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Unwineding
by Podcast Nation
Like you're on FaceTime with your best friend. Every Tuesday, hosted by Lisa Gilmore.
Episodes
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what my 30s are teaching me about success, timing & self-trust
Just us today for a life update, a big milestone, and a few of the lessons I've learned along the way. Unwineding has a new home (hi Podcast Nation!!!), and it inspired today's conversation on the power of consistency, trusting the process when you're not seeing results, getting comfortable with...
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how to trust yourself when you overthink everything ft. therapist Tara Montazeri
What happens when your own brain becomes the thing you’re constantly trying to reason with? This week, I’m Unwineding with therapist and OCD advocate Tara Montazeri for a conversation about what OCD actually looks and feels like—especially when the struggle is happening entirely inside your head....
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hyper-independence: why you're so good at giving love but struggle to receive it ft. Dr. Suzanne W.
What happens when you've become so good at taking care of yourself that letting someone else love you feels uncomfortable? This week, I'm Unwineding with psychologist Dr. Suzanne Wallach for a conversation about the psychology of connection: how we build meaningful female friendships as adults…
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female friendship: finding your people, friendship breakups & growing apart ft. Elyse Fox
Female friendship is one of the great loves of our lives—and sometimes one of the most complicated. This week, we're revisiting one of my favorite conversations with Elyse Fox, founder of Sad Girls Club, about making friends as an adult, finding your people, outgrowing friendships that no longer...
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the law of detachment: the secret to getting what you want without chasing it
I heard you!!! You wanted part two of the law of detachment, and I’m here to deliver. Because understanding detachment in theory is one thing—actually practicing it when you really, really want something is a whole different story. It's just us this week & we’re talking about why overthinking is...
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how to attract your dream relationship: the dating advice women actually need ft. Niko Emanuilidis
Class is in session, ladies—we're Niko Emanuilidis, host of The Daddy Academy, is here with your complete guide to dating in 2026. We’re revisiting one of my favorite conversations this week & we're getting into what actually makes a man want to commit, why dating feels so confusing right now…
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how to actually change your life in 4 months (a reset guide)
What if the problem isn’t that you don’t know what you want, but that there’s a gap between what you want and what you repeatedly do? With four months left of the year, consider this our official check-in. Our September reset guide. Not to panic about everything you haven’t accomplished or…
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the friendship advice every woman needs to hear ft. Dr. Elisabeth Crain
You can have plenty of friends and still feel deeply lonely. This week, I’m Unwineding with Dr. Elisabeth Crain to talk about the friendship depth gap: the space between having people in your life and actually feeling deeply known, seen, and connected to them. We’re talking about why adult...
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mastering the law of detachment: why letting go gets you everything you want
Sometimes getting what you want starts with loosening your grip on how you think it needs to happen. We’re revisiting a favorite today—all about mastering the law of detachment. We’re talking about what it actually means to detach, why letting go doesn’t mean you stop caring, and how to release...
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the ambitious woman's guide to perfectionism & starting before you feel ready ft. Gaby Ulloa
File this episode under: how to be wildly ambitious without postponing your entire life until you "make it." This week, I'm Unwineding with Gaby Ulloa—writer, host, storyteller, and one of those women who leaves you better than she found you. We’re talking about the very real tension between...
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smart women have really smart inner critics (& that's the problem)
Note to self: your brain can make an incredible argument... and still be completely wrong. If you're analytical, ambitious, self-aware, and constantly trying to grow, your inner critic probably doesn't sound irrational. It sounds thoughtful. It cites evidence. It notices patterns. It builds...
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how ambitious women build businesses, friendships, & self-trust ft. Bailey Stanworth
Some episodes leave you wanting to call your best friend. This is one of them. This week, I'm Unwineding with my beautiful friend Bailey Stanworth, founder of Quickies—the award-winning press-on nail brand recently named Cosmopolitan's #1 Press-On Nail Brand AND winner of a 2026 Cosmopolitan Holy...
