My Best Ex

In this episode of 'My Best Ex', hosts Gloria and Zina take questions from their listeners. They tell a ridiculous story of how you shouldn’t call the police for dog issues and they discuss the importance of allowing growth in friendships, the dynamics of long-lasting connections, and how humor can play a vital role in navigating challenges. 

The conversation highlights the significance of understanding and communication in maintaining strong bonds, while also addressing the quirks that can sometimes get on eachothers nerves. Gloria also forces Zina into another round of “guess that queer!”  Are they getting better at this game- listen to find out!

The conversation highlights the evolution of their identities and the importance of representation in the lesbian community. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into their past relationships, exploring the complexities of love, breakups, and family expectations.

Gloria and Zina kick-off Pride Month by sharing their personal experiences with Pride events and their coming out journeys. They reflect on the significance of Pride as a celebration of identity and community, while also acknowledging the activism that is integral to its history. They explore the complexities of coming out, the dynamics of family relationships, and the importance of grace within the LGBTQ+ community. They end the episode by playing a made up game of Name that Queer- that celebrates queer culture.

This episode of 'My Best Ex', opens with a shout out to the podcast, “We Can Do Hard Things,” as Zina unpacks her experience of going to the book tour in NYC. Inspired by a section in the book, Gloria and Zina dive deep into the concept of attachment styles because, “what could be more lesbian?” They explore secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles, sharing personal anecdotes and insights into each. The conversation also touches on how these styles manifest, particularly in characters from season three of the hit series, “White Lotus.” The episode wraps up with a discussion about the importance of self-worth and emotional health, along with a fun giveaway of Zina’s current favorite book recommendation, “We Can Do Hard Things,” for their listeners.

Zina and Glo will be taking a two week break- but join them on June 3rd when they come back with their Big Gay Pride Episode. 

In this episode of 'My Best Ex', Gloria and Zina delve into the complexities of midlife shifts. The episode kicks off with a silly back and forth in which Gloria agrees to disagree about Zina’s real age. Zina explains the theory behind why she decided to change her birthday while Glo accuses Zina of being Benjamin Button. They discuss the physical and emotional changes that come with age and how they both deal with them. Zina shares some suspect aging remedies she discovered on Instagram, while Gloria embraces the changes that come with getting older. The conversation highlights the significance of having role models for aging gracefully and the necessity of creating supportive environments for one another as they navigate the later stages of life. The episode concludes with the two of them envisioning what their lesbian retirement utopia would look like.

In this episode of 'My Best Ex', Gloria and Zina celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week. They chat about cultural perceptions of lesbians, influential figures in lesbian history, and the need for a rebranding of lesbian identity. They also touch on lesbians who have been influential in their lives, and women they always thought were cool enough to be lesbians. The episode ends with a hypothetical 'lesbian draft' where they choose famous non- lesbian women to join their squad.

Join Gloria and Zina on this episode of 'My Best Ex' as they dive into the fun and vital world of self-care and mental health! They kick things off with a fresh take on the ice bucket challenge for mental health awareness and explore how attitudes have shifted across generations. Glo shares insights from her long-term therapist, while Zina reveals her must-haves for the perfect therapist. Hear about Zina's eye-opening experience at a spiritual retreat and discover Glo's daily mental health rituals. Plus, find out what Gloria's dream retreat looks like and who they'd nominate to throw water over their heads!  

WARNING: This episode deals with Pet Loss

In this heartfelt episode,  Zina and Gloria explore the profound impact of pets on their lives. They share personal stories about their childhood pets and go down memory lane about the pets they adopted together. They talk about the emotional bonds formed with their animals, and the bittersweet experiences of saying goodbye.

In this episode of My Best Ex, Gloria and Zina share their mutual straight crush on Cory Booker and dive into the Kinsey scale, with Zina taking the Kinsey quiz for the first time—surprise! They chat about guys who earn a second look from a lesbian, dubbing them "Lesbian 10s," and reveal other straight cuties that they’d give a second look to. Glo has an  epiphany about her crush on  Boy George, while Zina finds queer inspiration in nuns. They dish on celebrity cuties as they explore the complexities of attraction and  offer a lighthearted and insightful peek into their past!

Special Thank You to Shane Great for our new theme music. You can listen to more of his music at shanegreat.bandcamp.com

In this episode of My Best Ex, hosts Gloria and Zina discuss the significance of safe spaces, the stereotypes associated with lesbian culture, and the evolution of queer representation in the media. They also touch on personal experiences of coming out, the importance of community, and the role of pets in their lives. Through humor and storytelling, they reflect on their journeys and the societal perceptions of lesbian identity. This week's made up game by Gloria, Lil Gay, Mid-Gay, and Peek Gay challenges Zina’s opinion on how gay certain random objects are.