Modern Day Bae

ELLE The Druggg

Modern Day Bae is an award winning live-stream podcast exploring self-love and healthy modern-day relationships. Hosted by Elle the Druggg, the visual podcast dives into love, dating, growth, and healing, all in front of a live stream audience. Each week features raw, unfiltered conversation with ELLE and the dynamic Boss Bae Panel, bringing diverse perspectives, laughter, and truth. Modern Day Bae is recorded live every #TuesBae at 8PM EST on TikTok, available to watch on YouTube, and wherever you listen to your podcasts.

  1. Jul 28

    Do You Believe in Second Chances?

    Do People Deserve Second Chances? Everyone makes mistakes. But does everyone deserve another chance? In this episode of Modern Day Bae, we explore one of life's most complicated questions: Do people deserve second chances—and if so, where do we draw the line? Forgiveness can be freeing, but repeated disappointment can be costly. We examine the tension between believing people can grow and protecting ourselves from patterns that never seem to change. Is there a point where another chance becomes permission? And when does grace begin to communicate what we're willing to tolerate? Through the lens of self-love, boundaries, and accountability, we challenge the idea that forgiveness and reconciliation are always the same thing. Sometimes loving someone means believing in their potential. Other times, loving yourself means believing their actions. In this episode, we discuss: Does everyone deserve a second chance? Should second chances ever become third, fourth, or fifth chances? The difference between a mistake and a pattern How to recognize genuine growth versus temporary change Whether forgiveness requires giving someone access to you again How self-love influences who gets another opportunity in your life Because giving someone another chance isn't just a decision about them—it's also a reflection of what you've learned about yourself. Whether you're wrestling with a broken friendship, a family relationship, or a romantic partner, this conversation will challenge you to think beyond forgiveness and ask the harder question: Has this person truly changed... or have I simply become more comfortable hoping they will?

  2. Jul 21

    Has Healing Become Performative?

    Has Healing Become Performative? Everyone's talking about healing. Everyone's setting boundaries. Everyone's "protecting their peace." But are we actually becoming healthier—or have we just gotten better at speaking the language of therapy? In this episode of Modern Day Bae, we dive into one of the most thought-provoking conversations of our time: Has healing become performative? From social media affirmations and therapy buzzwords to the pressure to present yourself as endlessly evolved, we explore whether healing has become something we perform instead of something we practice. Is growth about becoming a better person, or has it become another way to curate our image? We also wrestle with a difficult question: Can someone be emotionally intelligent and still be emotionally unavailable? Knowing the right words isn't the same as doing the hard work. In this episode, we discuss: When healing becomes an identity instead of a destination The difference between practicing self-awareness and performing emotional intelligence Whether therapy language is helping us communicate—or helping us avoid accountability Can someone know all the "right" things to say and still struggle with genuine intimacy? How social media has changed the way we define personal growth What authentic healing actually looks like when no one is watching Because healing isn't measured by how well you can explain your wounds—it's revealed by how differently you love, communicate, forgive, and show up in your everyday life. This conversation invites us to move beyond curated growth and ask a more honest question: Are we healing... or are we just getting better at looking healed?

  3. Jul 20

    Should Women Make the First Move?

    Who should make the first move—and why are we still debating it? In this episode of Modern Day Bae, we tackle one of dating's most polarizing questions: Should women make the first move, or does that change the dynamic from the very beginning? Some believe confidence is attractive regardless of gender. Others argue that how a relationship starts can influence how it unfolds. We unpack the expectations, double standards, and dating rules we've inherited, while asking whether they're still serving us in 2026. More importantly, we explore how self-love shapes the way we pursue connection. Is making the first move a sign of confidence—or could it sometimes come from a fear of not being chosen? And is waiting to be approached always about standards, or can it be rooted in fear of rejection? In this episode, we discuss: Whether traditional dating roles still have a place today The difference between confidence and chasing How self-worth influences dating decisions Are men intimidated by women who shoot their shot? Does making the first move set the tone for the relationship? Can both people pursue each other without creating a power imbalance? Whether you're bold enough to send the first text or believe some things should unfold naturally, this conversation challenges the assumptions behind modern dating. Because the real question isn't just who should make the first move—it's whether you're moving from confidence, clarity, and self-love... or from the fear of missing your chance.

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About

Modern Day Bae is an award winning live-stream podcast exploring self-love and healthy modern-day relationships. Hosted by Elle the Druggg, the visual podcast dives into love, dating, growth, and healing, all in front of a live stream audience. Each week features raw, unfiltered conversation with ELLE and the dynamic Boss Bae Panel, bringing diverse perspectives, laughter, and truth. Modern Day Bae is recorded live every #TuesBae at 8PM EST on TikTok, available to watch on YouTube, and wherever you listen to your podcasts.