Entering into your single girl era isn’t a terrible thing – in fact, if you ask us (and Miley Cyrus), this is the best time to smother yourself with self-love, buy yourself flowers and talk to yourself for hours (might sound crazy but it’s completely cathartic).
It’s also one of the best periods to bloom and fulfill your dream, strengthen your sense of independence, and just that it, girl!
But with every thriving single girl era also comes some “what the f**k” moments like occasional loneliness (Sunday afternoons can be brutal), seeing your ex all chummy with their new bae, or constantly being alerted to your singledom by besties and their boos.
Lucky for you, the internet is awash with movies, vlogs, and podcasts that can help you grow into your own life and be open to the infinite opportunities ahead while also striking a chord that only single girls can understand.
Here are ten of our favorite podcasts for anyone entering their single-girl era. Be prepared to laugh until you cry – and vice versa!
The Read
The Read is one of the best podcast productions on Earth. It’ll have you dying of laughter, giving people the “bombastic” side-eye (the shade be shading here, people!), and wishing you’d meet Kid Fury and Crissle IRL.
The duo (who identify as Black and Queer) discusses everything from pop culture, current events, their lives, and sexuality in the 21st Century. And they do all that with a flippant and humorous attitude.
So, make sure to bookmark this podcast or follow it on Spotify for the next time you’re sitting on the subway or de-cluttering your house over the weekend. You won’t be disappointed.
Favorite Episode: Millionaire Match Faker
Small Doses With Amanda Seals
Get your favorite bottle of wine, your all-day-everyday notebook, and a pen, and get ready to be educated. Host Amanda Seales, comedian, creator of Smart Funny & Black, and star of HBO Insecure, will keep you giggling while learning how to step out of your comfort zone, all in the name of identifying ways to lead your best life!
It’s the best gift to any girl living in her best single-girl era, so don’t sleep on it. Plus, her guest host list (out-of-this-world)!
Favorite Episode: Side Effects Of A Song: Girl Like Me (By Jazmine Sullivan)
For A Bad Time, Call…
Feeling like a podcast hoarder here because no one can have so many favorite podcasts, right? Right? No. When something is good, it deserves its flowers, and this podcast does! And while Anne and Clare are no longer in production, the few episodes they did have had a lasting impact.
The podcast was a hotline voice-rage box for women – you could call them up 24/7 to vent about anything and everything that might have pissed you off. It was the most freeing and cathartic podcast ever, which is why it’s still on our top favorites list!
Favorite Episode: When Witchcraft Doesn’t Cut It
Thirst Aid Kit
If you ever need to blow off some lusty steam or sit back with sexy thoughts about a celeb/public figure you can’t stop pining for (ah, Bryson Tiller…don’t ask), tune into Thirst Aid Kit.
Single girlies know being single means fantasizing about some illusion of a perfect man (often pulled from the celebs we’re attracted to). Thirst Aid Knit knows this, has probably gone through this, and is ready to cater to all your (sexual-related) needs.
You’re welcome!
Favorite Episode: A “Two Appetizers” Kinda Guy
So This Is Love
Jules is such a vibe. And honestly, one of the most relatable babes in the vlogging/podcasting space. In this podcast, she allows people to share their experiences about love, the loss of love, heartbreak, and the meeting of self. People (plus celebrities) share stories about how previous relationships molded them into who they are today.
It’s just one of the coolest podcasts ever, and it gives you a sense of belonging – knowing you’re not alone in this 21st Century menace called dating.
Oh, she has another podcast (she’s a Jules of all trades) called It’s Related I Promise, and it’s also as good, if not better.
So, if you’re ever tired of re-playing The Renaissance Album or your Spotify “Liked Songs” playlist, tune in to So This Is Love or It’s Related I Promise, and be entertained!
Favorite Episode: Wanja & George
The Balanced Black Girl
This wellness podcast by Lestraundra Alfred focuses on promoting wellness and selfcare for Black women through honest discussions. It features interviews with wellness gurus who offer insights on coping with racial trauma, setting healthy boundaries, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more.
If you want your single girl era to be all about healing, self-rediscovery, and wholesome wellness, this podcast is for you.
Favorite Episode: Exploring Your Uniqueness + Why Rejection Can Be Protection
Zuri Hall’s Hot Happy Mess
Zuri Hall is your bestie for the best single-girl-era life minus the burnout. The Emmy-Award-winning TV and podcast host serves up hot mess realness as she addresses literally everything millennials think they’re “supposed” to be getting right, from careers to finances and relationships.
Nothing’s off the table here! It’s one the best podcasts to subscribe to if you want to relearn how to lead a wholesome life without having “societal expectations” weighing on your shoulder.
Favorite Episode: Ladies, Our Soft Life Era Is Loading…
