What is dating going to look like this year? We’re diving into the reported trends for 2025, from AI clones to platonic romance to “Date With Me” to parents being involved, and more. We’re also sharing our predictions and what our listeners think the landscape is going to be like. Before we get into the topic, we have a studio (and Rayna home) update, are sharing how we navigated a business challenge, and Ashley has a relationship announcement. Enjoy!

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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about:

New Bachelor Grant Ellis’s debut single

Heidi Montag’s diss track 

The Eagles Super Bowl revenge arc 

PETA wants Punxsutawney Phil to retire

Dave Franco as Luigi Mangione

The “You’re so funny” trend

Update on Justin and Blake (and Ryan)

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We are so excited to welcome back Sahil Bloom in anticipation of his new book, The 5 Types of Wealth. You will love this conversation about the different types of wealth, why money isn’t the only thing that makes you rich, why people are obsessed with money, what “social wealth” is and how to cultivate it, and why the most unhealthy relationships in your life aren’t the “toxic” ones. We’re also covering a slew of life-changing concepts: Arrival fallacy, energy calendar, life dinner, list price vs. real price of success, relationship map, and more. Before Sahil joins us, we’re talking about the week we lived together and what we learned about each other, two types of people when it comes to the bedroom door, and how we’re managing our mental health. Enjoy!

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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about:

All the recent breakups (especially Matt James and Rachel)

Who was Jesus’ real dad?

Woman who thought she was dating Brad Pitt

Tiktok shutting down and everyone revealing their secrets

The Walmart “rebrand” Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more.

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On this episode, we’re discussing the wildfires in LA – the people affected, how we’re doing/feeling, the way the city has responded, how you can help, the importance of accurate information, and – on a lighter note – exes checking in and water drop pilot porn. Stay safe, everyone <3 Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more.

Organizations we mentioned: Mutual Aid LA, Pasadena Humane Society, Love + Ethos, GoFundMe Wildfire Relief.

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We know you love friendship episodes, so it’s time for another one! We’re discussing friendship love bombing (what it looks like, why people do it, and the ways our listeners have experienced it) and friendship one-night-stands (what they are, how to navigate them, and if you can make a one-night-stand into a real friendship). We’re also talking about the number of friends the average person has/can handle, and how we categorize our friendships. Before we get into the topic, we’re chatting about why you’re not supposed to sit on the toilet too long, Ashley’s email inbox behavior vs. Rayna’s, and the popular sport we hate. Enjoy!

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This episode was recorded prior to the California wildfire disaster. Our hearts are with everyone affected, and please stay safe out there <3 This week, we’re talking about:

Nikki Glaser hosting the Golden Globes Best/worst red carpet looks Diet Coke vs. regular Coke Our latest TV and movie recs Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s feud continues Meghan Markle’s new show The Walmart Birkin

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If you want to transform any area of your life but don’t know where to start, this is the episode for you! We are joined by Mimi Bouchard, founder of the Activations app, to discuss the most effortless way you can start to manifest money, love, and more. She shares her story of transforming her life and what led her to start the app (hint: no meditation required), and we discuss things that numb you vs. things that make you feel alive, how to act like your future self even in the smallest moments, reducing your screen time, and our personal favorite, manifesting during sex. Before Mimi joins us, we’re sharing our individual goals for 2025, our one (very specific) shared goal, our listeners’ (always amazing) goals, and how we’re leaning into unhinged joy. Happy new year!   Follow Mimi on Instagram @mimibouchard, listen to her podcast Mimi, check out her website, and preorder her book Activate Your Future Self. 

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In true GGE tradition, we’re recapping the year – the life changes we made, lessons we learned, plans that got canceled, and 2024 goals we did and didn’t achieve. We’re also sharing our listeners’ best accomplishments of the year, plus their hilarious dating stories, including a makeshift bondage situation and dirty talk that made a girl cry. And we recap the guy who brought Rayna an unconventional (unacceptable?) gift on a date. Enjoy! 

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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re covering:

Christmas movie power ranking

Our review of Babygirl

This year’s celebrity breakups

Best pop culture moments of 2024

Worst men of the year

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If you’re ready for a master class in how to let someone go, presenting: Anna Kai. We loved having her on to discuss why we get hooked on people who aren’t good for us, when you should know someone isn’t going to commit, and how to cut off these relationships/situationships and move on. We also discuss her experience going on 100 first dates before meeting her husband, why she doesn’t believe in love at first sight (but what she DOES believe in that’s more important), the myth of closure, and more. Before Anna joins us, we’re catching up on Rayna’s move and Ashley’s new travel goal, and breaking down two recent Internet trends – “We listen and we don’t judge” and “women in male fields” (oh we have thoughts). Enjoy!

Follow Anna on Instagram @maybeboth and Tiktok @maybeboth, listen to her podcast Brutally Anna, and check out her website maybeboth.com. 

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