Podcasts about adult friendships

We're so excited to welcome Dr. Marisa Franco back to the podcast for the third time to talk about something so many of us struggle with: feeling worthy. We're diving into why simply telling ourselves to “love ourselves” doesn't always work, how our past experiences continue to shape the way we see ourselves today, and what it can look like to meet ourselves with more understanding instead of trying to force ourselves to feel differently. We also talk about how our own self-worth impacts the way we show up for our kids and how we can help the next generation build a healthier relationship with themselves.Key Topics CoveredWhy insecurity can actually be an adaptive responseHow attachment theory can become another form of perfectionismWhy some people struggle to receive complimentsThe connection between self-worth, memories, and our emotional responsesHow to recognize, regulate, and respond to difficult emotionsCONNECT WITH DR. MARISA FRANCO:Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco Check out her website: https://drmarisagfranco.com/ Pre-order Marisa's new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment here: https://amzlink.to/az0RRIqPA4gxbListen to her past episodes on HERself: 59. The Challenge and Triumphs of Adult Friendships https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herself/id1489878793?i=1000505703230 314. Attachment Styles in Adult Friendships https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herself/id1489878793?i=1000739104904 LINKS AND RESOURCES:LMNT: Free Sample Pack with purchase:  drinkLMNT.com/HERSELF SITKA SEAFOOD: Visit https://sitkaseafoodmarket.com/pages/herself for $35 Off + free salmon burgers for a year with a continuous subscription. The code HERSELF25 should auto-apply when using this linkLet's connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

In this coaching episode, Fiona challenges one of the biggest myths in business: that being constantly busy is a sign of success. She explores why busyness can become a distraction from the work that truly matters and shares practical ways to create more space, clarity and intention in your business. You'll learn: Why being busy isn't the same as building a successful business. How to identify the tasks that genuinely move your business forward. Practical ways to create more time, focus and intention in your week. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Three comedian friends walk into a room. Guess who came out crying first, and why is it Jenhan?Throwback to this March, when Ming Yue travelled to Australia alongside comedians Dr Jason Leong and Kuah Jenhan. Today, they recount the memories shared between the three, ranging from silly shenanigans to passionate heated arguments… you might wanna sit down for this.

In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares a simple annual exercise that can transform your marketing, messaging and decision-making. By identifying the common traits of the people you most love working with, you'll gain valuable insights into who your business is really built for You'll learn: How to identify the qualities your best clients or customers share. Why those patterns can help you refine your messaging and attract more of the right people. A practical audit to ensure your marketing reflects who you genuinely want to work with. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

As we get older, our patience for one-sided, dramatic, or exhausting friendships completely evaporates! ✂️

Send us a message.We open by talking about the show: why we want to own our own platform instead of relying on YouTube, and what we'd want out of having guests on. Neither of us wants to do the standard interview where someone walks through their résumé. We're more interested in how a person thinks over the course of a long conversation than in the story they've prepared to tell about themselves.That leads into a conversation about friendship and how hard it is to stay in touch as an adult, especially when the work you do doesn't have set hours. We both notice that our closest friendships are the ones with a shared project attached. Matt brings up an idea he came across recently: in any conversation, people are either listening or waiting to talk. We use that to get into conversational narcissism, the reasons we ask each other questions, and whether it's possible to get rid of your ego or if the better goal is learning to work with it.The second half gets into restaurants. Servers who interrupt at the wrong moment, servers who never come by, and reservation systems that try to manage how long a table stays. It's the same question in a different setting: figuring out what someone actually wants from you. We also talk about how texting has changed the way we communicate in person, and finish with an update on the photo walks and our gallery idea. -AiSupport the show If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a rating and/or a review. We appreciate and try to read all of them. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in the next episode. Links To Everything: Video Version of The Podcast: https://geni.us/StudioSessionsYT Matt's YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/MatthewOBrienYT Matt's 2nd Channel: https://geni.us/PhotoVideosYT Alex's YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/AlexCarterYT Matt's Instagram: https://geni.us/MatthewIG Alex's Instagram: https://geni.us/AlexIG 

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted.  In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores one of the most common visibility mistakes business owners make: assuming their audience knows the full range of their services or products. She shares why clarity matters just as much for your customers as it does for you, and how to make sure your marketing reflects what you really offer. You'll learn: Why your audience may only know you for one part of your business. How to check whether your marketing reflects everything you actually offer. Simple ways to communicate your full range of products and services without confusing your audience. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

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Ever feel like you're the one carrying every conversation?You're asking thoughtful questions, listening well, and genuinely trying to get to know someone... but they never seem to ask you anything back.Does that mean they don't care?Not necessarily.Get your "12 Questions to Ask Before You End the Friendship" Guide for FREE here!In this listener Q&A episode, I'm sharing three things to consider before assuming someone isn't interested in getting to know you. We'll talk about why some conversations become one-sided, how to create more natural reciprocity, and when it's finally time to have an honest conversation instead of silently wondering if someone even values the friendship.If you've ever walked away from coffee feeling unseen, exhausted, or wondering, "Why am I always the one asking questions?" this episode is for you.Support the showWant to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentional.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!Subscribe to the Leveled Up Friendships YouTube channel!

