Girls Gotta Eat

By Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg

Comedy Sexuality

What's Girls Gotta Eat about?

Why do guys just want to f*ck you once then stalk your Instagram forever? Should you ditch the apps and meet people in the wild? How do you get over a breakup when you feel like you're gonna die?

These are all topics discussed on Girls Gotta Eat -- a comedy podcast about dating, sex, and relationships co-hosted by Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg.

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How to Complain to Your Par...

09.26.2022

We have another free therapy session with a favorite return guest -- psychologist, author, and speaker Guy Winch! On this episode, we're breaking down complaining from all angles, including the problem with not voicing your complaints to your partner, to ...

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09.26.2022 How to Complain to Your Partner (and Friends) the Right Way feat. Psychologist/Author Guy Winch We have another free therapy session with a favorite return guest -- psychologist, author, and speaker Guy Winch! On this episode, we're breaking down complaining from all angles, including the problem with not voicing your complaints to your partner, to ...
09.19.2022 Repairing the Mother-Daughter Relationship with Therapist/Author Lori Gottlieb We are honored to be joined again by psychotherapist and bestselling author Lori Gottlieb to discuss a topic so many can relate to: The mother daughter relationship. Lori expertly and compassionately walks us through how to navigate a strained relationship ...
09.12.2022 Career Advice and Quiet Quitting We're talking about the trend of "quiet quitting," and if you don't know what that is -- don't worry, we're breaking it down and sharing our feelings. We discuss our careers, millennials vs. Gen Z, and give tips for having ...
08.29.2022 Are We Done With Dating Apps? feat. Jared Freid As the 10th anniversary of dating apps approaches, we're answering the question: What are we even doing here? We're joined once again by GGE fave, Jared Freid, to get inside the male mind when it comes to the apps (Why ...
08.22.2022 DON'T LET THAT LOSER MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE SHIT! If you’ve ever been ghosted or gaslit by someone who wasn’t deserving of your energy in the first place, this episode is for you. We’re discussing how we allow people we’re dating (or barely dating) to make us feel anxiety ...
08.15.2022 When the Dick is Dysfunctional feat. Dr. Rena Malik Get excited, it's our ED episode! We're joined by urologist Dr. Rena Malik to discuss all things erectile dysfunction, including the different types (getting an erection, keeping an erection, premature ejaculation, trouble climaxing), reasons why they occur, treatment, and how ...
08.08.2022 Can You Fix a F*ckboy? with Nikki Glaser We have one of our favorite guests back discussing one of your favorite topics -- Nikki Glaser on fuckboys. The hilarious comedian and host of FBoy Island on HBO Max is spilling tea on the show, answering our (and your) ...
08.01.2022 Should You and Your Partner Have the Same Party Habits? It's PARTY TIIIME....and by that we mean discussing party habits in a relationship. We're deep diving on drinking and dating and how to assess the dynamic when you and your partner don't align, plus chatting about drugs, socializing (introverts vs. ...
07.25.2022 Eating A$$ and Paying on Dates feat. Medinah and Kiki of Cocktales It's one of our favorite types of episodes -- just four ladies sitting around talking about dating and dick. We had Medinah Monroe and Kiki Said So of Cocktales Podcast in studio for a hilarious conversation about traveling for dick, ...
07.18.2022 Why Are We Bad at Dating? feat. Mark Groves We're so excited to welcome a much-requested, long-awaited guest on the show -- Mark Groves! As a human connection specialist and incredible voice in the relationship analysis space, we tapped into him to ask a burning question: Why are people ...
07.11.2022 Girls Trips, Couples Vacays, and Solo Travel It's been 4+ years since our travel episode, so we figured it was time for a reboot! We're sharing general airport/packing/passport tips, then discussing traveling with friends, your partner, and solo. We're covering how much to plan/not plan, expenses, eating, ...
06.28.2022 Going Off About Abortion Rights We are sharing our thoughts, feelings, and actions regarding the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Thank you for listening, and we're listing some of the links mentioned below: Check your state and local elections HERE and HERE Act Blue National ...
06.27.2022 Being Secure In Your Job, Body, and Relationship feat. Bella Swaak The snacks said GIVE US BELLA! and we have finally delivered. Our assistant/live-show-runner Bella Swaak is in the interview chair, and we're chatting about her background, getting the job, her love life, and more. We're discussing how she runs shit ...
06.20.2022 The Rules of F*ck Buddies and Sexual Slumps with Shan Boodram We are so happy to welcome back one of our faves, sexologist/author/intimacy educator Shan Boodram, and cover some incredible topics. Shan walks us through her fuck buddy turned husband, how to set boundaries and navigate a fuck buddy situation, and ...
06.13.2022 Take Your Dirty Talk to the Next Level It's an episode about one of our favorite topics/hobbies: DIRTY TALK. And we're announcing the other half of Vibes Only (!!!), an app that is going to elevate the dirty talk in your life and allow you to experience your ...
