Episodes

  • Episode 351: Lessons of Emotional Turmoil

    Episode 351: Lessons of Emotional Turmoil
    May 17 2026
    Alli and Melisa explore the emotional ups and downs of relationships, both romantic and platonic that have taught us some lessons along the way. And accepting the fact that not everyone is going to like you or invite you to everything.


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    37 mins
  • Episode 350: Dr. Lorri on Building Trust in Yourself

    Episode 350: Dr. Lorri on Building Trust in Yourself
    May 10 2026
    Dr. Lorri Sulpizio joins us to talk how modern “therapy speak” can sometimes make people second-guess themselves. What's the difference between true intuition and overthinking? Also, how do we hold space for our partner's anxious feelings and communicate with empathy and boundaries.

    Learn more about Dr. Lorri Sulpizio...
    lorrisulpizio.com
    Follow Dr. Lorri on Instagram and TikTok

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    49 mins
  • Episode 349: Meet Abby Nissenbaum

    Episode 349: Meet Abby Nissenbaum
    May 3 2026
    Singer-songerwriter Abby Nissenbaum joins the show to share her story of growing up in a Jewish-Catholic household, being outed as a teenager by a neighborhood mom and what life is like today navigating her music career, full-time job and dating in Nashville.

    Learn more about Abby - abbynissenbaum.com
    Follow her on Instagram and Spotify



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    34 mins
  • Episode 348: Lesbian Visibility Week

    Episode 348: Lesbian Visibility Week
    Apr 26 2026
    Alli and Melisa talk about what it means to be a "visible" lesbian and how that image has evolved since we came out. And how friendships with couples look different now than when we were married to men.

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    37 mins
  • Episode 347: Meet Jennifer and Mary

    Episode 347: Meet Jennifer and Mary
    Apr 19 2026
    Our friends Jennifer and Mary join the show to share their coming out stories, how they've navigated life as a couple over the last five years -- blending children and raising a child with special needs.

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    51 mins
  • Episode 346: Dr. Mallory's Firefly Study Results

    Episode 346: Dr. Mallory's Firefly Study Results
    Apr 12 2026
    Dr. Mallory Hanfling joins the show again to share the results of The Firefly Study -- which analyzed compulsory heterosexuality and how it impacted the experiences of those who came out as gay, lesbian or trans later in life.

    Learn more about Mallory and The Firefly Study Courage to Grow Counseling


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    52 mins
  • Episode 345: Instant Enmeshment

    Episode 345: Instant Enmeshment
    Apr 5 2026
    Melisa and Alli talk how dating looks today compared to 25 years ago before smart phones encouraged near constant contact. We also address how to approach dating multiple people and how to avoid moving too quickly.

    Send us a DM on Instagram to pitch yourself or your friend!

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    28 mins
  • Episode 344: In Defense of "Baby Gays"

    Episode 344: In Defense of "Baby Gays"
    Mar 29 2026
    Alli joins us from Mexico City as she celebrates her niece's wedding -- and we talk about how therapy is finally paying off in the form of lessened anxiety -- and why people who say they won't date a "baby gay" are just very insecure.

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    49 mins