It’s our 6-year anniversary episode (!!!) and another friendship topic our listeners asked for – when friends are in different life stages. We discuss how/why/when this happens and how to handle it, the self-talk, how friendships change (and sometimes for the better), and making new friends and/or strengthening other relationships. We also discuss the touchy subject of feeling like you’ve outgrown a friend, plus we share how our friendship has changed since a boyfriend entered the mix. Before we get into our topic, we talk about our studio flooding and why it’s been so emotional, then catch up on Miami (Rayna’s balcony fiasco and bathroom door-gate), Ashley puking at Drake and solving shower sex, and the cocktail we’re bringing back. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Skims: Get free shipping on orders over $75 at skims.com. Babbel: Get 50% off your subscription at babbel.com/gge. Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders + two free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge with code HELIXPARTNER20. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com with code GGE.

When Your Friends Are In Different Life Stages

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We are so excited to have Matthew Hussey back, fresh off the release of his amazing new book Love Life, to talk about raising your standards and finding love. He validates the stress (and often sadness) around finding a partner in the first place and why it’s hard to “just relax,” and then we discuss why you may need to fight against your own instincts when dating. Matthew breaks down how to raise your standards, recognize intention vs. attention, stop overvaluing the wrong people, and let go of “unhatched eggs.” He also opens about his marriage and how, at the beginning of the relationship, his wife lowered the stakes while raising the standard. Lastly, we discuss finding the strength to leave an unhealthy relationship. Before Matthew joins us, we’re talking about nudes, awkward customer service interactions, the plane window shade debate, and BOOTH BOYFRIENDS. Enjoy! Follow Matthew on instagram @thematthewhussey, order his book Love Life, and listen to his podcast Love Life with Matthew Hussey.  Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Beis: Get 15% off your first purchase at beistravel.com/gge.  Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/gge. Storyworth: Get $10 off your first purchase at storyworth.com/gge. HungryRoot: Get 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life at hungryroot.com/gge.

How to Stop Overvaluing People Who Undervalue You with Matthew Hussey

It's a hot one! Tyler Cameron is in the GGE studio and we are covering so much – his new construction gig and TV show, the truth about his OnlyFans, if he would ever be the Bachelor (and if he’s been asked), Kristin Cavallari and the Montana Boyz, Gigi Hadid and the Ramada, what he thinks about Tom Sandoval, and why he’s never brought a gift to a wedding. We also discuss his current relationship status, what he’s looking for in a partner, and how he views finances in a relationship. Before Tyler joins us, we’re recapping our Hawaii trip (and hellscape of a boat excursion), Ashley’s housewarming, and Rayna’s lie about her ex. Enjoy!  Follow Tyler on instagram @tylerjcameron and watch his show Going Home with Tyler Cameron on Amazon Prime.  Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Saie: Get Saie at Sephora. Our Place: Get 10% off sitewide at fromourplace.com with code GGE. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at nutrafol.com with code GGE. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at article.com/gge.

Tyler Cameron’s New Gig, Dream Girl, and OnlyFans

We’re talking about opposite sex friends when you’re in a relationship – if/when you’re justified in being suspicious, couples having the rule of “no one-on-one hangs,” the controversial “work wife,” changing your behavior when your close guy friend gets into a relationship, and more. We’re also dissecting two listener emails that got us heated. Before we dive in, we’re breaking down the recent Andrew Huberman scandal and sharing a hilarious laser hair removal story, plus why Rayna is the fun one on IG and the popular food Ashley hates. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for tour dates, merchandise, and more. Shop Vibes Only. Thank you to our partners this week: Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders plus two free pillows at helixsleep.com/gge with code HELIXPARTNER20. Skims: Shop the Skims T-Shirt Shop at skims.com.  Daily Harvest: Get $30 off your first box plus free shipping at dailyharvest.com/gge.

Should You Worry About the “Work Wife” (and Other Platonic Friends)?

YEEHAW, we are back in our NEWLY REDESIGNED studio with a fun little (ad-free) episode for y’all. We are spilling tour tea and sharing some of the most hilarious and heartwarming stories our listeners submitted from past live shows (spoiler alert: we’re crying!). We’re also going country and discussing Beyoncé’s new album, the Montana Boyz, and our mechanical bull riding experiences and tips. Enjoy! Get tickets to the NO CRUMBS TOUR! Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for merchandise and more. Shop Vibes Only.

Not Our First Rodeo

It’s another episode about money, honey! We are so excited to be joined by Jason Tartick, author of the new book Talk Money to Me, to break down so many important money topics when it comes to relationships. We’re discussing financial infidelity (what it is and how many people commit it), why money issues affect your sex life, recognizing red flags, the truth about prenups, and more. He gives us some fun questions you can ask to learn more about a partner's financial personality, and also the 8 (more serious) things you need to know about someone before moving in with them. We even go over signs that someone is lying about money, and tips for approaching tough conversations in the best way. Before Jason joins us, we’re announcing our 2024 tour (!!!), answering a listeners’ question about her fiancé hijacking their registry, and Rayna shares a traumatic bathroom incident. Enjoy!  Follow Jason on instagram @jason_tartick, order his book Talk Money to Me, and listen to his podcast Trading Secrets.  Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit our website for more info and shop Vibes Only.  Thank you to our partners this week: Buffy: Get $20 off your order at buffy.co with code GGE. AG1: Get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3K2 + 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/gge.  Clarins: Get 10% off, a free welcome gift plus free shipping on your first order at clarins.com/gge with code GGE.

When Your Friends Are In Different Life Stages

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