Podcasts by Friend Forward
This is a podcast for modern women looking to understand the complexities of female friendship. Hosted by Danielle Bayard Jackson --female friendship coach and educator-- Friend Forward provides research, strategies, and tough-love truth to answer your questions about how to navigate relationships with other women. Tune in every week for new insights about how to create and maintain better female friendships. (And in between episodes, follow along on TikTok at @thefriendshipexpert or IG @daniellebayardjackson)
Further podcasts by Danielle Bayard Jackson
Podcast on the topic Beziehungen
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Girl Problems: “How do you respond when a friend get defensive?” from 2023-12-12T13:00
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An Honest Conversation with Taryn Delanie Smith - Friendship envy, guy's girls and how to be a good hype woman from 2023-12-07T13:00
Our resident friendship expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson, first met Taryn Delanie Smith at a launch party that Bum...
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How To Maintain Long-Distance Friendships When You're Scared The Relationship Will Fade Away from 2023-11-30T13:00
You’re in the middle of a late-night social media scroll, and you not...
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Girl Problems: “My Best Friend Still Hasn’t Invited Me Over To Her New House... Is It Petty Of Me To Feel Hurt?” from 2023-11-28T13:00
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Walking with Friends Through Depression: An Honest Discussion, with Dr. Ayanna Abrams, Farah Harris and Trayonna Barnes from 2023-11-23T13:00
You’re working out at the gym when you realise you’ve been coming solo for the last few weeks as your usual gym buddy has been MIA. It’s not like her, so on your way to the parking lot...
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Four Ways To Find Like-Minded Friends from 2023-11-16T13:00
You’re looking through your calendar to figure out a date to spend ti...
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Girl Problems: “I’m contemplating a friendship breakup… but how do I navigate this when I have to see her every day?” from 2023-11-14T13:00
Welcome to "Girl Problems" a bi-weekly segment from t...
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How To Show Up For A Friend Who Is Going Through A Divorce from 2023-11-09T13:00
You get a message and your heart sinks - “I’m going to do It, I’m goi...
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About To Break Up With A Friend? Listen To This First from 2023-11-02T12:00
Lately, you’ve been feeling uneasy about one of the friendships in yo...
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Girl Problems: "How do I keep my Distance with an Ex-friend while not Letting our Friendship Break-up Impact my other Friendships within our Group?" from 2023-10-31T12:00
Welcome to "Girl Problems" a bi-weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast, coming to you every other Tuesday.
Today's episode addresses a li...
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Women without kids - The Silent Judgements We Make About Childfree Friends, with guest Ruby Warrington from 2023-10-26T13:54
You’re at a dinner and everyone’s having a lovely time, but you can’t help but notice that for the last 35 minutes the conversation has centred around everyone’s kids, and maybe that’d...
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Three Surprising Downsides Of Being The "Extroverted Friend" from 2023-10-19T12:00
Extroverts thrive on having lots of people in their social network, a...
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Girl Problems: "How can I maintain my friendships when my time is limited?" from 2023-10-17T12:00
Welcome to "Girl Problems" a bi-weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast, coming to you every other Tuesday.
Today's episode addresses a li...
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BONUS EPISODE: How To Support A Friend In Times Of 'Minority Stress' from 2023-10-16T00:00
When a tragedy strikes in a way that hits really close to home, it ca...
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Seven Things Your Married / Partnered Friend Wants You To Know from 2023-10-12T12:00
There’s the engagement party, the bachelorette party, the wedding sho...
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Seven Things Your Single Friend Wants You To Know from 2023-10-05T12:00
We know that friendship is vital to everyone’s health and wellbeing b...
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Girl Problems: “How do I avoid unwanted connections when it comes to friendship?” from 2023-10-03T12:00
Welcome to "Girl Problems" a bi-weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast, coming to you every other Tuesday.
Today's episode addresses a li...
