining.

May 19, 2025 • 1h 19min
Travel Hacks & Hottest Tips with The Points Guy Brian Kelly
Presenting your Summer (and Fall) 2025 Travel Guide! Yes we have The Points Guy himself, Brian Kelly, joining us to share all the tips, tricks, and hacks you need for traveling, including which credit card(s) to have, which airlines to fly, the best hotel rewards programs, and sites and apps to use for planning trips and finding deals. We also discuss his #1 tip for planning luxury travel/honeymoons, and on the flip side, how to ball on a budget. Before Brian joins us, Ashley shares the latest on wedding planning and a recent mood killer she experienced in the bedroom, and Rayna gives updates on her nephew and new jewelry decision. Enjoy! Follow @thepointsguy on Instagram, get Brian’s book How to Win at Travel, and check out his website thepointsguy.com. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. And shop our sexual wellness products at vibesonly.com. Thank you to our partners this week: Feeld: Download Feeld on the App store or Google Play. Vegamour: Get 20% off your first order for a limited time at http://vegamour.com/gge with code GGE. Bilt: Start earning points on rent you’re already paying at http://joinbilt.com/gge. Simply pop: Go to https://cokeurl.com/simplyPOP to find out where you can try Simply Pop. Skims: Check out the Skims Ultimate Bra Collection at http://skims.com/gge.

May 15, 2025 • 54min
The Snack: Taylor Swift Update, American Pope, and Must-See TV
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Taylor Swift sighting & subpoena The new American Pope Halle Berry’s steamy Mother’s Day post Cowboy Carter tour review Harry and Meghan at Beyoncé Materialists movie review Bravo updates + must-see TV Headlines (Tell Me Lies bombshell, Bill and Jordon at Miss Maine, No Nudity at Cannes) Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Olive Ave: Get 15% off your first order at oliveavejewelry.com with code GGE Addyi: Learn more at https://addyi.com Materialists: See the movie in theaters June 13.

May 12, 2025 • 1h 33min
The Relationships You Never Get Over with Josie Balka
Warning: This episode may make you feel things. We absolutely loved talking with author/poet Josie Balka ahead of her debut book about everything from body image to exes to friendship. We discuss how no one cares what you look like in a swimsuit, why the people who didn’t want you stick with you more than partners who did, reflective questions to ask yourself after a first date, that one person in your life you wish you never met, and why friendship breakups can be harder than romantic breakups. She also opens up about her fiancé, and we discuss our own past and present relationships. Before Josie joins us, Rayna shares friend behavior that should be straight to jail, and Ashley tells the tale of the woman who walked out of her standup show. Enjoy! Follow Josie on Instagram @josiebalka and Tiktok @josiebalka and order her book I Hope You Remember. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order at https://quince.com/GGE. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you subscribe at https://nutrafol.com with code GGE10. ZBiotics: Get 15% off your first order at https://zbiotics.com/gge with code GGE. Helix: Get 27% off sitewide + a free bedding bundle with any Luxe or Elite mattress order at https://helixsleep.com/gge. Pretty Litter: Get 20% off your first order + a free cat toy at https://prettylitter.com

May 8, 2025 • 57min
The Snack: Met Gala, Delco Pooper, and Puff Pieces Gone Wrong
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Who is Sydney Sweeney dating? Met Gala recap + fave looks Bill Belichick and JordOn Hudson’s Dunkin’ drama Blake Lively pizza-gate Running influencer White House controversy The Delco Pooper Headlines: Beckham feud, Luigi Mangione musical, Nick Cannon’s balls, Lady Gaga record concert Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Liquid IV: Get 20% off your first order at https://liquidiv.com with code GGE. Addyi: Learn more at https://addyi.com. Bilt: Get points by paying rent at https://joinbilt.com/GGE. Simply Pop: Go to https://cokeurl.com/simplypop to find out where you can try Simply Pop.

May 5, 2025 • 1h 24min
How to Take No Sh*t From Men (and Still Date Them) with Drew Afualo
Put this episode on if you want to get fired up (in the best way). We loved having author and influencer Drew Afualo in the studio going all the way off about the patriarchy and taking no shit from men (on the internet and IRL). She shares her journey of working in sports, getting fired (like all the cool girls do), and how she found her voice and created the platform she has today. She discusses how we all start out as Pick Me Girls, dating men when you hate men, the fallacy of the “leftover woman,” how to be more brave and find your voice, the one tip she has for anyone who wants to be an influencer, how men and women reflect differently after they go through a breakup, and so much more. Before Drew joins us, we talk about Rayna’s meal prepping and the embarrassing thing Ashley did in her sleep. Enjoy! Follow Drew on Instagram @drewafualo and Tiktok @drewafualo, listen to her podcasts Two Idiot Girls and The Comment Section, and read her book Loud. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Aura Frames: Get $35 off and free shipping on the Carver Mat frame at https://auraframes.com with code GGE. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/gge. Skims: Shop the Skims Ultimate Bra collection and more at https://skims.com/gge. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at http://article.com/gge.