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The Gal's Guide

Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burtonredcircle.com

Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us, long distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, for amusing and vulnerable conversations with insightful guests as we cover topics like love and dating to your own self-love, healing, spirituality, and always remembering the importance of gal pals. 

With every episode, we ask you to let us be your guides on the beautiful journey to becoming the most fulfilled and confident version of yourself. We are blunt, vulnerable, but most importantly, your best gal. Through all the laughs and weekly captivations, we are committed alongside you to learning more on how to be a better partner, compassionate friend, and happier person. Sure, we can help you land the date or draft that text, but you’re going to fall more in love with yourself along the way. 

Join our community of #GalScouts for a new episode every Monday!

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Episodes

Hot Girl Summer 101

Listen up, gals! We're taking you to school like Megan Thee Stallion and teaching you how to have the best hot girl summer of your life! From how to build your roster, how to find the best swimwear that fits your body, our daily workout routines, and (most importantly) getting into the mindset of true hot girl confidence! We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Through quarter-life crises, modern day relationships, and every bad decis...

May 17, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 83

Ellie McKinney: Using Enneagram To Launch Your Success

Joined by a close friend, Ellie McKinney is an international editorial and wedding photographer who has been published countless of times. In her first year as a full-time photographer, she was able to earn over a six-figure income and become a mentor seemingly all while being a kickass mother and wife. So, how did she do it? How is she able to keep such a healthy marriage? How are they able to still devote so much time to their child? How was she able to handle overnight internet fame? Also, wh...

May 10, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 82

I Don't Like My Friend's Partner

Awkward, right? What do you do when your friend's new man and you don't get along? Are you going to lose your friend? Do you have to constantly put up with them crashing your girl time? We've all been there. Your friend's opinion of who you're dating can mean the most to you. We asked our audience to tell us about times they haven't gotten along with their friend's partners and vice versa. We're here to answer all your burning questions and get to the bottom of what to do next time. Emily also g...

May 03, 20211 hr 30 min

Jon Birger: How To Make Your Move

Why are so many incredibly beautiful, successful, and talented women single? Men never seem to have a problem finding a partner that matches their level, but so many amazing women struggle in the dating scene. In this week's episode, we are diving into this topic with best-selling author Jon Birger, author of Date-Onomics and his new book, Make Your Move. We discuss how geography, college, and age range play into this (because yes, where you live and went to school actually effects your dating p...

Apr 26, 20211 hr 42 min

How To Romanticize Your Life

You are the main character, so own it. This week, we talk about what the “main character trend” means to us and how we, can everyone else, can implement it into their daily routine to make their everyday feel more magical and become THAT girl. We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Through quarter-life crises, modern day relationships, and every bad decision, let us be your guide. Let's be real, we don't know what we're doing either....

Apr 19, 20211 hr 2 min

Case Kenny: Do You Know WHY You're Dating?

Get ready to claim being single as your superpower as we are joined by a very special guest this week! We have author, mindfulness pro, and post-it note guru Case Kenny to discuss why being single is your superpower, aligning your dating mindset, becoming more self-aware, shifting your mindset around rejection, and so much more! One lucky winner will also win a copy of Case's journal, Single Is Your Superpower, so check out our Instagram for more details! Follow Case Kenny on Instagram: https://...

Apr 12, 20211 hr 5 min

Why They ALWAYS Come Back

If anything is true in the dating world, it's that they will always come back. So, why do they? Why do they always come back when you have moved on? Or when you're happy without them? Does the no contact rule turn them into new species? We are answering all these questions and more in today's episode! We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Through quarter-life crises, modern day relationships, and every bad decision, let us be your g...

Apr 05, 20211 hr

Okay Sis: Healing Your Mental Health Relationship

Let's get deep! We are joined by our favorite sisters, Scout & Mady, from the Okay Sis Podcast and we could not be more thrilled to have these lovely ladies share their mental health journey's with us. In this week's episode, we're getting into our specific mental health struggles like anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. What's it like being in a relationship with someone who has a mental health condition? How can you help a friend or partner struggling with their mental health? How can you...

Mar 29, 20211 hr 11 min

Being Kind To Our Bodies

TW: EATING DISORDERS — In an image obsessed world, we've become the biggest critics when it comes to our bodies and image. In today's episode, we are discussing our path to loving our bodies more and the struggle it has taken both of us to get here, what a healthy idea of self-love and care looks like, and our relationship with food and exercise. If you are or a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder or self-harm, please seek help at https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/...