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current hyperfixations: for your brain, closet & soul
File this episode under: things I'm loving that I refuse to gatekeep. 💌 It's just us this week, and I'm sharing the Substack essays that changed the way I think, beauty products I CAN'T stop repurchasing, new fashion finds, books I'm reading, creator favorites, and a little reminder that it's…
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the relationship advice that will change how you love ft. Dr. Tara
We spend so much time thinking about how to find the right person—but not nearly enough time learning how to build a relationship that actually lasts. This week, I'm joined by relationship psychologist and sex expert Dr. Tara, PhD to unpack what happy couples do differently, the biggest mistakes...
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your dream life is still your life
Just us this week & we're doing a little LA recap & talking recent lessons on ambition, confidence, visibility, and building your dream life. As always, I hope there was something in this episode you needed. Take whatever resonates and leave the rest. LOVE YOU. x Thank you so much to Quince for...
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the psychology of building your dream life ft. Olivia Rose Thomas
You cannot build an extraordinary life with ordinary beliefs. And your future is shaped by the beliefs you repeat, not the dreams you keep. So let's make sure our beliefs are ON POINT, shall we? This week, I'm joined by Olivia Rose Thomas to unpack the psychology behind self-concept, limiting...
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the relationship advice every high-achieving woman needs ft. Kaela Ason
Hi ladiesss! This week, I'm joined by therapist Kaela Ason for a conversation that felt like therapy for every high-achieving woman who's ever overthought a text, treated dating like a checklist, or wondered why relationships can feel so much harder than everything else she's accomplished. We…
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girl talk: friendship betrayal, baby showers & why you're not behind
Just us today for a little FaceTime catchup. We're talking about the Summerhouse drama, my recent Toronto trip, why being in your 30's is wild/beautiful/incredibly weird, and how I'm navigating a difficult season of life. As always, take whatever resonates and leave the rest. LOVE YOU. x TYSM to...
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why he likes you but isn't committing ft. Ben Hart
“Women have a difficult time keeping the guys they like around and men have a hard time getting the girls they want.” Ok ladies, we’re revisiting one of my favorite episodes with dating coach & content creator, Ben Hart! Don’t tell him, but he’s one of my favorite voices in the dating space—I…
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the glow-up advice women actually need to hear ft. Ariana Medizade
Your glow-up doesn't need another supplement... or does it? This week, I'm unwineding with Doctor of Pharmacy and wellness creator Ariana Medizade for a conversation that completely challenged the way I think about health, supplements, stress, and what it actually means to feel good. I asked…
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why ambitious women never feel like they've done enough
Why do so many ambitious women still feel like they’re behind… even when they’re doing everything “right”? In this episode, I’m opening up about ambition, perfectionism, self-worth, productivity, purpose, burnout, and the pressure to constantly become “more.” After one very honest conversation…
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friendship & dating advice your therapist won’t give you ft. Zack Signore
Our favorite (& hottest) comedian bestie is back for another round of dating & friendship advice. Zack Signore and I are talking love languages, emotionally unavailable men, chaotic friendships, mushroom ceremonies, attachment issues, open relationships, and the psychological warfare that is…
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are your friendships transactional?
I love when you guys send me friendship questions because sometimes they inspire full episodes—like today’s. It’s just us this week, and I’m sharing my thoughts on this submission: “Is it normal for friendships to feel more transactional as you get older? Like everyone’s busy and it starts to…
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if you feel behind in life, listen to this
I’m off to NYC to podcast, so we’re revisiting one of my favorite episodes with the beautiful Lindsey Simcik of the Almost 30 Podcast. We’re talking about trusting the timing of your life, letting go of societal timelines, and falling back in love with your life—even if it looks different from…
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how to get over a breakup: the psychology behind heartbreak & healing ft. Sabrina Bendory
Turns out we can’t rush healing…but we can understand it. Consider this episode your comprehensive breakup guide—Sabrina Bendory, author and relationship coach, is back on Unwineding and is breaking down the psychology of heartbreak so we can learn how to ACTUALLY heal and move on. Sabrina is...