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted.  What if the key to getting unstuck isn't working harder, but getting more curious? In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores why curiosity isn't just a personality trait. It's a business skill that helps you spot opportunities, adapt to change and keep moving forward, even when everything feels uncertain.You'll learn: Why curiosity is one of the most underrated skills in business. Simple ways to build curiosity into your everyday life and work. How staying curious can help you find new ideas, opportunities and momentum when you feel stuck. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real, Jenn and I have an honest conversation about something so many women struggle with but rarely talk about—friendship as an adult.Making friends isn't as easy as it was when we were younger. Between busy lives, changing priorities, and personal growth, finding people who truly align with you can feel overwhelming. We talk about why some friendships naturally evolve, why others end, and how setting healthy boundaries can sometimes reveal who was never meant to stay.We also dive into the importance of trusting your intuition. Looking back, we've realized that many of the situations that hurt us most happened because we ignored that quiet inner voice. Intuition isn't usually loud or dramatic—it often shows up as a simple feeling or thought telling you, "Don't do that." Learning to listen to it can change everything.In this episode, we discuss:• Why making friends as an adult feels so different• Finding people who genuinely align with you• Maintaining healthy friendships• Setting boundaries without guilt• Why some people take boundaries personally• Learning to trust your intuition• The quiet ways intuition tries to protect us• Why history doesn't obligate you to stay in a friendship• Letting go of relationships that no longer serve youFriendships are meant to add to your life, not drain it. This conversation is a reminder that it's okay to outgrow people, trust your instincts, and make room for relationships that feel safe, reciprocal, and genuine.

Making friends as an adult is something almost everyone struggles with, but not many people talk about. In this episode of Merging Into Life, host Sabrina Pierotti sits down with psychologist and anti-loneliness advocate Vassia Sarantopoulou to explore why connection gets harder as we get older, and what we can actually do about it. From the emotional baggage that makes us slow to trust, to the limiting beliefs that keep us stuck at home, Vassia offers compassionate, practical insight into breaking the cycle of isolation and building friendships that actually feel meaningful.Vassia Sarantopoulou's website: antiloneliness.comMissed Vassia's first appearance on the show? Check out Season 2, Episode 11

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted.  What are you still carrying in your business simply because you've become used to it? In this coaching episode, Fiona reflects on a powerful quote from Dostoevsky and explores how the stories, systems and assumptions we've stopped questioning can quietly hold our businesses back. Through personal stories and client examples, she shares why letting go is often the key to moving forward. You'll learn: How outdated beliefs and assumptions can quietly limit your business growth. Why it's worth auditing the stories, systems and habits you've stopped questioning. A simple exercise to identify what's creating unnecessary friction and what it's time to let go of. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted.  What would happen to your business if you were completely unavailable for 10 days? In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores the uncomfortable reality of becoming the bottleneck in your own business. She shares why founders often hold onto decisions, approvals and everyday tasks for too long, and how control, undocumented processes and even identity can keep you trapped in the doing. You'll learn how to identify where work is getting stuck, decide what genuinely needs your involvement and begin handing things over, one process at a time. You'll learn: How to identify whether you've become the bottleneck in your own business. Why founders struggle to let go, even when it limits growth. Simple ways to document, delegate and build a business that doesn't rely on you for everything. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted.  In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona reflects on more than a decade in business and shares the seven lessons she wishes she'd known from the very beginning. From pricing and confidence to boundaries, relationships and backing yourself, it's an honest conversation every business owner needs to hear. You'll learn: Why your expertise is probably worth more than you're charging. The seven lessons Fiona wishes she'd known in her first year of business. How to build a business with more confidence, stronger boundaries and less second-guessing. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

You've probably heard the advice: "If they don't match your energy, cut them off."But what if that mindset is actually causing you to lose really good friendships?In this video, I'm sharing a different perspective after spending the last 15 years studying friendship and sharing more than 500 meals with strangers. We'll talk about why friendship isn't a scoreboard, why reciprocity can quietly become transactional, and what you should be looking for instead when building meaningful relationships.Get your "12 Questions to Ask Before You End the Friendship" Guide for FREE here!Support the showWant to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentional.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!Subscribe to the Leveled Up Friendships YouTube channel!

