How hard is it to be a decent human on a first date? Apparently harder than you’d think! We are breaking down bad date behavior and bright red flags – everything from misogynistic remarks to showing up drunk to not asking you a single question – and then sharing our tactic for how to leave if the date is going south. Plus, we’re sharing 3 shocking/hilarious date stories from our listeners. Before we get into the topic, we’re talking about Love is Blind, Ashley moving, Rayna’s tips for taking a bath with someone, and the best mood lighting for sex. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order at quince.com/gge. Shopify: Get a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/gge. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at article.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are overjoyed to welcome back Dr. Ramani Durvasula to talk about healing from narcissists in your life – whether it be a parent, friend, or romantic partner. She briefs us on what narcissists actually are and what motivates them, then we dive into the healing process, everything from recognizing to acceptance to how to communicate with them and finally, moving past the trauma and self-actualization. We also play a game with her – Narcissist or Not –  crowd-sourced from our listeners. Before Dr. Ramani joins us, we’re talking about the something men love to mansplain (that dries us right up), and the “dressing down theory” of having better luck on the dating scene when you’re in casual, comfy clothes. Enjoy! Check out Dr. Ramani on YouTube at youtube.com/doctorramani, pre-order her new book It's Not You, find her on instagram @doctorramani, and visit her website. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for more info and shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Beis: Get 15% off your first purchase at beistravel.com/gge. ZocDoc: Get a top-rated doctor for free when you download the app for free at zocdoc.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges of maintaining friendships when friends are in different life stages. They talk about the importance of embracing change, evolving friendships, and the feelings of failure and discomfort that can arise. They also share their personal experiences and express gratitude to their listeners.

We are so excited to welcome back aura reader extraordinaire Mystic Michaela! She explains aura colors and how to find yours, reads our auras and analyzes how and why they’ve changed since our last reading in 2020, and we talk about how understanding your aura can help you in all your relationships. Then she breaks down each color and their strengths and weaknesses in dating, while also providing tips and tools to navigate your love life with your aura color in mind. Plus, she reads the auras of Ashley’s boyfriend and Rayna’s upcoming dates. Before Mystic Michaela joins us, we’re deep diving (ie. ranting) on fashion trends from quiet luxury to mob wife, reminiscing on the worst/weirdest trends from the early 2000s, and talking about finding your own personal style. Enjoy! Check out Mystic Michaela on Instagram @MysticMichaela, listen to her podcast Know Your Aura with Mystic Michaela, and get her book What’s My Aura? by visiting mysticmichaela.com. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for more info and shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Hello Fresh: Get free breakfast for life at hellofresh.com/ggefree with code GGEFREE.  Buffy: Get $20 off your order at buffy.co with code GGE. AG1: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 + 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/gge.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is where you live helping or hurting your likeliness to find love? We are breaking down the US (and beyond) for dating, using a recent report that ranked 182 cities, our own experiences, and those of our listeners. Get ready because we’re unpacking the truth about Denver, the top Peter Pan cities, best cities to be single in, best cities for settling down, NYC vs. LA, why Austin fucks, the overwhelming response about Chicago, why Boston needs to “studied by scientists,” and so much more. We also discuss the idea of moving for a better dating scene and things to consider. Before we dive into our topic, we’re catching up on a guy who resurfaced in Rayna’s DMs, and Ashley uncovering peoples’ secret Internet lives. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order at quince.com/gge. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at article.com/gge. Natural Vitality CALM: Get 20% off your purchase at naturalvitality.com with code GGE20.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so excited to have the queen of millennial musings herself, Kate Kennedy, back on the show. We discuss her new book One in a Millennial, the motivation for sharing the nostalgia and real stories behind this generation of woman, the paradox we've faced in our career paths, body image in the 90s/early aughts and its effects on us today, and how religion/purity culture can shape your sexuality to the point of confusion at best and trauma at worst. We reminisce on the mall glory days, our favorite Bath & Body Works scents, why Ashley was a fashion icon in high school, and where Rayna got her prom dresses. Kate also opens up about her indecisiveness to have children (spoiler alert: she had one), and the advice NOT to give someone struggling with this decision.  Before Kate joins us, we are revealing how long we stayed on the family plan, ranting about the pet peeve all guys do around the house, and having an important discussion about plane safety and flight attendant humor. AND we debut the Vibes Only cock ring and spill the tea on its name. Enjoy! Find Kate on instagram @katekennedy, check out her podcast Be There in Five, and get her new book One in a Millennial. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for more info and shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Wildgrain: Get $30 off your first box, plus free croissants in every box, for a limited time at wildgrain.com/gge to start your subscription. Chomps: Get 20% off your first order and free shipping at chomps.com/gge. Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at blueland.com/gge. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com when you use  promo code GGE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should you make a list when looking for a partner? The hosts discuss the pros and cons, share their own lists, and talk about misconceptions. They also dive into pop culture, talk about the best lighting for hot sex, and share foreplay pet peeves. Plus, they discuss their criteria for finding a partner, the importance of acknowledging personal trauma, and the evolution of priorities in different life stages.

Comedian Brittany Schmitt shares her story of getting sober and navigating dating after divorce. They discuss the challenges of making new friends after a relationship ends, getting sober when your spouse isn't, and the difficulties of dating while sober. They also delve into the importance of finding love beyond superficiality and share hilarious experiences with sliding into DMs and discussing body counts.

Author Elise Loehnen discusses the misconceptions around being a 'good woman' and how the seven deadly sins can actually be empowering. Topics include embracing pride, using envy to figure out desires, owning lustfulness, and the societal policing of women's bodies. They also discuss the challenges of conforming to beauty standards, the pressure around female sexuality, and the importance of expressing emotions in a healthy way.

In this podcast, the hosts recap their personal lives, pop culture moments, and the snackhead community. They share highlights and lowlights, discuss important celebrity breakups, and reflect on their friendship. They also talk about a mind-blowing tarot reading, dating experiences, and changes in their audience's lives. Other topics include crying on voice memos, experiences with Hinge dating app, personal and professional highlights, and reflections on the past year. They discuss menstrual side effects, slowing down and prioritizing quality of life, and 2023 pop culture moments. The importance of making decisions and taking control is also emphasized.