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If they check off every other box on your "perfect partner" list but the physical aspect isn't exactly what you've always dreamt of, is it worth it to stick around and explore or should you cut and run? On this week's episode, I'm answering a listener email on this topic plus another about when to tell a new dating prospect you're divorced. Of course, you will get a full Labor Day Weekend rundown of how we spent our time including accidental drunk evenings, new places to eat and drink in Dallas, and the typhoon that came out of nowhere and had us pivoting plans. Plus, some wedding and honeymoon chit chat as well as thoughts on House of the Dragon, Rings of Power, and season 8 of Alone.

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Although I'm still coming down off my bachelorette party high, I was able to make it into the closet to record a full recap of the most luxurious, beautiful trip ever. You'll learn about the island in Mexico we stayed on, where we stayed, and a whole lot more. I also discuss the 2.5 books I'm attempting to read at once, give a review of Bey's newest album, and talk about the new show dropping on Amazon Prime tomorrow (9/1) that I'm thrilled to watch. We also have a few really good listener emails to answer this week that focus on a 4-year-long situationship that has reached a fork in the road, and moving in with a boyfriend when you have kids who are coming along! Links below in show notes.

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Me and weed just don't mix and yet, I keep trying. On Friday night, I took a 10mg Delta 9 gummy without realizing what I was doing and suffered the consequences* (*the worst high of my entire life that took me days to recover from). Numb body, heightened senses, a mind going at 100MPH, and insisting I go to the hospital are just a few of the worst moments. In this episode, I'm sharing a breakdown of my shitty history with Mary Jane, WTF Delta 9 actually is, and why no one should take it. I also give a few movie reviews and talk about The House of the Dragon premiere!

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Well, it finally happened. After escaping it for nearly 2.5 years, the 'Rona finally got me. I'm talking about how it all went down, what the last 5 days have been like, and ALL the shows I've watched because there's been A LOT. If you don't want spoilers for The Summer I Turned Pretty, definitely skip the last part.

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What is the single best piece of advice you're ever gotten? Something so profound it changed the way you operate day-to-day? That's the question I asked my listeners this week and boy, did they deliver! This week's episode is the usual BS about what's been going on lately (see: WEDDING PLANNING TRIGGERS EMMA), reflections and thoughts on the Netflix series MAID, and a whole bunch of incredible advice for you to soak up straight from the minds of your peers. Grab a paper and pen because these nuggets of wisdom are definitely daily mirror affirmation worthy!

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As the great Ron Swanson once said, "Never half-ass two things; whole-ass one thing." What he didn't know is that it feels impossible as a content creator with 1,000 irons in the fire at any given time. I start today's episode with a little BTS into my "busy brain," then dive into what's been going on the last few weeks since we spoke, my trip to Tulsa with my best friends, and a lot of small changes with the wedding that have me realizing some things about myself. I end with two listener advice questions that cover interfaith marriages, how to deal when your partner is prone to depression or mood swings, and whether or not negative AirBnB reviews are ever worth it.

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We are less than 3 months away from the EVENT OF THE YEAR! Okay, MY year. With time becoming more of a construct every day, I asked listeners for their most pressing wedding planning questions I could answer on this episode. I'm giving as much info as I can, from my regrets, what I consider splurge-worthy, on not having a wedding planner, budget (and all the anxiety it causes), decor, and A LOT more. Also included is a full recap of our weekend in Austin and a movie review of "Batman." Enjoy and check show notes for links!

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Remember when I stepped into a literal PILE of hot ranch? I’m recapping that entire incident on this week’s episode as well as going over the weekend, including Merritt’s amazing birthday party, my horrific hangover, and my birth control gaffe. Keep listening for some movie and show reviews, a new podcast I listened to in one day, and a bunch of listener advice questions I answer from having serious relationship doubts to whether or not Texas is a place worth living to what I would have in my capsule wardrobe!

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It was a long, lazy weekend but it had its highlights all of which you’ll hear on today’s episode! Emma shares a review of the new movie “ELVIS,” discusses a new show she and Z are loving, and tries to push the ACOTAR book series on you. PLUS! It’s an advice extravaganza, and Emma answers listener questions about dating exhaustion, aggressive dogs, how to become “exclusive” with someone, and what makes home cooking better. All mentioned links below!

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