This week we are officially in transition mode as we say goodbye to the Year of the Snake and step into the Year of the Horse, aka leaving behind quiet lessons and sprinting toward main character energy. We reflect on what 2025 taught us, what habits and mindsets we are shedding, and what we actually want to bring into 2026 without jinxing ourselves. Plus, we recap the Stranger Things finale, process our emotions, and try to figure out how a show that raised us emotionally is suddenly… over. Equal parts reflective, chaotic, and deeply unserious.

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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: The Crux Deluxe by Djo

Hannah's Captivation: The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

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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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In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to reflect on the highs and lows of 2025, sharing our favorite films, albums, and standout moments from the year. We dive into what made these picks special and how they shaped our year. Plus, we talk about our big goals for 2026 and the things we're most excited to see unfold; whether it's new releases, personal growth, or changes in the world. It's a mix of nostalgia, anticipation, and optimism as we look back and forward in a fun, laid-back chat!

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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: Heated Rivalry

Hannah's Captivation: Oh What Fun

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

This week starts exactly how all serious conversations should: with reality TV. We get into The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, pivot to the new movie Hamnet, and somehow end up having an existential conversation about mental health, avoidance, and the uncomfortable truth that you can’t actually run away from yourself.

We talk about why people cling to structure, relationships, and fantasy as a form of escape — and what happens when you realize you’re stuck with your own thoughts for the rest of your life. A classic case of best friends chatting about pop culture and accidentally unpacking the human condition.

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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: Hamnet

Hannah's Captivation: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3

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