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are you the friend you wish you had? ft. Elyse Fox
Female friendship can shape how we see ourselves, how supported we feel, and how we move through hard seasons of life. In this episode, I’m joined by Elyse Fox, founder of Sad Girls Club, to talk about the role friendship plays in our mental health, identity, and sense of belonging. We talk about...
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reminders you need when life feels hard & uncertain
Remember: you can't be late to your own life. If things feel uncertain, overwhelming, or not how you imagined they would be right now, this episode is for you. It's just us this week and we’re talking about navigating difficult seasons, learning how to sit with the unknown, and finding steadiness...
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how your attachment style affects your relationships ft. Dr. Morgan Anderson
The million-dollar question is: why do we love the way we do? I’m no expert, but today’s guest is. In this episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist and attachment theory expert Dr. Morgan Anderson to talk about how anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and disorganized attachment shape the...
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are we making dating harder than it needs to be? ft. Alyssa Pettinato
File this episode under: the dating advice we probably need but don’t always want to hear. Alyssa Pettinato, host of the Missjudged Podcast, is on Unwineding today and we’re getting into the chaos that is modern dating: from being the “chill girl,” to unrealistic expectations, to whether we’re...
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being kept around vs. being chosen in dating
He’s not your soulmate if you have to lower your standards, I promise. It’s just us this week—and we’re unpacking the subtle but powerful difference between being kept around and being chosen— and why the two can feel almost identical in the beginning (which is incredibly mind-f*cking, pardon my...
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do you know your best friend’s love language? ft. Angie Lassman
We talk so much about intention and communication in romantic relationships, but our friendships deserve the same amount of effort. My beautiful girl (and Unwineding Podcast regular), Angie Lassman, is back and we’re doing what we do best: talking about female friendships. We’re exploring how the...
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the myth of being effortless
Why do we glamorize not caring? Why are we so embarrassed to be seen trying? In the second installment of our DEBRIEF series, we’re exploring the cultural obsession with being effortless and why pretending you don’t care about something might actually be holding you back. From dating advice and...
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navigating grief: whether you're in it or loving someone through it ft. Destinee Clowe
No one teaches you how to lose a parent. And no one teaches you what to say to someone who has. In this episode of Unwineding, Destinee and I talk about what it actually means to navigate grief—especially after losing a parent. We open up about losing our dads, the identity shift that comes with...
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how your attachment style shows up in relationships
This episode is a case of the blind leading the blind. Lauren takes an attachment style quiz to find out what her style is (spoiler alert: we were wrong) and we talk about what we're learning about dating in our 30s, how attachment styles actually show up in real life (not just in psychology...
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being single is better than settling: healing after a breakup & dating with standards ft. Emma Paige
What if I told you that you could go through a breakup with someone you thought you were going to marry... and not be heartbroken? And what if I told you that you actually CAN have it all—the career, the standards, the dream relationship—without settling or shrinking yourself? Emma Paige, host of...