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Friendship Failures: Reframing Friendship Breakups from 2023-09-28T12:00
For many of us, having a friendship break down can feel like a failure, because so often we wrongly measure the success of a friendship by its longevity. And whilst longevity can be ev...
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The Consequences of Ruminating on a Friendship Issue from 2023-09-21T12:00
Three weeks ago you and a friend exchanged heated words at a group di...
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How ADHD Might Affect Your Friendships, with Dr Tracy Alloway from 2023-09-21T12:00
Maybe it’s nothing, but you’ve noticed that lately your friends are calling you out for your lateness, forgetfulness and your daydreaming, and after a quick Google search, you find out...
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Season 5 Trailer from 2023-09-18T00:00
It's National Women’s Friendship Day and what better time to announce the return of the Friend Forward Podcast!
In Season 5 of The Friend Forward Podcast, our resident...
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“I forgot her birthday… and then she cut me off” - The impact of birthdays on our female friendships from 2023-06-29T13:00
Have you ever had a birthday approaching and, instead of feelings of excitement, you start to feel a sense of apprehension at the prospect of pot...
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Why emotional regulation is important for healthy female friendships from 2023-06-22T13:00
When a friend lets you down, ticks you off or hurts your feelings, how do you respond to that situation?
Are Men’s Friendships in Crisis? (Part 2: Looking for Solutions) from 2023-06-15T14:00
In Part 1 of our Men’s Friendship episode, we met several men who shared their experiences of male platonic relationships. Despite the difference...
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Are Men’s Friendships in Crisis? (Part 1: Examining the Problem) from 2023-06-15T13:00
In three years of the Friend Forward Podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson has only ever focused on female friendships ...
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How your friendships may be impacting your dating life and relationships with Dr, Tara of Luvbites from 2023-06-08T13:00
A few months back, you met someone special - he’s cute, funny, attentive, ambitious, and basically ticks all of your boxes, but whenever you spea...
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How to respond to a friend's boundary with grace from 2023-06-01T13:00
There’s so much talk on how to effectively set boundaries, but what about receiving them?
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A surprising method for finding your "people" -- A conversation with Laura Tremaine, author of "The Life Council" from 2023-05-08T20:57
Have you ever wondered where to find your crew?
Is your PARTNER the reason that your friendships are on life support? from 2023-04-21T16:45
"How to support a friend during her fertility journey" a conversation with Katy Seppi of Chasing Creation from 2023-04-13T12:57
The latest statistics reveal that 58% of women who are childless don’t have any childless friends or family members. Who do they turn to for support? And how do their fertility journey...
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5 Reasons You Haven't Broken Off the Friendship Yet from 2023-04-06T19:16
As seasons change, so do our friendships. And sometimes these shifts involve realizing that it’s time to move on from a friendship and break ties. If you currently find yourself mullin...
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4 behaviors that lead to better female friendships from 2023-03-30T13:00
Better female friendships are earned, and for some, may require a change in behavior and habits. As every one of us is a multifaceted, busy human being just trying their best to remain...
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How to get your girls' trip out of the group chat " with Theresa Chu-Bermudez from 2023-03-23T13:00
Ready to get out of the group chat and into a group trip? Summer is approaching, and it’s time to stop talking about the friend-cation and get ready to make it happen. Though, this can...
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Girl Problems: "As an entrepreneur, I don't have time for friends...." from 2023-03-22T14:30
Is Domestic Labor Hurting your Friendships? An Interview with Laura Danger from 2023-03-16T13:00
One common reason women offer for why they don’t engage more in their friendships is because of a lack of time. For many of these women, the lack of time is due to their obligation to ...
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10 (Possible) Reasons Why She Didn't Invite You from 2023-03-09T16:28
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what to make of not being invited to a function or hang out, this episode is for you. Being left out can hurt and make it easy to assume ill int...
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How to Offer an "Affirmative Boundary" from 2023-03-02T13:56
Have you ever found yourself in a situation with a friend where you needed or wanted to say no, but struggled to find the right way to say it? Telling anyone, especially a friend, ‘no’...
