If you’ve ever asked “How can I be more confident?”, this episode is for you. We are so f*cking excited to have Serena F*cking Kerrigan to talk about how to be confident and why it’s crucial for finding the right partner (and filtering out the wrong ones). We discuss her relationship (how they met, dating a younger man, and the “screenshot” test for knowing if someone is right for you) as well as tips for meeting people in the wild (eye f*cking, anyone?). She shares how she turned a Covid dating strategy into a business and why her card games are the perfect way to elevate a date, your sex life, and more. Then we define what “doing it for the plot” really means and play “Plot to Not” to determine if our listeners’ spiciest scenarios qualify. Before Serena joins us, we’re breaking down phone behavior and deciding what’s “normal” or not when it comes to charging, texting, and more, plus talking about invisible string theory. Enjoy!Follow Serena on Instagram @serenakerrigan, buy her card games at letsfuckingdate.com, and subscribe to her newsletter The Plot.Follow us @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com 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.Gametime: Get $20 off your first purchase when you download the Gametime app and create an account with the code GGE.Seed: Get 25% off VS-01 at seed.com/gge with code 25GGE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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How to Be F*cking Confident with Serena Kerrigan

Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about:Remembering Shannen Doherty, Dr. Ruth, and Richard Simmons Men in slutty short shortsMaren Morris’s iconic wardrobe malfunctionAmbani wedding + Kim K controversy ACOTAR popularityThe Bear breakdown 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:Beis: Get 15% off your first purchase at beistravel.com/gge.Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order at quince.com/gge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Snack: Slutty Man Shorts, Fairy Smut, and The Bear

Age gaps are on tap this week and we’re discussing it all — dating older, dating younger, pros and cons, power imbalances, sexual compatibility, and more. We share our (and our listeners’) experiences of dating with an age gap and what to look out for if you venture into this type of relationship. Before we get into it, we’re recapping Rayna’s Europe trip and wedding attire controversy, Ashley’s horny hibachi birthday, breaking rules at Sephora, and a serious manicure dilemma that needs to be discussed. Enjoy! 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:Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription + free shipping at nutrafol.com with code GGE10.Helix: Get 30% off all mattress orders + two free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge.Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/gge. Seed: Get 25% off VS-01 at seed.com/gge with code 25GGE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What’s the Best Age Gap in a Relationship?

Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we have THE new Bachelorette Jenn Tran join us to talk about the season, spill some tea, and play a spicy game of Would You Rather. And before Jenn joins us, we’re talking about: Coke vs. PepsiGypsy Rose’s pregnancy (and our prediction for her next gig)Lindsay Hubbard’s sponsored pregnancy announcementLove Island USA (Tessa steps in to report) Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders docFollow 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:Armra: Get 15% off your first order at tryarmra.com/girlsgottaeat or with code GIRLSGOTTAEAT.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.

The Snack: Pregnancy Announcements, DCC, and Special Guest Jenn Tran!

Are the stories you’re telling yourself hurting your love life? We are so excited to have dating coach and author Damona Hoffman tell us why we should say F*CK THE FAIRYTALE and find what’s real. We talk about why romanticizing pop culture fantasies, chemistry, and soulmates could be hindering you, and how to reframe the stories we tell ourselves. We discuss the four dating myths, how long a first date should last, breaking outdated “rules”, opening yourself up to what’s unfamiliar, and more. Before Damona joins us, we’re talking about the “elite half” of certain zodiac signs, sharing food on dates and what your style says about you, and a friendship red flag. Enjoy!Follow Damona on instagram @damonahoffman, listen to her podcast Dates and Mates, read her book F the Fairy Tale, and check out her website damonahoffman.com. 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:AG1: Get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3K2 and five free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/gge.Skims: Shop the Skims T-Shirt Shop at skims.com.Prose: Get 50% off your first subscription order and a free consultation at prose.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

F*ck the Fairytale, Find What’s Real with Damona Hoffman

Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about:Parisians pooping in the SeineMen raw-dogging flightsRayna recaps Taylor Swift’s third London show Taylor hard-launching Travis on IGThe Beyonce IG avocado (IYKYK)Kaitlyn Bristowe speaks on her breakupWTF is a Chamoy Pickle Hawk Tuah girl Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for tour dates, merchandise, and more.Thank you to Hungryroot: Get 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life at .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Snack: Taylor Swift and Hawk Tuah

We are so excited to welcome back our friend and hilarious comedian Ali Kolbert, this time with her girlfriend Lauren! They are sharing their friends-to-partners love story and how you know when a relationship is The One. We are also discussing ending engagements when you know it’s not right (they were both engaged before), the two different types of coming out, setting boundaries when you start dating a friend, showering with your partner (hot or not?), and more. Before Ali and Lauren join us, Rayna reads the birthday messages she got from guys, and Ashley has yet another embarrassing butt update. Enjoy!Follow Ali on instagram @alikolbert and check out her website.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:Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com with code GGE.Gametime: Get $20 off your first purchase when you download the Gametime app and create an account with the code GGE.BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/gge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Falling in Love With Your Friend feat. Ali Kolbert

Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about:“Bisexual chaos” in pop culture The Pope at Pride Brat Girl Summer defined Justin Timberlake’s DWIBill Belichick’s 24yo girlfriend Jay-Z at Tom Brady’s HOF induction Is Bravo the women’s Marvel? Whether a hot mom upstaged her daughter’s weddingAre tankinis back? 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:Beis: Get 15% off your first purchase at beistravel.com/gge. Bilt: Get points by paying rent at joinbilt.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Snack: Brat Girl Summer and Bisexual Chaos

