The Ope Podcast

Abby McCarville
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Everyone has a story the world deserves to hear. Instagram: @theopepod @abbymccarville

  1. 07/03/2025

    83. Felicia York, Fort Wayne Social Club

    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: @fortwaynesocialclub **Follow to stay up to date on future social club events IG: @theopepod @abbymccarville TikTok: @abbyjeanmccarville

    1h 60m

  2. 06/08/2025

    82. Madison Eshelman - Emotional Wellness Coach & Co-Founder of Self Seeking School

    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 religion, law of detachment and manifesting, feeling your anger, and the importance of self love. Websites: https://selfseekingschool.com/ https://madisonshea.com/ Socials: @madison.shae_coaching @selfseekingschool @theopepod @abbymccarville TikTok: abbyjeanmccarville

    2h 8m

  3. 05/01/2025

    81. Red Flags, Lessons Learned, and Clowning for Rep TV feat. Saige

    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 contemplation of "what is love?" They end the podcast doing a would you rather segment and discuss their excitement for the release of Reputation (Taylor's Version).  IG:theopepod abbymccarville TikTok: abbyjeanmccarville

    1h 44m

  4. 03/18/2025

    80. Mystery Pain, Dating & Sexuality, Meeting VP Harris feat. Jessica Bunch

    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 budget cuts, and the current project she’s working on now. We end the episode with an inspiring story about the time Jess met VP Kamala Harris.  Important links & socials referenced in the episode:  2025 Session Project Overview:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OihhwCZtbmsQE7Zgw8HSdfUmfyYz8uC6EU9svX7FIjs/edit?usp=sharing IGA List of all recordings & transcripts:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iuT3qS1AFkfqnt8iGG62f6j6ZF_IkCUZ9TymNje92Y0/edit?usp=sharing MADVoters Bill Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-ZDP8XmrXSRTQe4Hy_nixzdaTYpwx5KgzvRhaLBFBRM/edit?usp=sharing MADVoters IG: madvoters  Jessica’s creations IG: starlit.loops therealjessica__ Abby’s IG: theopepod abbymccarville  TikTok:  abbyjeanmccarville

    1h 52m

  5. 02/12/2025

    79. The Ope Girls Reunion feat. Nicki

    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 Justin Baldoni scandal. The girls disagree on their takes. Abby explains why she may be projecting her feelings toward the emotional abuse that was shown in the movie. Nicki tells the listener a few things that she’s currently struggling with and gives the listeners some really exciting news. The ladies end the episode discussing Timothee Chalamet’s appearance on SNL, what radicalized their politics, and Nicki Glaser. IG: theopepod abbymccarville Tok: abbyjeanmccarville

    1h 28m

  6. 01/08/2025

    78. She's Back feat. Jess

    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 episodes and now why she’s finally bringing it back. Jess talks about her nerves with the TikTok ban (recorded prior to the 12 hour ban) and how much she loves her BookTok community. The girls deep dive the concept of Decentering men. Thank you for checking out the episode! Love you all. IG: theopepod abbymccarville Tok: abbyjeanmccarville Guest socials :jessica_joan_reads

    1h 8m

  7. 04/09/2024

    77. Darby Part 2

    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.

    41 min

  8. 03/05/2024

    76. Darby Part 1

    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 had when they were in high school (myspace). They close the episode out discussing their future musical plans together.

    57 min
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About

Everyone has a story the world deserves to hear. Instagram: @theopepod @abbymccarville

Information

  • Creator
    Abby McCarville
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Abby McCarville
  • Show Website
    The Ope Podcast