Hey Babe, Can We Talk? with Drea Renee

In this week’s episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, we’re joined by Sarah Hammill, LCSW, a trauma therapist who brings raw honesty and professional insight to the conversation. Together, we dive into the challenges and emotional toll of modern relationships—why they feel so heavy, how unspoken expectations and social pressures shape the way we date, and what it really takes to show up authentically with a partner.  Connect with Sarah Hammill: Instagram and TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/heysarahtherapy/ Website  www.sarahhammill.com Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the host of the Regardless Podcast, Skylar Sorkin. We dive into the messy truth of breakups—moving from chaos to breakthrough—and unpack the false narratives social media influencers sell about “instant healing.” Skylar shares why trusting that your person is coming and being grounded in who you are matters more than chasing the curated lives you see online. Connect with Skylar: https://www.instagram.com/skylarsorkin/ Mark Groves Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/ Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the bachelor of comedy Kwame Siegel talking about evolving gender roles and women’s misconceptions about marriage. From why you can’t turn a bop into wifey to why successful men need wives, Kwame keeps it bold, funny and real. We even put him through a red flag / green flag game that brought out some surprising truths. If you’re ready for unfiltered laughs and sharp insights on love and relationships, this episode is for you. Connect with Kwame: https://www.instagram.com/kwame.siegel/ Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by former attorney Ish for a wildly entertaining convo you definitely don’t want to miss. We’re diving into “Different Ways to Get Back at Your Ex That Are Probably Legal”—yes, probably. Ish dishes out clever, questionably lawful (but arrest-free!) strategies for that post-breakup itch for justice. In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?: The emotional logic behind petty revenge Why legality is sometimes a gray area Real stories of creative (and hilarious) ex payback Connect with Ish: https://www.instagram.com/whattheish/ Clown College: https://www.theclownschool.com/ Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, we’re joined by Spicy Mari: magnetic matchmaker and relationship expert. We’re diving into how to keep the spark alive, what to do when things get cold in the bedroom, and how real communication can turn it all around. In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?: Bedroom communication Emotional connection Passion vs. Security Connect with Spicy Mari: https://www.instagram.com/spicymari/ Marriage & Finances Book:  https://a.co/d/cc05ZTD Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, we’re joined by Ewald Rupp - world traveller and poker player - for a raw conversation on hypergamy, red pill culture and the unspoken power dynamics shaping modern dating. We break down what’s real, what’s rhetoric, and what people are really trying to protect in today’s relationship landscape. Connect with Ewald: https://www.instagram.com/ewaldruppfitness/ Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, we’re joined by LA-based dating expert, author and content producer Yue Xu talking about navigating modern love with honesty and humor. We dive into the age-old question, "am I being too picky?", why dating can start to feel like a full-time job and where the emotionally available people might actually be. In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?: Healthy Conflict Flexible Gender Roles Dating Pressure Connect with Yue: https://www.instagram.com/nonplatonic/ https://www.instagram.com/dateablepodcast/ “How to be Dateable” Book: https://a.co/d/f0Q9bQL Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, we’re joined by nutritionist and lifestyle creator Desiree Mirharooni for a real and grounded conversation about what it means to take responsibility for your happiness, how emotional maturity shows up in relationships, and why self-work before partnership changes everything. In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?:  A checklist… but for you Why a pause can shift everything The power of emotional accountability Connect with Desiree: https://www.instagram.com/Desireemirharooni/ https://www.instagram.com/thehereiampodcast/ Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, Jorge Perez joins Drea for a powerful conversation on how to stop complaining and finally recognize that you are the version of yourself you’ve been waiting for. We unpack how shifting from blame to ownership can change everything—from your mindset to your relationships—and why your power begins the moment you choose to see yourself clearly. In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?: Complaining disconnects you from action Are you a Moment Discriminator? Using self-awareness to call yourself forward, not out Connect with Jorge Perez: https://www.instagram.com/jorgeperezjr/ https://www.stfumethod.com/ Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you can say, with complete inner peace: “Thanks for dinner, but there won’t be a second date.” In this episode, we dive into that glorious moment when you finally understand that your heart should have boundaries... and standards. Jump in and laugh with us (while reliving your last terrible date). Connect With Drea: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk⁠⁠ Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: ⁠⁠https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there still room for hopeless romanticism in today’s world of love? In this new episode, we sit down with Adam Fried to talk about the beliefs we still carry about romance, grand gestures, and how pursuit plays out in same-sex relationships. Who chases who — and why? Connect with AdamFriedl: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/adamfriedla/?hl=es Connect With Drea: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk⁠ Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: ⁠https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, Drea speak with Dany J. Lee and he’s spilling the real scoop on Modern Dating