Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down Overnights. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.feals.com/SHANDY to get 40% off your first 3 months of premium CBD delivered directly to your door! 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:53 - Women Tell All 4:31 - Cassidy 6:54 - Shanae 14:27 - Sarah 17:30 - Teddi 20:40 - Serene 22:33 - Clayton 29:39 - Bloopers 30:00 - Jesse's Season Recap 34:34 - Episode 9 Kick Off 37:51 - Rachel's Overnight 48:12 - Gabby's Overnight 57:27 - Susie 1...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 492
After Our Wedding Story episode, we were overwhelmed by follow-up questions. We asked if you wanted a Part 2 and you said yes! So, combining your emails, comments, DMs, and Instagram poll questions, here are our answers! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY for 35% off all bedding and loungewear! - Go to https://www.talkspace.com and use code SHANDY to get $100 off your first month of therapy! 0:00 - Introduction 1:58 - Who Was At Our City Hall Wedding? 6...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 493
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down Hometown week. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY to get your first dermatology visit for only $5! - Go to https://www.talkspace.com and use code SHANDY to get $100 off your first month of therapy! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY for 35% off all bed...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 448
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Is there *ever* a case to be made for keeping the engagement ring after the relationship ends? Is a DWI an absolute dealbreaker, or should one focus instead on the honesty in revealing it? And is it cause for concern if your new boyfriend reveals he misses his ex's family? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! 0:00 - Q1: After A Broken Engagement, Should The Woman *Always* Return The Ring, Regardless Of Circumstance?...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 490
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode7. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.stance.com and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first purchase! - Go to https://www.thefab.co/shandy for 25% off Fabulous Premium! - Go to https://www.hellotushy.com/SHANDY for 10% off plus free shipping! - Go to https://www.truebill.com/SHANDY to cancel unwanted subscriptions and save $$$ with one tap! 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:24 - Overall Thoughts On Episode 7 3:12 - Epis...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 485
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by one of Bachelor Nation's most iconic women, Krystal Nielson and her partner, Miles Bowles! You may remember Krystal from Arie's season of The Bachelor and season 5 of Bachelor In Paradise . We learn how Krystal and Miles balance each other out, how parenthood has changed their lifestyle, and of course, how they FIGHT! Finally, a Dear Shandy Newlyweds Game with questionable scoring but sufficient entertainment to make it A-OK. Who knows who better? Wa...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 449
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 6. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY to get your first dermatology visit for only $5! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/SHANDY16 and use code SHANDY16 to get up to 14 free meals, plus 3 free gifts! 0:00 - Housekeeping 2:29 - Overall Thoughts On Episode 6 5:29 -...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 426
It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by caller Anna, newly single and looking to mingle. Her casual fling was great while it lasted, but things have taken a turn. Does this guy think he played a role in her career-driven move? Watch on for the Shandy take! If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Support Dear Shandy: https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations Subscribe - https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandy Listen on iTunes - https://bit.ly/DearShandyiTunes More Dear ...
Feb 10, 2022•50 min•Ep. 422
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 5. Thanks to our sponsors: - Go to https://www.feals.com/SHANDY to get 40% off your first 3 months of premium CBD delivered directly to your door! - Go to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code SHANDY for $15 off your first month! 0:00 - Housekeeping 1:25 - Overall Thoughts On Episode 5 2:18 - Episode 5 Kick Off 5:10 - Serene's 1-On-1 15:37 - Rose Ceremony Cocktail Party 34:44 - Rose Ceremony 36:04 - They're Going To...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 456
Are you waiting for The One to finally begin living your life? Or are you in a partnership so comfy you've lost sight of your own individuality? Today we're joined by John Kim, aka The Angry Therapist, to discuss how singledom is more opportunity than pitfall. John Kim is a licensed marriage and family therapist, life coach, best-selling author, and host of The Angry Therapist podcast. His latest book, Single. On Purpose. helps you prioritize your relationship with yourself, with or without a pa...