Our good friend and fan fave Jared Freid is BACK with all the info you need to know for a successful summer of dating! We talk about why meeting IRL is the move, but how do you do it? Where are the single guys hanging out? What time of day is best to meet someone? How do you maximize vacation plans if you’re looking for romance? Then we discuss two juicy listener emails – hooking up on a girls trip (and the group getting mad), and should a guy pay for his girlfriend’s travel for HIS friend’s wedding. Before Jared joins us, we’re catching up on why Ashley made her boyfriend frantic in Dewey Beach and Rayna’s outfit chaos for an upcoming destination wedding, plus we are (once again) talking about blowjobs and releasing our new summer Suck & Blow Gel flavor for Vibes Only. Enjoy! Follow Jared on Instagram @JaredFreid, listen to his podcasts JTrain and U Up?, watch his special “37 & Single” on Netflix, and visit JaredFreid.com for tour dates and more. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com 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.Zbiotics: Get 15% off at zbiotics.com/gge with code GGE.Shopify: Get $1 a month trial period at shopify.com/gge.  Armra: Get 15% off your first order at tryarmra.com/girlsgottaeat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your Summer Dating Strategy with Jared Freid

Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about (in order): Nick Cannon wants gifts for Father’s DaySabrina Carpenter and Barry KeoghanReal Housewives drama (NJ reunion being canceled)Which reality shows Rihanna and Kim K. watch Chipotle Boys – ick or not?Therapists being Tiktok starsSummer book recs 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:AG1: Get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3K2 + five free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/gge. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at .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.

The Snack: Chipotle Boys, TikTok Therapists, and Summer Reading

Do we actually know what the opposite sex wants when it comes to dating, or have we been wrong all along? On this episode, we’re discussing a recent study that shows how assumptions and misconceptions could be hurting your dating life. We talk about why and how we misread people in early stages of dating and how to stop, the importance of recognizing differences in your partner and their reactions, the male/female disconnect about etiquette, and more. Before we dive into the topic, we catch up on Ashley’s mortifying pharmacy moment and Rayna’s problematic new email address, plus we’re discussing how much day-to-day minutia you share with your partner vs. your friends, and sharing our and our listeners’ unexpected dirty talk turn-ons. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week:Gametime: Get $20 off your first purchase when you download the Gametime app and create an account with the code GGE. Daily Harvest: Get $30 off your first box + free shipping at dailyharvest.com/gge.Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are Assumptions Ruining Dating?

Hope you enjoy our first episode of The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about (in order): Are Bushes Back? How Khloe Kardashian lost her camel toe Kourtney and Travis’s prayer game Summer House – the season overall (especially Lindsay and Carl)JLo cancelling her tour + Bennifer breakup rumors What we’ve been watching: Bridgerton, Tires, HacksThe season’s latest spicy trend and would you wear it?Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for tour dates, merchandise, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Snack: Summer House, Bennifer, and Bushes Are Back

We could not be more excited for our Dear Media debut with fellow Dear baddie Heather McMahan! We’re discussing her red carpet reporting (with some tea), how LA makes you feel fugly (but is temple filler the answer?), and what her next Netflix special is about. Then we bring in Heather’s husband Jeff aka “the Italian Stallion” and we discuss their iconic relationship – secrets to keeping it spicy after 13 years (and which sex toys they have), how they balance each other, why actually being friends is so important, and why they have two country club memberships. And we discuss two major decisions they are continually facing: “Where should we eat tonight?” and “When should we have a kid?” Before Heather and Jeff join us, we are reintroducing ourselves (and Ashley short circuits), having an introspective conversation about change, and revealing which infamous GGE guy just resurfaced in Rayna’s life. Enjoy! Follow Heather on instagram @heatherkmcmahan, watch her special Son I Never Had on Netflix, listen to her podcast Absolutely Not, and check out her website.Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit GirlsGottaEat.com for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only.Thank you to our partners this week:Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription + free shipping at nutrafol.com with code GGE.Skims: Shop the Skims T-Shirt Shop at skims.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Country Clubs and Sex Toys with Heather McMahan (and Jeff)

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It’s not you…it’s the brain gap. In this eye-opening episode with author/life coach/podcaster Kara Loewentheil, we’re unpacking what the brain gap actually is and how it f*cks you up when it comes to your love life, body image, and more. Kara educates us on the four traps of romantic socialization and why we feel crazy about dating even when we know we shouldn’t, how women police themselves with their looks/body/aging and how to stop, why traditional “positive thinking” doesn’t work and how to realistically bridge the brain gap, and why feminists struggle with engagement culture. Before Kara joins us, we’re recapping our NYC trip, Rayna being extra horny, Ashley’s Instagram awakening, the difference between “Daddys” and “Fathers”, and poop-gate 2024. Enjoy!  Follow Kara on Instagram @karaloewentheil, read her book Take Back Your Brain: How A Sexist Society Gets in Your Head – and How to Get It Out, check out her website, and listen to her podcast UnF*ck Your Brain.  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. Storyworth: Get $10 off your first purchase at storyworth.com/GGE. HungryRoot: Get 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life at hungryroot.com/GGE. Hatch: Get up to 20% off your Hatch device purchase and free shipping at hatch.co/GGE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How Romantic Socialization Has F*cked Us Up with Kara Loewentheil

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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