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Make New Friends is a weekly podcast about the trials and tribulations found in the realm of friendship. Join Mary Akemon and Sienna Mooney every Wednesday as they search for the meaning of true friendship, all while sharing research, advice, and embarrassing stories!

Mary Akemon & Sienna Mooney


    • Dec 27, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Ep. 24. Be Your Own BFF

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2017 55:29


    Do you treat yourself the way you'd treat your BFF? Of course we all want to believe that we show ourselves as much kindness as we show our BFFs, however we may not actually have the best relationship.

    Ep. 23. When To Let A Friendship Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2017 46:50


    Are all friendships built to last? There are numerous red flags to look out for which may signal that the friendship has reached its expiration date and it's time to let the friendship go.

    Ep. 22. Bad Friendship Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2017 60:59


    Not every friendship is perfect, but some are fraught with bad habits. Mary and Sienna discuss bad friendship habits and offer tips for breaking them.

    Ep. 21. Pets as Friends!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2017 42:27


    There are numerous benefits of having pets, but can pets really be seen as friends? In this episode, Mary and Sienna look at research and share their own pet stories!

    Ep. 20. Can Family Be Friends?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2017 51:25


    Every family has a different dynamic, but can family members be considered friends? Mary and Sienna explore the meaning of family intimacy and closeness.

    Ep. 19. Are You My BFF?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 56:15


    When someone says "I consider you my best friend" with seemingly no warning, it can be a little difficult to know how to respond in the correct way. Mary and Sienna discuss how they define a BFF.

    Ep. 18. Do Opposites Attract?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2017 52:39


    Can opposite personalities really get along, or are they doomed from the start? Mary and Sienna explore the unique balancing act of opposite friends.

    Ep. 17. Friends in the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 56:54


    Some people avoid developing work friends at all costs. As it turns out, work friends can be a great motivator, but how? Mary and Sienna take a closer look at friends in the workplace.

    Ep. 16. Friends or Acquaintances: What’s the Difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2017 44:48


    Is there a difference between friends and acquaintances? Can acquaintances become good friends? Short answer: yes! Mary and Sienna share some useful tips on bridging that gap between "acquaintance" and "friend".

    Ep. 15. Historic and Famous Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 48:05


    Why are historic and famous friendships so alluring? Does the media portray friendships differently to relationships? Mary and Sienna discuss.

    Ep. 14. Films About Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2017 39:45


    On the big screen a broken friendship can be mended in a matter of moments. Mary and Sienna discuss some of their favorite films featuring strong friendship themes.

    Ep. 13. Tips for Becoming a Better Quality Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2017 50:35


    We've all been the "bad friend" at one time or another. In this episode, Mary and Sienna share tips on becoming a better quality friend.

    Mid-season Break – Q&A Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 44:45


    Mary and Sienna define the meaning of "friendship" and give some advice about staying in touch with friends in this special mid-season break Q&A episode!

    Ep. 12. BFF Break-Up: Why it Hurts, How To Recover

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 50:27


    If you've experienced a BFF break-up you'll know all too well just how much it can hurt. In this episode, Mary and Sienna offer insight as to why that is and go over some tips for recovery.

    Ep. 11. Is Your Friend Ghosting You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 50:32


    Ghosting is when someone completely disappears out of your life and it's almost as if they were never there to begin with. Mary and Sienna discuss why it sucks and how to handle it.

    Ep. 10. Lifelong Friends: Friendship Over Space and Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 35:03


    Mary and Sienna define what lifelong friends are, discuss their experiences with them, and talk about how you can stay in touch as your lives change.

    Ep. 9. Staying Connected: Online vs Offline

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 43:01


    Mary and Sienna compare and contrast online and offline friendships, discussing the importance of recognizing the differences between the two.

    Ep. 8. Friend Poaching and Separating Friend Groups

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2017 30:26


    Friend poaching is when two groups of friends begin hanging out without you after you introduce them and it can be very hurtful. Mary and Sienna discuss.

    Ep. 7. Frenemies and Fair-weather Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 37:45


    Are your friends talking behind your back or flaking out on plans? Mary and Sienna share some expert tips on how to deal with frenemies and fair-weather friends.

    Ep. 6. Drinking Buddies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 48:24


    It's no secret that alcohol is a social lubricant and can ease anxiety in a social setting, but drinking can sometimes make it too easy to overshare information.

    Ep. 5. Neighborhood Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2017 47:13


    If you get locked out of the house, neighborhood friends can be super helpful, but is that all they're good for? Mary and Sienna discuss.

    Ep. 4. Summer Camp Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 43:31


    Summer camp is a magical time to make friends and form bonds, but do those bonds stand the test of time once camp is over? Mary and Sienna share their experiences in this episode of Make New Friends.

    Ep. 3. School Friends: Elementary through University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2017 59:10


    For many, school is likely the number one place to make new friends, but for some it's not always a walk in the park. Mary and Sienna discuss in Episode 3.

    Ep. 2. Friendship Style: Who We Are as Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 61:49


    Mary and Sienna compare and contrast their friendship styles before diving deep into some friendship quizzes! Make New Friends Website

    Ep. 1. Make New Friends: Easier Said Than Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2017 36:20


    In this, the inaugural episode of Make New Friends, Mary and Sienna introduce themselves and offer a little insight into what you can expect to hear over the course of Season 1, as well as discuss why it's so dang difficult to make new friends!

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