We’ve always shown support for the ENM (ethical non-monogamy) community, but I understand there are still a lot of skeptics out there. Rose is definitely one of them, but in my opinion I think she’s more capable of being poly than she realizes. That’s why I brought Vanessa on the pod to share her insight and maybe even convince Rose that she’s a little more poly than she thinks she is 👀 Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Rose McAleese https://www.instagram.com/rose_ettastone/ https://thenewblogontheblock.com/ Vanessa Duffy https://www.instagram.com/vanessaduffy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I finally got to cross off one of my dream guests from my dream list…the woman who CREATED Rose. If you know Rose, you know she’s big, loud, unapologetic, always fighting for women’s rights, and embracing girlhood at every turn. But where does she get it from? WHO RAISED HER?!?! On this episode, I sit down with Rose’s mom, Kathy, to talk about what it was like to be a mother to Rose, what motherhood meant for her in general, and who she was before she became “Mom.” We also dive into the different generations of womanhood and  the ways Kathy’s generation walked so that we could RUN. Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Rose McAleese https://www.instagram.com/rose_ettastone/ https://thenewblogontheblock.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Rose McAleese https://www.instagram.com/rose_ettastone/ https://thenewblogontheblock.com/ Tyler Prince https://www.instagram.com/t_prince15/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode marks the very first with Rose as our official co-host!! This week on Broke Girl Therapy, we sit down with Jessica Clarke and catch up on two listener emails. We share advice on navigating dating in your early 20s, how Steff knew Bryan was the one, and dive into a conversation about sexual health and the importance of safe sex. This one has all the cozy, unfiltered late-night girl talk vibes. Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Rose McAleese https://www.instagram.com/rose_ettastone/ https://thenewblogontheblock.com/ Jessica Clarke https://www.instagram.com/j.clarke_/ https://winscalegarden.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up on nine years of Broke Girl Therapy, it’s time for a little shake up. This episode dives into what’s next for BGT, the kind of change that feels exciting, scary and completely natural. Plus, we read a listener email and give some much needed advice. Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Rose McAleese https://www.instagram.com/rose_ettastone/ https://thenewblogontheblock.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Broke Girl Therapy, I sit down with Michael Hollice, the Founder and Creative Director of The Play, an ethical play party and sex positive space built on health, consent, intimacy, and artistry. Michael and I talk about how being a reformed “player” led him to embrace the ENM lifestyle, the inspiration behind creating The Play, and why it is so important to normalize conversations about the many spectrums of relationships, especially within the POC community. With over 100 curated events in the ENM and polyamorous scenes, Michael brings so much knowledge, experience, and insight into what ethical non monogamy looks like in practice. If you have ever been curious about The Play, this episode will answer your questions, challenge old ideas about relationships, and maybe even inspire a new way of thinking about love, intimacy, and connection. Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Michael Hollice https://www.instagram.com/michaelhollice/ The Play https://www.instagram.com/theplay.la/ https://theplay.la/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on BGT, I’m joined by Vanessa Duffy, and I’m so excited for you guys to meet her. The very first sex party I ever went to was actually Vanessa’s, and my first impression of her was how bold, confident, and unapologetic she is when it comes to owning her sexuality. We talk about her journey as both bisexual and demisexual. If you don’t know, being demisexual means you don’t really feel sexual attraction unless there’s a strong emotional connection, which honestly feels a lot like me too. We get into how these identities shape intimacy, relationships, and self-discovery, and we also ask the bigger questions like… is being demisexual shaped by trauma, our childhood, or are we just born this way? Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Vanessa Duffy https://www.instagram.com/vanessaduffy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve been listening, you know that Layla was the one who brought me to my very first play party and not long after my second one too. In this episode, we’re debriefing all the wild, unforgettable moments from our night at The Play and talking about just how much fun and freedom these experiences can bring. Whether you’re curious about play parties, thinking about attending one yourself, or just want to live vicariously through us, this episode is full of laughs, honesty, and a whole lot of tea. Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Layla & Brian: The Unmasked Project Podcast https://www.instagram.com/theunmasked_project/ https://www.unmaskedpod.co/ The Play https://www.instagram.com/theplay.la/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Rose is back and we are joined by a brand new guest, Larry, my best friend Nina’s partner. Larry has never been on the pod before but when he told me he has ghosted a lot of women in the past (not Nina of course) I knew we had to get him on. With Rose still reeling from being ghosted by “Miller” we decided to get inside the mind of a ghoster and unpack why it happens, from attachment styles to dating habits, and hear a straight male perspective on the whole thing. Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Rose McAleese https://www.instagram.com/rose_ettastone/ https://thenewblogontheblock.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keeks is back in the studio! I’ve been going through it emotionally this week, so I really wanted to keep things light, fun, and silly, especially since I haven’t seen Keekz in a while. Instead of reading emails, we had ChatGPT come up with a bunch of random ass questions for us to answer and keke about. It turned into pure chaos in the best way. Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Keekz: https://www.instagram.com/keekochew/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess is back on da podcast to catch us up on what the last few months have been like for her. We dive into her anxious attachment style, the growth she’s experienced, and where things currently stand in her relationship. After following Jessica’s journey to find love for so long, this conversation brings a new layer to her story. Has she broken old patterns, or is history repeating itself? Tune in to hear her share it all. Order you’re charcuterie order from Jess and Winsacle Garden!!!! https://winscalegarden.com/ Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Jessica Clarke https://www.instagram.com/j.clarke_/ https://winscalegarden.