06.06.2022 Our New Company + Your Best Orgasm We are SO excited and proud to announce our new company VIBES ONLY (!!!), a line of premium pleasure products designed to give you the ultimate orgasm. So naturally, we've dedicated this episode to the topic at hand (pun intended), ...
05.30.2022 Your Brain, Body, and Libido on Birth Control feat. Sarah Hill, PhD Let's dive into one of the great joys of being a woman: Birth control! We are joined by Dr. Sarah Hill, evolutionary psychologist and author of the book This is Your Brain on Birth Control, to discuss our menstrual cycles ...
05.23.2022 Are You In a Situationship? You know it all too well -- the dreaded situationship -- and we're unpacking it on this week's episode. We're talking about what a modern-day situationship looks like, how to assess one before determining a course of action (or no ...
05.16.2022 Younger Men, Friend Breakups, and Exes with Selling Sunset's Mary Fitzgerald We had such a great time chatting with our Selling Sunset fave Mary Fitzgerald about her younger husband, being a teen mom, toxic friendships, the wild real estate climate, and more. She opens about her and Romain managing their finances, ...
05.09.2022 The Truth About Marriage Laws, Divorce, and Prenups with Attorney Laura Wasser It was an honor to discuss the legalities of marriage and divorce with truly the best of the best -- attorney Laura Wasser. She explains the importance of knowing the laws of your state before getting married, and educates us ...
05.02.2022 Moving Cities and Making Friends We're talking about a life change that can be exciting/scary/transformational/anxiety-inducing/all of the above: Moving to a new city! We're sharing our experiences, then discussing all the aspects of starting over in a new place -- choosing where to live, making ...
04.25.2022 Embracing Your Sexuality (Check), Finding True Love (Check), Kids (Questionable) feat. Comedian Ali Kolbert We have hilarious comedian and friend Ali Kolbert in the studio with us (and Azul) discussing coming out, her standup journey, her relationship, having kids, why she thought Ashley was bi, and more. She opens up about growing up while ...
04.18.2022 Attachment Theory and the Science of Desire feat. Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. We are joined by the brilliant Dr. Andrew Huberman and he's educating us on attachment theory and the science of love and desire. We're discussing how we develop our attachment style from childhood and how it affects our adult life ...
04.11.2022 When Exes Come Back Alternate title for this episode was "They Always Come Back" and we're talking about what to do when they do. We're laying out all the reasons why your ex will try to slip back into your life and how to ...
04.04.2022 Inside the Male Mind (Part 2) with Men's Coach Connor Beaton Back by popular demand, we are welcoming men's coach Connor Beaton to bring us inside the male mind once again. We're discussing why men feel jaded by dating these days and the most common issues they're facing in relationships, then ...
03.28.2022 Texting Behavior: Decoded with Dr. Mimi Winsberg It's another game changing conversation; we're taking an essential look at texting with Dr. Mimi Winsberg and discussing how this important form of communication relates to our compatibility and chemistry with someone and can even predict the fate of a ...
03.21.2022 How Weaponized Incompetence Ruins Relationships We're breaking down weaponized incompetence, and how it hurts (mainly) women and ruins relationships. If you don't know what it is, you've probably experienced it in some way; and don't worry, we're defining it and discussing ways to spot it ...
03.14.2022 Soft Launches and Hard D*cks with Kaitlyn Bristowe We're so happy to welcome podcaster/dancer/winemaker/Bachelor Nation legend Kaitlyn Bristowe, and she's getting just as refreshingly candid as we expected about her relationship, previous breakup, mental health, and more. We're chatting about dating someone more private (when you're not), how ...
03.07.2022 Surviving and Thriving After a Breakup feat. Emily Fedner It's a breakup episode for the books with one of our besties (more Rayna's friend) Emily Fedner! We chat briefly about Emily's awesome and inspirational food career before we get into her recent breakup and the ~journey~ from stunned and ...
02.28.2022 How to Set Up, Get Set Up, and Not F*ck It Up We're discussing a hallmark of dating and arguably one of the most preferred ways to find someone -- set ups. We're covering it from all angles, from setting up your friends, to getting your friends/family members to set you up, ...
02.21.2022 How to Be Happier feat. Dr. Daniel Amen Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions that may be sensitive regarding disordered eating and mental illness. If you or someone you know is struggling, please listen with care. We're honored to have Dr. Daniel Amen, one of America's leading psychiatrists ...
02.14.2022 Give Better Blowjobs (and Enjoy Them!) It's our 4-year anniversary episode and a long-awaited topic: BLOWJOBS! We're covering it all from tips and tricks to visualization techniques to spitting/swallowing, and we're reframing the whole experience in terms of "blowjobs" vs. "sucking dick" (which may lessen the ...
02.07.2022 The Audacity of Dudes and the Cringe of And Just Like That IT'S HERE -- our long-awaited recap of the best/worst show ever created, And Just Like That. We're discussing the entire season, deep diving on the finale, and sharing our overall feelings about the ridiculous reboot of our beloved Sex and ...
