My Girlfriendships

Our final episode of the season recaps  take aways and reminds us  how we can show up best to our friends. We say goodbye to guest cohost Liz Pryor, who is moving on to a different podcast, and we look forward to the exciting changes and additions to the My Girlfriendships brand as we help you strengthen and deepen your girl-friendships. Happy New Year! 

We checked in with two of our  previous  callers  to hear where they are now after implementing previous advice offered on the show.

Our caller today shares the implosion of life after facing a sudden and dangerous divorce, and the gratitude she has for her friends who have risen in support from far and wide.

Our caller this week shares her story of a love bomb with a new female friend—a fast and furious infatuation that (usually) doesn't end well. The value of taking our time and listening to our gut prevails here. 

This week, our caller shares her journey of realization around her friendships—both lost and found—as the isolation of the pandemic awakens and motivates her to make changes.If you have a letter, comment, story, question, or an idea for us to talk about, please send it Liz's way. Go to www.lizpryor.com and select "Contact Liz". 

Our caller today shares the experience of a few past friendships that were silently ended with no acknowledgment, and the pain that has caused. She then reveals something going on right now which she fears might be leading to the same outcome. Unwilling to confront the two friends who have most recently shunned her, we gently walk our caller through options until we find one she can wrap herself around and impart in ways that feel comfortable.   

Our caller today takes us through the story of relocating with her family during middle age— she  leaves friends and family behind but shares the unexpected success of finding new friends in a new place. 

Our caller walks us through the disappointment  of a losing a friend who was recently a bridesmaid in her wedding and is still her coworker today. We unpack options for how to address this friend to help her navigate the uncertainty of their relationship.  

Our caller today shares her experience of how and why she made the decision to step back from a friend group. We wind in and around ideas to better serve ourselves inside groups of friends and how to recognize if they no longer serve us. We also explore options to best deal with an ex friend going through loss or tragedy. 

Ever feel like you're the only one making the effort in a friendship? You make the plans, initiate, call first, and follow up first? Today we talk about reciprocity inside friendship. The dynamic between friends that can sometimes feel lopsided—hidden expectations and owning your part in it surface as we unpack and navigate the importance of seeing and understanding why we do the things we do. If you have a letter, comment, story, question, or an idea for us to talk about, please send it Liz's way. Go to www.lizpryor.com and select "Contact Liz". 

Our caller today asks several thoughtful questions on the subject of finding and forging new and lasting friendships in her mid twenties. We discuss the importance of seeking opportunity and shifting our state of mind on making new connections in new ways.  

Our caller this week shares the story of her enmeshed  best friendship inside a tight knit military community in Virginia Beach.  The two families are as close as friends can get. With stakes higher than most, the two women  relied heavily  on each other for strength and patience as their husbands deployed for duty, risking their lives year after year...until during one deployment, the best friend's husband breaks military protocol and inappropriately fraternizes with a female sailor, which begins a dark tunnel down to a stand off between the military men and the ending of a long and beautiful friendship.  

A caller walks us down the path of a 12-year best friendship that abruptly ends without a word of acknowledgment or any explanation. Does how you react to the loss of a friend relate to anything from your past? And what does it mean when it's been so long that you've become indifference towards the friend who dumped you but are upset by those still close with them?Emotions always run deep in the silent world of female friendship ending. 

We share other listeners' responses from last week's episode: Are you there the way you want to be when a friend is in need? What do you say when you feel like you have nothing to say? And is it ever too late to show a friend in struggle that you care? 

A beloved family faces blindsiding judgment from an entire community.  Our caller this episode, mother of two teenaged daughters shares the anguish she felt during a time when she needed support.  What do you do when someone you know is faced with the unimaginable? Do you look away? Or do you show up? This episode gives us a deep dive into who we want to be when the people we know and love are suffering.If you have a letter, comment, story, question, or an idea for us to talk about, please send it Liz's way. Go to www.lizpryor.com and select "Contact Liz". 

Ever had a friend repeatedly tell you that you're not holding up your end of the friendship? We explore with our first guest caller inside her twenty year friendship—which has grown and changed situationally through the years—options as her friend lands on the idea that perhaps they just have different ideas of what friendship really is. If you have a letter, comment, story, question, or an idea for us to talk about, please send it Liz's way. Go to www.lizpryor.com and select "Contact Liz". 