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I went to a sex party for the first time! When Rose and Rachel came over, I had to tell them everything, and we could not stop talking about it. So of course, I had to update the pod and share the whole story with you tbh Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Rose McAleese https://www.instagram.com/rose_ettastone/ https://thenewblogontheblock.com/ Rachel B. https://www.instagram.com/rachbth/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with Layla and Brian, the hosts of The Unmasked Project Podcast, where they openly share their journeys in the world of non monogamy. Here’s the twist, they’re both married but not to each other. I first met Layla through the twins Cami and Niki, and now we’re diving into how Layla and Brian were introduced to non monogamy and how they navigate this lifestyle with their wives and husband. Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Layla & Brian: The Unmasked Project Podcast https://www.instagram.com/theunmasked_project/ https://www.unmaskedpod.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we had to dive into Love Island USA Season 7. Me, Rose, and Rachel have been in a full blown group chat obsession, debriefing after every single episode and now we’re bringing those debates to the pod. Before we get into it, let’s be clear: we know this is a heavily edited reality show, and we’re only reacting to what production chooses to show us. We don’t personally know these Islanders, and we’re actually grateful they’re brave enough to put themselves out there on national television, knowing the scrutiny that comes with it. That said, we do not condone hate or bullying of any kind. If you’re leaving nasty comments on people’s socials, stop. At the end of the day, these discussions are just for fun. It’s our little escape and honestly it brings us closer together. So grab a snack, settle in, and join us as we break down Love Island USA Season 7. Enjoy the episode and remember: don’t be a hater, spread love! Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny from Santos & The Crystal Visions returns to da pod for another astrology deep dive!!! Known for his years of experience as a professional astrologer, Danny usually helps break down compatibility in romantic relationships. But this time we’re taking a different route by looking into the birth charts of my parents. We explore the dynamics, life lessons, and karmic connections that show up when you examine astrology through the lens of your family. It's intimate, insightful, and definitely not your typical astrology convo tbh Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Danny Santos https://www.instagram.com/santoscrystalvisions/ https://www.santoscrystalvisions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re throwing it back to one of my favorite Broke Girl Therapy episodes ever: Erotic Storytime with HK Brains, who you might now know as Keekz. I took the weekend off from editing to relax and celebrate Bryan’s birthday, but I still wanted to give you something fun to listen to. In this episode, HK came up with the brilliant idea for us to read three spicy sex stories. Two were from his friends and one was his own. My job? Guess which one was his. It’s juicy, it’s hilarious, and honestly one of the most memorable moments on the pod. Plus, since Keekz is coming into town this month, it felt like the perfect time to revisit the good times we’ve shared. Enjoy the throwback! Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Keekz: https://www.instagram.com/keekochew/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rose is here to keke and catch up. We’re diving into a listener email about ghosting, and since Rose is still healing from her own ghosting experience, it just felt right to have her read this one with me. I really believe that sometimes the best way to process our own pain is by helping someone else through theirs. I don’t know if that’s scientifically proven or whatever, but it’s helped me, and I hope it helps her too. If you want us to read your story or question on the pod, go to brokegirltherapy.com and send it in! And if you love BGT, don’t forget to give us 5 stars, leave a review, or share this episode with your besties, lovers… and even your ex-lovers. Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Rose McAleese https://www.instagram.com/rose_ettastone/ https://thenewblogontheblock.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I reconnect with my longtime friend Nick Ventura to talk about grief, loss, and healing. After recently losing someone close to him, Nick reached out to share what he’s been going through. I knew I wanted to give him the space to tell his story. Grief is something that scares me. It’s emotional, uncomfortable, and so hard to talk about. But that’s exactly why we need to have these conversations. Nick’s perspective reminded me that even in the darkest moments, there can be beauty, growth, and connection. Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Nick V: https://www.instagram.com/livinggrieffully/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re getting real about one of the biggest conversations in any relationship: when to have kids. Lately, Bryan and I haven’t exactly been on the same page about starting a family. If it were up to me, I’d be a mom already. But Bryan? He’s moving a little differently. To help us navigate this major topic, I brought back two of my favorite guests, the Brazzells. You may remember their love story from a previous episode. This time we’re diving into the truth about parenthood, the challenges, the changes, and the parts no one really talks about. Whether you’re baby ready or baby terrified, this episode is full of heart, honesty, and real talk. Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ The Brazzells: Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/ahero_/ Brazz: https://www.instagram.com/bookbrazz/ https://www.instagram.com/rahm_creative/ Their Previous Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNdgxwFUvv4&t=5224s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Broke Girl Therapy, we have a very special guest, KEEKZ is back on the pod! You may know him as the iconic HK Brains, and while we do have plans to record in person next month, I was too impatient and honestly just missed doing an episode with him. So, we hopped on a virtual call to catch up and see what he’s been up to. We also answered a listener email about her complicated relationship with her mom—and since Keekz and I both have our own mommy issues, it felt right to have an open and honest convo about what it’s like to navigate a toxic relationship… even when that person is a parent. As always, please give us 5 stars, leave a review, follow, subscribe, and spread the word about BGT. It really helps the show and means the world to me. Let’s get into it. Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Keekz: https://www.instagram.com/keekochew/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices