"I introduced a friend to my friend group and she did something very uncool that caused the rest of my friends to not allow her over again. I want this friend to apologize, but she seems to not think she did anything wrong and brushed it off when I brought it up. I'm embarrassed. Any advice?"

To answer the question, Josie is joined by Everygirl Editor Madeline Galassi to chat about all things friendships, insecurities, and what "The White Lotus" got wrong about friend groups.

"I don't want to unintentionally ruin the surprise of the proposal–How do I let go of control knowing my boyfriend wants to propose to me this year?"

Josie talks about how to let go of feeling in control, including why the brain thinks uncertainty means you're unsafe and why you should look at "being surprised" as getting to watch your favorite movie for the first time. She also shares tips to detach so you can focus on the "why" instead of the "how" and "when." Josie also gives an update on her wedding planning process and the biggest tip she would give to all brides or other Everygirls entering their bridal era sometime soon.

"I know a close friend who I have known for years that I feel is growing at a different pace than me, and I think we might be growing apart but I’m unsure of where to go from here. She is extremely unhappy and complains and vents to me 24/7 but seems to be doing little to change or deal with the things making her unhappy. She doesn’t take my advice and gets defensive if I point out where she may be wrong or try to set any boundaries. I’m burnt out around her but I’m afraid to lose my closest friend and sever many ties. I’m trying really hard to be a good friend and be there for her, but it is constant and I am drained. Am I the asshole??". Josie shares how to know when it's time to break up with a friend, the difference between when to be supportive and when to step away, and why we shouldn't give our friends advice. How do you know when it's time for a friendship breakup? This episode gives you everything you need to know.

"I’m in my mid-thirties and have never dated anyone. I think I may be demisexual because while I like the idea of a relationship, I always talk myself out of the things I’d need to do to meet people in real life. Online dating terrifies me, especially with my lack of dating experience, and I have no idea how to actually flirt or convey interest (I’m concerned I’m giving off a general ‘unavailable’ energy when I don’t mean to). One of my goals for 2025 is to try to meet someone. Any tips?". Josie is joined by Everygirl editor McKenna Pringle to discuss why dating feels like such a bummer RN, tips to give off "approachable energy," and how to meet people IRL. Josie and McKenna chat about how to find confidence in dating and why there should be more demisexual rom-coms (Netflix, are you listening?). Stay tuned at the end of the episode to hear stories of how listeners met their significant others off the apps.

Anna Goldfarb is a friendship correspondent for The New York Times, and author of Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections. In today's episode, Anna shares the unexpected reasons behind our loneliness epidemic, why we all feel like we don't have enough friends, and how friendship is different today than in years past. Josie asks Anna about why we feel insecurities in friendships, as well as concrete tips to form deeper connections, make new friends as an adult, and feel more fulfilled in your relationships. Anna also shares what Matthew McConaughey and Guy Fieri can teach us about friendship, the Bravolebrity friendship that is the healthiest IRL, and how to do a "friendship cleanse" for a much more satisfying, healthy, and meaningful social life in 2025. 

#139: On today's solo episode, Josie is sharing 5 life-changing lessons that will transform the way you experience the holidays and help you deal with triggers, stress, or lack of joy this season. From the research that changed how she views physical health, to the unknown truth about people pleasing, to the important lesson about life she learned from a time-traveling movie, Josie drops some major wisdom you've likely never heard before.

Dr. Elisabeth Crain, PsyD, is a psychotherapist who has been featured in TIME, The Wall Street Journal, and Cosmopolitan. Today we are deep diving into narcissism: the four different types, the signs someone in your life has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and tips to deal with or set boundaries with a narcissist. We also chat about love bombing and gas lighting–how to know you're experiencing it and how to get out of it. Dr. Elisabeth also shares amazing tips for navigating difficult family dynamics over the holidays and tools for healing your inner child. Consider this episode to be like free therapy.

You asked, and we answered. We are bringing you more Josie & Emma content with an entire episode dedicated to Ask The Everygirl–Reddit Edition. We pulled four questions from the deep dark pages of Reddit to discuss, with topics ranging from "Help, my friend is obsessed with my boyfriend!" to "Am I the asshole if I disinvite the bride from Friendsgiving?" Whether you love the drama or need to hear some big sister advice, this episode spills some tea you won't want to miss.

Do you believe it's not possible to keep the spark alive for decades or that there's always an end to the honeymoon phase? Do you not feel heard, or feel like your partner doesn't plan enough date nights? Are you exhausted always feeling in charge of the household? Dené Logan, MFT, is a sought-after relationship psychologist and author of "Sovereign Love: A Guide to Healing Relationships." Today's conversation is a deep dive into the relationship dynamics that pull us into "roommate mode," resentment, or get us out of the honeymoon phase. Dené believes that it's not only possible to keep the spark alive for decades, but that we deserve to be in a passionate and fulfilling relationship. And today, she's teaching a master class on how to achieve that. Josie and Dené chat about the cultural and historical beliefs impacting our relationships, how to heal yourself to heal your relationship, and why most relationship problems come down to wounded feminine or masculine energies (regardless of gender).

