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Imagine having unstoppable self-confidence, being your own bestie and knowing all the secrets to easily make rewarding and real friends. Well you’re in the right place. My name is Gemma Scopes and I am an award winning friendship blogger and coach. I have mastered my own loneliness and am now obsess…

Gemma Scopes


    • Sep 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 81 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from How To Make Friends Podcast

    SIGNS OF LOW SELF-ESTEEM IN FRIENDSHIPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 17:45


    In this episode I discuss signs of low self-esteem in friendships. From choosing friends that put you down to giving up on making friends, it all comes from how you feel about yourself. Give your self-esteem a boost with this episode. Join the How To Make Friends Patreon: www.patreon.com/howtomakefriends

    BURNTOUT AF

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 48:10


    On this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, I'm joined by the lovely Ann to discuss all things burnout! We're feeling burntout, how about you?   Join the HTMF Patreon here: www.patreon.com/howtomakefriends

    TRAITS TO MAKE FRIENDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 12:45


    From confidence to authenticity, here are some things to consider when making friends.   How To Make Friends Patreon: www.patreon.com/howtomakefriends

    SELF-CARE IN FRIENDSHIP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 15:57


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends podcast, I discuss how friendship is self-care and how to maintain self-care within friendship. Join the HTMF Patreon here: www.patreon.com/howtomakefriends

    WHY YOU STRUGGLE TO MAKE FRIENDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 22:42


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends podcast, I give you 5 serious truths on why you are struggling to make friends.

    LETTING FRIENDS DOWN

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 16:29


    On this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, I discuss what happens if you live trying to never let anyone else down. This is a must-listen for people pleasers!   Continue the conversation on the How To Make Friends Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtomakefriends

    SOCIAL MEDIA IS KILLING FRIENDSHIP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 13:13


    In this episode, I discuss how social media is killing friendships! The good, the bad and the ugly. Have a listen.   Join the HTMF Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtomakefriends

    SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECIES

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 14:18


    Today on the How To Make Friends Podcast, I talk all about self-fulfilling prophecies. These play a massive role in how we conduct ourselves in our friendships and ultimately how we build our communities, so what can we do to change our own luck?   Join the HTMF Patreon > https://www.patreon.com/howtomakefriends

    HOW TO DEAL WITH ADULT MEAN GIRLS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 12:48


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma discusses how to deal with adult mean girls!! Continue the conversation on the HTMF Patreon.

    HOW TO IDENTIFY FRIENDSHIP BURNOUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 12:46


    On this episode of the How To Make Friends podcast, I talk about 5 different ways to identify friendship burnout! I also explore the impact of personal burnout on friendships too. To continue the conversation for HOW TO RECOVER FROM FRIENDSHIP BURNOUT listen to the How To Make Friends Private Podcast on Patreon here.

    STARTING OVER

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 18:10


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma discusses starting over. If you're ready for a change, wanting to cut toxic people or not sure what to do next, this is the episode for you! Follow Gemma: @Howtomakefriends_

    GUILT, GUILT, GUILT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 46:14


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma and Ann discuss how guilt shows up in their lives and how they deal with it. Follow Gemma: @HowToMakeFriends_Follow Ann: @TheTerrifiedWriter

    LOSING FRIENDS IN LOCKDOWN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 16:50


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma discusses new stats around loneliness, the impact of lockdown and 4 things to do if you feel like you are losing friends in lockdown. Follow Gemma on Instagram: @HowToMakeFriends_

    SELF-SABOTAGE IS RUINING OUR LIVES

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 42:50


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma and Ann discuss all things self-sabotage. What it is, how it ruins everything, why we do it and how we can reframe its power.  Follow Gemma here: @Howtomakefriends_ Follow Ann here: @TheTerrifiedWriter 

    COMBATTING LONELINESS DURING THE PANDEMIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 23:08


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma addresses the recent news that 4.2 million people in the UK are feeling lonely. Listen to the episode for 5 simple steps to combatting loneliness during the pandemic.   Follow Gemma here: @Howtomakefriends_  

    PUTTING YOURSELF FIRST

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 41:51


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma and Ann discuss the importance of putting yourself first, how to do it and the impact of not doing it.  Follow Gemma: @howtomakefriends_Follow Ann: @TheTerrifiedWriter

    LONELINESS IN LOCKDOWN

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 42:47


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends podcast, Gemma and Ann discuss loneliness during the pandemic, things to avoid that make you feel lonelier and the impact of social media.Follow Gemma: @Howtomakefriends_Follow Ann: @TheTerrifiedWriter

    THE POPULARITY MYTH

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 51:07


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma and Ann discuss their definition of being popular, why popularity isn't everything and the benefits of not being 'popular'.Follow Gemma here: @HowToMakeFriends_Follow Ann here: @TheTerrifiedWriter

    HOW TO STOP SAYING SORRY (AND WHY YOU SHOULD!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 18:47


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma discusses why you shouldn't say sorry constantly, the impact of doing so and how to stop!

