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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 44 MIN

098 Confessions of a Desperate Woman Seeking Friends: Kristen Strong

from The Motherhood Experience · host Val Kleppen

Making friends as a mom can be unexpectedly hard—and sometimes, it feels downright desperate. In this honest and heartfelt episode, we’re joined by Kristen Strong, author of Desperate Woman Seeks Friends: Real Talk About Connection, Rejection, and Trying Again for the Friendships You Need.Kristen opens up about the real struggles of loneliness in motherhood, the fear of rejection, and the courage it takes to keep showing up for community. As a military spouse and mom, she’s had to start over more times than she can count—and she’s learned what it really takes to build meaningful friendships in every season of life.We talk about:💬 Why friendship often feels more complicated in motherhood🧭 How to navigate awkward beginnings and social anxiety as a mom💔 Healing from rejection and finding hope to try again🛑 Healthy boundaries in friendships (and letting go of guilt)✝️ How faith anchors your identity when connection feels out of reachWhether you’re in a season of deep connection or feeling painfully alone, Kristen’s words will remind you that you’re not crazy—you’re human. And more importantly, you’re not alone.Kristen's Website Buy The BookFollow Kristen on Instagram

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