For too long, women have been taught to measure their worth through their relationships with men—whether it’s dating, marriage, or just being ‘likable.’ In this episode, we’re flipping the script and talking about what it really means to decenter men in our lives. From prioritizing female friendships and personal growth to unlearning the societal pressure to seek male validation, we’re diving into the mindset shift that leads to more confidence, joy, and self-fulfillment. Because the main character of your life? Yeah, it’s you

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Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!

Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!

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Emily's Captivation: Adolescence

Hannah's Captivation: I Said I Love You First by Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco

Captivation Recommendation: MAYHEM by Lady Gaga

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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 hello@thegalsguidepod.com or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com

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