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My Best ExSisters From the Big MisterIn this episode of My Best Ex, Gloria and Zina welcome Sister Mary, who shares her journey from a typical life to becoming a vowed religious sister. The conversation explores the differences between nuns and sisters, the challenges of family acceptance, and the importance of inclusivity in faith. Sister Mary discusses her daily life, the significance of community, and the rise of spiritual retreats as a response to modern stress. She emphasizes the power of small acts of kindness and the importance of thriving rather than just surviving in life.2025-07-2936 minMy Best ExTiny MiraclesIn this episode, Gloria and Zina delve into the intersection of spirituality and identity, particularly within the LGBTQ community. They discuss personal experiences with faith, as Zina coins the term “closeted Christian,” and they talk about the challenges of identifying as LGBTQ, and being a person of faith, using the WNBA player Paige Bueckers as a reference. The conversation also touches on the importance of inclusive communities. Both Gloria and Zina share their own stories of tiny miracles. The episode concludes with Zina surprising Gloria with news that their next guest will be a nun, Sister Mary, who will...2025-07-2232 minMy Best ExJewel of LAGloria and Zina spread the gospel of Jewel as they honor the legacy of Jewel Thais- Williams, a trailblazer in the Black queer community in Los Angeles. They discuss her life, contributions, and the impact of her establishment, Catch One, as a safe space for Black LGBTQ+ people. They each take a trip down memory lane as they remember their first experiences walking intoCatch One as baby dykes and how much the experience of going there meant to each of them. The conversation reflects on the importance of community, activism, and the nostalgia for dance and connection in qu...2025-07-1527 minMy Best ExZina is No PilarThis week, Gloria and Zina discuss the reality show 'Queer Ultimatum,' exploring its premise, the relationships of various couples, and the emotional dynamics at play. They play armchair therapists and analyze the couples' behaviors and they try to decide who in the cast they are most like. 2025-07-1137 minMy Best ExThe Legendary Lynn LoveGloria and Zina welcome the legendary Lynn Love- a former firefighter turned wine shop owner, and community leader in her own right. The conversation explores themes of personal growth and the journey of transitioning careers. Lynn thoughtfully shares her experiences as one of the first Black female firefighters in Cincinnati, discussing the challenges and rewards of her 30-year career. We find out how she transitioned from fighting fires to owning her own wine shop, by taking her love of both wine and community and following her dreams. Zina goes down memory lane asking Lynn about her epic labor d...2025-07-0129 minMy Best ExMy Best EXES- Deep LezGloria and Zina have their first guest… and in the spirit of “Deep Lez” they bring on one of Zina's exes, Sherry. Sherry and Zina talk about how they first met and Sherry shares her journey from the political arena in the US to finding her paradise in Mexico. They also talk about the importance of community, safety, and belonging for queer individuals, as well as Sherry's vision for creating an intentional community called Rancho Mariposa. The episode ends with Zinaisms- a fun game that tests the exes and their knowledge of Zina. Conne...2025-06-2433 minMy Best ExI Love All GoatsIn this episode of 'My Best Ex', hosts Gloria and Zina take questions from their listeners. They tell a ridiculous story of how you shouldn’t call the police for dog issues and they discuss the importance of allowing growth in friendships, the dynamics of long-lasting connections, and how humor can play a vital role in navigating challenges. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding and communication in maintaining strong bonds, while also addressing the quirks that can sometimes get on eachothers nerves. Gloria also forces Zina into another round of “guess that queer!” Are they...2025-06-1733 minMy Best ExBaby Dyke BehaviorThe conversation highlights the evolution of their identities and the importance of representation in the lesbian community. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into their past relationships, exploring the complexities of love, breakups, and family expectations.2025-06-1038 minMy Best ExRainbow Suspenders & Buster BrownsGloria and Zina kick-off Pride Month by sharing their personal experiences with Pride events and their coming out journeys. They reflect on the significance of Pride as a celebration of identity and community, while also acknowledging the activism that is integral to its history. They explore the complexities of coming out, the dynamics of family relationships, and the importance of grace within the LGBTQ+ community. They end the episode by playing a made up game of Name that Queer- that celebrates queer culture.2025-06-0329 minMy Best ExWe Are Flawed CharactersThis episode of 'My Best Ex', opens with a shout out to the podcast, “We Can Do Hard Things,” as Zina unpacks her experience of going to the book tour in NYC. Inspired by a section in the book, Gloria and Zina dive deep into the concept of attachment styles because, “what could be more lesbian?” They explore secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles, sharing personal anecdotes and insights into each. The conversation also touches on how these styles manifest, particularly in characters from season three of the hit series, “White Lotus.” The episode wraps up with a discussion a...2025-05-1330 minMy Best ExWarm Toilets in the Lesbian UtopiaIn this episode of 'My Best Ex', Gloria and Zina delve into the complexities of midlife shifts. The episode kicks off with a silly back and forth in which Gloria