Abby has Felicia York, founder of Fort Wayne Social Club, on the podcast. Felicia opens the podcast up by explaining what FWSC is. The girls give advice on how to make friends. Felicia has moved to multiple states, so she gives advice on moving and making friends in new places. She discusses the importance of building your own life when you move to a new city with a partner. They discuss confidence and being seen. Abby thinks this is the funniest episode to date. Instagram & Facebook: @fortw...
Jul 03, 2025•2 hr•Season 2Ep. 83
Abby has Madison Eshelman founder of Groundwork Coaching and co-founder of Self Seeking School back on the podcast. This episode is an extension of Madison's previous episodes 60 & 61. Abby opens the episode up explaining how Groundwork Coaching has positively impacted her life. Madison give an overview of Self Seeking School. The ladies discuss mental health topics such as your window of tolerance, the importance of slowing down, anxious attachment, Madison's Rolodex Theory, deconstruction ...
Jun 08, 2025•2 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Abby has her number one reoccurring guest on the podcast this week, Saige. The girls opened the podcast by catching up on what's new in Saige's life since the last time they recorded almost 2 years prior. They joke about the money they would be saving if weddings didn't exist and their proposal to replace bridal showers. This week the girls deep dive into the topic of red flags in relationships and the lessons they've learned by going through heartbreak in your 30s. Abby discusses her current co...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Abby has Jessica Bunch on the podcast. The girls discuss the beauty of starting a friendship in your 30s. Jess goes through her painful medical journey including difficult doctors, advocating for herself, and an endometriosis diagnosis. She explains how she’s open to having a child without a partner. The girls discuss exploring sexuality and where they’re currently at with dating. Jessica gives the listeners an overview of her experience working with Planned Parenthood, losing a job due to budge...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Abby has her previous co-host, Nicki, back on the podcast this week for a little reunion episode. The ladies breakdown what’s changed since the last time they recorded together. They discuss the movie, Babygirl, and how they loved the overall theme of the movie. Nicki and Abby deep dive their thoughts on the men in the movie, the shame that was depicted in it, and the overall sex positive message it portrayed. The girls talk a little pop culture and give their thoughts on the Blake Lively and Ju...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 79
After taking a year off from the podcast, Abby is finally back to doing her favorite thing. Yap! She has her sister, Jessica, on the podcast this week to discuss their celebrity crushes. For anyone that doesn’t know, spoiler alert, Abby’s crush is Timothee Chalamet and Jess keeps hers a mystery. Abby tells the listeners what’s changed in her life since the last time she recorded from her relationship status, therapy, and hygiene. Abby provides some insight as to why she stopped recording podcast...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 78
This is part 2 of Abby's conversation with Darby. They discuss how "Ope" and ope sound different in their heads. The ladies deep dive The Walking Dead, binge worthy second watches like Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars, and Gilmore Girls. Abby has a theory on Saltburn. Darby closes the episode out with one of the funniest Ope Stories.
Apr 09, 2024•41 min•Ep. 76
Abby has Darby on the podcast this week - part 1 of their conversation. The ladies open the episode up by discussing the drama with Darby's almost released podcast. Abby makes a confession on the podcast that she's never opened up about publicly. They discuss being confident at work and how to ask your boss for a raise. Abby opens up about her midlife crisis and the girls deep dive their thoughts on being creative as a career. They reveal their age when discussing the social media platforms they...
Mar 05, 2024•57 min•Ep. 76
Abby has Jose on the podcast again this week for part 2 of their interview. They open the episode by discussing how they've learned to treat people no matter what their status is. They discuss their upbringings and what it's taught them. Jose and Abby deep dive a few of their favorite comedian and podcasts that they listen to and random fact they've learned from them. Abby tells a story about how birth control affected who she's attracted to.
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 76
Abby has Jose on the podcast this week (part 1). They open the episode up by discussing how they became friends. Abby thanks Jose for being a true platonic guy friend. The two deep dive how to not be creepy as a male friend to women and their thoughts on losing male friends after a woman gets into a relationship. They discuss parts of Jose's relationship. Jose and Abby open up about not wanting to parent the way their parents did.