    3 FRIENDSHIP TYPES YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 48:55


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma and Ann discuss Aristotle's philosophy of friendship, the 3 universal friendship types and what we can learn from them.

    HOW TO ACCEPT YOURSELF

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 20:57


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma discusses 5 ways to help you accept yourself. Self-acceptance is a huge part of making friends so this is a great place to start. Follow Gemma on Instagram here: @HowToMakeFriends

    USING THE LAW OF ATTRACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 46:17


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma and Ann discuss the Law of Attraction. They chat about how they found out about it, whether it actually works and how you can apply it to friendship.  Follow Gemma here: @Howtomakefriends_Follow Ann here: @TheTerrifiedWriter

    WHY YOU FEEL LIKE YOU DON'T FIT IN

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 18:00


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma discusses 5 reasons why you might feel like you don't fit in and it's not as negative as you think. Get ready to be inspired, reclaim your power and recognise when to declare 'I'm not here to make friends'! Follow Gemma on Instagram: @howtomakefriends_

    THE ANTI-BUCKET LIST

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 43:16


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma and Ann discuss their anti-bucket lists and what they've learned from past mistakes. Follow Gemma on Instagram: @Howtomakefriends_Follow Ann on Instagram: @TheTerrifiedWriter

    5 WAYS TO INSTANTLY FEEL HAPPIER WITH YOUR FRIENDSHIPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 19:48


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma discusses 5 things you can do to feel instantly happier with your friendships. Follow Gemma here: @Howtomakefriends_

    REKINDLING OLD FRIENDSHIPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 40:49


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma & Ann discuss rekindling old friendships. When to know if to contact old friends, how to do it and they set themselves a new challenge.   Follow Gemma on Instagram here: @HowToMakeFriends_ Follow Ann on Instagram here: @TheTerrifiedWriter

    3 CURRENCIES FOR HAPPINESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 19:39


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma discusses the three currencies for a happy life. Friendships start with self-love, self-worth and confidence so it's important to put yourself first.    Follow Gemma on Instagram: @HowToMakeFriends_

    SAYING NO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 54:16


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma and Ann discuss saying no to friends, why saying no is important and how to do it.  Follow Gemma on Instagram here: @HowToMakeFriends_ Follow Ann on Instagram here: @TheTerrifiedWriter

    5 THINGS THAT MAKE LONELINESS WORSE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 23:12


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma discusses 5 things that make loneliness worse. Loneliness has a profound impact on self-destructive behaviour, so these are some things to look out for and manage. Follow Gemma on Insta: @Howtomakefriends_

    HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 40:25


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma and Ann discuss how to be a good friend. They discuss expectations from friendships, what it means to be a good friend and how to be a good friend. More friendship resources: www.howtomakefriends.co.uk Follow Gemma here: @Howtomakefriends_ Follow Ann here: @TheTerrifiedWriter

    HOW TO STOP BEING LET DOWN BY FRIENDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 20:03


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma discusses how to stop being let down by friends. From releasing expectations to being your own bestie, everyone needs to hear these things!   Read the blog: www.howtomakefriends.co.uk Follow HTMF Instagram: @Howtomakefriends_

    SOCIAL ANXIETY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 45:50


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma & Ann discuss social anxiety. They share their own stories, talk about the impact social anxiety has and give a positive outlook on how to manage it.  Follow Gemma on Instagram here: @Howtomakefriends_Follow Ann on Instagram here: @TheTerrifiedWriter

    DO THIS ONE THING BEFORE MAKING NEW FRIENDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 21:38


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma discusses the one thing to focus on before making friends. Find more friendship advice here: www.howtomakefriends.co.uk Follow Gemma on Instagram here: @Howtomakefriends_

    30 LIFE LESSONS YOU NEED TO KNOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 48:00


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma and Ann celebrate Gemma's 30th Birthday by sharing 30 Life lessons you need to know. AD | Get professional online counselling with Betterhelp: www.betterhelp.com/howtomakefriends   Follow Gemma on Instagram: @Howtomakefriends_ Follow Ann on Instagram: @TheTerrifiedWriter

    5 SIGNS YOUR FRIENDSHIP IS ENDING

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 19:17


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma discusses friendship breakups and 5 signs that suggest your friendship may be coming to an end. AD | Try online counselling and get 10% off your first month www.betterhelp.com/howtomakefriends Follow Gemma on Instagram www.instagram.com/howtomakefriends_ Read the blog: www.howtomakefriends.co.uk  