It's season 4 and we are thrilled to bring you an entirely new podcast format! We start with The Friendship Fizz with Loopie and Liz where our relationship expert Liz Pryor reacts to a doozie of a takedown letter that one of Lisa's “friends” sent her. Have you ever had a girlfriend confront you or have you done the confronting? What's the difference between sharing your feelings and straight up betrayal? If you want to share a story or get some advice, write in to Liz: https://www.lizpryor.com/ask-liz/. We might just share it on the podcast. 

We discuss hot air balloons, the quaint town of Helen, the energy of Atlanta, and pecan cobbler. We learn which pet has had the most impact on each of us and realize that guinea pig, goat, dog, or cat, it's reeeealllly difficult to choose. (Note that we answer this after we are halfway through the lemony-tequila cocktail, so no guarantees about what we say.)We dish a bit about the excitement of our new girlfriend guest, Liz Pryor, who joins us in the next episode and gives advice for your troubling girlfriendship problems.My Girlfriendships® is for women of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds who want to nurture and strengthen their female friendships—girlfriendships® . Through our website, blog, weekly podcast, and products, we want to inspire you to make time and take time to be with those 2 a.m.-phone-call friends. Read our blog: MyGirlfriendships.com

After Paula freaked everyone out about how many detectable tremors there are each year in California, we get to talk about the good stuff: a bomb avocado recipe. We also play the get-to-know-you game and talk about the very first things we do in the morning. Lisa shares more about the girls weekend trip she had that My Girlfriendships and what we hope it can do for you and your friends. My Girlfriendships® is for women of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds who want to nurture and strengthen their female friendships—girlfriendships® . Through our website, blog, weekly podcast, and products, we want to inspire you to make time and take time to be with those 2 a.m.-phone-call friends. Read our blog: MyGirlfriendships.com

What do an awl and Cour d'Alene have in common? And we answer the question that no one ever asks: how often do you wash your bras? Great tips on how to beat the back-from-vacation blues and where the best place is to find huckleberries. Plus, the role of self-confidence in a friendship and why you can't make an old friend.

This week, we went to Marseille and Paris (aka lots of eating and wine). We talked about what qualities are universal for friendships...does everyone look for the same thing in a friend? Also, did you know that it's "brussels sprout" and not "brussel sprout"? Finally, Liz Pryor is coming aboard the girlfriendships train and will be here in season 4 to read your letters and give advice about  tough-to-talk-about relationship problems. My Girlfriendships® is for women of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds who want to nurture and strengthen their female friendships—girlfriendships® . Through our website, blog, weekly podcast, and products, we want to inspire you to make time and take time to be with those 2 a.m.-phone-call friends. Read our blog: MyGirlfriendships.com

This week, we're going to Bar Harbor and discussing what makes a good pie (including...pie weights?). Lisa also talks about a letter she got from a friend that hit her hard and had her questioning whether this woman was ever really her friend. Which side of betrayal have you been on? We also talk about managing expectations on a trip and the ridiculous pet peeves we have.Be sure to use the search bar on our website when planning your next girls trip. You'll find good stuff to eat and fun stuff to do.  PLUS: we're talking about our new format coming in season four with relationship expert Liz Pryor, author of What Did I Do Wrong?

This week,  we're going to Kansas City, Missouri and predicting the podcasts reactions Grandma Aileen will have to old school country with Johnny Cash and Glen Campbell. Lisa realizes why she really needs to go to Kansas, and we learn an anxiety and motion sickness trick called "four-square breathing". We also talk about how to deal with having a favorite friend in the group. My Girlfriendships® is for women of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds who want to nurture and strengthen their female friendships—girlfriendships® . Through our website, blog, weekly podcast, and products, we want to inspire you to make time and take time to be with those 2 a.m.-phone-call friends. Read our blog: MyGirlfriendships.com

