Friend of the podcast Stephanie Andrew joins Erica Spera to talk about leaving her midwestern life for the big city, being engaged at 18 to an older man, religious trauma, going on a date with a homeless man, why live mixers are better than dating apps, and what she's learned in grad school to help you find the right therapist. The end of the episode features an exclusive Patreon Preview. Join the Patreon to support the show and for extra exclusive episodes: https://www.patreon.com/Shootersgottashoot Watch full episodes and clips on our YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShootersGottaShootPodcast Follow us on Instagram: Erica Spera: https://www.instagram.com/spericaa // Stephanie Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/seekerandsought/ // Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/shootersgottashootpod Email us your questions at: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram **LEAVE A RATING AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS** If you'd like to join Erica's NYC based Herpes Support group: https://www.meetup.com/NYC-Herpes-Support-Meetup/ or you can Email: [email protected] www.shootersgottashoot.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shootersgottashoot/support