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Three times when you SHOULDN'T apologize to a Friend from 2023-02-23T14:00
Not every apology is a good one. Honestly, a poor, half-hearted apology from a friend can feel worse than the harm that was caused. So why does it sometimes feel like apologizing isn’t...
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How to Spot Relational Aggression in Your Female Friendships from 2023-02-16T14:00
Relationships are a woman’s greatest resource. Yet so often, female friendships are stifled by the poor choices we make to manage conflict and express ourselves. This can mean gossipin...
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How to Talk to Strangers– A conversation with Ashley Kirsner, Founder of “Skip the Small Talk” from 2023-02-09T14:00
Making new connections can be tough. And quick moments of interaction with strangers aren’t the greatest opportunities to make friends. But let's be real, friendships are the essence o...
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Girl Problems: "Is gossiping really that bad?" from 2023-02-08T06:51
4 Reasons We Don't Pursue New Friendships from 2023-02-02T13:54:14
Pursuing new female friendships may feel like a daunting task for most. The upsides are obvious- expanding your social circle, discovering new interests, and grow...
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BONUS: A vulnerable (unedited) message for listeners from 2023-01-31T18:43
Resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares an unscripted, unedited, vulnerable message for "Friend Forward" listeners.
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Girl Problems: "Help, I need bridesmaids!" from 2023-01-31T18:41
“People-pleaser” friends -- An interview with psychotherapist and boundary expert Terri Cole from 2023-01-26T14:06
A ‘people pleaser’ is literally the antithesis of what we all want to be known as. We see how people-pleasers are portrayed in television and film and we cringe a...
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Girl Problems: "How do I manage my feelings of loneliness?" from 2023-01-25T04:56
Six signs that YOU might be the problem from 2023-01-22T00:47
Girl Problems: "Help-- I think I have TOO many friends..." from 2023-01-18T02:27
Three (charismatic) ways to tell her you want to be friends from 2023-01-15T23:45
What to do when you feel a little *gasp* JEALOUS in your friendship from 2023-01-09T18:52
4 "friendship mindsets" we're leaving in 2022 from 2022-12-22T23:43
Can you use technology to make a friendship trio? from 2022-12-22T23:41
The Social Consequences of Oversharing with New Friends from 2022-11-26T20:11
Girl Problems: "I just downloaded Bumble BFF... and I am PANICKING." from 2022-11-15T19:27
"Girl Problems" is a new series from the Friend Forward podcast that attemps to answer your friendship questions in five minutes or less. Today, a listener asks about Bumble BFF. She's downloade...
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4 Ways to (Finally) Move on from that Friendship Break-up from 2022-11-04T23:06
Girl Problems: "We talk on the phone, but I don't feel close to her." from 2022-10-11T16:44
"I'm not like other girls": 4 Reasons Why Some Women Prefer to Be Friends with Men from 2022-09-30T18:19
Girl Problems: "What do I do if I can't afford friendship therapy or coaching?" from 2022-09-20T20:04:28
Before you end that friendship... feat. Erin Falconer, psychotherapist and author of "How to Break Up with your Friends" from 2022-09-16T12:25:17
Girl Problems: "How do I balance my boyfriend with my friends?" from 2022-09-13T18:42:04
Welcome to our new weekly segment: GIRL PROBLEMS-- a mini-episode where resident friendship coach and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson will answer a question di...
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Is it time to change your "friendship algorithm"? Feat. Dr. Marisa G. Franco, Author of "Platonic" from 2022-09-08T14:33:55
Girl Problems: "Where do I find more BIPOC friends?" from 2022-09-06T12:32:49
Three reasons why you just can't take a compliment from 2022-09-01T15:43:38
Her TikTok video went viral...so her friends dumped her. from 2022-08-27T04:08:28
This week we talk to Ali, a young woman whose social media video went viral-- and shortly afterwards, there was a falling out. Listen as we interview her to learn what inspired the video, and wh...