Feb 03, 2022•57 min•Ep. 462
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 4. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY to get your first dermatology visit for only $5! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY for 35% off all bedding and loungewear! - Go to https://shop.analuisa.com/SHANDY for up to 40% off your jewelry purchase! - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 10% off your first website or domain! ...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 489
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If the guy you're into goes radio silent, is is possible to salvage things? Is it possible a few years of experience could turn an ex from a bad lover into a good one? And what are Shandy's thoughts on a sexless marriage of 8 years? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsor! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/SHANDY16 and use code SHANDY16 to get up to 16 free meals, plus 3 free gifts! 0:00 - Q1: I'...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 468
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 3. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.truebill.com/SHANDY to cancel unwanted subscriptions and save $$$ with one tap! - Go to https://www.hellotushy.com/SHANDY for 10% off plus free shipping! - Go to https://shop.analuisa.com/SHANDY for 10% off your jewelry purchase! - Go to https://www.thefab.co/shandy for 25% off Fabulous Premium! 0:00 - Overall Thoughts On Episode 3 1:18 - Cassidy's FWB-Gate, Continued 1...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 491
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by one of Sharleen's closest Bachelor Nation friends, Jacqueline Trumbull, and her fiancé Paul Seli! You may remember Jacqueline from Arie's season, where she, like Sharleen, withdrew in Week 7. She and Paul are both in psychology (Jacqueline is a PhD student at Duke University, where Paul is a professor of Psychology and Neuroscience), so needless to say, there's fun analysis of relationship dynamics in today's conversation. We learn how Paul overcame ...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 497
It's Caller Day! Today we're joined by TWO lovely callers. Our first caller, Lisa, is in the very early stages of dating a guy who seems accompanied by red flags. Should she end things before she gets invested, or is it too soon to throw away the first "butterflies" she's felt in awhile? Our second caller, Danielle, is an introvert in a relationship with a full-blown extrovert, and she feels their differences in this regard could be causing a red flag. Should she attempt change her ways or does ...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 556
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 2. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY to get 35% off all bedding and loungewear! - Go to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code SHANDY for $15 off your first month's subscription, plus free shipping! - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/SHANDY14 and use code SHANDY14 to get up to 14 free meals, plus 3 free gifts! 0:00 - Housekeeping 1:20 - Overall Thoughts On Episode 2 2:34 - ...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 546
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! Is there such a thing as the "right" number of dates in the early stages? What does it mean when a coworker flirts but never makes a move? And how can we protect a new relationship from growing annoyances? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Q1: In The Early Stages, How Many Dates A Week Is "Normal"? Q2: I'm Interested In The Housemate Of A Guy Friend I Used To Date—How Should I Proceed? Q3: My Coworker Is Very Fli...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 552
Shandy is back with Bachelor Season 26 recaps! Today we're breaking down the premiere. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.truebill.com/SHANDY to cancel unwanted subscriptions and save $$$ with one tap! - Go to https://www.apostrophe.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY to get your first dermatology visit for only $5! - Go to https://www.feals.com/SHANDY to get 40% off your first 3 months of membership, plus free shipping! 0:00 - Housekeeping 1:55 - Overall Thoughts On Clayton's Season Premier...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 520
In keeping with tradition, we're doing something a little different to ring in the New Year. This topic has been requested for awhile now, so today, inspired by Episode 1 (How We Met) and Episode 21 (Our Proposal Story), we're doing another throwback! We're going back in time to January 2015 thru September 2017, to what happened after Andy proposed. Listen on to hear why we waited 2.5 years for a wedding, what expenses got out of hand, how "influencer"-dom played a role, "The Moment" that made i...
