

Girls Gotta Eat
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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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Aug 28, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Snack: Taylor and Travis Engagement, Ashley’s Bach, and Cracker Barrel Uproar
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Taylor and Travis’s engagement and all the reactions Selena Gomez’s bachelorette Ashley’s bachelorette Justin Bieber impersonator and thirst traps Gwyneth Paltrow biography and Ben Affleck tea Cracker Barrel rebrand and backlash Headlines: Gap’s commercial in response to American Eagle, Burning Man disaster, Love is Blind UK S2 Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Julie Care: Find Julie at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, Amazon and GoPuff in all 50 states. No age restrictions and no ID required. Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order at https://quince.com/GGE. The Roses: In theaters everywhere August 29.

Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 29min
Hacks for Deeper Relationships, Enjoyable Career, and Fulfilling Life with Liz Moody
We loved chatting with wellness journalist and podcaster Liz Moody, and you do not want to miss this jam-packed episode of insightful and actionable advice on life, love, and career. Liz shares her story of having so much anxiety she couldn’t leave the house, and how she overcame it with evidence-based, small steps. We discuss how to have deeper relationships with friends and romantic partners – the conversations you have (and how to level them up), what you share about yourself and how it connects you to people, how to actually be there for a friend in need, and the concept of “bidding” and how it strengthens a partnership. Liz defines and explains “psychological richness” and how to have and recognize this in your own life and in others’, and we discuss what we think is going to make us happy vs. what actually makes us happy and why people aren’t fulfilled when they achieve “the thing.” We also talk about the things that drain your energy, actions to improve your energy, and tips for cutting back on scrolling. Before Liz joins us, Ashley pops off about a shirt she is sick of seeing, Rayna was traumatized taking out the trash, and we break down a shocking cheating email from a listener. Enjoy! Follow Liz Moody on Instagram @lizmoody and listen to The Liz Moody Podcast. Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Julie Care: Find Julie at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, Amazon and GoPuff across all 50 states. No age restrictions and no ID required, ever. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions at https://rocketmoney.com/gge. Skims: Get our favorite bras and underwear at https://skims.com/gge. Hungry Root: Get 40% off your first box and free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/GGE with code GGE. Ollie: Get 60% off your welcome kit when you subscribe at http://ollie.com/gge.

Aug 21, 2025 • 58min
The Snack: AJLT Shitshow, Leo DiCaprio, and Virgin Dating with Kaitlyn Bristowe
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Labubu heists Capri pants Leonardo DiCaprio’s “emotional age” And Just Like That series finale The Summer I Turned Pretty Taylor Swift’s New Heights interview And then we chat with Kaitlyn Bristowe about the new show she’s hosting, Are You My First?, her current relationship and why it’s different from her previous ones, and we share our virginity stories. Watch Are You My First? on Hulu and listen to Kaitlyn’s podcast Off the Vine. Follow her on Instagram at @kaitlynbristowe. Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: The Roses: In Theaters Everywhere August 29. Get tickets now. Boll & Branch: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at http://bollandbranch.com/GGE. Live Conscious: Get 15% off at https://liveconscious.com with code GGE. Cakes Body: Get 20% off your first order at http://cakesbody.com with code GGE.

Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 15min
How Often Are Couples Really Having Sex?
If you’ve ever wondered – Is my sex life with my partner normal? Should we be having more sex? How much sex is everyone else having? – this episode is for you. We gathered a ton of data from our audience about the stages of their relationships and how often they’re having sex. We discuss how your sex life changes when you move in with someone, get married, and have kids, plus we break down the reasons couples aren’t doing it and what gets in the way most. And we also talk about scheduling sex – who’s doing this and why, and does it lead to more/better intimacy? Before we get into the topic, we’re talking about shopping for Indian attire for Ashley’s wedding, why Rayna crashed out right before we recorded, and an update on Azul’s teeth. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Julie Care: Find Julie at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, Amazon and GoPuff across all 50 states. No age restrictions and no ID required. Wix: Go to https://wix.com to start building your website today. Skims: Get our favorite bras and underwear at https://skims.com/gge. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first order and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with code GGE10. Helix: Get 27% off at https://helixsleep.com/gge.

Aug 14, 2025 • 54min
The Snack: Hunting Wives, White House Reno, and Taylor Swift’s First Podcast
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Recent beefs: Zach Bryan, Alix Earle, Todd Chrisley Hunting Wives is the most unhinged and horniest show on Netflix Taylor Swift going on her boyfriend’s podcast White House renovation Instagram location violation + new features Headlines: Anna Delvey bunny-gate, Christiano Ronaldo’s engagement ring, AOL update Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: The Roses: In theaters everywhere August 29. Get tickets now. Shopify: Go to https://shopify.com/gge and start building your own empire today. Boulevard: Get 10% off your first year subscription when you book a demo at http://joinblvd.com/gge. Addyi: Learn more at https://addyi.com.