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Yes, girl-- You actually NEED friends. (100th Episode Celebration!) from 2022-08-18T20:16:17
4 ways rumination is hurting your friendship (and driving you crazy) from 2022-08-04T18:01:15
Research shows that women have a greater tendency toward rumination than men-- and it might play a major role in how we show up with our friends! In this episod...
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4 Behind-the-scenes Facts about this Friendship Coaching Business from 2022-07-31T14:12:50
This episode is DIFFERENT. I'm finally opening up about what it's like to be a female friendship coach and educator, in an attempt to practice more vulnerability with our Friend Forward audience...
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Are book clubs the secret to creating new friendships? Interview with Mackenzie Newcomb of The Bad B*&#! Book Club from 2022-07-22T15:48:12
How to communicate boundaries with a female friend (the first time): Interview with Dr. Carole Robin from 2022-07-14T09:57:10
Are "friend demotions" silly or helpful? from 2022-07-09T03:18:18
Do you REALLY want "low-maintenance" friendships? from 2022-06-24T19:15:11
[REPLAY] How to Stop Canceling on your friends (and what to do when it happens to you) from 2022-06-04T13:07:35
Three reasons your friendship might lack emotional safety from 2022-05-27T13:56:05
The Dark Side of Group Chats from 2022-05-19T19:31:14
Here's how your personal body image is affecting your friendships: Interview with Jess Connolly, Author/ Speaker/ Coach from 2022-05-06T13:46:04
Can THIS strategy help you keep momentum with a new friend? from 2022-04-29T14:14:14
Three ways the "female brain" helps us relate to our friends w/ Dr. Tracy Alloway from 2022-04-14T12:11:38
What to do when you're the friend who's always initiating from 2022-04-08T20:28:30
How to Stay Friends When Money Gets in the Way from 2022-03-31T19:04:18
Is your attachment style impacting your friendships? from 2022-03-25T13:14:09
How to Deal with a Friend's Self-Centered Conversations from 2022-03-17T19:58:10
How do you address a friend who only talks about herself? Sure, you love her for her adventurousness and humor, but sometimes it just seems like you're along for the ride while she's the star of...
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6 SECRET Issues that Women Bring to Me as a Friendship Coach from 2022-03-10T16:37:32
Can a "sober curious" lifestyle impact your friendships? A conversation w Amanda E. White, author of Not Drinking Tonight from 2022-03-03T16:00:34
Season 4 Trailer: Getting Personal from 2022-02-27T22:25:57
We've missed you! It's season 4 for the Friend Forward Podcast and we're getting more personal this time around. Listen in as our resident friendship coach, Danielle Bayard Jackson, gives a prev...
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Season Finale: How to Make (and Keep) Friendship Intentions for the New Year from 2021-12-31T15:43:44
Each year closes with a collective optimism to "get it right" in the year to come. In our season finale, we walk you through research-based strategies for keepin...
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[Series: "How to support a friend when..."] You disagree with her choices from 2021-12-28T21:49:09
It's inevitable in any long-lasting friendship: your friend will make choices that you disapprove of, but how do you address it without her feeling like you're ...
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[SERIES: "How to support your friend when..."] She is a new mom/ has postpartum depression from 2021-12-16T13:00
In the third week of our "How to support a friend when..." series, we're talking about showing up for a friend with a new baby. Dr. Angel Montfort is a psycholo...
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[SERIES: "How to support a friend when..."] She's going through a break-up from 2021-12-09T23:30:46
[SERIES: "How to support your friend when..."] She has a Chronic Illness from 2021-12-02T14:54:12
This week, we're kicking off a 4-week series titled "How to Support Your Friend When..." and it's all about chronic illness. We are joined by listeners Erin and...