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted.  Fiona Killackey sits down with lawyer and Burch & Co founder Nich Burch to talk about what small business owners need to know legally right now. From contracts and pricing to AI risks and employment, this is the practical legal conversation every business owner needs to hear. You'll learn: How to identify and name the uncertainty affecting your business and take practical steps forward What you need to know about changing prices, contracts and your legal obligations right now The real legal considerations of using AI in your business and what you must be disclosing to clients Connect with  Burch and Co: Instagram: @burch_co Website: burchcolawyers.com.au Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

What if the biggest thing holding a business back isn't a lack of resources, but a lack of permission to think bigger? In this Quick Tip, Fiona challenges listeners to revisit the ambitious ideas they've quietly shelved and take one small step towards them You'll learn: Why AI often agrees with you, even when you're wrong How to spot bias and AI "hallucinations" before they catch you out Practical ways to use AI as a thinking partner, not a replacement for your judgement Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Hey Clutterbugs! Making friends as an adult is hard, especially when you have ADHD, struggle with loneliness, or feel like you have people in your life but still feel alone. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 types of friendships you actually need for your mental health: the Cheerleader, the Challenger, the Collaborator, the Comfort Friend, and the Connector. I'm getting really vulnerable today about how badly I suck at making and maintaining friendships, why ADHD makes it even harder (object permanence, rejection sensitivity, social battery—all of it), and how growing up in an emotionally unavailable home taught me to ghost people who actually like me. If you've ever felt like friendships are exhausting work, or you're not sure what type of friend you're missing, this episode is for you. And just like your closet, your relationships need an audit. Which of the 5 types are you missing? Which one are you for the people you love? And how do you actually make new friends as a grown-up without it feeling awkward and terrible?

This episode is proudly sponsored by The Finders Keepers. Visit the Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market from Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. Book your tickets: Finders Keepers Melbourne tickets Enter MDB at checkout, then choose the My Daily Business 2-for-1 ticket option to claim your exclusive offer. And don't forget to say hello to Fiona who will be running her own Subject Object stall at the market!  This episode explores why one of the most valuable AI skills isn't writing better prompts, it's learning when to challenge the answers. Fiona shares why pushing back on AI leads to stronger thinking, better decisions, and more useful results for your business. You'll learn: Why AI often agrees with you, even when you're wrong How to spot bias and AI "hallucinations" before they catch you out Practical ways to use AI as a thinking partner, not a replacement for your judgement Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

You've got group texts, social feeds, work friends, church friends, and hundreds of contacts in your phone. So why does it still feel like nobody really knows you? Author Jennie Allen talks about the loneliness hiding in plain sight—and why Christian community takes more than proximity, good intentions, or another potluck. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29?v=20251111

This week in the meadow we're talking all about friendships in adulthood. From friendship breakups, drifting of relationships, to trying to make new friends in a digital world we're covering it all. No one prepares us for the sting of loneliness and the longing to find your people as an adult. In this episode I'm sharing a recent friendship breakup that rocked my book club and how I handled it, along with where I've made new friends in my 20s and 30s! So brew yourself a cozy cup of tea and let's get chatting.

There's a specific kind of loneliness that I don't think enough people talk about — the loneliness you feel EVEN when you have good friends.In this episode, I'm talking about why you might feel lonely, and I'm breaking it down into a few different reasons. Maybe you don't feel fully seen, maybe this friendship isn't the right container for what you're carrying, maybe life circumstances have changed, or maybe there are quiet expectations that have never actually been named out loud.My hope is that this episode gives you language for what might be happening in one specific friendship, so you have somewhere to start.In this episode you'll hear about:Why you might feel lonely in a friendship when you're masking, staying surface-level, or sharing vulnerablyHow to tell when a friendship is not the right “container” for a specific experience, passion, life change, or dream you're carryingWhy drift can happen when one person changes and the friendship hasn't caught up yetWhy texts, voice memos, and FaceTimes do not always replace the shared experiences you're cravingResources & LinksEpisode 12: Digging Into the 3 Kinds of Friendship RootsEpisode 36: How To Feel Very “Not Alone”Episode 74: The Power of Vulnerability In Small DosesEpisode 100: How To Use the Wheel of Connection to Strengthen Your Support SystemEpisode 176: The Cost of Quiet: How To Stop Avoiding Conflict and Have Those Hard Conversations with Colette Jane FehrEpisode 179: What Is Friendship Culture? (And How To Shift It Without Everything Blowing Up)This episode is sponsored by Are We Friends Yet?, Alex's book on building the support system you've been wanting. Buy the book and submit your receipt before July 16th to get The Connector's Toolkit free: a private pep talk podcast for the moments that feel hardest, a full year in The Less Lonely Club, and more. Grab your bonuses at alexalexander.com/are-we-friends-yet This episode is sponsored by Slowly, a digital pen pal app used by over 10 million people worldwide. If you've been looking for a low-pressure way to connect with someone completely outside your normal friendship circle, this is it. Exchange letters at your own pace, no small talk panic required.Download Slowly free and get 30% off Slowly Plus using my link: https://open.slowly.app/miXL/l8ei5iw6WANT MORE? My book, Are We Friends Yet? is here. Order your copy today!Dive into The Connection Reset. A 10-day private podcast to help you see the abundance of connection that already exists in your day-to-day (Yes. Really. I promise you have more than you realize). Start today. 

