

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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Nov 29, 2021 • 1h 23min
Fertility, Britney, and Butt Stuff with Heather McMahan
We have a GGE fave, actress/comedian Heather McMahan, back in the studio for a hilariously chaotic episode about everything from planning an Italian wedding to living with your husband and mom to Britney to butt stuff, and everything in between. Heather also opens up about her fertility/embryo freezing journey, and we pop off about a number of things like her Netflix movie, cuckolding, and things that shouldn't be on pizza. Before she joins us, we recap our recent hometown dates and makeouts. Enjoy! Follow Heather on Instagram @HeatherKMcMahan and visit her website here. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg, and Ashley @AshHess. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Get tickets to our Holiday Spectacular Livestream HERE! Thank you to our partners this week: Olipop: Get 20% off your Olipop order, with free shipping: drinkolipop.com/GGE or use code GGE at checkout. 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. HelloFresh: Go to hellofresh.com/gge14 and use code GGE14 for up to 14 free meals and 3 free gifts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 21, 2021 • 1h 27min
Are Your Dating Expectations Unrealistic? feat. Behavioral Scientist and Dating Coach Logan Ury
Ever wonder what you're doing "wrong" (read: against your own best interest) in dating? We are breaking it down in this eye-opening episode with behavioral scientist, dating coach, and author Logan Ury. We're discussing the three types of unrealistic daters and how to combat the tendencies that are working against you, how to pick a long-term partner, if you're too picky or not picky enough, and what you should/shouldn't compromise on. We're also discussing best practices for the apps, a scientific strategy for meeting people IRL, and why you should (almost) always go on a second date. Before Logan joins us, we're chatting about breakup season still being in full effect, scaring your friends/partners, fresh recs, and more. Enjoy! Follow Logan on Instagram @LoganUry and visit her website for more. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg, and Ashley @AshHess. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Get tickets to our Holiday Spectacular Livestream HERE! Thank you to our partners this week: Living Proof: Go to livingproof.com/gge + use code GGE to get 10% off your first purchase. Buffy: For $20 off your order, visit buffy.co and use code GGE. Pretty Litter: Use promo code GGE for 20% off your first order at prettylitter.com. Calm: For a limited time, get 40% off a premium subscription at calm.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 15, 2021 • 1h 24min
Understanding (and Fulfilling) Our Sexual Fantasies feat. Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Oh yesss, we have an erotic and educational episode for y'all! We're so excited to chat with sex educator and author Dr. Justin Lehmiller about fantasies, fetishes, f*cking your friends, and more. We're discussing the psychology behind fantasies and kinks (yes, including foot fetishes), threesomes and tips for successful/enjoyable ones, cuckolding questions, and even how your political affiliation can play out in the bedroom. Justin is also sharing the truth (and data) behind friends with benefits, and we dive into casual sex and why it's more difficult for women to indulge in. Before he joins us, we're recapping our wild Cancun trip, Rayna's post-breakup turnaround, and Ashley's missed connection. Enjoy! Follow Justin on Instagram at @JustinJLehmiller and check out the Sex and Psychology blog and podcast. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Babbel: Go to babbel.com and use code GGE to get 3 additional months when you purchase a 3-month subscription. Hello Tushy: Get 10% off + free shipping at hellotushy.com/gge. Daily Harvest: Get up to $40 off your first box at dailyharvest.com/gge. Nutrafol: Get $15 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at nutrafol.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 8, 2021 • 1h 26min
Friendship Red Flags
It's a friendship episode (!!!) and we're covering red flags for toxic friends including jealousy, clinginess, unreliability, "joking" insults, and more. We're also discussing our personal experiences, why so many situations aren't black and white, and how to decide if a friendship is worth saving. Before that, we're chatting about Hinge's voice prompts, Ashley's most irrational fear, the biggest change in Rayna's dating outlook, and the rare phenomenon of (male) exes posting thirst traps that actually work. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more! Thank you to our partners this week: Buffy: For $20 off your Buffy order, visit buffy.co and enter code GGE. Helix: Get up to $200 off all mattress orders + 2 free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge. ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/gge for 20% off your first purchase. HelloFresh: Go to hellofresh.com/gge14 + code GGE14 for up to 14 free meals and 3 free gifts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 15min
The Importance of Having a Hoe Phase feat. Matchmaker Maria
We are welcoming back a GGE fave, Matchmaker Maria, and she's serving up that spicy advice. We're discussing the definition of and importance of having a hoe phase (no matter your age), how to have a successful hoe phase, how to recognize someone in their hoe phase, and dealing with judgement from others or your own guilt while you're hoe'ing. Maria also gets real about unfulfilled desires in a marriage/after having children and how to address them with your partner and mend a struggling sex life, plus gives candid answers to dating questions like "How do I tell him to go down on me?" and "How many dates do you give it to see if there's a spark?" Before Maria joins us, we talk about bombing a joke while flirting, car knowledge, and what shows we've been watching. Enjoy! Follow Maria on Instagram @MatchmakerMaria and check out her podcast Ask a Matchmaker. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Milkbar: Get $10 off an order of $50+ by going to milkbarstore.com/gge. The Pill Club: Become a patient at thepillclub.com/gge and they will make a $10 donation to Bedsider.org. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at article.com/gge. Calm: For a limited time, get 40% off a premium subscription at calm.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 25, 2021 • 1h 8min
The Way You Carry Yourself is Sexier Than the Way You Look feat. Mike Johnson
In this hot episode (alternately titled "Rayna Makes It Weird"), we are joined by author, podcaster, and Bachelor Nation fave Mike Johnson from his hotel room, and chatting about dating, self-love, jealousy, and more. Mike shares why a woman's looks are not the sexiest thing about her, how to develop confidence from within instead of via external validation, and how to stay grounded in a social media obsessed world. We're also asking him our listeners' questions and what he's looking for in a partner. Before Mike joins us, we're catching up on some iconic moments from our tour, giving fresh TV recs, and diving back into breakup content with more tips for managing your anger/emotions and how to deal with an ex who won't stop coming at you. Enjoy! Follow Mike on Instagram @Mike_Johnson and check out his podcast Talking It Out. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg, and Ashley @AshHess. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Living Proof: Go to livingproof.com/gge + code GGE to get 10% off your first purchase. Bright Cellars: Visit brightcellars.com/GGE60 for 60% off your first box. Must be 21+. Some state exclusions. Pretty Litter: Use promo code for GGE for 20% off your first order at prettylitter.com. Truff: Get 15% off site-wide + free shipping with code GGE at truff.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 18, 2021 • 1h 18min
The Art of Maintaining Friendships, Partnerships, and Your Mental Health with Almost 30
We're so excited to welcome some of our fave fellow podcasters -- Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik of Almost 30 Podcast! We're chatting and laughing about friend fights, weddings, being catcalled, and more, but also going deeper on topics like anxiety surrounding getting married/losing your identity, moving across the country to be with your partner, and handling family and friends when they judge your decisions. We're also discussing comparison (why we do it and how to manage it) and overcoming body insecurities. Before the ladies join us, we discuss massage preferences, Halloween costumes, and rescue dogs. Enjoy! Follow Almost 30 on Instagram @Almost30podcast and check out their website here. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Considering donating to the Animal Lighthouse fundraiser. Thank you to our partners this week: Buffy: For $20 off your Buffy order, visit buffy.co and enter code GGE. Hello Tushy: Get 10% off + free shipping at hellotushy.com/gge. Daily Harvest: Get up to $40 off your first box at dailyharvest.com/gge. Candid: Go to candidco.com/gge + code 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.