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Thanksgiving Updates and Listener Check-In from 2021-11-26T20:33:12
Tired of " new friend fade"? Use THIS method to fix it! from 2021-11-19T17:40:58
5 Things Keeping You from DEEPER Friendships from 2021-11-11T19:12:16
Three Questions to Ask When Your Friends Let You Down from 2021-11-05T01:32:51
Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult? (PART 2) from 2021-10-28T22:06:15
Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult? (PART 1) from 2021-10-21T15:52:38
BONUS EPISODE: We have a MAJOR announcement! from 2021-10-18T10:00
Danielle has a major announcement. Buckle up.
How to plan a drama-free girls' trip from 2021-10-14T17:56:41
Every now and then you need a girls' trip with your friends, but how do you plan so that there's a guarantee that it will be drama-free? In this week's episode ...
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Round Table: What are your "new friend red flags"? from 2021-10-07T23:27:50
How to Find Relief When You're the "Strong Friend" from 2021-10-01T12:26:07
By now, you're familiar with the idea of the "strong friend". Whether YOU are this person or you have this person in your friend group, it's important to know ways to take some of pressure off. ...
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Are THESE habits making you look unapproachable? from 2021-09-24T00:40:54
You want to make new connections, but there are EIGHT sneaky habits that you may have that might be sabotaging your attempts. In this week's episode, we highlig...
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Are you being drained by an "obligatory friend"? from 2021-09-16T21:24:13
Why do we choose to maintain friendships that feel like an obligation? In this week's episode we'll cover the definition of an obligatory friend, the top 5 reas...
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5 Reasons You Feel Lonely EVEN THOUGH You Have Friends from 2021-09-09T17:08:10
We asked 400 women if they've ever felt lonely EVEN THOUGH they have friends. You'd be surprised by the percentage of woman who said "yes". This week, we're shar...
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Do you really NEED a best friend? from 2021-09-02T19:54:16
A new survey reveals that 40& of Americans self-report NOT having a best friend. But is that abnormal? Should women aspire to have a "bestie"? On this week's ep...
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Three Questions to Ask Yourself BEFORE You Rekindle that Friendship from 2021-08-26T19:08:44
She's been on your mind for a while now, but you're not sure if you should reach out to her. When a friendship ends, it's natural to think about whether it's wo...
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5 Strategies to Make Friends... In College from 2021-08-26T19:05:04
Even if you are NOT a college student, you'll find value in this.... Over the past three weeks, we've received several messages from young women headed to colle...
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S2 E24-- THAT'S A WRAP! Three Ways to Get Your "Friendship Fix" While You Wait for Season 3 from 2021-07-13T17:39:10
We've helped you through some of your biggest friendship dilemmas every week for the past few months, but it's time we take a break. Season three launches at th...
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Post-Pandemic Socializing: 4 Tips for the Socially Anxious Friend w/ Dr. Ellen Hendriksen from 2021-06-25T17:45:53
Feeling a little anxious about socializing with new people (and reuniting with former friends)post-pandemic? Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical ps...
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S2 E22-- 8 Signs it's Time to (Finally) End That Friendship from 2021-06-17T22:49:21
You've been going back and forth about whether to end a friendship, and every time you ask others for advice it seems to go nowhere. Today Danielle walks you th...
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S2 E21-- The pros and cons of "three-way" friendships from 2021-06-11T21:12:19
While friend trios are filled with love and support, they can also be really tricky to navigate. Sometimes they might even have you wondering, "Is it just bette...
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S2 E20-- To the girl who thinks it's "too late" to make new friends from 2021-06-04T02:14:08
Many women believe that-- because of their age or life stage-- it's too late for them to form new meaningful friendships. But that's simply not true. Today Dani...
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S2 E19-- What to Do When Your Bestie Makes Friends w/ Someone New from 2021-05-27T21:57:51
Sometimes you can't help but "feel some kinda way" when your bestie begins getting close to someone new. How do you manage your feelings of jealousy? Today Dani...
