Ring, ring! It's 1-800-BRIDESMAID.

Author and pro bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your burning real wedding, love, and friendship drama questions—plus expert advice to help sort it all out.

In this deeply vulnerable episode, Jen sits down with Lauren Tetenbaum—therapist, author of Millennial Menopause, former lawyer turned social worker, and self-proclaimed optimist who believes life gets better in your 40s—for an honest conversation about friendship scarcity, wedding anxiety, and why your worth isn't measured by your bridesmaid count.

From making friends at Pilates to why midlife means giving fewer fucks, Jen and Lauren tackle the invisible pressure women face to perform perfect friendships, especially when a wedding puts every relationship under a microscope.

Episode Highlights:

- Why weddings bring all your hidden issues to the surface (like friendship struggles you've been ignoring) - How to separate your relationship with your partner from your insecurity about friendships - The art of being bold: picking up girls at the gym and asking for friend-dates - Why you don't need matching bridal parties (or any bridal party at all) - How to stop being performative on social media and start living for yourself - Making peace with having "no group of friends" when Instagram tells you otherwise

If you've ever felt alone while planning a wedding, worried about how your life looks to others, or struggled to make real friends as an adult... this episode will remind you that you're not broken, you're just in a different season.

Ring, ring! It’s 1-800-BRIDESMAID.

Author and pro bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your messy, real wedding, love, and friendship dilemmas—plus expert advice to help sort them out.

This episode features writer, entrepreneur, former wedding planner, and soon-to-be-bride Amanda Goetz. Amanda’s lived about seven lives: married young, became a mom of three, managed a celebrity wedding brand, built two startups, survived divorce, found love again, and is now planning wedding number two with a newfound sense of clarity, boundaries, and emotional growth.

Jen and Amanda dive into identity, ambition, the “seasons” of life, anxious attachment, trusting yourself after heartbreak, and why so many of us dim our own light without even realizing it.

Then they break open this week’s letter—an absolute jaw-dropper: A bride-to-be discovers her fiancé has been pretending to go to work for six weeks after secretly getting fired. Now they’re months away from the wedding with financial chaos and a mountain of lies to untangle. Can trust ever be rebuilt? Or is this a sign to run?

Episode Highlights: • The lies we tell ourselves when we’re scared to start over • What divorce taught her about self-trust, boundaries, and choosing better partners • Why postponing a wedding is so much easier than divorcing the wrong person • The emotional and financial cost of divorce (and how to avoid it) If you’ve ever questioned your relationship, compared your love to your past, or wondered whether cold feet is a warning or just fear talking, this episode is a must-listen.

Ring, ring! It’s 1-800-BRIDESMAID. Author and pro bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your real wedding, love, and friendship drama questions—plus expert advice to help sort it all out.

In this episode, Jen is joined by writer, senior editor at TODAY.com, and beloved “Grinch Bride” herself, Elena Nicolaou, whose viral wedding commentary has helped thousands of brides feel seen during the messy, emotional, transformative rollercoaster of engagement.

Then they unpack this week’s letter: A bride-to-be runs into the ex who once made her feel wild, passionate, and alive… just weeks before her wedding. Now she’s questioning everything. Spark vs. safety, nostalgia vs. reality—what does it really mean?

Episode Highlights: • What it feels like to be a “Grinch Bride” (and why it’s more common than you think) • Why weddings bring out buried family and friendship dynamics • How to tell the difference between passion and toxicity • The surprising identity crisis that happens after you say “I do” • What to do when an ex resurfaces and throws your heart into chaos

If you’ve ever questioned your relationship, compared your love to your past, or wondered whether cold feet is a warning or just fear talking, this episode is a must-listen.

Ring, ring! It's 1-800-BRIDESMAID.

Author and pro bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your burning real wedding, love, and friendship drama questions—plus expert advice to help sort it all out.

In this episode, Jen is joined by Brianna Paruolo, licensed mental health counselor and founder of PA Therapy NYC, for an honest conversation about friend breakups, the "Cool Girl Campaign," and why losing a best friend can hurt even more than a romantic split.

From navigating red flags in relationships to dealing with mixed signals on social media, Jen and Brianna unpack the messy reality of modern friendships and what happens when someone you love decides they're done—without explanation.