Mar 22, 20211 hr 36 min

Emma Stern: Coming Out During a Pandemic

Coming out for the first time can be a whirlwind, but to also do it in the middle of a pandemic can be a lot of pressure. In today's episode, we are joined by the tiktok sensation (and our newest internet friend) Emma Stern as they discuss what their coming out story looked like, their journey on discovering their sexuality, realizing they are non-binary and the importance of pronouns, what dating is like now for them, giving advice if you find yourself questioning your sexuality, and how allies...

Mar 15, 20211 hr 10 min

Stop Chasing, Start Attracting

The only thing you should be chasing are drinks. In this week's solo episode, we are sharing our tips on how to NEVER chase a man again and start attracting the relationship you want in life. Inspired by the book "Never Chase A Man Again," we are dissecting a couple of author, Bruce Bryan's, advice for how to keep a man interested and prevent dead end relationships. Enjoy! We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Through quarter-life c...

Mar 08, 20211 hr 19 min

Ali Ringer: Recovering from Codependency

We always talk about codependency, but what does recovery from it actually look like? This week we chat with The Recov.her.y Podcast & Coaching founder, Ali Ringer, about her path in life as a recovering codependent, how it has affected her relationships and life, and the tools she had learned to overcome it and pass it off to her clients! Follow Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recov.her.y/ Listen to The Recov.her.y Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qZ6nxa4s35A1NsDPf2nWy?si...

Mar 01, 20211 hr 12 min

Connecting With Your Emotional Intelligence

We all know people who are book and street smart, but are you emotionally smart? Today, we're diving deep into the world of emotional intelligence aka the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions. What makes a person emotionally intelligent? How can you get over the fear of vulnerability and be emotionally available? What are ways you can support your partner and friend if you're struggling? We're answering all your questions today! We're also sharing our thoughts on the latest Matt...

Feb 22, 20211 hr 3 min

Kirstie Taylor: Lessons in Love, Overthinking, & Toxic Dating Culture

What's been your biggest lesson in love? We've all had our fair share. In today'e episode, we are joined by the wonderful, Kirstie Taylor, to learn about the lessons she has learned in her healthiest relationships and her biggest heartbreaks. We also talk about how dating culture kinda sucks for millennials now and why TikTok is filled with such toxic dating advice. We're gonna let you know what advice you should or should not be listening to! Follow Kirstie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @k...

Feb 15, 20211 hr 8 min

Is My Partner Micro-Cheating?

IT'S OUR 69TH EPISODE! We discuss when a partner is "micro-cheating" — what is it, how to handle it, what it means, and how you can approach the situation. We also share some of our experiences with cheating in relationships and why we feel as if it's so prevalent and common nowadays. Emily also gives us an update on her dating life! We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Through quarter-life crises, modern day relationships, and eve...

Feb 08, 202150 min

Fixing Unrealistic Relationship Expectations

There's nothing wrong with knowing your self-worth and having high expectations for your dating life, but how high is too high? In today's episode, we're sharing certain unrealistic expectations that people tend to have in the modern dating world and giving our tips on how to identify if you're going overboard and how to understand why you have these expectations in the first place. Emily also shares how the production for her film, All We Were, went over the weekend and Hannah dishes on what it...

Feb 01, 202157 min

Maintaining A Work/Life Balance

You better work! But seriously, millennials are notorious for overworking themselves, so when do you stop? How can you prevent burnout by creating a healthy work/life balance? We're discussing that all today in this week's episode! We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Through quarter-life crises, modern day relationships, and every bad decision, let us be your guide. Let's be real, we don't know what we're doing either. As a fellow...

Jan 25, 202157 min

Forbidden Love

There's nothing spicer than dating someone you can't have. From ex's best friends, to your best friend's brother, we can't always control what the heart wants, but we sure can learn to tame it, right? In today's episode, we're walking you through both side of the coin on how to handle these "off-limit" relationships. We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Through quarter-life crises, modern day relationships, and every bad decision, ...

Jan 18, 202159 min

Establishing A Productive Morning Routine

What does productivity mean to you? In this week's episode, we are walking you gals through our most effective morning routine that has led us to be the successful multi-hyphenates we are. We share our tips for productivity, how to switch your mindset to a more positive association to productivity, as well as, Emily breaks down ways those who are neurodivergent can best succeed in a neurotypical world. We also share our thoughts on the newest season of The Bachelor with Matt James and who are ou...

Jan 11, 20211 hr 22 min

Leave Him In 2020

IT'S FINALLY 2021! We could not be more happy for a brand new year and leave all the trash behind in 2020, including the men who haven't been treating you like the goddess you are! In this week's episode, we are telling you gals to leave men who don't respect your boundaries and core values in 2020! We're providing you with tips on how to set your boundaries and really stick to them; along with identifying what your true core values are in a relationship so you stop picking men who don't match t...