Allison Raskin is a bestselling writer, podcaster, and mental health advocate, whose latest book, "I Do (I Think): Conversations About Modern Marriage" investigates what LTRs look like in 2024. Allison and Josie discuss why dating feels so awkward and how to navigate dating when you're struggling with anxiety or OCD. They also chat about relationship doubts, why the idea of "The One" is dangerous, and how to truly feel more confident committing to a long-term relationship. Allison also shares tips to redefine or reevaluate your relationship to have a love life that works better for you. Consider this episode a deep dive into our cultural assumptions about commitment, compatibility, divorce, and the future of marriage, ultimately aiming to help you redefine what a long-term relationship, marriage, and commitment look like for you.

Karena Dawn is a fitness coach, author, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of well-known fitness brand, Tone It Up. In today's conversation, Karena opens up about her lifelong struggle with mental health: from growing up with a mother who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia to her history of drug abuse and depression. She gives amazing insight on how to heal, find joy after hardship, and cope with mental health struggles. Karena and Josie also chat about Karena's favorite biohacks, tips for adding in more protein, and her opinion on living in "The Ozempic Era."

Dr. Tara is a tenured professor of relational and sexual communication, an award-winning researcher, and a well-known sex and relationship expert. In this episode, Josie and Dr. Tara dive into the root cause of intimacy issues: the most common ones, why everyone will deal with sex-related issues at one point in their life, and what to do about them. They also chat about sexual confidence and how to keep things spicy in an LTR (including sexy check-ins, sex fasting, and controlled chaos). Dr. Tara shares science-backed ways to improve your sex life, whether you're in a relationship or not. She also shares her thoughts on recently popular celibacy trend and why you should masturbate every day.

Kate Willett is a comedian, actress, and writer, who has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Netflix’s Comedy Lineup. In her iconic and hilarious sets, she covers topics such as sexuality, misogyny, politics, and reproductive rights. In today's episode, Kate shares all the fascinating behind-the-scenes stories of being a comedian, how cancel culture has impacted her, and secrets she learned to feel more confident. Kate also shares amazing dating and relationship tips, and Josie and Kate play a game of "Never Have I Ever," diving into topics from faking orgasms to threesomes. By the end of the episode, you'll be fascinating, inspired, and LOLing.

Victoria Alario is a confidence coach and host of the hit podcast, For the Girls. In today's episode, Victoria is dropping her best big sister advice on everything from confidence to dating to why (and how) to fall in love with your alone time. From how to deal with rejection to secrets for a happy, lasting relationship, Victoria shares amazing tips to help you live your best life. Josie and Victoria also chat about feminine energy: how to tap into it, why it's actually feminist, and why it could be the secret to having a happier relationship or more successful business. Consider this episode a compilation of all the advice you need to need to hear–this one's for the girls.

Lexi Hidalgo is a yoga instructor and content creator with over 3 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. Except Lexi is not the typical mega-influencer; she seems more like the best friend you go to for advice or the big sister that can always cheer you up. From candidly crying in a video sharing her anxiety attack to offering relationship advice on her podcast, Lexi is an advocate for mental health, kindness, confidence, and community. In today's episode, you'll hear Lexi like never before. She shares her experience being bullied in school and experiencing mental health struggles to how she learned to love herself and set boundaries. Lexi also shares her love story of how she got into her relationship and the rituals, communication, and mindsets that she swears by to keep her relationship as happy as possible.

Amanda Montell is the author of Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language, and her latest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. In this episode, Amanda breaks down cognitive biases that impact us all in the modern information age, from the halo effect driving our obsession with celebrities (hi, Taylor Swift), to the sunk cost fallacy that may make us stay in a relationship that we know is not good for us ("a toxic relationship is a cult of one"). Amanda shares what she learned about these psychology principles to offer groundbreaking advice that will improve your mental health, relationships, joy, and self-esteem.

Everyone always wants to know: How can I have better sex? Today, we’re answering that question. Kiana Reeves is a leading voice in the sexual wellness movement, with an impressive resume that includes somatic sex educator, doula, intimacy & relationship coach, and the chief education officer at Foria. In today's episode, Kiana shares how becoming a (single) mother affected her sexuality and sense of self and why solo sex is key to better sex with a partner. She also shares tips for living more erotically, why we're all dealing with internalized slut shaming, and rituals, foods, and supplements to take for more pleasure.

Kamil Lewis, MA, LMFT, and Casey Tanner, MA, LCPC, CST are two sex therapists looking to redefine sex culture and how we talk about sexuality and intimacy. They're the voices behind one of the leading podcasts, Safeword, which they call "sex therapy, unhinged." Today's conversation ranges from empowering and emotional to juicy and fun: Casey and Kamil share how they got over lack of sex education, heteronormativity, and engrained homophobia to own their authentic sexuality, and why our culture is in a "sex recession." They also dive into hot topics like why porn doesn't have to mix with your IRL sex life, what is kink and how to play around with being more kinky, and why having less sex may lead to a sexual awakening. Think of this episode like every question you've ever wanted to know about sex being answered by your two (super knowledgable) besties.

What if the secret to a happy, fulfilling life is hidden in your past? What if knowing our origin wounds can liberate the way we love other people and ourselves? Licensed marriage and family therapist, Vienna Pharaon (known as @mindfulmft), is helping people heal from their origin wounds to break patterns, be in fulfilling relationships, and feel truly happy. In this episode, we dive into what origin wounds are, how they shape our belief systems, and why everyone has some kind of childhood trauma. Vienna also shares amazing tips for how to heal and stop holding yourself back from having healthy relationships, as well as how to support yourself and stop toxic patterns during time with family. We also discuss how origin wounds are likely holding you back in your dating life or relationship. Consider this episode the roadmap to true healing.