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 73
Abby has Omar back on the podcast for part 2 of her interview with him. They ask each other several questions about their relationships. Abby opens up about the things she had to do to be ready for a healthy relationship with Omar. He deep dives his thoughts on her childhood trauma and gives advise on how to deal with being in a relationship with someone who has gone through childhood trauma. Omar reveals the ways Abby has impacted his life for the better. They both deep dive the toxic cycles th...
Nov 23, 2023•58 min•Ep. 73
Abby has her boyfriend, Omar, on the podcast for the very first time. She opens the episode up with a confession to the listeners. In part one, Abby asks Omar several very serious questions we've all been wonder. Omar answers the listener's questions regarding his trip to Egypt, his favorite thing about Abby, and how he feels loved. They deep dive when they first knew they were madly in love with each other. Stay tuned for part two where they reveal even more intimate details about their relatio...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 72
TW: Suicide / Ketamine Abby finishes her interview with Lavendelle in part 2 of the podcast. The ladies get into more personal topics in this episode. Lavendelle opens up about her relationship, personal struggles with mental health, and how ketamine infusion therapy has positively impacted her life. The ladies play a rapid fire question and answer segment. They end the episode with an Ope Story that includes a wardrobe malfunction. Resources discussed in the episode: https://dancesafe.org/ Soci...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 71
Abby has Lavendelle, burlesque artist, also known as The Purple Princess on the podcast this week. She explains how she created Lavendelle and the difference between her two personas. The ladies discuss trusting your intuition and following your gut. Abby and Lavendelle deep dive social media including the amazing community that comes with it. In addition, they talk about the scary parts of the internet. The ladies wrap up the episode discussing Lavendelle's confidence on stage.
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 70
Despite this being the 69th episode, it has nothing to do with the position. Abby has Mads on the podcast again this week. The girls deep dive Abby’s love coma. She explains how she’s learning to trust that some people stick around. Maddie deep dives her thoughts on vowing to be with someone forever. The ladies discuss what it’s like to watch your partner to have a relationship with your parents.
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 69
Abby has Maddie Gerrity on the podcast this week. Abby opens the pod by explaining how the girls became instant work besties several years ago. They discuss Maddie's confidence from a young age, their thoughts on bachelorette parties, and owing people money. Abby closes the episode with a story about being in the same room with Shaq.
Sep 11, 2023•43 min•Ep. 68
Abby discusses how her predictions came true and she got tickets for the 2nd US leg of the Eras Tour. She goes on a side rant about weird behavior on a Zoom call. Abby reveals how she truly feels at concerts. She gives an update on her gluten free journey. She deep dives the celebs that have responded to her DMs. Abby's Ope Story included a Morgan Wallen concerts and the drunkest fans alive.
Aug 28, 2023•37 min•Ep. 67
Abby goes solo on the podcast this week. She discusses how she was nervous opening up with her listeners about her love life. Abby opens up about how different it has been being in a relationship in her 30s vs her 20s. She explains how her attachment styles can change based on the beginning of the relationship. She explains the peace she's been experiencing from this relationship. She talks about her thoughts on her solo episodes and what she's trying to do moving forward with them. She closes t...
Aug 21, 2023•42 min•Ep. 66
Abby has Saige on the podcast again this week for part 2 of her interview. The ladies open up the podcast by discussing Barbie and Oppenheimer. Saige is very interested in the marketing case studies that went into promoting the Barbie movie. Abby deep dives two TikTok dating scenarios that have captivated her; a nightmare dating app story and a high school crush. Abby has a BIG announcement for the listeners. Saige takes over the podcast and does the interviewing to let the listeners in on it! S...
Aug 08, 2023•54 min•Ep. 65
Abby has Saige on the podcast for the 300th time. The girls breakdown everything that's happened in Taylor Swift's world since the last time Saige came on the podcast. This includes discussing the Speak Now album and the Eras Tour. The ladies discuss The Golden Bachelor. They end the podcast discussing their confusion regarding Selena Gomez. Are they too old for her??
