The Gal's Guide

Who says you need a party to celebrate properly? In this episode, we’re talking all about treating yourself on your birthday—whether you're solo, surrounded by friends, or just not in the mood. From low-key rituals to main character moments, consider this your permission slip to do exactly what you want.

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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!

Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!

Emily's TikTok Shop

Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts

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Emily's Captivation: The Summer I Turned Pretty

Hannah's Captivation: SWAG by Justin Bieber

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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

Secret Facebook Group: The Gal Scouts

Emily: @emilyaleece

Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

In this episode, Emily opens up about breaking her own dating patterns and setting her sights on someone totally unexpected: a man in finance. Typically drawn to creative types, she shares why she's ready to mix things up, what inspired the shift, and how sometimes the person you least expect—like a guy named Brad who’s really into spreadsheets—might just be exactly what you need. It’s all about growth, self-awareness, and maybe… a bonus?

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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!

Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!

Emily's TikTok Shop

Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts

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Emily's Captivation: Trader Joe’s fudge cookie dough ice cream

Hannah's Captivation: Pressed Juicery Wellness Smoothies

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

Secret Facebook Group: The Gal Scouts

Emily: @emilyaleece

Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

In this episode, we dive into the chaos, clarity, and transformation that came with our Saturn returns. We reflect back our episode with astrologer Lauren Ash from 2022 on where we are now post-Saturn Return. From career pivots and heartbreaks to moments of radical self-awareness, we reflect on the lessons we didn’t know we needed—but couldn’t live without. It’s a raw and honest conversation about growth in our late twenties and the unexpected ways the universe pushes us into alignment.

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Book a Reading with Lauren

Best Saturn Return Tool: Astro-Seek.com

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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!

Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!

Emily's TikTok Shop

Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts

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Emily's Captivation: Enzymedica Digest Gold Digestive Enzymes

Hannah's Captivation: Built Puff Brownie Batter Bars

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

Secret Facebook Group: The Gal Scouts

Emily: @emilyaleece

Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

This week, we’re diving into the current season of Love Island—but not just for the drama. We’re unpacking how the villa has become a mirror for modern dating: no one wants to commit, everyone’s playing it cool, and real emotional connection is treated like a red flag. Enter Amaya—the rare contestant who actually feels things and isn’t afraid to show it. We’re talking about what it means to love loudly in a world that rewards detachment, why vulnerability feels radical, and how girls who care “too much” are actually the ones getting it right.

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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!

Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!

Emily's TikTok Shop

Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts

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Emily's Captivation: F1

Hannah's Captivation: The Bear

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

Secret Facebook Group: The Gal Scouts

Emily: @emilyaleece

Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

This week, we’re diving into the weird, wonderful world of finding friends as an adult. Whether you just moved to a new city, went through a breakup, or simply woke up one day and realized your circle got smaller—this episode is for you. I’m talking about how to make new friends without it feeling like dating, why it’s okay (and kind of magical) to go out alone, and how picking up new hobbies can transform your social life and sense of self. If you’ve ever Googled “how to make friends in your 30s” or stood awkwardly at a pottery class wondering if anyone will talk to you—yeah, same.

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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!

Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!

Emily's TikTok Shop

Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts

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Emily's Captivation: America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Hannah's Captivation: The Four Seasons

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

Secret Facebook Group: The Gal Scouts

Emily: @emilyaleece

Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

In this episode, we’re flashing back to our interview with Natalia Benson and diving into the sparkly, spiritual world of crystals, manifestation, and alignment. Whether you’re a seasoned crystal girlie or just curious about how people are using rose quartz to call in love and citrine to boost abundance, we’re breaking down how these tools can help you get intentional about what you want—and attract it. From setting intentions during a new moon to cleansing energy and trusting the universe’s timing, this is your guide to getting in alignment and calling in your best life.