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S2 E18 -- 3 (Secret) Tips for Finding Female Friends Using Dating Apps from 2021-05-20T20:57:57
Friendship apps are becoming increasingly popular, so we invited Dana Hamilton...
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S2E17-- Would YOU hire a bridesmaid? Convo. w/ Jen Glantz of "Bridesmaid for Hire" from 2021-05-13T21:23:26
Jen Glantz is a writer and was one of my earlier coaching clients. She wrote a piece on me for NBC News titled "I hired a friendship coach. Here's what happened...
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S2E16-- The (Surprising) Reasons We "Ghost" from 2021-05-06T19:39:38
S2 E15-- The Top 7 "Post-Pandemic Friendship Fears" from 2021-04-29T14:58:56
S2 E14-- 4 Ways to Call Out a Friend Who's (Always) Late from 2021-04-22T15:15:23
If you have a friend who's always late, this episode is for you. Today, Danielle is giving you 4 strategies to use to get your late friends to arrive on time, a...
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S2E13-- How to Know if You're The "Back-Up Friend" (and What to Do About It) from 2021-04-15T20:50:34
When you look around at your friend group, you realize that you might be the "back-up friend", the one who's second choice-- an afterthought. But how do you sto...
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S2 E12-- What to Do When You've Become the "Therapist Friend" from 2021-04-08T19:55:42
S2 E11-- How to Spot "Fake" Vulnerability with Dr. Marisa G. Franco from 2021-04-01T22:18:46
S2 E10-- The Right and Wrong Way to Gossip (Yeah, seriously.) from 2021-03-25T19:26:07
3 Ways Anxiety Impacts Our Friendships (and What We Can Do About It) w/ Dr. Lisa Martin from 2021-03-18T21:50:07
S2E8 How do we define a "good" friend"? from 2021-03-11T16:32:40
This week, we're practicing a little self-awareness as we review the 13 traits of a "good friend". I'm sharing Dr. Suzanne Deggges-White's list of essential qualities along with a series of ques...
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S2E7 The right (and wrong) ways to ask your friends for help from 2021-03-04T19:28:24
S2E6-- "She had kids, and everything changed..." [Listeners' Stories on Motherhood and Friendship] from 2021-02-25T19:08:09
S2E5 -- "You're not invited." What to do when you're feeling left out w/ Noelle Rhodes of Friending from 2021-02-18T20:34:49
S2E4 Do we value romantic love more than platonic love? A conversation with Dr. Christina Marie Douyon from 2021-02-11T15:01:03
S2E3 The 5-step process to deepening your friendships (including 5 prompts to get you started!) from 2021-02-04T17:59:32
You have friendships you enjoy, but secretly you're craving a little more depth. But how do you create more closeness? Today we're outlining the 5-step process to deeper friendships, and then we...
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S2E2 "Should I cut her off?" Things to consider before you call it quits. from 2021-01-28T16:40:02
Today we're talking about 1. the alternatives to ending a friendship 2. the one thing you have to do BEFORE you decide to end things and 3. how to end a friendship with grace.
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Season 1: That's a Wrap! from 2020-11-27T19:57:17
As we wrap season 1, we reflect on all that's happened since we first launched the podcast: features in national media outlets like NBC News and Psychology Today; having NYTimes Bestselling auth...
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Three Reasons You're Still Not Over that Friendship Break-up from 2020-11-12T15:56:18
Girl, that friendship ended two years ago, but you're still not over it. While grieving an old friend is normal, there are likely three things you're doing that are getting in the way of your ab...
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An honest review of 5 new friendship apps (incl. Bumble BFF, Peanut, and others) from 2020-10-29T15:04
Friendships can be complicated, but there are 5 new apps that have emerged to help get us through it. Today I'm giving my unfiltered opinion on a few apps that are growing in popularity to let y...
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How to manage social outings during COVID when your friends have different boundaries feat. Michelle Sprott of Brunchnista from 2020-10-21T04:19:23
You’ve been in the house for months, but now you’re itching to get back to hanging with your friends. But how do you navigate the uncertainty about staying safe, the judgment about returning outsid...
