

Girls Gotta Eat
Dear Media
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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Jun 20, 2021 • 1h 12min
What Guys Think About During Sex (Part 1) feat. Esquire Editor-in-Chief Michael Sebastian
In the first installment of our two-part series "What Guys Think About During Sex," we welcome Editor-in-Chief of Esquire Magazine, Michael Sebastian, to break it down for us. We're answering everything from "Are they critiquing my body?" to "What do they think about lingerie?" and also discussing tools for having more satisfying, exciting sex. Plus, we're sharing listener submissions for what they THINK guys are thinking about in the bedroom and telling our own "What was he thinking?!" sex stories. (And for Younger fans, we recap the series finale.) Enjoy! Read Esquire online at Esquire.com and follow on Instagram @esquire. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Check our website for show dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Daily Harvest: Get $40 off your first box at dailyharvest.com/gge. Feals: Become a member at feals.com/gge and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Function of Beauty: Go to functionofbeauty.com/gge to get 20% off your first order. Dipsea: Get a 30-day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 14, 2021 • 1h 29min
Boundaries with Friends and Manifesting Your Man feat. LadyGang
Major collab alert! We are so excited to be joined by Keltie Knight, Jac Vanek, and Becca Tobin of the LadyGang podcast for such an honest, fun, and wide-ranging conversation. We're chatting about the unique relationship of working with friends, boundaries and struggles with setting them, deciding to cope with or quit your job, ignoring haters, what to look for in a husband/long-term partner, and how to manifest the man you want. We're also playing Red Light Green Light and analyzing everything from polite dirty talk to dating DJs. And we give updates on Ashley's guys from last week, and how Rayna has changed since her single days. Enjoy! Follow Ladygang on Instagram (and Becca, Keltie and Jac), and see more on their website. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Check our website for show dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Ritual: Get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/gge. HelloFresh: Go to hellofresh.com/gge12 and use code GGE12 for 12 free meals including free shipping. Raycon: Go to buyraycon.com/gge for 15% off your entire order. Buffy: For $20 off your first purchase of $80 or more, visit buffy.co and enter code GGE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 7, 2021 • 1h 18min
Therapy, Sex, Drugs, and Dogs with Chelsea Handler
We have a bucket list guest on this week's episode -- the inimitable Chelsea Handler! We're chatting with her about her therapy journey, what she's into/not into in the bedroom, not wanting children, learning to love your own company, transitioning from heavy drinker to cannabis enthusiast, rescue dogs, and more. She also shares some of the most hilarious airplane stories we've heard to date. Plus, we recap our LA trip which included Rayna's restaurant fantasy and a love-at-first-sight encounter for Ashley, and we give some (sorta) TV/movie recs. Hope you enjoy! Follow Chelsea on Instagram at @ChelseaHandler, and check out her new special Evolution on HBO Max. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg, and Ashley @AshHess. Check our website for show dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Zola: Get 50% off your save-the-dates at zola.com/gge with code SAVE50 + a free change-the-date with your purchase. Calm: For a limited time, get 40% off a premium subscription at calm.com/gge. Rory: For a free online visit + free 2-day shipping, go to hellorory.com/gge. The Pill Club: They are offering a $10 donation to bedsider.org for every listener who becomes a patient using thepillclub.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 31, 2021 • 1h 2min
SHOOT YOUR SHOT GIRL SUMMER
We're vaxxed, waxed, and ready for summer 2021, baby! On this episode, we're hyping you up to get back out there and date with mindset shifting for shooting your shot, tips for your app profiles, ways to gas yourself up before a date/night out, a breakdown of the happy hormones and how to hack them, and more. We're also chatting about having sex anxiety when it's been a while and how to know when it's right to sleep with someone, and also sharing our listeners' goals for Shot Girl Summer. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Visit our website for show dates, merchandise, and more, and check out our Spotify playlists! Thank you to our partners this week: FabFitFun: Get $10 off your first box at FabFitFun.com with code GGE. AllForm: To find your perfect sofa and get 20% off all orders, go to allform.com/gge. Hello Tushy: Get 10% off + free shipping at hellotushy.com/gge. Dipsea: Get a 30-day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 24, 2021 • 1h 23min
Booty Calls and Body Talk with Katie Sturino
She's baaaack! We're so happy to be joined again by one of our favorite guests (and people overall) Katie Sturino. We pick up where we left off with her booty call turned husband, and are chatting about a topic we're so glad came up -- what you think you want in a future partner vs. what you actually want/need, and how to get there mentally. We're also chatting about body acceptance, pinpointing and cutting out negative influences, and dating when you're insecure about your body. And we bring back a beloved segment, Fuck My Phone, with embarrassing stories from Rayna and our listeners, catch up on a wild night Ashley had at the comedy club, and discuss unfollowing your friends' exes on Instagram. Enjoy! Follow Katie on Instagram @KatieSturino and buy her book here! Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg, and Ashley @AshHess. Check our website for show dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Pretty Litter: Use code GGE for 20% off your first order at prettylitter.com. Buffy: For $20 off your first purchase of $80 or more, visit buffy.co and enter code GGE. Candid: Go to candidco.com/gge + code GGE for your risk-free starter kit and $75 off. Function of Beauty: Go to functionofbeauty.com/gge to get 20% off your first order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 17, 2021 • 1h 13min
Feeling Myself (and No One Else) feat. Asexuality Activist Yasmin Benoit
We're joined by asexuality activist Yasmin Benoit and she's breaking down being asexual (as well as aromantic) and discussing/dispelling myths surrounding sex drive, masturbation, being in relationships, and more. We're also chatting about the spectrum of asexuality, how to talk about it with friends and family, dating, and lack of representation in the media. And we're sharing our and our listeners' non-sexual turn-ons, plus catching up on something nice Rayna did for her body and a DM slide Ashley received. Hope you enjoy! Follow Yasmin on Instagram @TheYasminBenoit. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Check our website for show dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at article.com/gge. Raycon: Go to buyraycon.com/gge for 15% off your entire Raycon order. Calm: For a limited time, get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/gge. DailyHarvest: Get $25 off your first box at dailyharvest.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.

