1-800-Bridesmaid
Welcome to 1-800-Bridesmaid, a podcast where real-life drama meets unfiltered advice. I’m Jen Glantz, the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire and the author of Finally the Bride. Every episode, a new caller will share their honest and raw dilemma on friendship, love, weddings, and so much more. An expert and I will give advice, and you can chime in too with what you think they should do. Will they listen? Well, we’ll soon find out.
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7 days ago
7 days ago
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.
Behind the Instagram-worthy wedding moments is a reality few talk about—friendships falling apart under the pressure of bridesmaid duties.
In this episode, Jen sits down with therapist Claudia Giolitti to unpack the emotional toll of weddings, power imbalances, and what happens when the person getting married starts to feel like a stranger.
Episode Highlights:• Why weddings can trigger deep emotional wounds and reveal toxic dynamics• How to know when a friendship is no longer serving you• Signs of anxiety in relationships and when it's time to reevaluate• Expert insights on navigating people-pleasing, boundaries, and breakups
Real talk on friendship grief and what to do when you’re not okayWhether you're questioning your own role in a bridal party or rethinking your friendships altogether, this episode is full of raw honesty, validation, and therapeutic-level advice to help you protect your peace.
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Tune in now and learn how to show up for others without abandoning yourself.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated on future episodes!
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Welcome to 1-800-Bridesmaid, a podcast where real-life drama meets unfiltered advice.I'm Jen Glantz, founder of Bridesmaid for Hire and author of Finally the Bride. Each episode features a new caller sharing their honest, raw dilemma on friendship, love, weddings, and beyond. An expert and I offer guidance, and you're invited to weigh in with your own take. Will they take our advice? We'll find out together.
Have a wedding dilemma or relationship question? Submit your story here https://bridesmaidforhire.com– you might be featured on our next episode!
And remember, sometimes the best advice comes from strangers we meet along the way.