This week, we’re diving into the current season of Love Island—but not just for the drama. We’re unpacking how the villa has become a mirror for modern dating: no one wants to commit, everyone’s playing it cool, and real emotional connection is treated like a red flag. Enter Amaya—the rare contestant who actually feels things and isn’t afraid to show it. We’re talking about what it means to love loudly in a world that rewards detachment, why vulnerability feels radical, and how girls who care “too much” are actually the ones getting it right.

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Emily's Substack: third martini thoughts

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Emily's Captivation: F1

Hannah's Captivation: The Bear

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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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