Trigger warning: This episode deals with sexual assault, sexual abuse, and attempted suicide.

This week, Gabrielle sits down with non-profit organizer turned investigative journalist, Laila Mackelwait, as they discuss Laila’s role in taking down the now infamous adult content site, Pornhub. Laila was one of the first to raise the alarm about the site’s complete lack of content and user verification, which allowed anyone with just an email address to upload content, no matter what it was. This effectively meant that the site was set up to enable perpetrators to upload abusive and illegal content with no repercussions for their actions whatsoever. Until f%cking now. This episode highlights the urgent need for more accountability in our digital age as well as how one person with a mission for justice can make a huge difference.

You can follow Laila @lailamickelwait to learn more about her book “Takedown” as well as the Justice Defense Fund, an organization she set up to empower victims to hold their perpetrators accountable.

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This week, Gabrielle chats with Erin Diehl, a former chronic people-pleaser-turned-author who found herself battling actual physical f%cking pain as a result of trying to meet everyone else's expectations. It was a book by Gabor Mate that shifted her thinking and put her on a path of self-healing with the realization that pleasing everyone around her just was not sustainable. Along the way she also had her miracle baby (seriously, the odds are incredible) and developed a thriving improv coaching business that has helped thousands bring out their very best selves. This episode reminds us of the power of healing and self-love, especially for those who have spent years in the service of others, and that it’s never too late to pivot, heal, and reclaim our own energy.

Learn more about Erin and her best-selling book, “I See You,” at itserindiehl.com

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Ending a 3-year relationship with a single email? No, this is not a f%cking movie; it really happened to Karen Maloney, Gabrielle’s guest this week. Karen details the moment she had the rug pulled out from under her life, and what’s more insane is she never heard from her now-ex ever again. What the actual F%ck asks every FML’er everywhere. Karen discusses her initial reaction of self-blame to the shocking news but also the deep self-reflection it triggered in her, leading her down a new path of self-love, personal empowerment, and the realization that her own well-being must come first.

Find out more about Karen's journey and her transition to life coaching at karenmaloney.com/

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**TRIGGER WARNING**: Loss of a child.

Tara Marino joins Gabrielle on the pod this week with a trigger warning for those who have experienced the loss of a child. This was Tara’s f%cking unimaginable reality in her twenties when she lost her son Mason and was faced with the daunting task of picking up her life and trying to move on. Tara opens up about how she channeled this profound loss into finding a new purpose in life, describing her grief as a gift that ultimately guided her toward healing. In the process, she started a coaching business and developed a unique system of defining feminine archetypes for women to channel their power into overcoming significant trauma. This is a hard episode but ultimately rewarding to see someone come out the other side as a healed person with incredible knowledge to share. 

Learn more about Tara’s Femme Types quiz at elegantfemme.com and follow her on Instagram @taraannmarino

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Hey FMLers! Wondering why I'm in your feed today? I wanted to share my new favorite podcast, Seeing Other People. Modern dating sucks, but dating expert Ilana Dunn is here to make it suck just a little bit less. Join host Ilana and both well-known and anonymous, unfiltered guests as they navigate the complexities and realities of modern dating. From first dates to breakups, they’re not afraid to bare all as they dive deep into what it means to be single, in a relationship, or anything in between. Whether you're looking for love, or just want to laugh and commiserate with others, tune in to explore the rollercoaster that is the ever-evolving world of dating.

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Tay is on the pod this week, and he and Gabrielle have some big f%cking news! No, Gabrielle is not pregnant again. Tay has come onboard as co-author of Gabrielle’s next FML book, ‘Finding You Through Finding Me,’ and so starts the collaborative and sometimes contentious journey of working with your spouse on a creative project. (Couples everywhere, we know you can relate.) They touch on the emotional difficulty of writing about past traumas and think about the day when their kids will be old enough to read this. What will they think? It’s an honest and heartfelt episode looking at the challenges and rewards of writing about your life and very relatable truths.

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Tired of feeling f%cking defeated when it comes to dating? In this episode, dating coach and relationship expert Lilli Bewley joins Gabrielle to break down four painfully relatable dating archetypes that shape how we show up in all relationships—not just dating. Forget swiping and dating “rules”—this is about the real you. From the Chill Woman (who seems easy going but craves more) to the guarded Fortress, the high-standard Goddess who intimidates, and the Magnetic Woman radiating inner confidence, Lilli shares the journey from "dating f%cking sucks" to "dating actually works." Whether you're single or settled, tune in to find your archetype and transform how you move through life! 

Keep up with Lilli @lillibewley on Instagram and visit her website www.lillibewley.com

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Gabrielle is back with a solo episode this week! She dives into her recent break from social media, resulting in a much f%cking needed mental health reset to combat the late-night doom scrolls that she was feeling trapped in. Not only did she get some quality family time, which was great for the soul, she feels more reconnected to herself and is better equipped to deal with feelings of comparison she was having from seeing other people’s lives on social media. (Don’t we all need this?) Lastly, she reads a submitted FML’er story about love lost but wisdom gained, reiterating the need to trust your own judgement at all times.

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Katie Horwitch is here to talk to us about f%cking self-talk, y'all. It’s the story we tell ourselves every single day, for better or for worse, that defines how we go about our lives. For a lot of people, that self-talk can be a constant source of negative feelings, and that can be really overwhelming and debilitating. But Katie is here to offer some ideas on how to overcome that! As a public speaker, women’s empowerment activist, and founder of WANT (Women Against Negative Talk), she is an expert on how to reclaim your inner dialogue, providing strategies to transform the way you think about yourself, ultimately leading to more self-compassion and understanding. You don’t want to miss this one!

Be sure to keep up with Katie on Instagram and visit her website www.katiehorwitch.com

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Beloved psychotherapist Terri Cole is back by popular demand, and boy does she knock our f%cking socks off with this episode! Terri and Gabrielle break down what an HFC (high-functioning codependent) person is—essentially someone who feels compelled to over-invest in their friends or families emotional/financial/spiritual wellbeing at the expense of their own happiness and peace. Terri provides insights into the emotional labor involved in maintaining relationships this way, leading to blurred boundaries, exhaustion, and eventual burnout. Gabrielle shares her own experiences with control and trust, finding it easier to give help than to receive it—a hallmark of HFCs. The episode concludes with ways to flip the narrative, including embracing your own vulnerabilities and prioritizing self-care to find these much-needed healthier interactions. It’s a must-listen episode for anyone who resonates with these situations—you don’t want to miss it! 

Be sure to keep up with Dr. Terri on Instagram and order her new book here!

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