AND what it’s like being a Modern Day Dad! From married life hot takes to dating app chaos - we’re covering it ALL! Connect with Selina Ringel: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/selinaringel/ “Be the Train” Book: https://a.co/d/5N14QKs “You, Me and Her” Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20917826/ Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, Drea sits down with Selina Ringel to dive into the raw and real journey of marriage, motherhood, and building a powerhouse career in Hollywood. From navigating the film industry while raising a family to redefining success on her terms, Selina shares the challenges, triumphs, and lessons that have shaped her path. Connect with Selina Ringel: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/selinaringel/ “Be the Train” Book: https://a.co/d/5N14QKs “You, Me and Her” Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20917826/ Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, Quené Forée joins us to unpack the delicate balance between commitment and freedom in relationships - can you have both without feeling trapped? Plus, we dive into the big debate: Should you tell your partner everything, or are some things better left unsaid? From setting boundaries to building trust, this conversation is full of real talk and eye-opening insights. Connect with Quené Forée: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/queneforee/ “Spiritually Lit” Book: https://amzn.to/4bI04xX Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, Drea sits down with model Jewell Farshad to explore her journey from Tehran to Tinseltown - diving into the complexities of love, culture, and dating as a model. Jewell opens up about navigating relationships across different cultural landscapes, the unique challenges of the entertainment industry, and how her Iranian roots shape her perspective on love and self-worth.  In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?: Challenges of dating as a model Balancing career and relationships in a high-profile world Jewell’s perspective on love Connect with Jewell Farshad: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jewellfarshad/ Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, Drea sits down with actress Ki Lenice to unpack a hot topic - why are men so sassy these days? They also dive into the patterns that might be keeping you stuck in your dating life and whether your "type" is actually holding you back. In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?: The rise of the "sassy man era"—what’s really going on? Breaking free from dating patterns that no longer serve you How self-awareness can shift the way you attract and connect Connect with Ki Lenice: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/iamkilenice/ Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, Drea chats with Jodi Joy - breathwork healer, trainer, and transformational coach - about the power of conscious uncoupling and conscious dating. They dive into how we can part ways with kindness, step into healthier relationships, and use breathwork to reveal the unconscious patterns shaping our love lives. In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?: Breathwork & the Unconscious Mind Conscious Dating & Breaking Old Patterns Conscious Uncoupling: Ending with Kindness Connect with Jodi Joy: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/iamjodijoy/ Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, Drea chats with actress Camille Chen—one of the very first friends she made after moving to L.A. Together, they dive into all things love and relationships: dissecting what gives them the ick, the hilarity of observing the dating world as a married person, and sharing wild stories about the craziest things they've done for love. In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?: The Married Perspective on Today’s Dating Scene Social Media’s Influence on Love & Relationships Lessons in Love: The Wild, the Icky, and the Unexpected Connect with Camille: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thatasianactress/ Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, Drea sits down with Dani Santana, a Talent Exec and Casting Director with a passion for business, travel, fashion, and joy. As a Latina in tech, Dani shares her perspective on body positivity, navigating dating as a boss woman with no time to waste, and how social media is reshaping modern relationships. In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?: Boss Women & Dating Body Positivity How Social Media is Shaping Modern Relationships Connect with Dani: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedanisantana/ Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?, Drea is joined by Wrenn Woods, writer, actor, content creator, and host of Afternoon Partea podcast. Together, they dive into the complexities of being "too chill" in relationships and how this mindset can inadvertently create distance, block true intimacy, and prevent personal needs from being met. Wrenn unpacks why setting boundaries and expressing needs isn't "high maintenance" but a form of self-respect, challenging the notion that being laid-back is always the ideal approach. In this episode of Hey Babe, Can We Talk?: Stop Being the Chill Girl Independence in Relationships Rich Man vs. Generous Man Connect with Wrenn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrennwoods/?hl=es Afternoon Partea Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClGv3VeTuUv8MRDC_H1kEmQ Connect With Drea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Us on Podcast Platforms: https://heybabecanwetalk.lnk.to/listen 11:00 For me, I am a go-getter, I’m a hustler, and for me, it's very important to have something on your own and not just fully immerse yourself with another person and lose yourself.  - Drea Renee 12:44 Keeping the peace, while that's fine and dandy, you are just shoving sh*t under the rug, and it's going to blow up in your face whether that is a year from now or ten years from now. -Wrenn Woods 23: 17 If he has a bad relationship with his mother, run so far the other way. You will never be able to fill the void of a man who had a terrible relationship with his mother and his childhood. - Wrenn Woods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices