Best Gabe Ever

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VEQ2Bu4ytif7AWk9CSYKv22SgCq2y-oDQg6jaKbiD9o/edit?usp=sharing Gaby is stressed and Allison is doing pilates! They then address a question from a listener about how to know when you are ready to purchase a house with a partner. Writer and illustrator Florence Given joins the chat to talk about her book, Women Don't Owe You Pretty, and why feminism can be a hard topic to productively talk about. The male gaze, internalized misogyny and the benefits of seeing a bunch of naked women are also covered! And finally, what parts of our personalities stand out as incongruous with the rest of us?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cCzxuVJKMPJ90oRHcEiwgBOAXlQUqe21ibSaipF51Qs/edit?usp=sharing Gaby spins a rollercoaster of a tale of how they and their partner found themselves on a stranger's yacht during a funeral that they were assured wasn't a funeral. Then, Allison and Gaby answer a listener's question about if they have to come out as asexual to everyone and why the queer community feels entitled to people's sex life details. Next, Claire and Emma from Love To See It join the duo for a hilarious and intricate conversation about the future of reality dating re: racial, disability and fat representation. Finally, quiet quitting! Is it real and why is Allison doing it? JKJK. This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1loIyup99cCltw6IEepM3LFsZ3E6PDgzE_gyTJFCXb3Y/edit?usp=sharing In a moving tribute, Gaby talks about their beloved uncle who passed away last week. The duo then answer a listener's question on whether the listener should ask for more in a situationship. (You don't ask! You don't get!) Ella Hart, digital producer and our old coworker from Buzzfeed, joins to spill all the tea about the mental health struggles that come with sharing your life and love on the Internet, behind the scenes of how the viral videos were made, going to rehab for bipolar disorder, and her very public queer romance with Youtuber Hannah Hart. It's such a good interview!! And finally, what is the fundamental attribution error and how does it impact our view of other people? This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F1O3gqJ5Yn4trBDefUFC4dYz-DF7igWdB5fRxIrMrLg/edit?usp=sharing Allison has trouble navigating her way...to the bagel shop. The duo then address a somewhat triggering question about sharing your feelings for a coworker despite being a polyamorous relationship that doesn't (yet) allow the listener to hook up with cis men. Clinical psychologist Dr. Monica Vermani joins to talk about finding balance, combating negative thinking and her own approach to life. And finally, sick burns! When are they appropriate?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G4bnk-GEYJbiTSzQsSwSgJiB6Nw5lZFfA80vxqfwB2w/edit?usp=sharing Gaby starts off by questioning their therapist's professionalism. What is and isn't allowed?? The duo then address a listener who worried their lack of romantic experience means they are doomed or broken. Podcaster Mitra Kaboli joins the chat to talk about spending a summer in Provincetown and what it taught her about queer community, queer hierarchies and her own needs. And finally, safe injection sites. How do they work and why are they so controversial?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13yCD5WYFXsFJ2h5Cz2iwTxgMIpXKNKAtWXjjvBRMJJ4/edit Gaby starts off by defending why it's okay that they don't respect their partner's boundaries. (Spoiler: it's not!) The duo then address a trans listener who isn't sure how to dress appropriately for their friend's wedding given their gendered instructions. Arachnologist, Catherine Scott, joins the chat to blow our mind about all things spiders! Did you know they can talk to each other through vibrations and have elaborate mating rituals? Now you do, baby! And finally, why is it so scandalous to dance (when you are a female politician)?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APOGbMf6r8irSodFzbMQUpTuXCGKqcu1GkSUi2sFq5o/edit?usp=sharing tw: in IQ, discussion of cheating, attempted sexual assault Gaby is back in LA and reminiscing about their road trip to Allison's DREAM destination. The duo then address a listener who feels uncomfortable because their friends keep cheating on their significant others in front of her. Therapist Britt Frank joins the chat to talk about her balanced approach to mental health, the importance of understanding how our brains work and what roles dissociation plays in our lives. And finally, niblings! Why are we so obsessed with our nieces and nephews? This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12gxaEGmE3DTVLd3g-k10f_qKa5rXuj_peRxLcYKYhE8/edit?usp=sharing Allison's new hair color sparks a surprising confession from Gaby. They then address a listener who hates their friend's boyfriend and doesn't know if they should say anything. (Relatable!) During this convo, a past incident comes up that DERAILS the podcast and is very much worth listening to even though Allison is mortified. (Gaby's fiance Mal joins the confrontation. Oh boy.) Occupational therapist Kaegan Hadley joins the chat to talk about the psychological toll of knee surgery, the importance of "why" when it comes to recovery, his own mental health journey and why it's so frustrating that Allison still can't crouch. Finally, celebrity breakups! How much are we entitled to know? Even if we want to know EVERYTHING!  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hzLM-qC4D0-u0dA_iydadNUoJ_i0ahEuXJAPcczf9Zw/edit?usp=sharing Gaby is six months sober! And Allison doesn't want to drink a mushroom! After these equally huge announcements, the duo answer a listener's question about what to do when her boyfriend wants the room hot, and she wants it cold. How do they sleep?! Plus what is fox fur? Next, they're joined by friendship coach Danielle Bayard Jackson who discusses navigating conflict in adult friendships, how to make sure you have quality relationships and connections, and the health risks of loneliness. During hypotheticals, we learn a lot about martyring moms. And finally, what precedent does it set that the FBI is investigating former head of state Donald Trump? And is it a good one?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TW: In Topix, some slurs for gay people, disabled people, little people, and others are discussed Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YcldSlYQGf4NF39s_iKEUgiAseKEPb9c6Bk508FJCpU/edit?usp=sharing First, Allison tries to explain to a newly engaged Gaby why marriages can bring out a lot of emotions and complicated family dynamics. (Gaby remains confused.) The duo then address a listener's question about potentially leaving a hard job behind for a lower salary but a happier existence. Next, Romance Road Test's Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg join the podcast to talk about publicly trying all kinds of romance advice with their husbands. Does any of this stuff actually help? Also, is it bad etiquette to orgasm in an escape room? And finally, why is it so hard for people to change the way they talk even after learning certain words are hurtful?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy