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 therapist and anxiety expert Debbie Missud, founder of the Manhattan Psychotherapy Collective, to dig into what happens when being “the easy bridesmaid” starts quietly wrecking your mental health. Together, they unpack why weddings can trigger anxiety for the first time, how people-pleasing becomes self-abandonment, and how to set boundaries without losing your friendships.

Plus, they help a caller who’s hiding panic attacks behind her “perfect bridesmaid” performance—while secretly falling apart.

Episode Highlights: • Why wedding planning often activates old family dynamics and hidden trauma • How to spot the difference between stress and anxiety (and what to do about each) • People-pleasing as self-abandonment—and how to stop • Scripts for saying no (without feeling like a bad friend) • Why prioritizing yourself actually makes you a better bridesmaid and friend

If you’ve ever been the go-to reliable one at the expense of your own mental health, this one’s 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 wedding planner and founder of The Privilege Is Mine, Lara Mahler, to tackle one of the most common—and exhausting—wedding problems: refusing to ask for help. Together, they unpack why so many brides take on everything themselves, how that snowballs into stress, and how to let others step in without feeling like a failure.

Plus, a caller confesses that she’s DIY-ing her way into panic attacks, sleepless nights, and strained relationships because she just can’t let go.

Episode Highlights: • Why asking for help doesn’t make you weak—it makes you wise • The art of delegating without losing control • How to balance your vision with what others want to contribute • The hidden emotional toll of “doing it all” • Tips for letting loved ones back in after you’ve shut them out

If you’ve ever felt like wedding planning became a second (or third) full-time job, this episode is your permission to put the glue gun down and let someone else hold it.

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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 Amy Shack Egan—founder of Modern Rebel and Cheersy, and self-proclaimed “anti-wedding wedding planner, wedding planner”—to explore what happens when your dream wedding looks nothing like the Pinterest boards… and everyone in your life hates it. From deciding which traditions to toss, remix, or keep, to handling family meltdowns and partner disagreements, Amy shares her best tips for making your wedding feel authentically you—without destroying your budget, your sanity, or your relationships.

Plus, they take a caller question from a bride who wants an emerald-green dress, no aisle, and zero “scripted performances”—but whose partner, parents, and best friend are all pushing back hard. Amy offers a compassionate (and practical) plan to navigate the pressure and still have a day worth celebrating.

Episode Highlights: • How to identify which wedding traditions matter—and which you can skip • Why “guest experience” doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your personality • The conversation every couple should have with financial contributors before booking vendors • How to balance authenticity with compromise (and why it’s okay to change your mind) • Creative, real-life examples of weddings that broke the rules—and totally worked

If you’ve ever felt trapped between being true to yourself and keeping the peace, this is the episode you need before you plan another detail.

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