What if this summer was your most social summer ever?  We desperately need connection. Loneliness impacts your body, mood, longevity and emotional health, and as we turn to technology more and more for all our needs, we risk missing the social interactions that fuel us. So today we're throwing it back to the concept of the “social biome” — your personal ecosystem of relationships and daily interactions — and how it can enrich your life.  Founded by researchers Dr. Jeffrey Hall and Dr. Andy Merolla, the social biome is a framework for strengthening relationships and cultivating a real sense of community in a culture that's starved of real life connection. If you're craving more genuine relationships and social connection this summer, these doable strategies can help you build your social biome and connections. Tune in to learn: Why connection is “social nutrition” and how to feed your social health every day. The Ladder of Connection framework to move from restorative solitude to strong, meaningful friendships. How small, low-stakes interactions (“weak ties”) boost your mood and help you feel less isolated. Using social media and technology as a way to connect rather than compare and consume. Practical tips to actually make friends as an adult, nurture existing bonds, and create a supportive community. For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

This episode is proudly sponsored by The Finders Keepers. Visit the Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market from Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. Book your tickets: Finders Keepers Melbourne tickets Enter MDB at checkout, then choose the My Daily Business 2-for-1 ticket option to claim your exclusive offer. And don't forget to say hello to Fiona who will be running her own Subject Object stall at the market!    Things feel hard for a lot of business owners right now. But what if the discomfort you're trying to eliminate is actually the thing that helps you grow? In this coaching episode, Fiona explores why friction isn't always the enemy and how leaning into difficult conversations, creative struggles and uncertainty can build stronger businesses and more meaningful lives. You'll learn: Why removing every obstacle can actually hold your business back How AI can enhance your thinking without replacing it The questions to ask when you're tempted to avoid discomfort Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Friendship isn't something most of us are taught. We often find ourselves fumbling through the trial and error of making and keeping friends while navigating busy schedules, family responsibilities, and a culture that celebrates independence.In this top 10 replay episode, author and speaker Jennie Allen joins us to discuss why meaningful friendships can feel so difficult to build as adults. Drawing from her own experience of moving to a new city and intentionally creating a close-knit community, Jennie shares practical insights on overcoming loneliness, embracing vulnerability, and finding the people who will walk through life's highs and lows with you.We explore why new friendships often feel awkward, how shame and pain keep us from being vulnerable, and why many of us expect one or two people to meet all of our relational needs. Jennie challenges us to move beyond comfort, create a "village mentality," and become the kind of people who show up with pizza, sit in the mess, and do life together.In This Episode The difference between transparency and complaining How many hours it takes to feel like close friends How shame and pain keep us from vulnerability Jennie's "5 Miles, 5 Friends" approach to building community Why friendship requires embracing awkwardness How to create a village in today's culture The truth about disappointment, expectations, and healthy friendships Deep friendships don't happen by accident—they require intentionality Connect with Jennie Allen:  Website: Jennie Allen Facebook: Jennie Allen Instagram: Jennie Allen (@jennieallen) Links Mentioned: Find Your People: By Jennie AllenRelated Episodes: Fighting Toxic Thoughts :: Jennie Allen [Ep 272] How to Stop Shame Spirals :: Dr. Curt Thompson [Summer of Mentorship Wk 6] Redeeming Shame through Community :: Dr. Curt Thompson [Ep 308] Featured Sponsors:  Thrive Causemetics: Amplify your look with Thrive Causemetics. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/DMA to get 20% off your first order.  Hiya Health: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/DMA. This deal is not available on their regular website. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve.

