I’ve been living in a hotel with my dog, Holly. Not on vacation, but stuck between homes, routines, and tourists in the elevator.  This week, I discuss holding it together when nothing feels familiar while pretending everything is fine on the air. I’m also realizing that ”boring” might have been the best phase all along.

A quick detour before the next full episode drops. These are the moments listeners keep messaging me about. The parts where I apparently said something honest enough that it stuck. If you’re new, this is a good place to start. If you’ve been here since the beginning, thanks for staying.

Usefulish is all about the weird threads between the past and the present. The outdated customs, bizarre social rules, and how none of us are as evolved as we think. This is another show I created and I think it fits right in with the current Girls Can Tell vibe. Curiosity, psychology, and how similar humans are to the way humans have always been.

My dating app screening process filters out 98% of matches before the first date, and has a 100% success rate with those who make it through. I’ll take you from swipes to relationships, how I protect my time and why being picky at 50 is so important. 15 minutes on the reality of dating when you know what you want.

AI isn’t ”just a tool” anymore. And soon, you will be. We lay out the phases from helpful assistant to human obsolescence, why every job’s vulnerable, why the experts are full of shit, and what you can do about it now. This is a 20 minute wake-up call you can’t afford to miss. Seriously, I don’t know why you’re even still reading this, go listen!

This is a replay of one of the most popular episodes from days gone by on girls can tell, because episode 27 is taking a considerable amount of time because there’s a lot of research going into it. It’s going to be an extra important, extra long, action-packed episode and everything you ever dreamed a podcast could be, and almost too much, quite frankly. You might never listen to another podcast again after hearing it, which is next Tuesday. This Tuesday, we’re going to listen back to a classic, 608 Yous. I hope you’re sitting down.

People claim to be open-minded, but try to change their opinion on something, and you’ll see the walls come up. Whether it’s about relationships or that one “harmless” habit, resistance to change is everywhere. In this episode, we explore 10 harsh truths about why our brains resist change so fiercely. From confirmation bias and identity threats to the agony of admitting we’re wrong, we’ll explain why facts aren’t enough to change your mind. Do you think you can flip the script? Listen now, question everything, thank me later.

In this episode, I get into the truth about broken trust, can you actually rebuild it, or is it gone forever? From relationships, to family, to shady bosses, I break down what happens when trust is lost and why most people want the quick fix instead of doing the real work. Trust can come back, but only under the right conditions, and almost nobody’s willing to do what it actually takes. Do you even want to rebuild it, or is walking away the smarter move?

A listener named Bethany reached out to us. She has been considering starting a podcast for months. She has the name, the microphone, and the concept, but she hasn’t recorded anything yet. Her fear is that it won’t be good enough. Does this sound familiar? This episode is for Bethany and everyone else who is stuck in the perfectionism-procrastination-paralysis loop. If you have an idea you haven’t acted on, or a project that’s lingering in your mind, and all you can think is, “What if it sucks?” then this will help you take the first step. Because the only way to be good at something is to be bad at it first.

Turns out, those feel-good pieces of advice we’ve probably all given are nothing but lies. In this episode, we’ll tackle 10 classic pieces of bad advice and explain why they keep people broke, stuck, single or miserable. You’ve heard them all. Now hear what’s wrong with them.

You’ve heard these phrases your whole life. But have you ever stopped to ask what the hell they actually mean? This week we look at the bizarre origins of things like “kick the bucket,” “riding shotgun,” “bite the bullet,” and yeah, “take it to the bank.” Because we keep saying this sh*t like it makes sense.

Just checking in. Girls Can Tell returns for season 2 with a quick update on what’s been happening, why the show went quiet, and what’s coming next. Full episodes resume next week. Think sharper, meaner, and more uncomfortably honest than ever.

You’re not ghosting, chasing, or spiraling because someone didn’t text back in three hours. So, what the hell is wrong with you? Well, you just might be securely attached! In the final part of our attachment style series, we’re describing what secure attachment actually looks like, how it’s built, and why it makes dating easier and a little less thrilling when you’re used to things being crazy. If you wonder whether you’re healthy or detached, we’ll help you differentiate between the two.