01.31.2022 Stand Up for What's Right and Send Nudes in the Morning feat. Rachel Lindsay We are so honored to be joined by the one-and-only Rachel Lindsay -- author, podcaster, media personality, attorney, and former Bachelorette. Rachel doesn't hold back as we discuss her sexual awakening after growing up in a strict, religious family, the ...
01.24.2022 Beware of The Softboy You may be an expert on softboys, have no idea what one is, or think you know but you don't (spoiler alert: it's not just a sensitive guy); but whatever your softboy knowledge status is, we're here to break down ...
01.17.2022 How to Be Alone (and Even Enjoy It) with Author Lane Moore We absolutely loved chatting with author/comedian/speaker Lane Moore about how to be alone (and actually enjoy it). We're discussing how childhood trauma affects relationship building throughout your life, how to enjoy your own company, self-talk for when you're alone, the ...
01.10.2022 Just Say the Thing In our first solo episode of the year, we're diving deeper into a topic combo that's always relevant: Communication and conflict. We're covering romantic relationships, friendships, and even work situations while discussing the importance of speaking up when something bothers ...
01.03.2022 F*ck More, Drink Less 2022 feat. Therapist and Author Amanda White It's a new year and alcohol is on the agenda -- we are joined by therapist and author of Not Drinking Tonight Amanda White (@TherapyForWomen). She shares her story of sobriety and walks us through the process and self-reflection for ...
12.20.2021 And Just Like That, 2021 Comes to a Close It's our last episode of the year and we're packing in a lot! We're talking about our highs and lows and the lessons we learned this year, doing a recap of the best pop culture moments and breakups, spilling some ...
12.13.2021 Why Do We Fake Orgasms and Why Do People Want to Be Peed On? feat. Karley Sciortino Settle in for three women unpacking a wide range of body-related topics. We are joined by writer/founder of Slutever Karley Sciortino and she so graciously explains pee fetishes (we had a lot to learn) and her stint as an amateur ...
12.06.2021 Signs You're a Rebound We've all had a rebound, been a rebound, and wondered if a rebound relationship would last. In this episode, we're discussing the telltale signs for knowing you're a rebound and what to do about it, plus sharing our own experiences. ...
11.29.2021 Fertility, Britney, and Butt Stuff with Heather McMahan We have a GGE fave, actress/comedian Heather McMahan, back in the studio for a hilariously chaotic episode about everything from planning an Italian wedding to living with your husband and mom to Britney to butt stuff, and everything in between. ...
11.21.2021 Are Your Dating Expectations Unrealistic? feat. Behavioral Scientist and Dating Coach Logan Ury Ever wonder what you're doing "wrong" (read: against your own best interest) in dating? We are breaking it down in this eye-opening episode with behavioral scientist, dating coach, and author Logan Ury. We're discussing the three types of unrealistic daters ...
11.15.2021 Understanding (and Fulfilling) Our Sexual Fantasies feat. Dr. Justin Lehmiller Oh yesss, we have an erotic and educational episode for y'all! We're so excited to chat with sex educator and author Dr. Justin Lehmiller about fantasies, fetishes, f*cking your friends, and more. We're discussing the psychology behind fantasies and kinks ...
11.08.2021 Friendship Red Flags It's a friendship episode (!!!) and we're covering red flags for toxic friends including jealousy, clinginess, unreliability, "joking" insults, and more. We're also discussing our personal experiences, why so many situations aren't black and white, and how to decide if ...
11.01.2021 The Importance of Having a Hoe Phase feat. Matchmaker Maria We are welcoming back a GGE fave, Matchmaker Maria, and she's serving up that spicy advice. We're discussing the definition of and importance of having a hoe phase (no matter your age), how to have a successful hoe phase, how ...
10.25.2021 The Way You Carry Yourself is Sexier Than the Way You Look feat. Mike Johnson In this hot episode (alternately titled "Rayna Makes It Weird"), we are joined by author, podcaster, and Bachelor Nation fave Mike Johnson from his hotel room, and chatting about dating, self-love, jealousy, and more. Mike shares why a woman's looks ...
10.18.2021 The Art of Maintaining Friendships, Partnerships, and Your Mental Health with Almost 30 We're so excited to welcome some of our fave fellow podcasters -- Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik of Almost 30 Podcast! We're chatting and laughing about friend fights, weddings, being catcalled, and more, but also going deeper on topics like ...
10.11.2021 Letting Go and Loving Yourself We've got a lot going on in this episode -- Rayna's relationship status, Ashley's face, canceled trips, a cringe Hinge moment, recs, PSAs, and more. We're opening up about some things, talking about privacy and boundaries, and discussing amicable breakups ...
10.04.2021 WHY IS EVERYONE BREAKING UP (and Exes Resurfacing)?! Shit has been wilder than ever before -- breakups everywhere, exes crawling back, and just general relationship chaos. We are analyzing this in terms of the pandemic, cuffing season, and astrology (with the help of expert and former guest Kara ...