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Do online friendships count? An open conversation with Bailey T. Hurley from 2020-10-07T13:39:13
This week I've tossed out my notecards and I'm having an open conversation with Bailey T. Hurley-- writer/ speaker/ fellow friendship enthusiast-- about online friendships. We'll share our opini...
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"Is my friend jealous of me?" How to address jealousy in friendship. from 2020-09-29T23:31:10
How do you respond to a friend who's jealous of you? And how do you know if it's even jealousy at all? In today's episode, Danielle's responding to a listener question, and breaking down:
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Three Expectations You Have of Friendship That Set You Up for Disappointment from 2020-09-16T20:11:05
Most of the disappointment we experience in our friendships is due to unmet expectations. And if we're looking to create and sustain meaningful female friendships, it may be worth it to spend a ...
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Fifth-grade friendships, mom friends, and rejection: An interview with author Rachel Fisher from 2020-09-08T16:19:38
What were your friendships like when you were ten? Is it possible that the way you interacted with other girls in the 5th grade is still impacting you now? In this episode, I chat with children'...
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For the woman who’s “too busy” for friends. from 2020-09-02T00:14:49
It’s tempting to get so caught up in our work and our and kids that we begin to push our female friendships to the margins of life. But what is the cost of failing to prioritize friendship? If a...
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What to do when your partner doesn't like your friends from 2020-08-25T16:19:02
Today's episode is in response to a listener's question about her husband's ongoing disapproval of one of her friendships.
How are you supposed to manage when you feel stuck in the middl...
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Audio Book Preview: Chapter 1 of "Give it a Rest: The Case for Tough-Love Friendship" from 2020-08-13T15:51:26
This week is for our audio book lovers! We're doing something a little different: On this episode I'm sharing chapter 1 from my book "Give it a Rest: The Case for Tough-Love Friendships". Why no...
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"Can we still be friends if we have different values?" Response to an Instagram DM. from 2020-08-06T17:02:53
The year 2020 is bringing up a lot of issues that are making us see our friends differently. Once you discover that you and your friend view the world differently, can the friendship survive? In...
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"My friends never text back." How to deal with bad texters (and advice for those who are guilty) from 2020-07-30T20:07:47
It's been days since you texted your friend Christina, and she still hasn't gotten back to you. What are you supposed to say? (And what should you do if you're typically the "Christina" in this ...
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How to Make A New Friend in 90 Seconds or Less from 2020-07-21T14:33:37
While meaningful friendships take time to cultivate, there are a few things you can do during the first interaction with someone to expedite the process. This week I'm outlining 6 things you can...
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"How do I deal with an over-sharer?" Let's talk about boundaries. [Reader submission] from 2020-07-14T14:49:32
When it comes to establishing boundaries, there's a lot to consider. We don't want to be seen as uptight, but we also value a certain level of protection and self-preservation in our friendships...
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4 Secrets for Feeling a Little Less Lonely from 2020-07-07T16:17:52
They're calling us the "Loneliness Generation", and there's good reason for it.
But when everyone's ashamed to admit they feel a little lonely, it's hard to have an honest conversation ab...
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7 Hacks for the "Socially Awkward" Friend from 2020-06-30T15:57:44
While some of us flourish in social situations, there are those of us who are hypersensitive to normal social interactions. It's in the way we move and speak, and it can be completely overwhelming....
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MYTH-BUSTING: 5 Common Stereotypes about Female Friendship: Interview w/ Author Kayleen Schaefer from 2020-06-23T14:24:33
While most of us wouldn't admit it, we have adopted stereotypes about other women that directly impact our friendships. So today, I'm outlining the 5 most common stereotypes about female friendship...