We're constantly told to make life and business easier. Automate more. Remove every obstacle. Eliminate friction wherever possible. But what if not all friction is bad? In this episode, Fiona explores why some of the most uncomfortable moments in business are often the ones that lead to the greatest growth, and why it's worth questioning whether the thing you're trying to avoid is actually the thing that could move you forward. You'll learn: Why removing every obstacle isn't always the answer How to tell the difference between unnecessary friction and productive discomfort Two simple questions to help you grow your business with more intention Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Friends and business can be a tricky mix, especially when you're putting yourself out there and the people closest to you seem silent. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores why friends don't always engage with your content, why that doesn't automatically mean they're unsupportive, and the stories we can create when we're looking for validation online. She shares three practical ways to navigate these feelings, strengthen your confidence and focus on the people who are already cheering you on You'll learn: Why you're probably telling yourself the wrong story about silent followers How to communicate your needs instead of expecting people to read your mind Where to focus your energy so you feel more supported and confident online Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted.  Sometimes the most successful thing you can do is stop expecting yourself to do it all. In this coaching episode, Fiona explores the idea of business "seasons" and why being a good business owner, rather than a great one, might be exactly what this chapter of your life needs. You'll learn: Why every business (and business owner) goes through different seasons The difference between choosing your priorities and simply settling How to define success on your own terms, not everyone else's Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Welcome back to another episode of Ask Kati Anything! In this episode, we are testing out our new single-topic format and diving deep into a topic you requested: adult friendships. Are your friendships truly fulfilling, or are you staying in them simply because they are familiar? As we get older, our social dynamics change drastically. Today, we are breaking down the psychological differences between connections that are healthy and those that are just comfortable... because comfortable doesn't always mean healthy. The Red Flags: How to spot an unhealthy friendship, including passive-aggressive digs disguised as "honesty," scorekeeping, loyalty tests, and a total lack of reciprocity. The Green Flags: What a healthy, mutually supportive friendship actually looks like, from conflict resolution and repair to being able to celebrate each other's wins. "Letting Out the Rope": A visualization tool to help you gracefully pull back from one-sided relationships without dramatic confrontation. Making Friends as an Adult: Actionable strategies to beat the loneliness epidemic using proximity, repetition, and the scientific "50-Hour Rule" to turn acquaintances into true friends. The Physical Toll of Ambivalence: Fascinating research from the University of Utah revealing how "ambivalent" friendships (people you have mixed positive and negative feelings about) cause higher cardiovascular stress and blood pressure spikes than consistently negative ones. 00:00 - Introduction: The Reality of Adult Friendships 02:24 - Is Your Friendship Healthy, or Just Comfortable? 05:33 - Spotting the Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship 14:55 - Sponsor Break: Rebound 16:47 - The Green Flags: What True Connection Looks Like 25:59 - When to Stay vs. When to Walk Away 38:15 - Setting Realistic Expectations with Friends 45:55 - Actionable Tips for Making New Friends (The 50-Hour Rule) 54:12 - Psychological Research: How Ambivalent Friends Harm Your Health Today's Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Rebound, offering virtual, evidence-based trauma treatment with specialized therapists. Rebound is in-network with most major insurance plans across all 50 states. You deserve a therapist who truly understands what you've been through. Go to hellorebound.com/askkatianything to check your insurance and get matched today! Join the Conversation: What resonated with you the most in this episode? Do you have any friendship "green flags" to add? Let me know your thoughts and leave your questions for next week's episode in the comments below! Have a wonderful week, do your homework, and report back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have friends… so why do you still feel lonely? Friendships are more important than ever in adulthood, but they become increasingly hard to make and maintain. But we're in a real loneliness epidemic where most adults feel unseen, alone, and disconnected *even though* they have lots of connections in their lives. The real reason no one's talking about? The “depth gap” that keeps us from being truly vulnerable and connected. Because the problem isn't always that we need more friends… it's that we don't feel known by the people in our lives. In this episode, we're diving into the psychology of modern friendship with psychologist Dr. Elisabeth Crain. From attachment styles and friendship patterns to reciprocity, resentment, and friendship breakups, this interview is a roadmap for healthier, more fulfilling friendships. Tune in to hear: • Why adult friendships are harder to build and maintain  • The "Depth Gap" and why loneliness is often a quality issue, not a quantity issue • How fear of vulnerability and rejection impact intimacy • Attachment styles in friendships • Understanding your friendship blueprint and relationship patterns • Fast-burn versus slow-burn friendships… why pacing matters • Managing reciprocity, imbalance and resentment • The importance of healthy criticism • Tuning into your body's reaction to people  • The art of discernment in picking the right friendships • Why friendships fracture in adulthood Follow Dr. Elisabeth Crain: https://www.drelisabethcrain.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.elisabeth.crain  Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Adult friendships don't end with a fight — they fade quietly, without a villain, without a reason. You can be surrounded by people and still feel completely unknown. In this episode, Brett Ingram explores why deep friendship becomes structurally harder after your 20s, why "being liked" and "being known" are not the same thing, and what it actually takes to rebuild genuine connection as an adult — starting with one specific ask to one specific person this week. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why the friendships you formed in school were built by a system — and why that system disappeared without warning the moment you graduated How adult life (career, family, geography, exhaustion) doesn't just get in the way of friendship — it was never designed with friendship in mind The difference between being liked and being known, and why most adults are starving for the latter without being able to name it Why digital connection mimics the feeling of closeness without delivering the depth — and what in-person time does that no conversation thread never can How performing wellness ("things are great, really busy") keeps the people around you from actually reaching you — and compounds loneliness The awkwardness of intentional adult friendship, why that awkwardness is the entry fee rather than a warning sign, and what almost always happens when you push through it Six practical, undramatic moves that actually rebuild friendship — including how to ask better questions, send a real first text, and create recurring structure that removes the decision cost Episode Timestamps [00:00] Opening question: when did someone last actually know what was going on with you? [01:00] Introduction and episode framing [02:00] The slow fade — what adult friendship loneliness actually feels like [02:30] What school was doing for you (and stopped doing the day you graduated) [04:00] How life narrows: career, family, geography, and the structural withdrawal [05:00] The friction of adult life and the illusion of digital connection [08:00] Being liked vs. being known — the core of the friendship problem [12:00] Adult friendship is built, not found — and why the awkwardness is the entry fee [15:00] Six practical moves to rebuild friendship intentionally [19:00] The one action to take this week Keep Exploring If this episode resonated, these are worth your time: Relationships & Connection Pillar — A deeper look at what genuine connection requires across all areas of adult life → https://www.optyoumize.com/relationships-connection   Enjoyed This Episode? The best way to support optYOUmize is to subscribe and leave a review — it takes about two minutes and makes a real difference in helping more people find the show. Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Amazon Music · YouTube Leave a Review →

