The Gal's Guide

By Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton

Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly culture and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold women. Join us, long distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, fo

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August 04, 2026 A Guide to No Influencers Allowed, Ariana Grande's Break, House of Stassi
This week, we're diving into Ariana Grande's decision to take a step back and why the conversation surrounding it says so much about the impossible expectations placed on women in Hollywood. We unpack the rise of the "skinification" of celebrity culture, the pressure to constantly become smaller, prettier, and more polished, and how beauty standards continue to shift at women's expense. We also wrestle with a question that feels increasingly difficult to answer: when a public figure appears dangerously thin, is commenting on their body perpetuating the problem, or is staying silent just as harmful? It's a nuanced conversation about beauty, concern, and the impossible standards women are expected to navigate. Plus, we wrap things up with a quick recap of House of Stassi.
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Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!
Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts
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Emily's Captivation: House Of Stassi
Hannah's Captivation: petal by Ariana Grande
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Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us, long-distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, for amusing and vulnerable conversations with insightful guests as we cover topics like love and dating to your own self-love, healing, spirituality, and always remembering the importance of gal pals.
Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at [email protected] or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com
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TikTok: @thegalsguide
Emily: @emilyaleece
Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

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1h 18min
July 21, 2026 A Guide to The Odyssey, Flakey Friendships, and Emily's Birthday
This week we're covering a little bit of everything. We kick things off with The Odyssey and why we're suddenly so invested, celebrate Emily's birthday with stories, reflections, and a few lessons from another trip around the sun, and dive into the frustrating reality of flaky friendships. From constantly canceled plans to knowing when it's time to stop chasing people who won't show up for you, we're unpacking the difference between grace and self-respect. We also have a plea for the internet's youngest users: school can't start soon enough. Whether it's summer chaos, social media discourse, or just too much free time online, we're discussing why everyone might benefit when the youths are back in the classroom. Grab your favorite drink and join us for another unfiltered catch-up.
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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!
Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!
Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts
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Emily's Captivation: The Odyssey
Hannah's Captivation: Jeff Arcuri: Nice To Meet You
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Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us, long-distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, for amusing and vulnerable conversations with insightful guests as we cover topics like love and dating to your own self-love, healing, spirituality, and always remembering the importance of gal pals.
Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at [email protected] or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com
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FOLLOW US!
Instagram: @thegalsguidepod
TikTok: @thegalsguide
Emily: @emilyaleece
Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

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1h 2min
July 14, 2026 No One Is Coming to Save You: The Hard Truth Behind the Love Island Finale
This week we're breaking down the Love Island finale, why we're genuinely worried about Melanie, and the manipulation we've watched unfold between her and Sincere. But this conversation quickly became about something much bigger than reality TV. We dive into one of the hardest truths to accept: no one is coming to save you. Whether it's a relationship, your career, your happiness, or your confidence, waiting for someone else to change your life only keeps you stuck. At the same time, no one is coming to stop you either. We talk about what it means to choose yourself, recognize manipulation before it defines you, and take responsibility for creating the life you want. It's part Love Island recap, part life lesson, and one of our most honest conversations yet.
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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!
Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!
Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts
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Emily's Captivation: Widow's Bay
Hannah's Captivation: Megababe Thigh Rescue Lotion Anti Chafe Stick
Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout
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Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us, long-distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, for amusing and vulnerable conversations with insightful guests as we cover topics like love and dating to your own self-love, healing, spirituality, and always remembering the importance of gal pals.
Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at [email protected] or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com
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FOLLOW US!
Instagram: @thegalsguidepod
TikTok: @thegalsguide
Emily: @emilyaleece
Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gals-guide/donations

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59min
July 07, 2026 JUST&T MARRIED: Taylor Swift Wedding Gossip, Karlie Kloss Returns, and Love Island Movie Night
This week, we’re unpacking the internet’s favorite mystery: Taylor Swift’s wedding weekend. From Blake Lively’s suspicious absence to Karlie Kloss making an appearance that sent Swifties into cardiac arrest, we break down every theory, timeline, and possible layer of celebrity politics surrounding the event. We also dive into the latest Love Island chaos, including the emotional destruction that is Movie Night and why the men somehow continue to embarrass themselves at every turn.
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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!
Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!
Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts
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Emily's Captivation: tretinoin & azelaic acid
Hannah's Captivation: Ariana Madix
Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout
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Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us, long-distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, for amusing and vulnerable conversations with insightful guests as we cover topics like love and dating to your own self-love, healing, spirituality, and always remembering the importance of gal pals.
Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at [email protected] or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com
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FOLLOW US!
Instagram: @thegalsguidepod
TikTok: @thegalsguide
Emily: @emilyaleece
Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gals-guide/donations

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53min
June 30, 2026 Love Island Boys Are Public Enemies: Casa Amor Casualties and Summer Body Spiral
This week, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of Casa Amor and breaking down all the betrayals, crash outs, and embarrassing behavior happening on Love Island. From the KC and Aniya drama taking over the internet to Taylor Frankie Paul officially getting her Bachelorette season announcement, there is a lot to unpack. We also get into the very real struggle of summer body anxiety, how impossible it can feel to exist online this time of year, and what actually helps us feel confident, fit, and hot without completely losing our minds.
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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!
Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!
Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts
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Emily's Captivation: The Invite
Hannah's Captivation: I Will Find You
Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout
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Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us, long-distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, for amusing and vulnerable conversations with insightful guests as we cover topics like love and dating to your own self-love, healing, spirituality, and always remembering the importance of gal pals.
Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at [email protected] or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com
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FOLLOW US!
Instagram: @thegalsguidepod
TikTok: @thegalsguide
Emily: @emilyaleece
Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gals-guide/donations