agrees to disagree about Zina’s real age. Zina explains the theory behind why she decided to change her birthday while Glo accuses Zina of being Benjamin Button. They discuss the physical and emotional changes that come with age and how they both deal with them. Zina shares some suspect aging remedies she discovered on Instagram, while Gloria embraces the changes that come with getting older. The conversation highlights th...2025-05-0629 minMy Best ExThe Lesbian DraftIn this episode of 'My Best Ex', Gloria and Zina celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week. They chat about cultural perceptions of lesbians, influential figures in lesbian history, and the need for a rebranding of lesbian identity. They also touch on lesbians who have been influential in their lives, and women they always thought were cool enough to be lesbians. The episode ends with a hypothetical 'lesbian draft' where they choose famous non- lesbian women to join their squad.2025-04-2930 minMy Best ExGoats at the White LotusJoin Gloria and Zina on this episode of 'My Best Ex' as they dive into the fun and vital world of self-care and mental health! They kick things off with a fresh take on the ice bucket challenge for mental health awareness and explore how attitudes have shifted across generations. Glo shares insights from her long-term therapist, while Zina reveals her must-haves for the perfect therapist. Hear about Zina's eye-opening experience at a spiritual retreat and discover Glo's daily mental health rituals. Plus, find out what Gloria's dream retreat looks like and who they'd nominate to throw water over...2025-04-2330 minMy Best ExTo All the Pets We've Loved Before...WARNING: This episode deals with Pet LossIn this heartfelt episode, Zina and Gloria explore the profound impact of pets on their lives. They share personal stories about their childhood pets and go down memory lane about the pets they adopted together. They talk about the emotional bonds formed with their animals, and the bittersweet experiences of saying goodbye.2025-04-1630 minMy Best ExCory Booker's SweatIn this episode of My Best Ex, Gloria and Zina share their mutual straight crush on Cory Booker and dive into the Kinsey scale, with Zina taking the Kinsey quiz for the first time—surprise! They chat about guys who earn a second look from a lesbian, dubbing them "Lesbian 10s," and reveal other straight cuties that they’d give a second look to. Glo has an epiphany about her crush on Boy George, while Zina finds queer inspiration in nuns. They dish on celebrity cuties as they explore the complexities of attraction and offer a lighthearted and insight...2025-04-0832 minMy Best ExBullfishes and CubbyholesIn this episode of My Best Ex, hosts Gloria and Zina discuss the significance of safe spaces, the stereotypes associated with lesbian culture, and the evolution of queer representation in the media. They also touch on personal experiences of coming out, the importance of community, and the role of pets in their lives. Through humor and storytelling, they reflect on their journeys and the societal perceptions of lesbian identity. This week's made up game by Gloria, Lil Gay, Mid-Gay, and Peek Gay challenges Zina’s opinion on how gay certain random objects are.2025-04-0231 minMy Best ExYou Only Get Three Big LovesIn this episode, Gloria and Zina discuss their favorite TV comfort shows, the concept of various types of love, and the idea of soulmates and twin flames. They delve into personal experiences and insights about love, including the theory that we only fall in love three times and the significance of past life connections. Zina shares a vivid dream she had about one of her past lives, while Gloria admits that the idea of a twin flame and sharing past lives sounds a bit stressful and overwhelming. Tune in for a little humor and introspection. 2025-03-2627 minMy Best ExMake It a Date at Club Glow!In this episode, Gloria and Zina discuss the significance of connection, the importance of intentionality in dating, and the representations of lesbian relationships. The hosts also delve into creative date ideas, the role of humor in relationships, and the challenges of maintaining passion over time, including the dreaded (LBD) - Lesbian Bed Death. Plus don’t miss their made up game “Make It A Date,” where they whip up date ideas using random household items. Tune in for a fun chat that’s here to entertain and inspire! 2025-03-2032 minMy Best ExLil' Sammy DIn this episode, Gloria and Zina delve into the significance of Lent and its connection to personal growth. They explore the importance of cultivating a positive mindset and silencing the inner critic, while also discussing the balance between solitude and isolation. Additionally, they tackle the challenges of finding community and forming friendships in your forties, especially in today's digital age.2025-03-1227 minMy Best ExBoom Boom Boom Bada CaperIn this episode, Gloria and Zina review the Enneagram personality test, and reflect on their thoughts about the Oscars-specifically how it relates to Wicked. They discuss the importance of showing up for your significant other and share a memorable story about meeting Whoopi Goldberg. They talk about showing up for your partner's dreams and aspirations, including ways to support your partner's creative endeavors and remind them of their worth. They explore how serving others can lift one's spirits and share a fun relationship quiz! The conversation concludes with a call to action to engage in acts of kindness, not ju...2025-03-0428 minMy Best ExMy Best Ex- How Did We Get HereWhat happens when your ex becomes your best friend? Zina and Gloria share their journey from girlfriends to platonic pals in this refreshingly honest podcast. Episode 101 talks about the first time they met- surprisingly they don't have the same memory of this experience.2025-02-2527 min