Jul 31, 2023•46 min•Ep. 64
Abby has Jess on again this week. They open the episode up by discussing the Jonah Hill controversy. They discuss the reason behind posting on social media. Jessica tries to describe her type on the pod (again). The ladies deep dive what they would do if the "airplane lady" was on a flight they were on. Abby lets the listeners know how Jess has ruined Dark Romances for her. The girl's Ope Story includes a friend from Jess' past and Tacobell.
Jul 23, 2023•49 min•Ep. 63
Abby has Jess on the podcast this week. They discuss their thoughts on "good girl conditioning." As always, Abby talks about a new song from Speak Now (Taylor's Version) that she thinks Jess will relate to (Long Live). Abby deep dives Jury Duty.
Jul 17, 2023•45 min•Ep. 62
This is part 2 of Abby's conversation with Madison. Abby opens up about her experience with therapy. Madison gives advise on the different types of therapy. The girls deep dive grief and where it lives in the Change Triangle. Madison deep dives how she has done inner child work. Abby reveals something new on the podcast. She explains how she's experienced repressed memories. Madison's Ope Story includes getting your period at the worst possible time.
Jul 10, 2023•54 min•Ep. 61
(TW: Suicide) Abby has Madison Eshelman on this week's episode of the pod. Madison is the founder of Groundwork Coaching, an emotional wellness coach. The episodes opens up with Madison telling the listeners how she became a wellness coach. She opens up about her life story; deconstructing religion, divorce, and the loss of her ex husband. She explains the importance of being seen and how that has lead her to do what she loves i.e. helping others. She explains how the Change Triangle changed her...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 60
Abby goes solo this week on the pod. She gives the listeners the key highlights from the Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Detroit night 1. She recaps how she felt during the show and if/when she cried. If Taylor isn't your thang, no worries, you can fast forward to around ~20ishhhh minutes. Abby goes off on a few tangents (classic) to end the episode. She explains why she's really proud of herself recently and gives a little life update. In contrast, she deep dives something that's been on her mind....
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 59
Abby has Julie Ruby on again this week to talk all things makeup artist. Julie opens up the episode revealing her nightmare experience. She also tells the listeners why she loves doing this as a full time job. Abby asks Julie her honest opinion about a situation she's experienced while getting her makeup done. Abby asked her listeners what questions they had for Julie and they do a spitfire round of questions at the end of the episode. Julie's Ope Story includes a million dollar house and browni...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 58
Abby has Julie Ruby, a Fort Wayne makeup artist, on the pod this week. Abby apologizes for the sound quality in the first ~20 minutes of the podcast. There were some technical difficulties. Feel free to fast forward past the first segment if you hate the way it sounds. The ladies open up the episode by deep diving how Julie started doing makeup and her journey to making it into a business. Julie reveals to the listeners the behind the scenes of her financials with creating content.
Jun 12, 2023•58 min•Ep. 57
Abby has Brittany on the episode again for part 2 of their conversation. Abby opens the episode up by asking Britt what she'd ask a past lover if they had an unfiltered conversation on a podcast. Britt tells the listeners how her and her fiancé got together. Abby opens up about her marriage pact. Britt gives Abby a little dating advice. The girls deep dive how they've gotten more confident with themselves and gives the listeners some tips. Britt's Ope Story includes a tiger and her ex boyfriend.
Jun 05, 2023•59 min•Ep. 56
Abby has one of her besties on the pod this week, Brittany Swartz. It's a very special birthday episode for the Gemini host of The Ope Podcast. The girls give an overview of how their friendship came to fruition. Britt has an extremely open conversation about her sexuality, and what it was like "coming out" while in a heterosexual relationship. Tune in to hear how she's explored her sexuality while in a committed relationship.
May 31, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Abby has Sarah on this episode. The girls open the episode by deep diving what happens if you fertilize your eggs with a partner and then split from said partner. Abby’s recent Bumble match has been sending her voice memos which leads Abby to making a confession on the pod. Sarah thinks Abby should drop all of her responsibilities and become a yachtie. Or a thottie… who knows? Abby reveals she gave a guy a metaphorical gift which resulted in him ditching their plans. Sarah gives Abby her opinion...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 54