Jan 04, 20211 hr 38 min

BTS of The Gal's Guide: Working with Your BFF, Making a Podcast, and Our Work Ethic

We chat all about the behind-the-scenes of what goes into running the podcast and building the The Gal's Guide brand! We also talk about what it is like to work together as best friends, why we encourage best friends working together, how we run the show and continue to create more content for you, and so much more! Emily's Short Film GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/all-we-were-a-short-film?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 We are thrilled to we...

Dec 21, 20201 hr 29 min

Working Through Jealousy

Sometimes, you can't help to feel jealous! We're breaking down what it means to be jealous in your romantic relationships as well as what jealousy looks like professionally. Whether you keep comparing yourself to everyone else's timeline, get envious over a friend's connection, or get a little relationship envy, we're gonna show you how to control that little green monster that lives inside all of us. We're also sharing our opinions on Miley Cyrus's new album, as well as Taylor Swift's Evermore,...

Dec 14, 20201 hr 10 min

Girl, Stop Fantasizing

Have you ever fell in love with idea of someone instead of who they actually were? Do you often see someone's potential without any credentials? Even have obsessive thoughts of them, like they just won't leave your head? Today, we are sharing with you our ways to tell if you're truly in love with someone or the idea of who you want them to be. We're also sharing our Christmas list in case you need some last minute ideas! Emily's Short Film GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/all-we-were-a-short...

Dec 07, 20201 hr 3 min

Quarterly Advice Column: Quarter Life Crisis, Being Your Own Boss, and How to Decipher His Texts

Welcome to a new segment on The Gal's Guide podcast: The Quarterly Advice Column! We are taking your questions and answering them for you! From graduating college, not having supportive friends, to finding your voice, and how to figure out what his texts really mean. We're also sharing what films and shows we have been obsessed with lately as well as some of our favorite small businesses! Enjoy! Emily's Short Film GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/all-we-were-a-short-film?utm_source=customer&...

Nov 30, 20201 hr 22 min

Taking Them Home to Mom

Ariana said "Boy, I'm trying to meet your mama on a Sunday, then make a lot love on a Monday" - but how soon is it to introduce your partner to your friends and family? What if they don't your partner? How can I be less nervous when meeting my partners family and friends? How can I get them to like me? And should I bring my partner home for the holidays this year? We're answering all these questions and more in today's episode. We also give some tips for winning over the best friends versus the ...

Nov 23, 20201 hr 23 min

Taking Control & Dominating Your Life

Ever feel like you're on auto pilot? Want to be more confident in and out of your relationship? This episode is for you! We chat about taking control of your life, being your most desirable self, communicating better with your partner, and more! We're also sharing our updates with Tayisha as the new Bachelorette, Emily gives the Gal Scouts a tarot reading and update on her film! Emily's Short Film GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/all-we-were-a-short-film?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=co...

Nov 16, 20201 hr 14 min

Living with Codependency

IT'S THE LONG AWAITED EPISODE! You gals have been asking for this one for a very long time, so here it is! What do we always say? Don't be Bob the Builder. You cannot fix someone! Dealing and living with codependency can be hard. It's an everyday battle for some to get out of the toxic cycle. In this week's episode, we wrap up our toxic relationship trilogy by tackling codependency issues. How do these issues start? Do they always have to be linked to toxic romantic relationships? How do you sta...

Nov 09, 20201 hr 25 min

Cuffing Season Breakdown

It's that time of year again, cuffing season! All the couples are doing their cute romantic dates and snuggling up real close, single people begin to feel left out! Not to fear, we have broken down the perfect way for you to master cuffing season this year - in person or in quarantine. We're also updating you on The Bachelorette and our thoughts on Queen Ari's new album. We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Through quarter-life cri...

Nov 02, 202055 min

Ghosts of Ex-Boyfriends Past

Are you being haunted? Nothing is worse than being ghosted, then they continue to haunt your Instagram story. Why do they do that? Do they secretly still have feelings for you? Do they want to get back together? In this week's spooky episode, we're talking about dealing with the ghost of your ex-boyfriend's past and how to go about knowing if they're worth taking back. We also get Bachelorette update from Hannah, so don't miss it! We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on ...

Oct 26, 20201 hr 8 min

How To Say No

Show us how to say no to this! Setting boundaries, dating or with friends, ir super healthy. In today's episode, we're talking about our own struggle with the word, how saying no can change your life, and how to stand up for yourseld. We are thrilled to welcome you on this adventure as we embark on a journey we call a millennial life. Through quarter-life crises, modern day relationships, and every bad decision, let us be your guide. Let's be real, we don't know what we're doing either. As a fel...

Oct 19, 20201 hr 16 min
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