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1h 17min
June 23, 2026 West Wilson Fired, Love Island in Crisis, and Taylor Swift Wedding Conspiracies
Summer House is finally over and we have thoughts. We break down the fallout from West Wilson allegedly being fired from Bravo, why this season left us emotionally exhausted, and what the future of the cast could actually look like. Then we dive headfirst into Love Island with our rankings of the strongest couples, who has real chemistry, and why the boys this season somehow continue to disappoint us week after week. Plus, we investigate the internet theory that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are secretly planning a wedding at Madison Square Garden and debate whether any of it actually makes sense.
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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!
Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!
Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts
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Emily's Captivation: We Were Liars
Hannah's Captivation: running
Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout
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Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us, long-distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, for amusing and vulnerable conversations with insightful guests as we cover topics like love and dating to your own self-love, healing, spirituality, and always remembering the importance of gal pals.
Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at [email protected] or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com
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FOLLOW US!
Instagram: @thegalsguidepod
TikTok: @thegalsguide
Emily: @emilyaleece
Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gals-guide/donations

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1h 6min
June 16, 2026 Summer House Ends, Love Island Begins!
This week, we’re closing the chapter on the chaotic Summer House reunion with all our final thoughts PART 3 of the reunion, Amanda and West's behavior, Ciara Miller's future, and our love for Kyle Cooke. Then we shift directly into our newest obsession: Love Island. We’re breaking down our favorite islanders, villa dynamics, and the contestants currently running our lives. Plus, we talk about the unexpectedly wholesome energy surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup and why seeing Europeans romanticize America for once has honestly been kind of adorable.
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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!
Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!
Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts
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Emily's Captivation: Love Island
Hannah's Captivation: dry needling
Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout
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Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us, long-distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, for amusing and vulnerable conversations with insightful guests as we cover topics like love and dating to your own self-love, healing, spirituality, and always remembering the importance of gal pals.
Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at [email protected] or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com
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FOLLOW US!
Instagram: @thegalsguidepod
TikTok: @thegalsguide
Emily: @emilyaleece
Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gals-guide/donations

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55min
June 09, 2026 Everyone Is Getting Too Parasocial: Summer House Reunion Pt. 2, Ariana Grande & Fan Delusion
This week, we’re back breaking down Part 2 of the Summer House reunion, from Amanda and West’s apology tour to Ciara continuing to be the only sane person in the room. But the conversation quickly spirals into something bigger: why has everyone become so intensely parasocial?
From fans dissecting Ariana Grande’s tour behavior, to Phoebe Bridgers implementing a no-phone policy at her shows, to the internet’s latest obsession with treating celebrities like fictional characters instead of actual people, we’re unpacking how fandom culture has completely warped audience behavior. Plus, why people project onto reality TV casts like they personally know them, the rise of performative outrage, and why boundaries between creators and audiences seem thinner than ever.
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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!
Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!
Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts
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Emily's Captivation: Obsessed
Hannah's Captivation: Eternal Sunshine Tour
Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout
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Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us, long-distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, for amusing and vulnerable conversations with insightful guests as we cover topics like love and dating to your own self-love, healing, spirituality, and always remembering the importance of gal pals.
Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at [email protected] or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com
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FOLLOW US!
Instagram: @thegalsguidepod
TikTok: @thegalsguide
Emily: @emilyaleece
Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gals-guide/donations

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57min
June 02, 2026 Summer House Reunion Pt. 1: Female Friendship Breakups Are Brutal
We’re recapping Part 1 of the Summer House reunion and breaking down the biggest moments from part 1! From Amanda and West's lack of remorse, to Ciara proving she honestly should’ve been even meaner, and why Bailey is our new favorite it girl! We get into the messy dynamics, all of the lies, and why female friendship breakups cut deeper than almost any romantic relationship.
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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!
Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!
Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts
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Emily's Captivation: Disneyland pickles
Hannah's Captivation: hate that I made you love me by Ariana Grande
Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout
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Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us, long-distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, for amusing and vulnerable conversations with insightful guests as we cover topics like love and dating to your own self-love, healing, spirituality, and always remembering the importance of gal pals.
Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at [email protected] or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com
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FOLLOW US!
Instagram: @thegalsguidepod
TikTok: @thegalsguide
Emily: @emilyaleece
Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gals-guide/donations

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1h 14min
May 26, 2026 The Penultimate Summer House Recap: Carl's a Mess, Ciara's on Top, and Mother Lindsay
From Amanda Batula and West Wilson's relationship drama to Carl Radke proving once again that he's a mess, we're breaking down everything that made Summer House Season 10 such an unforgettable ride. We discuss Mother Lindsay Hubbard and baby Gemma, why this may be Ciara Miller's strongest season yet, the friendships that survived (and the ones that definitely didn't), and where everyone stands as we head into what promises to be a very messy reunion. Plus, our final thoughts on the season, the cast MVPs, and who owes us the biggest apology.
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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!
Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!
Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts
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Emily and Hannah's Captivation: Summer House Season 10
Shop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout
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Welcome to The Gal’s Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us, long-distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, for amusing and vulnerable conversations with insightful guests as we cover topics like love and dating to your own self-love, healing, spirituality, and always remembering the importance of gal pals.
Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at [email protected] or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com
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FOLLOW US!
Instagram: @thegalsguidepod
TikTok: @thegalsguide
Emily: @emilyaleece
Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gals-guide/donations

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1h 24min

FAQs about The Gal's Guide:

How many episodes does The Gal's Guide have?

The podcast currently has 338 episodes available.