Obsessively checking your phone? Losing your mind over every “k”? This is quite possibly anxious attachment. In part two of our series, we get into the chasers, and explain where this wiring comes from. We tell you how it wrecks relationships and the ways to break the cycle. Whether you are the anxious one or in a relationship with someone who is, we’ll breakdown how to best handle it.

You say you need space. They say they’re just ”really busy.” But what if what you’re calling independence is actually avoidant attachment? In this episode, Trent kicks off a multi-part series breaking down the psychology behind how we disconnect in relationships. Backed by psychological research, this first episode goes deep into the dismissive avoidant attachment style. He explains where it comes from, how it plays out in modern dating, and why so many of you keep choosing these emotionally unavailable people. Or, you might discover that maybe you are the emotionally unavailable one! To leave a voicemail or message, click the microphone in the lower right-hand corner or fill out the form at the bottom of the page on our website http://www.girlscantellpodcast.com New episodes are released every Tuesday on the website and wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out daily videos, follow, like, comment, review, share and subscribe on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok @GirlsCanTellPodcast

This one’s real. Real bios. Real photos. Real lies. I went through my actual dating feed live and called out every ridiculous, half-assed, or straight-up manipulative profile I came across. But it doesn’t stop there. Because one profile wasn’t just bad, it was sick! She’s a flight attendant. She used her uniform in photos. She claimed to be single. What she didn’t mention? She’s married. Her husband has a terrible illness. And she’s still out here swiping, flirting, and pretending none of it exists. If you’re wondering what men are really thinking while they’re swiping, you’re about to find out. It’s unfiltered and brutal. And it’s long overdue. Girls Can Tell, with new episodes every Tuesday. Listen & Follow: https://www.GirlsCanTellPodcast.com Socials: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook @TrentErikson Email: GirlsCanTellPodcast@gmail.com If it hits too close to home, that’s probably not a coincidence.

Chicago’s Independence Day is cursed with lunatics lighting mortars and littering sidewalks with sparkler wrappers. These idiots make noise, leave messes, and don’t care who suffers. I’m trapped calming my dog while shit piles up. This episode, I’m calling out the entitled idiots who turn my city into a dump and my weekend into a war zone. Got something to say? Leave a voicemail anytime at www.girlscantellpodcast.com Just click the microphone button in the lower right-hand corner. New episodes are released every Tuesday on the website or wherever you already listen to podcasts. Check out daily videos and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok @girlscantellpodcast

This week Trent rips into social media clowns doing stupid shit for clout, loud dickheads who slam everything like they’re in a contest, and dog owners who treat their pets like trash. Skateboard face plants and dogs chained like old bikes, he’s over the bullshit. Got something to say? Leave a voicemail anytime at www.girlscantellpodcast.com Just click the microphone button in the lower right-hand corner. New episodes are released every Tuesday on the website or wherever you already listen to podcasts. Check out daily videos and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok @girlscantellpodcast

I’m pissed. Grown men leering at women like they’re zoo animals while yelling from cars, staring like dipshits. It’s pathetic and needs to stop. Then there’s rich guys dressing like they’re in middle school with shitty cargo shorts and t-shirts with holes in them. It’s just effin lazy! Ten minutes of me tearing into this bs because I’m plumb out of patience for morons. That’s it. Got something to say? Leave a voicemail anytime at www.girlscantellpodcast.com Just click the microphone button in the lower right-hand corner. New episodes are released every Tuesday on the website or wherever you already listen to podcasts. Check out daily videos and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok @girlscantellpodcast

You aren’t funny or special, and here’s why. This is a stripped-down episode about existential exhaustion, losing momentum, and the hollow repetition of trying to stay afloat when you’re not sure if anything matters anymore.  Got something to say? Leave a voicemail anytime at www.girlscantellpodcast.com Just click the microphone button in the lower right-hand corner. New episodes are released every Tuesday on the website or wherever you already listen to podcasts. Check out daily videos and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok @girlscantellpodcast