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Alright now, we are not going to lie to you, this episode is a lengthy one. BARE WITH US! LOL. But we promise every minute is worth it and we think you're going to feel seen by the time it's over!Over the last few weeks as we were preparing and meditating on our topic for this episode, the theme of adult friendships kept coming up! So we decided to address it!Adult friendships can look a lot different and even feel harder once you're married! Sometimes they can make or break a lot of things! We sat down in true TheChoz3ns fashion and just let the conversation flow, going every which way!Some things we discussed:Why adult friendships are genuinely challenging to build and maintainHow marriage changed the way we show up for our friendsGrieving friendships we've outgrown and why that's actually okayHow we make friends as a couple and what's actually worked for usFriends of the opposite sex, boundaries, and keeping it honest with your spouseAfter you listen, send that "hey, I was thinking about you" text to somebody you've been meaning to check on. That's OUR challenge for YOU!

Friendship apps have a reputation for being awkward. They're "not how real friendships happen.” But what if that's not true?When Hayleigh Hayhurst moved to Seattle knowing almost no one, she found herself craving deeper connection and a stronger support system. Instead of waiting for friendships to happen organically, she decided to try Bumble BFF — and ended up meeting some of her closest friends!Hayleigh talks about what it's like to go on friend dates, why friendship rejection can feel more personal than romantic rejection, and how to move conversations off the apps into real life.If you've considered downloading a friendship app or simply want more meaningful friendships in your life, this episode is for you.In this episode you'll hear about:Why adult friendships work better when you get to an in-person meetup as quickly as possibleThe surprisingly specific filters Hayleigh used when looking for friends, including relationship status and lifestyleHow searching for a “neighborhood friend” changed Hayleigh's experience of living in a city far from familyWhy borrowing a partner's social circle isn't the same as building your own support systemWhy Hayleigh was more nervous to go on a friend date than a romantic date, and what convinced her to try anywayEpisode 52: How To Build Community When You Don't Know Where to StartEpisode 162: Why Getting to Know Your Neighbors Matters Right Now This episode is sponsored by Slowly, a digital pen pal app used by over 10 million people worldwide. If you've been looking for a low-pressure way to connect with someone completely outside your normal friendship circle, this is it. Exchange letters at your own pace, no small talk panic required.Download Slowly free and get 30% off Slowly Plus using my link: https://open.slowly.app/miXL/l8ei5iw6WANT MORE? My book, Are We Friends Yet? hits shelves June 16. Get on the waitlist for pre-order bonuses + a first look. Dive into The Connection Reset. A 10-day private podcast to help you see the abundance of connection that already exists in your day-to-day (Yes. Really. I promise you have more than you realize). Start today. 

As small business owners, we're often brilliant at supporting our staff, clients, customers and families. But how often do we extend that same care, encouragement and investment to ourselves? In this coaching episode, Fiona explores why so many business owners put themselves last, the impact that has on their wellbeing and business, and some practical ways to start changing it You'll learn: Why so many business owners prioritise everyone else's needs over their own The hidden cost of neglecting yourself, even when your business appears successful Practical ways to invest in yourself without guilt or feeling selfish Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

