FML Talk

Somewhere, someone has said that a major part of a great relationship is the ability to uncontrollably f%cking laugh with each other. In that case, consider that box DOUBLE checked this week for Tay and Gabrielle! We swear that no one is high in this episode, just extremely sleep deprived (Hi Tay!), as they both giggle, chuckle, and belly laugh their way through the last week’s adventures in parenthood. From Stone cutting his finger (he’s ok!) to Tay’s very, very eclectic musical tastes to Gabrielle’s use of some light TikTok deception—it’s all here this week! They wrap up the episode by answering some FML’er questions about what their best date would be, any past relationship regrets, and who you’d want to be stranded on a desert island with. Tune in to find out!

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This episode is for all the f%cking co-parents out there. This week, Gabrielle sits down with Dr. Courtney Evans, a divorce and co-parenting coach, as they discuss the complexities of co-parenting, particularly in toxic situations. Dr. Evans has seen both sides of the equation as she’s been through her own divorce (which stayed amicable) as well as her current husband’s divorce and subsequent custody battle (which was extremely toxic and wildly expensive). Seeing an opportunity to help others, Dr. Evans drew on her experience from the healthcare system to develop her coaching business, where she now advises clients through their own divorces, separations, and co-parenting situations. In toxic environments, Dr. Evans advocates for a mindset shift to deal with the emotional toll and reduce conflict, as well as focusing on personal healing to reach a more positive state of wellbeing. No one ever said co-parenting was easy, but Dr. Evans' approach may just be the playbook you need!

Dr. Courtney Evans Bio:

Dr. Courtney is wife-mom-stepmom-DNP-soon to be published author who also happens to be an experienced divorce coach and co-parenting mentor. Her two decade career in the healthcare field has lent to her deep understanding of human behavior, mental health, and the importance of self-care during challenging life transitions. With her expertise in healthcare, coupled with her coaching education and personal experience dealing with a high conflict co-parenting dynamic, Courtney is uniquely equipped to provide support in surviving the emotional impact of divorce. Courtney shares how she survived her own divorce and is navigating the subsequent co-parenting journey. She is also a co-survivor of a lengthy, expensive, custody battle riddled with false allegation and alienation tactics. She survived it all… ungracefully… but is rising from the ashes of what was meant to destroy her and is writing one hell of a comeback story. 

Follow her on Instagram @thedivorceco and check out her book Refining Justice: Taking the High Road through Divorce out January 13, 2025.

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Buckle up, FML'ers, this is a f%cking wild one! Gabrielle sits down with Nikole Mitchell, who became a viral sensation after a profile in the New York Post described her as a pastor-turned-stripper (and yes, that’s her true life story!). As sensational as the headline is, the truth is much more nuanced, and Nikole openly shares her journey from one end of the spectrum to the other. Nikole dives into what that transition was like for herself, her family, and her friends, revealing that there were some really tough moments along the way as a lot of people in her circle struggled to understand the choices she’d made. But now, she feels so much more comfortable in her new identity as a queer content creator, and bonus, she’s been able to give her kids a better life with the added personal and financial success she’s found. This episode is all about body positivity and personal growth and really shines a light on what it means to truly embrace the person you feel you are deep inside! 

Follow Nikole on Instagram and visit her website www.nicolemitchell.com

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This week, Susie Evans from season 26 joins Gabrielle to spill the tea on life during and after the show, sharing her incredible journey from shy teenager to Bachelor contestant with all the ups and downs along the way. The journey included relationships with some real lying, cheating a**holes, which Susie dives into and describes how she now has a zero-tolerance policy for any dishonesty in a relationship. As anyone who follows Bachelor Nation knows, Susie’s also recently been through a very public breakup, but thankfully is on the road to recovery and is focusing on personal pursuits. One of which is a new podcast (check out Gabrielle as a guest on it!) that delves into 'the intriguing world of relationships gone awry' and bills itself as a place to be ‘enlightened, entertained, and empowered’. F%ck yeah, we love it!

Check out Susie’s podcast “Live, Laugh, Lies” and follow Susie on IG at @susiecevans.