    MENTAL HEALTH AND FRIENDSHIP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 45:25


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma & Ann discuss the impact of mental health on making and maintaining friendships and answer some of the listener's questions. AD | Try online counselling with BetterHelp here: www.betterhelp.com/howtomakefriends Follow Gemma on Instagram: @Howtomakefriends_Follow Ann on Instagram: @TheTerrifiedWriterSubscribe to Ann's new YouTube channel: here

    5 REASONS WHY YOU HAVEN'T FOUND YOUR TRIBE YET

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 19:04


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma discusses 5 reasons why you may not have found your tribe yet. Here’s your reminder...it’s never too late! Read the blog: www.howtomakefriends.co.uk Follow HTMF Instagram: @Howtomakefriends_

    DON'T TELL YOUR FRIENDS THESE THINGS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 52:05


    In this episode of the How to make friends Podcast, Gemma & Ann discuss things you don't have to tell your friends and share some personal stories. Follow Gemma on Instagram here: @Howtomakefriends_ Follow Ann on Instagram here: @Theterrifiedwriter

    What to do when YOU are the toxic friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 20:34


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Gemma discusses the moment you realise that YOU have been a toxic friend and gives you 5 top tips on what to do next. Read the blog: www.howtomakefriends.co.ukFollow Gemma: www.instagram.com/howtomakefriends_ 

    How to deal with a friendship breakup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 22:56


    This episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast has been a long time coming! Gemma answers a listener question about how to overcome a friendship breakup with some actionable steps. Follow Gemma on Instagram here: @Howtomakefriends_Read the How To Make Friends Blog: www.howtomakefriends.co.uk

    The connection between loneliness and emotional eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 45:50


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast I am joined by a wonderful dietician on an anti-diet mission - Jo. We discuss the connection between loneliness and emotional eating. Spoiler alert: you're not alone! Follow us on Instagram here: @hungryforconnection

    Exposing humble-braggers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 47:43


    In this episode, of the How To Make Friends podcast, Gemma & Ann discuss life in isolation, expose humble-braggers and find out their own love language. Follow Gemma on Instagram here @Howtomakefriends_Follow Ann on Instagram here @theterrifiedwriter

    Deleting ex friends from social media

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 39:51


    In this episode, Ann and I bring some positivity during this tough time. We discuss creating new hobbies, when to remove ex-friends from social media and the importance of connection.  Follow Gemma here: @howtomakefriends_ Follow Ann here: @theterrifiedwriter

    Why friends are not a measure of your self-worth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 26:24


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends podcast, I discuss what not to measure your self-worth by and the importance of self-worth on friendships. Follow me on Instagram: @howtomakefriends_Join Make Friends Club: www.makefriendsclub.com

    My toxic friend is moving near me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 45:02


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Ann and I share the first listener friendsh*t story, discuss copycat friends and those awkward moments you bump into friends in the supermarket. Join Make Friends Club www.makefriendsclub.com Follow Gemma @Howtomakefriends_ Follow Ann @theterrifiedwriter    

    Rejection in Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 59:25


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, we talk getting over the 'start of the year blues', rejection in friendship and recognising toxic people.   Follow Gemma on Instagram @howtomakefriends_Follow Ann on Instagram @theterrifiedwriter

    Don't put up with other people's sh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 51:59


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Ann and I talk all things 2020, starving egos, toxic positivity and not putting up with anyone’s sh*t. Join Make Friends Club Follow Gemma on Instagram @howtomakefriends_Follow Ann on Instagram @theterrifiedwriter

    5 Easy Steps to Make New Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 19:47


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends podcast, I will give you 5 steps to make you more open to meeting new people and developing them into rewarding and real friendships. If you’ve been inspired to make friends join www.makefriendsclub.comLet’s get social on Insta follow me: @howtomakefriends_

    Mulled Wine Gate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 77:20


    Merry Christmas! Here is the escape you need on Christmas Day. In this Coffee Catchup episode, Ann and I discuss Christmas traditions, what to do if you feel lonely and share some funny Christmas stories too. Enjoy. Join Make Friends Club here: www.makefriendsclub.comFollow Gemma on Instagram: @howtomakefriends_Follow Ann on Instagram: @theterrifiedwriter

    Putting a stop to convenience friends!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 24:34


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, I discuss how to spot the signs of convenience friends and how to stop having convenience friends.   If you’ve been inspired to make friends join my tribe at www.makefriendsclub.comLet’s get social on Insta follow me: @howtomakefriends_

    Can men and women be friends?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 62:05


    In this episode of the How To Make Friends Podcast, Ann and I discuss Ann's first stand-up gig, friendship dates & whether we think men and women be friends!

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