This week on ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen talk about making friends as an adult and why something that used to happen naturally can suddenly feel so difficult. They unpack what actually creates friendship (hint: it's less chemistry and more repeated proximity), why exclusion feels so dysregulating, and how friendships naturally evolve over time.They answer listener questions about where to meet people, making friends without kids, maintaining self-esteem when you feel left out, navigating friendships that have drifted, and what to do when one friend starts carrying too much emotional weight. They also talk about introversion, political differences in friendship, and how to know when a friendship is changing versus when it's truly run its course.Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action! PS: Fast forward to around 4:30 to skip the intro and get straight to today's content.⁠Get Matched With One of Our Therapists⁠ at The Therapy Group!⁠ShrinkChicks on Instagram⁠Our ⁠Know Yourself Grow Yourself Journal⁠!!Check out ShrinkChicks on YouTube by subscribing here! ⁠https://youtube.com/channel/UCrxuhDqoL4ML3UE8b2J2BBg⁠A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners:Boll & Branch: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/shrinkchicks with code shrinkchicksSkims: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of our favorite bras and underwear athttp://www.skims.com/shrinkchicks. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that followsShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/shrinkchicksPerelel: New customers can use code SHRINKCHICKS to get 20% off their first order at perelelhealth.com/shrinkchicksZenni: Go to Zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first orderGreenChef: Head to Greenchef.com/50shrinkchicks and use code 50shrinkchicks to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shippingQuince: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quince.com/shrinkchicks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns on your next orderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's busy world, how do we truly stay connected without feeling overwhelmed or drifting apart? If you've ever wondered whether your friendships are thriving or just surviving, this episode was made just for you. From honest conversations about outgrowing friendships due to disrespect or shifting priorities, to redefining what closeness really means beyond proximity or constant contact, LoveLoudd covers it all. You'll discover why consistency often trumps proximity, how to balance boundaries with caring, and the simple yet powerful ways to show up for your people even when life gets hectic.Whether you're cultivating new friendships or nourishing lifelong ones, this episode offers relatable insights and practical tips to help you build relationships that truly matter in the season of life you're in.

Pick My Brain is Dr. Caroline Leaf's new Q&A series — you send the questions, she answers them with real neuroscience. No fluff, no generic advice. Just honest answers to the things you're actually dealing with. This week's theme: why adult friendships are dying — and what's happening in your brain when they do. You have 500 followers and no one to call at 2 AM. The number of Americans with no close friends has quadrupled since 1990. The U.S. Surgeon General has declared loneliness a public health crisis — one that increases your risk of premature death by more than 60%. And yet no one talks about it honestly. In this episode, Dr. Leaf takes real listener questions on the loneliness epidemic: why friend breakups hurt worse than divorce, why your husband's silence might literally be killing him, what happens in your brain when a friendship turns toxic, and whether it's actually possible to make real friends after 40.

If your fear of rejection has ever stopped you from reaching out, starting a conversation, or putting yourself out there… this episode is going to challenge everything you think you know.In this episode, I break down the science behind rejection and why you're actually not getting rejected nearly as much as you think. Using research from Stanford, insights from the Gottman Institute, and the work of friendship expert Marisa Franco, you'll see how your brain is exaggerating the risk of rejection—and how that fear is quietly holding you back from the friendships you actually want.Get your "12 Questions to Ask Before You End the Friendship" Guide for FREE here!Support the showWant to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentional.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!Subscribe to the Leveled Up Friendships YouTube channel!

Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend!We sit down with Bailey T. Hurley to get honest about why adult female friendships feel so complicated and how to build the kind of connection that actually lasts. We talk practical questions, realistic expectations, and faith-driven ways to stop chasing approval and start showing up with courage.• why time gets scarce in adulthood and how to use it well • the “cost” of meaningful friendship and what we have to give up • simple questions that move a relationship past small talk • replacing outdated friendship expectations with a new definition • handling rejection and lack of reciprocity without spiraling • initiating without keeping score and knowing when to redirect energy • having honest conversations that create clarity and closure • easy friend-date ideas that do not require hosting perfection • Bailey's new Friendship Devotional and what it is designed to do If you would like a chance to win a free copy of Bailey's new book, you can send an email to me on my website, stephanienelson.com, sign up for the newsletter, and you'll be entered to win. Subscribe to the Pivotal People newsletter for new episodes, giveaways and more: https://stephanienelson.com/newsletter/ Learn more at StephanieNelson.comFollow us on Instagram  @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMomOrder Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential 

Loneliness isn't just a feeling… it's changing you in ways most people never talk about.In this episode, we're breaking down the hidden dangers of loneliness and what it's actually doing to your motivation, your decisions, your mental state, and your life.If you've been feeling stuck, disconnected, or like you're slowly becoming someone you don't recognize… this might explain why.Get your "12 Questions to Ask Before You End the Friendship" Guide for FREE here!Support the showWant to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentional.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!Subscribe to the Leveled Up Friendships YouTube channel!