Episode Highlights: - Why friend breakups hit different (and hurt harder than romantic ones) - The "Cool Girl Campaign" and why saying yes to everyone else means saying no to yourself - How to heal when someone refuses to tell you why they left - Whether you should block an ex-friend on social media (or let them lurk) - Why planning a wedding without your "supposed-to-be" maid of honor might actually set you free

If you've ever been blindsided by a friendship ending, ghosted by someone who's still watching your every move, or wondered if you should reach out one more time... this episode is for you.

Ring, ring! It’s 1-800-BRIDESMAID.

Author and pro bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your real wedding, love, and friendship drama questions—plus expert advice to help sort it all out.

In this episode, Jen is joined by Mindie Kaplan—tech leader, host of the Mailroom podcast, and founder of the Million Mammograms initiative. Mindie has interviewed men around the world about dating, relationships, and red flags… and today she’s bringing that same sharp, hilarious, truth-telling energy to the Bridesmaid Hotline.

Jen and Mindie dive into everything from ghosting and “if he wanted to, he would” to rejection, chemistry, approaching strangers in the wild, and how to know when someone actually shows up for you.

Then they unpack this week’s caller dilemma: What do you do when your best friend copies your entire wedding—venue, colors, flowers, vendors, dress—and brushes it off like it’s no big deal?

Episode Highlights: • What men really mean vs. how women interpret it • Why the outcome always tells the truth (even when the signs don’t) • How to approach new people without fear (and survive rejection with confidence) • Why weddings bring out hidden tensions in friendships • How to decide whether to confront, let go, or walk away

If you’ve ever dealt with a copycat friend, felt confused by someone’s mixed signals, or needed a reminder to trust what people do—not what they say—this episode is a must-listen.

Ring, ring! It’s 1-800-BRIDESMAID. Author and pro bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your real wedding, love, and friendship dilemmas—plus expert advice to help sort it all out.

This episode features powerhouse matchmaker and dating coach Erin Davis, a woman who has done everything in the love industry: going undercover at yoga class, staging run-ins at bars, managing dog custody after breakups, and helping clients rebuild themselves (and sometimes win an ex back) with a full-blown emotional and lifestyle makeover.

Jen and Erin talk through why dating apps are burning everyone out, the science behind chemistry, why “picky” isn’t the problem you think it is, and how to date with intentionality instead of exhaustion.

Then they tackle this week’s dilemma: What should you do when you see your engaged friend flirt heavily, disappear with another guy, and return like nothing happened—while rumors swirl?

Episode Highlights: • Erin’s most requested services (including undercover gym run-ins and “get your ex back” missions) • Why commitment is harder than ever in 2025 • How to keep first dates short, fun, and successful • The psychology of why people cheat—and why they deny it • How to approach a friend you think crossed a line (without ruining the friendship)

If you’ve ever been stuck between wanting to protect a friend and not wanting to blow up someone’s relationship, this episode gives you the exact roadmap.

Ring, ring! It’s 1-800-Bridesmaid. Author and pro bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your burning real wedding, love, and friendship drama questions, plus expert advice to help sort it all out.

In this episode, Jen is joined by Janine Baggett, comedian, content creator, and nostalgic 90s internet icon (aka Retro Avocado), for a deep dive into family dynamics, advice-giving, and what really happens when you marry into a family that might not be rooting for you.

From people-pleasing and conflict avoidance to learning how to stand up for yourself without burning it all down, this episode blends heart, humor, and hard-won wisdom.

Episode Highlights: • Janine’s viral rise and the secret to making content go viral • How to handle conflict when you’re a people-pleaser who hates confrontation • What to do when your partner’s family crosses a line • Why every long-term couple needs to survive a “rough patch” to grow stronger

If you’ve ever been stuck between your partner and their family, or just needed a reminder that marriage is more marathon than fairy tale, this episode is a must-listen.

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Ring, ring! It’s 1-800-BRIDESMAID. Author and pro bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your burning real wedding, love, and friendship drama questions—plus expert advice to help sort it all out.

In this episode, Jen is joined by fashion creator and New York City tour guide Nick Portillo for a wild ride through one of the hardest questions a parent can face: What do you do when your child is about to marry the wrong person?

From overbearing grooms to moms on the verge of losing their daughters, Jen and Nick unpack how to speak up (without pushing someone away), what it means to “let them make their own mistakes,” and how far you’d go to protect someone you love from heartbreak.

Episode Highlights: • When “protective” turns into “controlling” • How to talk to a friend (or daughter!) about their toxic partner • The secret power of planting subtle “truth bombs” instead of ultimatums • And yes... what the mom actually did