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Girls Gotta Eat episodes:

How to Complain to Your Partner (and Friends) the Right Way feat. Psychologist/Author Guy Winch

Repairing the Mother-Daughter Relationship with Therapist/Author Lori Gottlieb

Career Advice and Quiet Quitting

Are We Done With Dating Apps? feat. Jared Freid

DON'T LET THAT LOSER MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE SHIT!

When the Dick is Dysfunctional feat. Dr. Rena Malik

Can You Fix a F*ckboy? with Nikki Glaser

Should You and Your Partner Have the Same Party Habits?

Eating A$$ and Paying on Dates feat. Medinah and Kiki of Cocktales

Why Are We Bad at Dating? feat. Mark Groves

Girls Trips, Couples Vacays, and Solo Travel

Going Off About Abortion Rights

Being Secure In Your Job, Body, and Relationship feat. Bella Swaak

The Rules of F*ck Buddies and Sexual Slumps with Shan Boodram

Take Your Dirty Talk to the Next Level

Our New Company + Your Best Orgasm

Your Brain, Body, and Libido on Birth Control feat. Sarah Hill, PhD

Are You In a Situationship?

Younger Men, Friend Breakups, and Exes with Selling Sunset's Mary Fitzgerald

The Truth About Marriage Laws, Divorce, and Prenups with Attorney Laura Wasser

Moving Cities and Making Friends

Embracing Your Sexuality (Check), Finding True Love (Check), Kids (Questionable) feat. Comedian Ali Kolbert

Attachment Theory and the Science of Desire feat. Andrew Huberman, Ph.D.

When Exes Come Back

Inside the Male Mind (Part 2) with Men's Coach Connor Beaton

Texting Behavior: Decoded with Dr. Mimi Winsberg

How Weaponized Incompetence Ruins Relationships

Soft Launches and Hard D*cks with Kaitlyn Bristowe

Surviving and Thriving After a Breakup feat. Emily Fedner

How to Set Up, Get Set Up, and Not F*ck It Up

How to Be Happier feat. Dr. Daniel Amen

Give Better Blowjobs (and Enjoy Them!)

The Audacity of Dudes and the Cringe of And Just Like That

Stand Up for What's Right and Send Nudes in the Morning feat. Rachel Lindsay

Beware of The Softboy

How to Be Alone (and Even Enjoy It) with Author Lane Moore

Just Say the Thing

F*ck More, Drink Less 2022 feat. Therapist and Author Amanda White

And Just Like That, 2021 Comes to a Close

Why Do We Fake Orgasms and Why Do People Want to Be Peed On? feat. Karley Sciortino

Signs You're a Rebound

Fertility, Britney, and Butt Stuff with Heather McMahan

Are Your Dating Expectations Unrealistic? feat. Behavioral Scientist and Dating Coach Logan Ury

Understanding (and Fulfilling) Our Sexual Fantasies feat. Dr. Justin Lehmiller

Friendship Red Flags

The Importance of Having a Hoe Phase feat. Matchmaker Maria

The Way You Carry Yourself is Sexier Than the Way You Look feat. Mike Johnson

The Art of Maintaining Friendships, Partnerships, and Your Mental Health with Almost 30

Letting Go and Loving Yourself

WHY IS EVERYONE BREAKING UP (and Exes Resurfacing)?!

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