We're so thrilled to be joined by astrological expert and women’s empowerment coach, Natalia Benson! Natalia shares her struggles with self-confidence in her early twenties and how that led to the goddess she is today. We discuss how to attract the life you want and the proper ways Natalia practices manifestation and alignment in her daily life. Natalia even breaks down how she was able to manifest her current relationship and she called that energy in. She even does a live practice with Hannah and Emily. We hope you gals enjoy!

Love Natalia? Check out her socials:

Follow Natalia Benson on Instagram

Listen to the Natalia Benson Podcast

Visit Natalia's website to work with her and explore her guides

Want to know more about your Saturn Return? Check out our previous episode referenced in this interview.

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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!

Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!

Emily's TikTok Shop

Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts

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Emily's Captivation: Love Island

Hannah's Captivation: The Wild Robot

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

Secret Facebook Group: The Gal Scouts

Emily: @emilyaleece

Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

We're pulling back the curtain on our wellness journey—from the inside out. Hannah and Emily share what finally pushed us to embrace a more active lifestyle, how working with a nutritionist shifted our mindsets around food, and the simple habits that are making us feel stronger, less stressed, and more energized. From upgrading our supplements to prioritizing heart health, we're diving into all the changes that are helping us feel more grounded and in tune with our bodies. If you’re curious about where to start or just need a little inspo to get back on track, this one's for you.

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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!

Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!

Emily's TikTok Shop

Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts

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Emily's Captivation: Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara in True Brown

Hannah's Captivation: Costco Realgood chicken burritos

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

Secret Facebook Group: The Gal Scouts

Emily: @emilyaleece

Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

In Part 2 of our conversation with Lynnsey Robinson, we go deeper into the woo (and the why) — decoding what our dreams are really trying to tell us, how to approach tarot as a tool for self-reflection (not fortune-telling), and how to actually use affirmations so they don’t feel like empty words. We talk about what it means when you keep having the same dream over and over again, how tarot can help you get unstuck, and why slapping “I am confident” on your mirror isn’t enough if your subconscious isn’t on board. It’s part intuition, part psychology, and all good vibes.

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Book with Lynnsey

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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!

Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!

Emily's TikTok Shop

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Lynnsey's Captivation: Rewatching TV shows like: Heros, How I Met Your Mother, Lost with her kids

Emily's Captivation: Something Beautiful by Miley Cyrus

Hannah's Captivation: Deli Boys

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

Secret Facebook Group: The Gal Scouts

Emily: @emilyaleece

Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

In this episode, join us for PART 1 of our interview with a certified hypnotherapist, Lynnsey Robinson, to talk all things hypnotherapy, manifestation, and how to actually shift your mindset to start living the life you want. We dive into what hypnotherapy really is, how your subconscious might be sabotaging your goals, and what it means to live in alignment. Plus, we unpack the difference between manifesting with intention vs. just being slightly delulu. If you’ve ever repeated affirmations in the mirror while crying or tried to “act as if” but ended up just acting confused — this one’s for you.

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Follow Lynnsey Robinson

Book with Lynnsey

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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!

Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!

Emily's TikTok Shop

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Lynnsey's Captivation: Rewatching TV shows like: Heros, How I Met Your Mother, Lost with her kids

Emily's Captivation: Mission Impossible

Hannah's Captivation: Nonnas

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

Secret Facebook Group: The Gal Scouts

Emily: @emilyaleece

Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller

This week, we’re diving headfirst into the pop culture pool—no life jackets necessary. We break down the buzzy new movie Sinners, give a (slightly unhinged) deep dive into why Emily's takes on cinematography deserve an Oscar, and celebrate a historic moment: Hannah has finally watched The White Lotus. From prestige TV to big-screen aesthetics, one thing becomes clear—Emily's opinions are the gold standard. Sorry, we don’t make the rules... Emily just enforces them.

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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!

Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!

Emily's TikTok Shop

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Emily's Captivation: Sinners

Hannah's Captivation: That Ain't No Man That's The Devil by Jessie Murph

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

Secret Facebook Group: The Gal Scouts

Emily: @emilyaleece

Hannah: @hannahadamsmiller