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

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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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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 hello@thegalsguidepod.com 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 hello@thegalsguidepod.com 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