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. Summer House Ends, Love Island Begins!

    3d ago

    Summer House Ends, Love Island Begins!

    This week, we’re closing the chapter on the chaotic Summer House reunion with all our final thoughts PART 3 of the reunion, Amanda and West's behavior, Ciara Miller's future, and our love for Kyle Cooke. Then we shift directly into our newest obsession: Love Island. We’re breaking down our favorite islanders, villa dynamics, and the contestants currently running our lives. Plus, we talk about the unexpectedly wholesome energy surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup and why seeing Europeans romanticize America for once has honestly been kind of adorable.  --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily's Captivation: Love Island Hannah's Captivation: dry needling 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

    55 min
  2. Everyone Is Getting Too Parasocial: Summer House Reunion Pt. 2, Ariana Grande & Fan Delusion

    Jun 9

    Everyone Is Getting Too Parasocial: Summer House Reunion Pt. 2, Ariana Grande & Fan Delusion

    This week, we’re back breaking down Part 2 of the Summer House reunion, from Amanda and West’s apology tour to Ciara continuing to be the only sane person in the room. But the conversation quickly spirals into something bigger: why has everyone become so intensely parasocial? From fans dissecting Ariana Grande’s tour behavior, to Phoebe Bridgers implementing a no-phone policy at her shows, to the internet’s latest obsession with treating celebrities like fictional characters instead of actual people, we’re unpacking how fandom culture has completely warped audience behavior. Plus, why people project onto reality TV casts like they personally know them, the rise of performative outrage, and why boundaries between creators and audiences seem thinner than ever. --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily's Captivation: Obsessed Hannah's Captivation: Eternal Sunshine Tour 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

    56 min
  3. Summer House Reunion Pt. 1: Female Friendship Breakups Are Brutal

    Jun 2

    Summer House Reunion Pt. 1: Female Friendship Breakups Are Brutal

    We’re recapping Part 1 of the Summer House reunion and breaking down the biggest moments from part 1! From Amanda and West's lack of remorse, to Ciara proving she honestly should’ve been even meaner, and why Bailey is our new favorite it girl! We get into the messy dynamics, all of the lies, and why female friendship breakups cut deeper than almost any romantic relationship.  --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily's Captivation: Disneyland pickles Hannah's Captivation: hate that I made you love me by Ariana Grande 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

    1h 14m
  4. The Penultimate Summer House Recap: Carl's a Mess, Ciara's on Top, and Mother Lindsay

    May 26

    The Penultimate Summer House Recap: Carl's a Mess, Ciara's on Top, and Mother Lindsay

    From Amanda Batula and West Wilson's relationship drama to Carl Radke proving once again that he's a mess, we're breaking down everything that made Summer House Season 10 such an unforgettable ride. We discuss Mother Lindsay Hubbard and baby Gemma, why this may be Ciara Miller's strongest season yet, the friendships that survived (and the ones that definitely didn't), and where everyone stands as we head into what promises to be a very messy reunion. Plus, our final thoughts on the season, the cast MVPs, and who owes us the biggest apology. --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily and Hannah's Captivation: Summer House Season 10 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

    1h 23m
  5. Harry Styles, Hockey Romance & Having ADHD: A Pop Cultural Survival Guide

    May 19

    Harry Styles, Hockey Romance & Having ADHD: A Pop Cultural Survival Guide

    This episode is basically what happens when ADHD, hockey romance novels, and pop culture discourse collide. We unpack our latest Off Campus fixation, discuss the tweet that perfectly explained our mental state, debate whether mental health awareness month has become too self-aware, and somehow also end up talking about Harry Styles’ stage presence, Alex Cooper being pregnant, and recession indicators. A completely normal and organized conversation, obviously. --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily's Captivation: Off Campus Hannah's Captivation: Heavenly Hunks 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

    1 hr
  6. Stop Saving Your Life for Saturday: How To Maximize Your Weekdays

    May 12

    Stop Saving Your Life for Saturday: How To Maximize Your Weekdays

    This week, we’re talking about why so many of us spend Monday through Friday just trying to survive until the weekend, only to cram errands, friendships, rest, hobbies, and actual living into two short days. We discuss how work culture has normalized giving our jobs the best hours of our lives, why adulthood can start to feel repetitive and emotionally draining, and the small ways we can reclaim our time during the week. From spending more intentional time with friends to building routines that make weekdays feel meaningful again, this episode is about creating a life you don’t constantly need a weekend escape from. --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily's Captivation: John Mulaney Hannah's Captivation: Kacey Musgrave's Middle oof Nowhere 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

    55 min
  7. The Performance of Being a “Good Person”: Who Gets Canceled and Why

    May 5

    The Performance of Being a “Good Person”: Who Gets Canceled and Why

    Why does it feel like the rules of being a “good person” keep changing, and who decides them? This week, we unpack how people are being judged not just for what they do, but for what they might think or intend. From Zendaya’s latest film 'The Drama,' to the “Scamanda” on Summer House, plus headlines involving Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion, we break down how quickly narratives form online and how we form our own opinions instead of running on herd mentality --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily's Captivation: Running Point Hannah's Captivation: Fruit Riot 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

    1h 9m
  8. Ciara Miller, Amanda Batula & Why Male-Centered Girls Ruin Everything

    Apr 28

    Ciara Miller, Amanda Batula & Why Male-Centered Girls Ruin Everything

    A few weeks after our first deep dive, the Amanda Batula and Ciara Miller drama has only gotten messier, so we're bringing you PART 2! In this episode, we unpack the fallout, shifting fan reactions, and our reactions to the leaked audio from the Bravo reunion that added even more fuel to the fire. From friendship betrayal and girl code to the way male validation still manages to derail female solidarity, we discuss why this storyline has struck such a nerve with women watching Summer House. Plus, what the internet gets right, what it gets wrong, and why everyone seems personally invested in the downfall of a girl’s girl. --- Stream Hannah's album, PHASES! Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were! Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts --- Emily's Captivation: Biologique Masque Vivant Hannah's Captivation: Pura 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

    1h 14m
4.3
out of 5
75 Ratings

About

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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