Arlene and Caite recap post-Easter farm life—wrapping an easy lambing season, prepping for fieldwork, and navigating spring weather, a sump pump issue, and water system quirks. They share family updates, including a new driver and college acceptance, then welcome Annaliese and Court from the “Ag's Most Okayest Farm Girls” podcast. Together, they chat about rural life across Wisconsin and Iowa/Canada, building friendships (online and off), parenting through social dynamics, small-town culture, and a few lighthearted rants—ending with county fair goals and where to connect online.We're glad you're joining us for another episode of Barnyard Language. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend (or two) and be sure to rate and review us wherever you're listening! If you want to help us keep buying coffee and paying our editor, you can make a monthly pledge on Patreon to help us stay on the air. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as BarnyardLanguage, and if you'd like to connect with other farming families, you can join our private Barnyard Language Facebook group. We're always in search of future guests for the podcast. If you or someone you know would like to chat with us, get in touch.If you have a something you'd like to Cuss & Discuss, you can submit it here: speakpipe.com/barnyardlanguage or email us at barnyardlanguage@gmail.com.

Discover more Sincerely Accra!Joseph and Kwame get into some trending topics and also share their thoughts on Adult friendships. What would you do if your religious mom ate your stash of edibles by mistake? Joseph and Kwame give their advice on that as well. Press Play!Music OpeningOshe - Reynolds The Gentleman ft. Fra! Music Bridges Next Time I See You - KidiAsabone - Lord Paper ft. Bosom P Yung Atiaa - RCee Mekɔn Adɔ - Darko Vibes x Quamina MPAlhaji Popping - AraTheJay Makoma - Reynolds The Gentleman ft. Jetey Music Closer Pop Star - Black SheriffA GCR Production - Africa's Premiere Podcast Network

Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me!Ever feel like you're showing up, giving a lot in your friendships… and it's still not working?In this episode, we're unpacking why that happens and what most people misunderstand about generosity in friendships. Because it's not always about doing more… sometimes it's about something entirely different.If you've ever felt like your friendships are one-sided, confusing, or not growing the way you expected, this will challenge how you think about connection and what actually makes relationships work. Get your "12 Questions to Ask Before You End the Friendship" Guide for FREE here!Support the showWant to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentional.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!Subscribe to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me!Have you ever felt left out by your friend group and immediately started spiraling?Maybe you saw a picture, heard about a hangout, or noticed people getting closer without you. In this episode, I break down the most common reasons why you might feel left out and what those moments often reveal about the deeper dynamics inside a friendship or friend group.Get your "12 Questions to Ask Before You End the Friendship" Guide for FREE here!Support the showWant to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentional.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!Subscribe to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

Adult friendships are hard — not because you're bad at them, but because life pulls you in a thousand directions. Work, family, responsibilities… and somewhere along the way, connection gets shallow. In this episode, I share how to stop waiting to be chosen, how to build rhythm into your relationships, and how to move past small talk into something meaningful. If you want deeper friendships, you have to go first. Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 20% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson or use code JEFFERSON at check out. Monarch Money. 50% off your first year at https://monarchmoney.com/jefferson LMNT. Head to https://drinkLMNT.com/jefferson to try risk free. BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my new book, The Next Conversation, or listen to the full audiobook today. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show!  Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter.  Join My School of Communication Watch my podcast on YouTube  Follow me on Instagram  Follow me on TikTok Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friendship doesn't stay the same as we move through different seasons of life. Many of us grow up with built-in friends from childhood or college, but as we move, build careers, get married, and have kids, our relationships naturally shift. In this episode, we're not talking about casual friendships or surface-level connections. We're diving into the deeper, dependable friendships that truly support us, especially as we near 40.We share four key elements that define meaningful adult friendships. First, we talk about the importance of genuinely being proud of the people closest to us. True closeness often goes hand in hand with how someone makes us feel in our body and nervous system. The friends who help us feel calm, safe, and comfortable tend to be the ones who take relationships to the next level.We also explore the value of friends who celebrate our wins. Everyone deserves people they can run to with exciting news, knowing it will be met with genuine joy. If a relationship consistently feels one-sided or competitive, it may be a sign that it's not meant to be a deeply close friendship.Life inevitably brings hard seasons, and we reflect on how powerful it is to have friends who show up when things get tough. We discuss how small acts, like following up when someone is going through something important, can leave a lasting impact and strengthen trust over time.We also remind listeners that no friendship is perfect. A single comment or moment doesn't have to define an entire relationship. When something doesn't sit right, honest conversations can create deeper understanding and connection, especially when the friendship is built on mutual respect.Finally, we talk about staying open to new friendships. You may not have met your future best friend yet. So many people are looking for meaningful connection, but it often takes courage, vulnerability, and someone willing to take the first step to make it happen.Molly Millwood's Book: https://amzlink.to/az0iWvIxqfuUD Listen to HERself episode #10 with Molly Millwood: https://www.herselfpodcast.com/listen/10-herself-expert-molly-millwood-on-motherhood-marriage-and-the-modern-dilemma LINKS AND RESOURCES:LMNT: Free Sample Pack with purchase:  drinkLMNT.com/HERSELF BETTERHELP: 10% off first month at: http://betterhelp.com/herselfLet's connect!HERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.