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little things that make me happier, smarter & sexier
The goal? To become disgustingly educated. And happier. And sexier. I’m sharing a few really simple things—the habits, routines, and ways of thinking—that are helping me get there. As always, take whatever resonates & leave the rest. LOVE YOU. x Everything I mentioned in this episode: *Crown…
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the dating advice women actually need ft. Niko Emanuilidis
Class is in session, ladies—Niko Emanuilidis, host of The Daddy Academy, is here with your complete guide to dating in 2026. We’re getting into what actually makes a man want to commit, why dating feels so confusing right now, and how to actually attract the relationship you’ve always wanted.…
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lover girls w/ trust issues ft. Destinee Clowe
Lover girls with trust issues... assemble. My beautiful, talented, perfect friend Destinee Clowe is on Unwineding today and we're talking all things: dating, feelings, and keeping your standards high. We're unpacking the societal timelines we face as women, why we're done with avoidant men, and…
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how to become your own best friend (& actually trust yourself)
Most of us know how to show up for other people, but very few of us know how to show up for ourselves. This week, it’s just us, and I’m sharing a practical guide to becoming your own best friend (and what that actually means). Spoiler alert: self-care isn’t really on the list (maybe a quick…
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how to stop playing it safe & build your dream life ft. Taylor Popik
"If it's your calling, it won't stop calling you." This week on Unwineding, I’m joined by Taylor Popik for a calming, inspiring and honest conversation about what it really looks like to stop playing it safe and start building a life that feels aligned. Taylor shares her journey from practicing…
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lessons about life, love & friendship I wish I knew sooner
Things you know I love: lessons and lists. And we’re back (hi, missed you!) with the first solo episode of 2026—and I’m sharing the life, love, and friendship lessons I’m intentionally carrying forward this year. These are the shifts that changed how I date, how I show up in my friendships, and…
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the friendship & relationship advice we needed sooner ft. my bff, Anne
You're at happy hour with Anne and I and we're talking all things friendship, dating, and lessons we've learned the hard way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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THE DEBRIEF: why being sensitive is a gift
A conversation for anyone who's ever been told they're "too sensitive." In this first DEBRIEF episode (hi, welcome!!!), we’re talking about sensitivity—why it feels so overwhelming, why we try to hide it, and why it’s actually one of the greatest gifts you can have. I break down what it really...
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what men wish women knew about dating ft. Ben Hart
“Women have a difficult time keeping the guys they like around and men have a hard time getting the girls they want.” Hi ladiesssss, I'm so excited to welcome Ben Hart, dating coach & content creator, to Unwineding this week! Don’t tell him, but he’s one of my favorite voices in the dating…
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we’re part-time baddies ft. Alexis Waters
File this episode under: two girls with severe ADHD in their luteal phase, talking absolute nonsense and forgetting microphones were involved. My beautiful girl Alexis Waters is back on Unwineding (or rather, I went to Dallas to see her), and we caught up on all the important matters:...
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mastering detachment, becoming magnetic, & attracting the love you want ft. Sabrina Bendory
"You have to rewire your beliefs to find the love you want." In this episode, I sit down with author, creator, and dating & relationship expert Sabrina Bendory for one of the most grounding conversations I’ve had about modern relationships. We talk about detachment—what it actually is, how women...
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how to love the life you're in (even if it's not where you thought you'd be) ft. Lindsey Simcik of Almost 30
“There’s no such thing as being behind when you’re living a life that’s aligned.” In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey Simcik, co-host of Almost 30 and my new favorite person, for one of the most beautiful conversations I didn’t know I needed. We talk about how to fall back in love with your...
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recent gems life has given me
Just us for a quick life & NYC debrief ft. the best caesar wrap of my life, makeup favorites I'm obsessed with, and my favorite lessons from spending 72 hours with my bff. Take whatever you need, leave the rest. LOVE YOU. x FAVORITES I MENTIONED: + Medicube Collagen Moisturizer + Natasha Denona...
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storytelling is your strategy: building a brand with purpose ft. YouMe Lin
You know that feeling when someone takes their “dream job” and turns it into their own thing? That’s YouMe Lin. I’m sitting down with my beautiful friend and founder of Cloud Studio—the creative marketing agency she built with so much purpose and heart. YouMe and I talk about everything from…
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the rules of modern friendship ft. Angie Lassman
“Sisterhood hits different, you stop needing ten ‘brunch friends’ when one friend holds it all.” Everybody’s favorite, Angie Lassman, is back this week for another episode all about female friendship. We’re diving deep into the rules of modern friendship and all its intricacies—like staying…
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Like you're on FaceTime with your best friend. Every Tuesday, hosted by Lisa Gilmore.
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