

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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Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 30min
A MasterClass in Sex Appeal with Shan Boodram and Jared Brady
If you want to hone your sex appeal, this episode is made for you. We are excited to be joined once again by sex educator, author, and new MasterClass instructor Shan Boodram, and this time with her partner Jared Brady, to talk all about what makes us sexy and how to draw people in. We’re discussing the art of flirting, how to catch someone’s attention in public, moves like the “sexy eye triangle,” and how to keep a conversation exciting. We’re also talking about keeping the passion alive in a relationship, the five levels of communication you have with your partner, navigating dry spells, “choreplay,” and turn-on triggers. And we all share who our sexual icons are, and Shan and Jared share their one piece of advice for having sex appeal. Before our guests join us, we’re sharing our listeners’ answers to “What’s the dumbest lie a guy has told you?” and we reveal one of our own that we’ve been laughing/wondering about for years. Enjoy! Follow Shan on Instagram @shanboodram and Jared @enjoyjaredbrady. Watch Shan’s MasterClass The Art of Sex Appeal and listen to her podcast Lovers by Shan. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/gge. Addyi: Learn more at https://addyi.com. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at http://article.com/gge. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions at https://rocketmoney.com/gge. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you subscribe at https://nutrafol.com with code GGE10.

Feb 27, 2025 • 54min
The Snack: Fyre Festival 2, Bodyguard App, and White Lotus Tea
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Elon Musk’s “5 things” email and the trolling that ensued Our own productivity reports Fyre Festival is back (for real) Rihanna teases new album The Bodyguard app White Lotus meets Southern Charm Love is Blind recaps and tea Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Cornbread Hemp: Get 30% off your first order at https://cornbreadhemp.com/gge with code GGE. Helix: Get 27% off at https://helixsleep.com/gge.

Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 27min
What Do You Hide From Your Partner?
We’re discussing all the things people hide from their partners, from getting Botox to spending habits to past sexual experiences, and more. We break down the different categories of “little white lies” and the motivations behind them, through research, our own experiences, and contributions from our audience. And we’re diving into age-old questions like “Do you have to tell your partner how many people you’ve slept with?” and “Do guys always lie when you ask them what they’re thinking about?” Before we get into the topic, we’re talking about health (microplastics, air quality, and more!), and the most searched fetish in every state. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Cymbiotika: Get 20% and free shipping at https://cymbiotika.com/girlsgottaeat. Bilt: Get points by paying rent at https://joinbilt.com/GGE. Hungry Root: Get 40% off your first delivery and free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/GGE with code GGE.

Feb 20, 2025 • 56min
The Snack: Random Couples, Garlic Baths, and Love is Blind
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: New (and random) celeb couples Papa John’s has a bath bomb?! Luigi Mangione thanks his fans/admirers Who attended SNL 50 The White Lotus is back Love is Blind new season Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to Wildgrain: Get 30% off your first box plus free croissants in every box at https://wildgrain.com/GGE or use promo code GGE.

Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 46min
BJ Tips, Anal, and Uncircumcised Guys feat. Shaun Galanos
In this lively discussion featuring Shaun Galanos, a love coach and the host of We Can Do Better, listeners get answers to their burning questions about relationships and intimacy. They dive into uncircumcised anatomy, tips for anal play, and how to encourage partners to initiate sex. Shaun shares his unique journey from sensual masseur to love coach, while the hosts tackle funny yet relatable topics like food storage quirks and the joys of baldness in the bedroom. Expect humor and candid advice throughout!

Feb 13, 2025 • 55min
The Snack: Super Bowl Beef and Dream Cabinet Picks
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: The Eagles winning the Super Bowl Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show Travis Kelce’s post-game outfit Paige and Craig’s breakup Our Cabinet picks The Bachelorette on pause (and why) What we’ve been watching and reading Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: BelliWelli: Get 20% at https://belliwelli.com with code GGE20. Brooklinen: Get 15% off your first order at https://brooklinen.com. Cymbiotika: Get 20% and free shipping at https://cymbiotika.com/girlsgottaeat.

Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 18min
The ‘Let Them Theory’ Will Change Your Relationships feat. Mel Robbins
We are honored to be joined by Mel Robbins, author of the bestselling, life-changing book The Let Them Theory. We talk to her about the theory and how you can apply it to relationships, daily stress, career goals, and family conflicts to live a more free and authentic life. We discuss dating in depth – confusing behavior from someone early on, what’s a true dealbreaker and when to break up, how to know if you’re an energy match, what you can and can’t change about someone, how to have the DTR talk and stay in your power, and more. Mel coaches us on not letting small stressors (like inconsiderate people in the airport) take our energy, and we also talk about managing our mental health and using our voices in the current political climate. Before she joins us, we’re celebrating our 7-year anniversary of the podcast, Ashley gives an update on her roommate, and Rayna reveals why we lose socks in the dryer. Enjoy! Follow Mel on Instagram @melrobbins, listen to her podcast The Mel Robbins Podcast, check out her website, and get her book The Let Them Theory. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for tour dates, merchandise, and 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. Tonal: Get $200 off your purchase at https://tonal.com with code GGE. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/gge. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you subscribe at https://nutrafol.com with code GGE10. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions at https://rocketmoney.com/gge.

Feb 6, 2025 • 58min
The Snack: Grammys, Super Bowl, and Pu$$y Charms
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Our new studio! Why the Grammys were so elite Rayna and Ashley’s TV-gate Cowboy Carter tour Superbowl sales are down Will Travis propose to Taylor? The horniest Super Bowl commercial Justin Baldoni’s tell-all website Latest tea on Rachel Kirkconnell and Matt James Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Timeline: Get 10% your first order of Mitopure at http://timeline.com/GGE. Cymbiotika: Get 20% and free shipping at https://cymbiotika.com/girlsgottaeat.

Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 27min
2025 Dating Trends: Unseriousness, AI, and More
What is dating going to look like this year? We’re diving into the reported trends for 2025, from AI clones to platonic romance to “Date With Me” to parents being involved, and more. We’re also sharing our predictions and what our listeners think the landscape is going to be like. Before we get into the topic, we have a studio (and Rayna home) update, are sharing how we navigated a business challenge, and Ashley has a relationship announcement. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Fay Nutrition: See a registered dietitian for as little as $0 a month at https://faynutrition.com/GGE. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at http://article.com/gge. Addyi: Learn more at https://addyi.com. Bilt: Get points by paying rent at https://joinbilt.com/GGE. Skims: Shop Skims best intimates collection at https://skims.com and in stores.

Jan 30, 2025 • 54min
The Snack: Speidi’s Comeback and Groundhog Controversy
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: New Bachelor Grant Ellis’s debut single Heidi Montag’s diss track The Eagles Super Bowl revenge arc PETA wants Punxsutawney Phil to retire Dave Franco as Luigi Mangione The “You’re so funny” trend Update on Justin and Blake (and Ryan) Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Brooklinen: Get 15% off your first order at https://brooklinen.com. Skims: Shop Skims best intimates at https://skims.com and in stores. Bilt: Get points by paying rent at https://joinbilt.com/GGE.