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Get a f%cking bottle ready to pop for this solo episode, everyone, because it’s September 4th! FML’ers will know the significance of this date already, but to those who don't, it’s the date that two big things happened for Gabrielle. 1) The date of her first wedding, which, as we know, went down in flames, and 2) the date she left for her first Eat Pray FML trip, which launched her book as well as her healing journey. Gabrielle has been reflecting a lot lately this past week after last week’s emotional episode and received some amazing and encouraging responses not just from friends but from FML’ers too. She’s realized that there is still some fear of a pattern repeating that she saw her mom go through (having her career side-swiped), and that’s been really challenging to reconcile. But with some supportive advice from past guests, Gabrielle emphasizes that we’re not doomed to the same fate as our parents and reminds us that our inner child has the power to break cycles and reach new heights. She wraps up with an FML story about a mom dealing with a sh*tty baby daddy but celebrating the joy she now has with her newborn son.

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In this week’s episode, Gabrielle and Tay unpack the emotional aftermath of a f%cking challenging return home from Hawaii. Gabrielle grapples with the ongoing struggle to balance motherhood and career and the guilt of feeling like she’s falling short in both. Tay offers heartfelt support, reminding Gabrielle that she’s an amazing mom who deserves grace. They delve into the tough realities of parenting during these years, where finding balance feels like an impossible puzzle. With Gabrielle’s raw honesty and vulnerability, this episode is sure to resonate deeply with listeners currently facing similar challenges.

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This week we're taking a trip down memory lane and re-sharing one of the most beloved FML episodes to date.

In this episode, Gabrielle sits down for a solo podcast surrounding one of her biggest fears: ABANDONMENT. Diving into how childhood trauma can manifest in your life & relationships, ways to deal with & heal, and taking a look at all the different ways we close off to protect ourselves. Grab the tissues y’all, we’re heading to therapy! 

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This week, Gabrielle sits down with Lily Womble, a former matchmaker turned dating expert. Growing up in the South, Lily’s self-worth was tied to her relationship status, often leading her into relationships that weren’t right for her. After moving to New York and achieving success at a top matchmaking firm, she found herself in a series of toxic situations and realized she was far from practicing what she preached. At her breaking point, Lily left her job and launched DateBrazen, where she flipped the f%cking script on her dating approach. By embracing self-compassion and ditching rigid checklists, she opened herself up to new possibilities. Her book, ThankYou, More Please, even sparked a viral TikTok challenge about manifesting the good things you want in life. Tune in for some f%cking great advice on navigating the dating world and manifesting the relationship you truly desire!

Check out Lily’s book “Thank You, More Please” and learn more about the coaching sessions she offers at datebrazen.com.

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What a f%cking year it’s been! With Stone turning 1 soon, Gabrielle shares some thoughts in this solo episode on how parenting has been going now that he’s in his toddler stage (parents of toddlers, we see you and you got this) and gives some major props to stay-at-home moms, who probably have the hardest job of all of us. She also shares her thoughts on the latest Love Island drama, which is juicy AF for all the folks who haven’t seen it yet (spoiler: don’t trust Rob), and links that to her own experience with toxic partners. Gabrielle closes the episode with a wild and hilarious story from one of her FML’ers that includes green slime, a tragic house fire, and a rose vibrator. Honestly, where else could you put those three things together other than on FML Talk?! We love it, and we think you will too! 

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This week, Gabrielle talks to Alexa West about the incredible lessons learned from over a decade of solo travel around the world. It all started with $200 in her pocket, no return ticket, and a big f%cking leap of faith. But, that was 10 years and 12 books ago, though, so it's safe to say things have turned out okay! In 2017, Alexa self-published her first travel guide, “The Solo Girl’s Travel Guide,” which is now the #1 selling travel guide book series for women. And she hasn’t stopped writing since! Alexa touches on favorite destinations (get your pen and paper ready to write these gems down), safety tips while traveling, and how to still solo travel while in a relationship. It's an episode that has us dreaming of island vibes and delicious food and makes us want to pack our bags asap and get on the f%ckin plane!! 

All Alexa’s travel guides are available at Alexa-west.com - sign up for the newsletter for news about book tours and other fun things! She also on Instagram at @sologirlstravelguide

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