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5 Ways to Respond when a Friend Calls You Out from 2020-06-16T14:47:55
At some point in your friendship, you're going to be called out-- it's inevitable. Whether it's about your appearance, attitude, or-- for some of you these days-- white privilege, you'll likely ...
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"I miss you." How to Reconnect with a Friend: Interview w/ Dr. Marisa G. Franco from 2020-06-09T13:54:51
Today I talk to Dr. Marisa G. Franco about reconnecting with old friends. How do we gather the courage to tell someone "I miss you"? And what's standing in the way? Listen in as we explore the r...
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Managing Interracial Friendships in a Time of Racial Unrest from 2020-06-02T13:09:35
Yep, we're going there. Today we're talking about race at the intersection of friendship. And while I am no expert in race relations, I AM qualified to talk about friendship. So let's unpack som...
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The 7 Lies You Believe that are Keeping You From Making Friends from 2020-05-26T16:10:21
Some of us can't begin making new friends because of the false mindsets that are holding us back. This episode is for you if: 1. You find yourself feeling lonely. 2. You'd like to have new friends ...
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The 3 levels of platonic intimacy from 2020-05-19T14:36:41
You want more fulfilling friendships, but do you have the capacity for them?
In this episode, we unpack the 3 levels of intimacy in friendship, and then I walk you through a...
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Speak up or shut up? How to know if it's appropriate to have a tough-love conversation with a friend from 2020-05-05T02:08
How do you know when it's time to have a tough conversation with a friend? While some of us need to speak up, others just need to bite their tongues. But it can be difficult determining which p...
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Finding Friends in Foreign Places: Interview with Anjali Nair from 2020-04-28T13:27:34
If you moved to a different country where you didn't know anyone, how long would it take you to make new friends? What would your strategy be? Anjali Nair is a lifestyle blogger whose website-- www...
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4 Reasons Your Friend Didn't Take Your Advice from 2020-04-21T18:43:02
It's quite possibly the most frustrating situation in a friendship: You spend hours giving your friend the best advice, only to learn one week later that she didn't listen to you at all. As anno...
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"I started a business, and my friends disappeared." A conversation with Jessica Hurley from 2020-04-14T14:38:20
When you begin a new business, you expect your friends to rally around you with support. But sometimes, that simply isn't the case. Today I interview Jessica Hurley, host of Listen
4 Signs Your Friend is Struggling During Quarantine from 2020-04-02T14:13:38
While checking on your friends should be a normal part of your routine, it's especially critical during this unprecedented time.
In this week's episode, I'm giving you four signs that it...
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6 Creative Ways to Connect During "Social Distancing" from 2020-03-17T15:34:49
When the government began encouraging "social distancing" in response to the Coronavirus, introverts initially rejoiced. Now, many of us are getting cabin fever and starting to miss our friends....
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Friendship Breakups: Three women share their stories [Youtube Audio] from 2020-03-03T12:30:29
One was ghosted. One was betrayed. And one just said the wrong thing. In today’s episode, three women share the reasons behind their most painful friendship break-ups and how they got through th...
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"I can't stand your boyfriend." How to survive when her partner's the worst. from 2020-02-25T10:50:29
What do you do when your friend's in love with someone but you're not feeling it?
Today's episode roadmap:
1. Two things to consider before you speak up (as always, there's resear...
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4 Ways to Respond to a "Chronic Complainer" from 2020-02-18T03:47:21
What do you do when your friendship falls into a routine of constant complaining? While it may feel good to occasionally vent, "chronic complainers" suffer from an ongoing negative mindset-- and...
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"Sorry, I can't make it." How to Stop Cancelling on Your Friends from 2020-02-11T01:46:36
How do you break your bad habit of cancelling plans? And how do you get past the frustration of being ditched by a friend?
In this episode, I address both groups: the off...
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How to Make Friends as an Adult [Youtube Recording] from 2020-02-05T13:00
By far, the most common question I get as a friendship coach is this: "How do I make friends as an adult?"
In this episode, I outline 5 things to consider when...
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