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Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 39min
Why Men Don’t Understand Women with Professor Chesko
Professor Chesko, an award-winning communication studies professor and podcaster, delivers a comedic yet insightful take on masculinity and modern relationships. He dives into the pitfalls of the manosphere, dissecting why men often fail to understand women fully. Chesko discusses troubling dating behaviors like ghosting and breadcrumbing, and sheds light on society's unrealistic expectations related to age-gap relationships. His candid reflections challenge toxic masculinity while promoting healthier conversations around gender dynamics in today's dating landscape.

Aug 7, 2025 • 59min
The Snack: New Couples, Book Club Ethics, and Song of the Summer
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: New celeb couples And Just Like That is canceled Skims’ face shaper A viral debate on book club ethics Headlines: Sydney Sweeney is a Republican, Martha Stewart’s skincare line, and is there a song of the summer? Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at http://article.com/gge. Shopify: Go to https://shopify.com/gge and start building your own empire today. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first order and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with code GGE10. Addyi: Learn more at https://addyi.com.

Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 30min
Is Everyone Freaky Now? with Ian Fidance
We have wild and hilarious comedian/podcaster Ian Fidance join us to talk about everything from butt plugs to friend fights. We open with trading some drunk Delaware stories (and how Ian is sober now), then we talk about a porn star he’s dating, coming out as bisexual (and why he doesn’t exactly relate to that label), misconceptions about bisexuality, and why people project their judgements on others’ lifestyles. We chat about his best friendship with his podcast cohost Jordan, and he shares a story about them fighting on the streets of New York…then we share our own. We also discuss how everyone seems to be so freaky nowadays (but are they really?), and we break down an insane listener question about her fiancé going to Vegas for his bachelor party. Before Ian joins us, we’re talking about why dinner dates are the worst dates (just hear us out), the animal encounters we’ve been having at our houses, and Ashley announces her special taping. Enjoy! Follow Ian on Instagram at @ianimal69 and listen to his podcast Bein' Ian with Jordan. Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Helix: Get 20% off at https://helixsleep.com/gge. Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/gge. Shopify: Go to https://shopify.com/gge and start building your brand today. ZBiotics: Get 15% off at https://zbiotics.com/gge with code GGE. Live Conscious: Get 15% off at https://liveconscious.com with code GGE Vegamour: Get 20% off your first order at http://vegamour.com/gge with code GGE.

Jul 31, 2025 • 58min
The Snack: South Park, Tea App, and Getting Spicy with Scheana Shay
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: National Orgasm Day Gwyneth Paltrow as Astronomer’s new spokesperson South Park is back with a vengeance The Tea app blows up then gets hacked Pedro Pascal’s handsy reputation Headlines: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau dating (?!), Carrie and Aidan breaking up, and Beyoncé breaks country records And we are joined by Vanderpump star and new author Scheana Shay to talk about her new book My Good Side. She’s spilling the tea on her husband’s affair and decision to write about it, her cast members’ response (or lack thereof) to the book, celebs she’s hooked up with (who’s the best/worst), and more. Enjoy! Follow Scheana on Instagram at @scheana and get her book My Good Side. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Revolve: Get 15% off your first order at https://revolve.com/GGE with code GGE. Shopify: Go to https://shopify.com/gge and start building your own brand today. Tonal: Get $200 off your purchase at https://tonal.com with code GGE. Cakes Body: Get 20% off your first order at http://cakesbody.com with code GGE.

Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 27min
Working Through Sibling Trauma and Drama with Therapist Lori Gottlieb
Therapy is in session! We have incredible therapist and author Lori Gottlieb join us for a third time to discuss sibling relationships and dynamics – competitiveness and jealousy in adult siblings (especially around milestones), growing up with totally different experiences in the home, favoritism from parents, and even estrangement. And we dive into the hot topic of not liking/not getting along with a sibling’s partner and how to navigate these situations and approach tough conversations. Before Lori joins us, Rayna has a dating update only true GGE fans will understand, and Ashley had an unexpected encounter at a gay bar (plus, catch us in Denver this weekend). Enjoy! Follow Lori on Instagram @lorigottlieb_author, check out her NYT column Ask the Therapist, and listen to her podcast Dear Therapists. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Warby Parker: Try on any pair of glasses virtually at https://warbyparker.com/gge. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions at https://rocketmoney.com/gge. Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order at https://quince.com/gge. iRestore: Get a huge discount on the iRestore Elite at https://irestore.com with code GGE. Cort Furniture: Build your own furniture rental package today at https://www.cort.com/podcast. Simply Pop: Go to https://cokeurl.com/simplyPOP to find out where you can try Simply Pop.