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Hosts Tess and Katie explore the societal expectations that pressure women to act like "the cool girl", especially when it comes to romantic or sexual relationships. They deep dive into their past and present experiences, challenge the cultural norm, and interview guests with their own opinions and stories about sex, dating, love, and most importantly - independence.

Cool Girls

  • Nov 11, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 40m AVG DURATION
  • 16 EPISODES


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Episode 14 - Breakups

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 38:53


Every breakup is different, there is no one way to go about it. Some breakups feel insignificant, others change our perception of love and relationships for the rest of our lives. On today's episode, Tess and Katie discuss their experiences with breakups, how to navigate them, and suggest the best things to do and not to do during a breakup. Follow us on Instagram @coolgirlspodcast

Episode 13 - Spooky Dates

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 31:21


In this Halloween special, the Cool Girls asked listeners to write in their spookiest dating stories. You will feel shivers down your spine as Katie and Tess read aloud stories about being haunted by a one night stand, being spooked out while on a pity date, being abandoned by a famous British musician boyfriend, and more. Follow the Cool Girls @coolgirlspodcast Cool Witch parody produced by Kris Cruz and performed by Brady (aka Katie). Follow them @kriscruz__ and @officialbradymusic

Episode 12 - Saying No

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 36:06


Today Tess and Katie discuss the power of saying no. Where does the fear of saying no stem from, in both non-sexual and sexual partnerships, at work, and even with our best friends? Katie and Tess explore their own relationship with “No” and offer advice on how to put yourself first, even in the hardest situations. A trigger warning that this episode may be difficult for people to listen to that have experienced sexual trauma. We hear you, see you, and support you. Follow us @coolgirlspodcast

Episode 11 - Heartbreak

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 62:20


For this episode about heartbreak, Tess and Katie spoke to Claire Byrne, also known as Claire the Heartbreak Coach. Claire is a Southern Californian life coach whose expertise is in the field of heartbreak and how to stop wanting him/her back. They talk about falling for narcissistic sociopaths, chasing unavailable people, playing it safe, and having confidence in your own greatness. Claire has an affordable online course launching in November. Subscribe to her mailing list for updates on that at www.clairetheheartbreakcoach.com for updates. Follow Claire @clairetheheartbreakcoach Follow the Cool Girls @coolgirlspodcast

Episode 10 - Pandemic Love

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 35:11


On this episode of Cool Girls, Tess and Katie reveal their vulnerable journeys of love and dating in 2020. Katie opens up about her new relationship hurdles during COVID-19, while Tess reflects on the intricacies fo dating during a global pandemic. Follow us @coolgirlspodcast

Episode 9: Boobs

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 36:12


The Cool Girls are back with an episode all about boobs and bras! This episode Katie and Tess got to interview Jane Fisher, co-founder and co-CEO of Harper Wilde, the Venice, CA base bra company created for the modern woman - ethically made and fairly prices with core values of empowerment. Listen in to learn about the bra industry's somewhat toxic history, hear Jane's perspective on being a woman in business, and find out some of Tess and Katie's most embarrassing boob stories. Learn more about Harper Wilde and view their collection at www.harperwilde.com or visit their instagram @harperwilde

Bonus: Dear Diary

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 31:42


Bonus episode alert! Join Tess and Katie as they read personal journal entries and song lyrics dating back as long ago as 2005. Listen to what it was like for Katie to come out of the closet and to Tess's pros and cons list about her first boyfriend. Follow us @coolgirlspodcast

Episode 8: The Ex

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 58:06


On today's episode of Cool Girls, Tess and Katie talk to Landon, Tess's ex-boyfriend and college sweetheart. Not only will this episode provide a snapshot of what it was like to date Tess back in the day, but it will also unravel the ups and downs of young love, reveal Landon's personal journey coming out as a gay man, and look at the danger of generalizations and labels. You can follow Landon @landinobambino Follow us @coolgirlspodcast

Episode 7: Codependency

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 39:08


Tess and Katie talk about their experiences with codependency in their past relationships and discuss ways to break old habits and turn an unhealthy relationship into a more interdependent one. Follow us @coolgirlspodcast

Episode 6: Sex

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 38:36


Listen to Tess and Katie's discussion with LA based sex therapist Kamil Lewis as she challenges the heteronormative dialogue around intimacy, debunks Hollywood's portrayal of sex, and even suggests way to introduce fantasy into the bedroom. You can reach Kamil at kamillewistherapy@gmail.com or visit her website at www.KamilLewis.com. Find her on instagram @kamil.lewis Follow us on instagram @coolgirlspodcast.com

Episode 5: First Dates

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 55:24


Katie and Tess discuss online dating, first date jitters, and dating deal breakers. Is it realistic to fantasize about meeting your perfect person off-line by catching eyes at a coffee shop, like a fairytale? Or is the status-quo changing so that our modern love stories can start with a dating app and still sound romantic? Follow us @coolgirlspodcast!

Episode 4: Bisexuality

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 55:15


Boss lady Liz Culley (co-host of podcast "Scissoring Isn't a Thing"; weekly host for "The Taylor Strecker Show") joins Tess and Katie on this episode of Cool Girls as they discuss navigating being a newlywed during Covid-19, internalized homophobia, and stigmas around bisexuality. Follow Liz @listentoliz and check out her amazing LGBTQ+ Culture podcast from Embassy Row @siatpodcast.

Episode 3: Jealousy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 33:35


Have you ever seen a text come through on your partner's phone and feel your heart beat suddenly, a wave of heat come over you, and your thoughts start to spiral? On this episode of Cool Girls hosts Katie and Tess discuss jealousy, explore ways to navigate the feeling in relationships and work, and share some personal mantras that personally help them come out the other side.

Episode 2: Cheating

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 61:24


Actor and comedian Victoria Dunn joins hosts Katie and Tess to discuss her experiences with cheaters, providing many laughs along the way. They touch down on topics like non-monogamy, confronting past trauma in a new relationship, and they ask each other those tricky questions... is it okay to go through your partner's phone? Follow Victoria at @thevictoriadunn and visit her website at www.victoriadunn.com

Episode 1: Ghosting

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 25:41


In the debut episode of Cool Girls Podcast, hosts Katie and Tess discuss ghosting, caspering, and closure with their hookup buddies and long term loves, alike.

Introduction to Cool Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 4:39


What is a Cool Girl? Why make a podcast with that title? In this short introduction, hosts Katie and Tess unveil the inspiration for their podcast all about dating, love, relationships, heartbreak and independence. Episode 1: Ghosting is out now!

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