Oct 11, 2021 • 1h 13min
Letting Go and Loving Yourself
We've got a lot going on in this episode -- Rayna's relationship status, Ashley's face, canceled trips, a cringe Hinge moment, recs, PSAs, and more. We're opening up about some things, talking about privacy and boundaries, and discussing amicable breakups vs. blindsides and blow-ups. We hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Feals: Become a member at feals.com/gge and get 40% off your first 3 months + free shipping. Nutrafol: Get $15 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at nutrafol.com with code GGE. Calm: For a limited time, get 40% off a premium subscription at calm.com/gge. Buffy: For $20 off your order, 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.

Oct 4, 2021 • 1h 15min
WHY IS EVERYONE BREAKING UP (and Exes Resurfacing)?!
Shit has been wilder than ever before -- breakups everywhere, exes crawling back, and just general relationship chaos. We are analyzing this in terms of the pandemic, cuffing season, and astrology (with the help of expert and former guest Kara Catrelle), and discussing how to stay sane through it all. We're also sharing our listeners' theories and wild stories. And we're going deep on the recs and get into a social media and mental health discussion stemming from The D'Amelio Show. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Visit our website for live show dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Bev: Get 20% off your first Bev wine purchase + free shipping at drinkbev.com/gge or with code GGE at checkout. Helix: Get up to $200 off all mattress orders + 2 free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge. Ritual: Get 10% off your during your first 3 months at ritual.com/gge. HelloFresh: Go to hellofresh.com/gge14 + code GGE14 for up to 14 free meals + free shipping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 27, 2021 • 1h 34min
Are You Dating a Narcissist? feat. Dr. Ramani Durvasula
It's the long overdue, much-needed episode on narcissists with a true expert -- clinical psychologist, professor of psychology, and best-selling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula. We are discussing what a narcissist actually is, why people are attracted to them, what dating one looks like, what to do/how to leave if you're dating one, and the effect dating a narcissist can have on you. Dr. Ramani also breaks down the differences between narcissists, sociopaths, and psychopaths, and we hit her with burning questions like "What happens when two narcissists date?" and "Are we all a little bit narcissistic?" Before she joins us, we catch up on Ashley's ghosting situation, and a trash DM Rayna received. Hope you enjoy! Check out Dr. Ramani on YouTube here and visit her website here. Follow us on Instagram @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg, and Ashley @AshHess. Visit our website for tour 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. Native: Get 20% off your first purchase at nativedeo.com/gge or with code GGE at checkout. Pretty Litter: Use code GGE for 20% off your first order at prettylitter.com. The Pill Club: They are offering a $10 donation to bedsider.org for every listener who becomes a patient via 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.


