The Gal's Guide

Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton

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!

  1. Amanda Batula + West Wilson Drama: The Social Crime of Not Being A Girl's Girl

    1 DAY AGO

    Amanda Batula + West Wilson Drama: The Social Crime of Not Being A Girl's Girl

    In today's episode, we are diving deep into the "Summer House" drama surrounding Amanda Batula, West Wilson, Ciara Miller, and Kyle Cooke. We're breaking down the entire timeline, the public reaction, what it truly means to be a "girls girl," the public punishment one faces when you are simply not a loyal friend, and why the woman always faces social execution but we never punish the men. --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily's Captivation: Summer House scandal Hannah's Captivation: blueberry jam Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout --- 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.  Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at hello@thegalsguidepod.com or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com --- FOLLOW US! Instagram: @thegalsguidepod TikTok: @thegalsguide Emily: @emilyaleece Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 14min
  2. Men Are Not Okay: DadTok, Manosphere, & Looksmaxxing

    30 MAR

    Men Are Not Okay: DadTok, Manosphere, & Looksmaxxing

    This week, we’re connecting the dots between the toxic husbands on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the chaotic men of Summer House, and the rise of the manosphere. What starts as reality TV drama quickly turns into something bigger as we unpack control, ego, and the way these behaviors keep showing up across relationships and online spaces. Why do these men all feel like the same person in different settings, and why does it keep getting normalized? --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily's Captivation: Project Hail Mary Hannah's Captivation: Ouai Hydrating Scalp Serum Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout --- 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.  Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at hello@thegalsguidepod.com or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com --- FOLLOW US! Instagram: @thegalsguidepod TikTok: @thegalsguide Emily: @emilyaleece Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 17min
  3. Our Unpopular Taylor Frankie Paul Opinion: Pop Culture Survival Guide

    23 MAR

    Our Unpopular Taylor Frankie Paul Opinion: Pop Culture Survival Guide

    In this week’s episode, we’re breaking down a truly chaotic mix of pop culture, from the biggest moments at the Oscars to the internet spiraling over The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and the sudden cancellation of Taylor Frankie Paul’s 'Bachelorette' season. We get into what’s actually going on behind the headlines, including Dakota’s decision to leak a video right as Taylor’s career was about to take off, and why the timing feels… intentional. While we’re not excusing everything, we question the narrative being pushed online and whether Taylor is being unfairly villainized. Plus, we touch on the state of reality TV, public image, and how fast the internet turns on women when the story gets messy. Emily also goes on an unhinged rant about Gen-Z's desire to act like their middle age when they should be at the club! --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily's Captivation: Project Hail Mary Hannah's Captivation: Ouai Hydrating Scalp Serum Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout --- 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.  Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at hello@thegalsguidepod.com or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com --- FOLLOW US! Instagram: @thegalsguidepod TikTok: @thegalsguide Emily: @emilyaleece Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 7min
  4. Stop Trying to Be CBK: Style Trends We’re Officially Over

    16 MAR

    Stop Trying to Be CBK: Style Trends We’re Officially Over

    Consider this our official intervention: not everyone can be CBK, but no one else can be you. In this episode, we’re unpacking the internet’s obsession with Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and the pressure to replicate her effortlessly chic, “quiet luxury” aesthetic. The problem? Not everyone can be CBK and that's okay, we'd prefer it! We talk about how personal style has turned into copy/paste trends, why individuality in fashion feels like it’s disappearing, and the strange things people are suddenly wearing in public (yes, we’re looking at you girly who wears under eye patches to pilates). Along the way, we rant about the trends we’re officially over and why embracing your own taste will always look better than trying to cosplay someone else’s life. --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily's Captivation: Beauty of Joseon under eye patches Hannah's Captivation: Dry Spell by Kacey Musgraves Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout --- 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.  Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at hello@thegalsguidepod.com or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com --- FOLLOW US! Instagram: @thegalsguidepod TikTok: @thegalsguide Emily: @emilyaleece Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 4min
  5. Biohacking Your Body: When The Wellness Industry Goes Too Far

    9 MAR

    Biohacking Your Body: When The Wellness Industry Goes Too Far

    The wellness industry used to be about feeling good. Now it’s about optimizing everything. From protein-packed coffee and injectable peptides to full-body MRI scans and endless diagnostic testing, the biohacking era is here and suddenly everyone is trying to upgrade their body like it’s a piece of software. This week we’re unpacking how wellness culture spiraled into biohacking, extreme health trends, and rising health anxiety, and why the pursuit of “perfect health” is starting to feel more stressful than healthy. --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily's Captivation: Midnight Sun by Zara Larsson Hannah's Captivation: Kitsch Satin Lined Flexi Shower Cap Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout --- 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.  Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at hello@thegalsguidepod.com or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com --- FOLLOW US! Instagram: @thegalsguidepod TikTok: @thegalsguide Emily: @emilyaleece Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 32min
  6. How to Rewire Your Brain: The 5 Seconds Between You and a Different Life

    2 MAR

    How to Rewire Your Brain: The 5 Seconds Between You and a Different Life

    This week we’re breaking down the viral self-help phenomenon known as the 5 Second Rule, created by Mel Robbins, and asking whether counting down from five can actually change your life or just make you feel like you’re constantly bossing yourself around. We talk about what the rule is, why it’s so popular, whether it actually works in real life (especially for procrastination, anxiety, and motivation), and the fine line between discipline and self-pressure. Is it empowering? Is it productivity theater? Or is it just a surprisingly effective mental trick? We also discuss the finale of Traitors and how we feel about the winner, Connor Storie hosting Saturday Night Live, Emily getting back into the dating game, and our acupuncture journey! --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily's Captivation: Traitors Hannah's Captivation: Cash Mobs (surprising and supporting local businesses) Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout --- 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.  Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at hello@thegalsguidepod.com or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com --- FOLLOW US! Instagram: @thegalsguidepod TikTok: @thegalsguide Emily: @emilyaleece Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 2min
  7. Aging Is Not a Scandal: Why Pop Culture Sets Unrealistic Standards on Female Celebs

    16 FEB

    Aging Is Not a Scandal: Why Pop Culture Sets Unrealistic Standards on Female Celebs

    This week we’re unpacking the bizarre online conspiracy that Selena Gomez has been “cloned,” and why the theory says more about the internet than it does about her. We talk about the deeply rooted misogyny behind the panic whenever a woman’s face changes, the fear of watching women age in real time, and the impossible standard that women must stay frozen, flawless, and familiar forever. At what point did natural evolution become suspicious? Plus, we talk about the only man we currently don't hate: Bad Bunny, Hannah shares why she’s officially pressing pause on house hunting and thinking about building instead, and Emily tells the story of her unexpected run-in with Glen Powell. --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily's Captivation: The Handmaid’s Tale Hannah's Captivation: Ella Langley Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout --- 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.  Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at hello@thegalsguidepod.com or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com --- FOLLOW US! Instagram: @thegalsguidepod TikTok: @thegalsguide Emily: @emilyaleece Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 9min

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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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