Ok, how do you REALLY pronounce "Oregon"?  Big things are happening...and Lisa has a tease of what's to come in season 4. Just like friendships, we always want to make our time together fun. Candice complains about her habit of overpacking, and we finish off the discussion about the many ways secrets can show up with your besties, but decide that keeping something to yourself can really mess with your health.  My Girlfriendships® is for women of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds who want to nurture and strengthen their female friendships—girlfriendships® . Through our website, blog, weekly podcast, and products, we want to inspire you to make time and take time to be with those 2 a.m.-phone-call friends. Read our blog: MyGirlfriendships.com

This week, Lisa, Paula, and Candice are longing for London. Did you know it's Lisa's maiden name? And yep, just like the city, as she told everyone she ever met. We're looking forward to hearing all about the girls trip that Lisa is taking with her besties from Cali. We also talk TikToks,  travel trips when going overseas, and Paula and Lisa discover they have the SAME recurring dream that makes no sense based on where they're at in life.My Girlfriendships® is for women of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds who want to nurture and strengthen their female friendships—girlfriendships® . Through our website, blog, weekly podcast, and products, we want to inspire you to make time and take time to be with those 2 a.m.-phone-call friends. Read our blog: MyGirlfriendships.com

What comes up when you Google your own name? As if we all haven't done it ;). Lisa shares the interesting video that can be found if you Google hers, which gets Candice talking about why she would want to be part of the reality show Jersey Shore (besides being able to yell "CABS AH HEAH!") Paula dives into the conversation she had to have with Lisa after she noticed her being distant...turns out, reciprocation in friendship is huge for Lisa. Then, everyone talks about the heartbreaking question: what happens to a friendship when reciprocation isn't balanced?  Do you agree with us? My Girlfriendships® is for women of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds who want to nurture and strengthen their female friendships—girlfriendships® . Through our website, blog, weekly podcast, and products, we want to inspire you to make time and take time to be with those 2 a.m.-phone-call friends. Read our blog: MyGirlfriendships.com

It's the highs and lows of friendship this week. We get an inside look at what makes Lisa and her friends laugh (actually, it's what makes Lisa laugh at her friends). Candice asks how to take the battle out of travel when you have planners and non-planners on the same trip. Paula recounts her 2013 trip to Baltimore and the fun of the snowy, Ravens-vs-Vikings-5-touchdowns-in-2-minutes game. Then, we deepen our friendship trio by learning how each other wants to be comforted when we're sad.

Breaking up with friends is hard to do. We know how to mourn the end of a romance, but how do you deal with the end of a friendship? How about confrontation? Do you seek closure or just move on? We also talk about taking a vacation in St. Martin and some bonus tips to help you take the battle out of travel. Plus, we're so ready for a trip to Broadway and we want you to join us! 

This week, Lisa talks about an email she got from a friend that was a tough pill to swallow, which leads us to talk about the difference between jealousy and envy—especially with girlfriends. Paula says this one word really weird but Lisa and Candice can't decide how they say it either. And finally, summer is almost here! But there's a reason it weirdly makes us kind of sad. My Girlfriendships® is for women of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds who want to nurture and strengthen their female friendships—girlfriendships® . Through our website, blog, weekly podcast, and products, we want to inspire you to make time and take time to be with those 2 a.m.-phone-call friends. Read our blog and learn more: MyGirlfriendships.com

Heart feels, mouth says…but the brain and rational thought are MIA, and it ends a friendship. Or does it? Get Lisa and Paula's insights on this situation that they know all too well. We also talk pizza—a lot—so we recommend not listening while hungry. And, in the spirit of sharing something personal and deepening our friendship, we each answer: What do you do when you're alone?

Join Lisa, Paula, and Candice as they discuss South Carolina as the ideal backdrop to your next girlfriendships® getaway. Beaufort or Columbia? We spotlight them both with fun facts, stories, and a bomb-city dessert for you peach lovers out there. Listen to learn about the origins of melba, and hear the single, simple element that can transform an acquaintance into a friend.  My Girlfriendships® is for women of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds who want to nurture and strengthen their female friendships—girlfriendships® . Through our website, blog, weekly podcast, and products, we want to inspire you to make time and take time to be with those 2 a.m.-phone-call friends. Read our blog and learn more: MyGirlfriendships.com