May 10, 2021 • 1h 36min
Reviving, Repairing, and Revving Up Your Sex Life feat. Dr. Ian Kerner
It's episode 169 (!!) and we brought back one of our favorite and most impactful guests, psychotherapist and best-selling author Dr. Ian Kerner, for another important discussion about sex. This time around, we're discussing the "sex script" and some of the main issues that plague couples including lack of sex/sexual satisfaction in the relationship, mismatched sex drives, boredom in the bedroom, and more. And we're tackling topics applicable to everyone regarding foreplay (and getting the kind you want), orgasms (or lack thereof), oral sex, and communication. Plus, we catch up on our Florida trip. Hope you enjoy! Order Ian's book here and see more on his website. Follow us on Instagram @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg, and Ashley @AshHess. Check our website for show dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Native: Get 20% off your first purchase at nativedeodorant.com/gge or use the code GGE at checkout. Buffy: For $20 off your first purchase of $80 or more, visit buffy.co and use code GGE. Ritual: Get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/gge. Rory: Try out Nightly Defense for just $5 at hellorory.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 3, 2021 • 1h 20min
Let Me Upgrade You
Women stay upgrading men, and we're diving into it. We're discussing the motivation to change your partner, what's healthy and what's not, what you should and shouldn't try to change (everything from clothing to bedding to career goals to emotional stability), and the unfortunate reality of changing someone for the better and them leaving you. We're sharing our experiences as well as our listeners, and also catching up on Ashley's new addition, Rayna's latest phone sexcapade, plus TV recs. Hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Check our website for show dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Helix: Get up to $200 off all mattress orders + 2 free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge. FabFitFun: Get $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.com with code GGE. Nutrafol: Get 20% off your first order + free shipping at nutrafol.com with code GGE20. HelloFresh: Go to hellofresh.com/gge12 + code GGE12 for 12 free meals including free shipping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 26, 2021 • 1h 32min
Setting Boundaries for Healthier Relationships feat. Therapist and Author Nedra Tawwab
Welcome to your crash course in boundaries! We are honored to be joined by the expert herself, Nedra Tawwab -- therapist and author of the New York Times Bestseller Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself. We're discussing how to establish and communicate boundaries when it comes to family, friends, romantic partners, work, yourself, and even social media so you can live a happier, more free life with healthier relationships. And we're tackling actions to take when those boundaries aren't respected. We're also chatting about running into exes when you're with a current partner, dog fostering, and Newlyweds (yes, the 2003 show). Enjoy! Follow Nedra on Instagram @NedraTawwab and visit her website for her book and more. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @RaynaGreenberg. Check our website for show dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Storyworth: Get $10 off your first purchase at storyworth.com/gge. The Pill Club: Become a patient at thepillclub.com/gge and they'll donate $10 to bedsider.org. Calm: For a limited time, get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/gge. Rory: Try out nightly defense for just $5 by visiting hellorory.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 22, 2021 • 1h 21min
Help, I Hate My Friend's Partner!
Alright ladies, let's TALK SOME SHIT! (Kidding...sorta.) We're discussing a topic close to home for so many -- disliking your friend's partner (namely, your girlfriend's boyfriend/husband). Although every situation is different, we're doing our best to cover all the bases -- reasons why you hate the partner, if you should say something, what to say, how to say it, advice to give your friend, setting boundaries for yourself, friend breakups, and more. We're drawing on our own experiences, and sharing stories from listeners as well. And we're catching up on Rayna's new guy and a rooftop encounter Ashley had. Hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg, and Ashley @AshHess. Check our website for show dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners for this episode: Aurate: Visit auratenewyork.com/gge15 + code GGE15 to get 15% off your first purchase. Pretty Litter: Use code GGE for 20% off your first order at prettylitter.com. Raycon: Go to buyraycon.com/gge for 15% off your entire Raycon order. Candid: Vist candidco.com/gge for your risk-free starter kit and $75 off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.