In this episode, we dive into the character of Conrad Fisher from The Summer I Turned Pretty and why he’s become the internet’s ultimate Gen Z heartthrob. More than just a brooding love interest, Conrad embodies something we don’t often see in men today: patience, devotion, and the courage to be vulnerable. We’ll talk about how his unwavering love for Belly brought yearning back into the cultural conversation, why so many women are obsessed with him, and what his character reveals about modern dating, where ghosting and “situationships” have replaced risk and romance.

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Emily's Captivation: Slip Jet Setter Travel Pillow

Hannah's Captivation: Frost Buddy To-Go Buddy

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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.

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This week, we sit down with Dr. Molly Burrets, a USC professor and psychologist who specializes in marriage and divorce, to unpack the emotional work it takes to build a lasting partnership—and what happens when a relationship comes to an end. From the often-overlooked effort required to sustain intimacy to the subtle red flags that signal a marriage may not be sustainable, Dr. Burrets sheds light on the psychology of both commitment and separation. We also explore what the process of divorce looks like beyond the legalities, including the grief, identity shifts, and eventual healing that come with starting over.

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Dr. Molly's Captivation: All the Way to the River: Love, Loss, and Liberation by Elizabeth Gilbert

Emily's Captivation: Conrad Fisher

Hannah's Captivation: The Pitt

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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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This week, we’re diving into The Cut’s article on the rise of the “forever-35 face” and the trend of undetectable facelifts. We break down the difference between SMAS and deep-plane techniques, why more women are turning to surgery earlier, and how treatments like CO₂ lasers, Morpheus8, and other non-surgical options are reshaping what it means to “age well.” From fillers falling out of favor to the influence of Ozempic and celebrity culture, we’re asking: is this new era of beauty empowerment, or just another impossible standard wrapped in a softer package?

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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 Gilded Age

Hannah's Captivation: Lesser Evil Pumpkin Spice Popcorn

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