This week, things get a little deep. Loopie shares her experience with Lyme disease, how it affects her life, and how to be a friend to those diagnosed. We also talk about the nightmare that is missing your flight or ending up 6 hours in the wrong direction on a road trip. Everyone has a horror travel story, right? Luckily, we have a few ideas about how to make the best of it. My Girlfriendships® is for women of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds who want to nurture and strengthen their female friendships—girlfriendships® . Through our website, blog, weekly podcast, and products, we want to inspire you to make time and take time to be with those 2 a.m.-phone-call friends. Read our blog and learn more: MyGirlfriendships.com

This week we 3 blondes travel to Montana, check the Triple Divide and have a conversation about generosity. Sure, you can’t fish on Sunday, but with this delicious Cowgirl casserole, you won’t need to!My Girlfriendships® is for women of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds who want to nurture and strengthen their female friendships—girlfriendships® . Through our website, blog, weekly podcast, and products, we want to inspire you to make time and take time to be with those 2 a.m.-phone-call friends. Read our blog: MyGirlfriendships.com

This week we talk about Mother's Day memories and what it takes to be a good friend. How close do friends need to be? You know, when does an acquaintance become a friend and can you really stay close when you live in different states? We also talk about all of the best things to come out of Wisconsin: Les Paul, places to visit during a pandemic, and beer cheese soup. Which Loopie can't even eat. 

Who woulda known about the odd stuff that goes on in New Hampsphire in the 60s?! Is it true or make-believe? Our new producer is the lead singer of a Black Sabbath cover band...join us so you can be introduced. Does Lisa say Paula or Wootie? 

Has Lisa had a Mint Julep? Who has attended the Kentucky Derby? Who was disrespectful to their long time friend? Is she still friends with her? It could all be about drinking...or not!   

Lisa and Wootie debate the answer to "It's not a vacation unless there's _______", and it may or may not have to do with alcohol. Wootie has a hard time understanding Lisa's love for long road trips but they both agree that organic Swedish fish make a perfect snack. 

How on earth do you pronounce Narrangansset? Milk or dark chocolate? Swedish fish? Where are we going? What are we eating? Can an octopus really stick to your face? So many questions… and of course we have answers!

This week we cover that weird mnemonic device from elementary school, how to plan your girl's weekend when one person likes to mix the morning mimosas and another wants to be the last ones on the dance floor, cooking shrimp scampi, and additional ponderings on passions in girlfriendships.

This week, hear our thoughts on the role passion has in Girlfriendships. But first, you’ll be entertained by some free-association banter about the first 5 seconds of the song “Sweet Home Alabama”, what Loopie thinks is the best way to eat Nilla wafers, and giving (and getting) second chances.

Lilts and grits and emotions, oh my! This week, we get way too excited about what goes into our Easter baskets, learn about North Carolina and down home southern cooking, and share what it takes to be a mindful friend (spoiler alert: tears ensue). 

Navigatable? Distillerer? This week’s podcast has ideal examples for why those should be real words, and we agree that “checking for ticks” and “getting a back rub” never end there. Plus, this week’s destination inspires us to break out in a spontaneous chorus of “Take Me Home Country Roads”.

This week, we road trip to Wyoming in our pink, fur-lined RV! Added bonus: find out the best way NOT to clean your gas grill. (Hint: It has something to do with the title of this podcast)

This week, we banter about the three different ways to pronounce South Dakota's official state food, Loopie learns the meaning of foot fart and toe cleavage, and shares her embarrassing situation in Walmart that she's not really embarrassed about (but should be). 

In this episode, we feature Iowa. Listen to learn what happened to Ozzie Osbourne in Des Moines, results of the attempt to make Key Lime Pie, and why Lisa is so wise with her Florida-white wardrobe.

This week, My Girlfriendships spotlights Key West and Sanibel Island in Florida. We’ll also revisit making paella, and you’ll hear why Lisa didn’t get to make her Key Lime Pie—even though Ray did his best. Who’s Ray? Oh, just another story that made us wish we were wearing Depends.

Do you and your girlfriends need a getaway from winter? Don't we all! Let us help you. This week, we take you to Puerto Rico. We discuss how to get there, how we made a delicious recipe*, and debate lodging options. Puerto Rico could be your next girl’s weekend destination!*We nearly peed our pants laughing so hard, kinda hope you do too.

What is My Girlfriendships all about? It's all about the love.