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 519
Shandy is back with Bachelorette Season 18 recaps! Today we're breaking down the finale. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.magicspoon.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for $5 off! If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Support Dear Shandy: https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations Subscribe - https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandy Listen on iTunes - https://bit.ly/DearShandyiTunes More Dear Shandy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandy Facebook - ht...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 551
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're thrilled to be joined by the power couple behind The East Family Youtube and media empire, Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East! Shawn and Andrew share the behind-the-scenes of how they met, how they complement each other, their early relationship hurdles, and of course, how they FIGHT! Finally, the Dear Shandy Newlyweds Game! Who knows who better? Watch on to find out! More Shawn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnjohnson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 553
Shandy is back with Bachelorette Season 18 recaps! Today we're breaking down Men Tell All. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.magicspoon.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for $5 off! - Go to https://www.rothys.com/SHANDY for $20 off your first purchase! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY to get 35% off all bedding and loungewear! If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Support Dear Shandy: https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations Subscri...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 532
It's Caller Day! Today's caller, Anna, was broken up with exactly one week before this call. However, instead of being able to sever ties with her ex, she has a complicated hurdle to overcome: custody of their dog, Zeke. Should Anna honor her ex's wishes for shared custody, even if it means hindering her healing from this fresh breakup? Watch on for the Shandy take! Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://franklyapparel.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for $20 off your first order! - Go to https:/...
Dec 09, 2021•49 min•Ep. 518
Shandy is back with Bachelorette Season 18 recaps! Today we're breaking down Men Tell All. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SHANDY and sign up for free to book a top-rated doctor! - Go to https://www.truebill.com/SHANDY to cancel unwanted subscriptions and save $$$ with one tap! If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Support Dear Shandy: https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations Subscribe - https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandy Listen on iTune...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 539
Today we're diving deep into a topic you've been requesting since Dear Shandy's earliest days: Enmeshment. We're joined by psychotherapist Alyssa Mancao to define this dynamic, how to navigate it, and when and how to set boundaries. This conversation also spawns a lot of interesting tangents on subtopics ranging from culture norms to differentiating between irritation and impairment. Alyssa Mancao is a psychotherapist and the founder of Alyssa Marie Wellness, a therapy practice in Los Angeles. S...
Dec 02, 2021•55 min•Ep. 537
Shandy is back with Bachelorette Season 18 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 7. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY to get 35% off all bedding and loungewear! - Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/SHANDY for 10% off your first month of therapy! - Go to https://www.manscaped.com and use code SHANDY to get 20% off + free shipping! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 523
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If your FWB relationship is firmly in the past, should you still tell your current partner about it? How important is it to have a social life outside of one's relationship? And how reasonable an excuse is "bad timing"? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take! Q1: My Partner Wants To Replace Our Planned Couple Getaway With Yet Another Annual Family Visit—Am I Being Difficult? Q2: My Boyfriend And I Are In A Healthy Long...
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 542
Shandy is back with Bachelorette Season 18 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 6. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.magicspoon.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for $5 off! - Go to https://www.postmates.com (or use the app!) and use code SHANDY to get 50% off your first 5 orders of $50 or more! - Go to https://franklyapparel.com/SHANDY for $20 off your first order! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Fl...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 513
It's Love Fest time! 🎉 Today we're joined by Sarah Herron (who you may remember from Sean Lowe's season of The Bachelor, as well as the 1st and 3rds seasons of Bachelor In Paradise) and her fiancé, award-winning photographer and videographer Dylan Brown. These two join us from Colorado to share how first impressions may not be what they seem, how they complement each other, and of course, how they FIGHT! Finally, a neck-and-neck Dear Shandy Newlyweds Game! Who knows who better? Watch on to find...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 527
Shandy is back with Bachelorette Season 18 recaps! Today we're breaking down episode 5. Thanks to our sponsor! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code SHANDY to get 35% off all bedding and loungewear! Sharleen is a veteran Bachelor recapper, having recapped for 7 years (!) on her blog, All The Pretty Pandas, and for Flare magazine, since her own appearance on Season 18. Andy, meanwhile, never saw a full season before becoming a recapper here on Dear Shandy. Hear Shandy break down Season 1...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 554