Girls Gotta Eat

We are discussing the viral article “I Love My Husband (Who Hates Me)” – what these relationships look like, why witnessing them on TV/social media is so triggering to people, and why women stay in these relationships and defend their partners’ behavior. We talk about triangulation (the “us against the world” mindset), signs you’re in a relationship like this, how to approach it with your partner, and when it’s time to break up. Then we dissect two listener emails – one from a woman whose partner never compliments her and another from a woman whose partner has been making her feel small in public. Before we get into the topic, we address the breakup rumors about us (!!!), when commenting on IG takes a turn, and the real reason people like spicy food. Enjoy!  Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit https://girlsgottaeat.com for live show tickets and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Rocket Money: Reach your financial goals faster at https://rocketmoney.com/gge. Shopify: See how easy it is to start your own business at https://shopify.com/gge.  Revolve: Get 15% off your first order at https://revolve.com/gge with code GGE. The Testaments: Watch the new Hulu Original Series The Testaments premiering April 8 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney Plus for bundle subscribers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: The “It’s Iconic” Tour goes on sale Afroman’s epic court case Justin Timberlake’s DUI footage release Breaking down the Taylor Frankie Paul tape release and Bachelorette season canceled More Mormon Wives tea (Jessi and Jordan restraining order, Mikayla and Jace divorce, Jen Affleck spinoff) Headlines: Target’s shocking Devil Wears Prada merch, airport chaos, Punch the monkey’s alleged girlfriend, pack of dogs break free from trafficking Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: FP Movement: Go to fpmovement.com to shop their full line of activewear and workout gear. NOCD: If you’re struggling with OCD, NOCD can help. Book a free 15-minute call at https://learn.nocd.com/gge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consider this episode Better Sex 101. We are joined by Dr. Nicole McNichols, hailed America’s #1 sex professor, for an in-depth discussion about how to level up your pleasure, starting with yourself and understanding the hierarchy of sexual needs. We talk about libido fluctuating over time and the factors that affect it, what sexual mindfulness is and how to practice it, how to work through body image issues, and the small but simple life hacks for better sex. Then we discuss sex in long-term relationships – why planning intimacy is hot and leads to higher sexual satisfaction, how to keep falling in love with your partner, the different types of intimacy, why "distance makes the heart grow fonder” is a myth, and if couples can get freakier later in life. We then dive into the dynamics of casual sex (why it’s not for everyone and how to know if it’s for you) and Gen Z (why they’re having less sex but may be more intentional about it, porn problems, and more). Before Nicole joins us, we catch up on Rayna’s bodysuit malfunction, Ashley’s elite concert experience, and we have another gift opening on air. Enjoy! Follow Nicole on Instagram @nicole_thesexprofessor and get her book You Could Be Having Better Sex.  Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit https://girlsgottaeat.com for live show tickets and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Spark: Get 30% off plus free shipping at https://drinkspark.com with code GGE. Skims: Get our favorite bras and underwear at https://skims.com/gge.  Nature’s Sunshine: Get 20% off your first order and free shipping at https://naturessunshine.com with code GGE. Hungry Root: Get 40% off your first box and free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/GGE with code GGE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Best and worst moments from the Oscars Are beards out? (Plus, strong feelings on other facial hair) Secret Lives of Mormon Wives starts back up and WTF? Manosphere doc Age of Attraction Headlines: TSA chaos, Access Hollywood, Lewis Hamilton and Kim K., and all the new couple speculation (Alix Earle, Tom Brady, etc.) Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for live show tickets and more. Thank you to FP Movement: Go to https://www.freepeople.com/gge to shop the full line of activewear and workout gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shashank, a tech founder and husband of Ashley who built the Kitchen Sink recipe app, guest-hosts and recounts their Singapore honeymoon. They highlight wild F1 sidecar rides, hawker-center feasts, Gardens by the Bay, a police bike stop, and spa time. They also tackle travel Qs about bathroom privacy, packing roles, snoring fixes, and hilarious honeymoon mishaps.

They roast a cringey fast-food product launch and rival brands' savage responses. Power rankings of must-order drive-thru items and the fast-food things they cannot stomach. A controversy over Timothée Chalamet's remarks about ballet and opera. Debate over political silence on Love Is Blind and Daryl Hannah pushing back on her portrayal. Hot headlines including marathon medal chaos and a called-off celebrity wedding.

Mackenzie Fultz, a licensed private investigator who uncovers fraud and infidelity, and Hanna Anderson, comedian and storyteller who brings humor to dating mysteries. They dig into catching liars and catfish, online sleuthing tricks like reverse image search, red flags such as no verifiable community, DARVO and deflection tactics, and the rise of AI-enabled deception.

Andrew Collin, comedian and frequent co-host on tour and social media, joins for quickfire pop culture takes. They gossip about Zendaya and Tom Holland, unpack the Jim Carrey clone conspiracy, react to Benny Blanco’s viral moment, and debate Sofia Franklyn’s memoir and Love Story’s Carolyn Bessette portrayal. Plus TV casting news, viral installations, and hockey on SNL.

Liz Plank, award-winning journalist and bestselling author who studies gender and masculinity, explores why modern masculinity matters. Conversations cover which careers make appealing partners, when your “type” might be wrong for you, why pickiness can protect women, decisions about having kids, and how to cope with societal anxiety.

They unpack the viral story of Punch the monkey and what it reveals about primate behavior. They celebrate Alysa Liu’s triumphant skating moment and discuss confidence in women athletes. They react to both U.S. hockey wins and the fallout that followed. They recap Love Is Blind’s dramatic turns, focusing on surprising villainy and messy relationships. They review the America’s Next Top Model documentary and industry exploitation themes.