#133 - A Guide to Making Friends in Your 30's

The calendar is full, the habits are dialed, and the goals are moving… yet there’s a quiet ache for people who truly get you. We dive into the art and practice of building community on purpose, turning small, everyday moments into friendships that feel steady, expansive, and deeply alive. From the first hello to the brave invite, you’ll hear a clear roadmap for going beyond surface-level interactions and creating circles that actually support your health and happiness.I share how returning to a local yoga studio sparked unexpected connections, why being a regular matters more than charisma, and how micro actions like compliments and curious questions compound into trust. We explore the power of aligned spaces—gyms, hiking groups, beginner classes, and niche meetups—so you can “date around” and find your people without forcing it. You’ll learn how to navigate the awkward middle, iterate after mismatches, and keep your energy open so the right humans can find you too.We also get real about what often doesn’t work. Traditional networking can feel transactional when you’re craving depth. Instead, we walk through building supportive professional circles through group coaching, conferences, and thoughtful online connections that move beyond emojis into honest exchange and shared growth. Finally, we reframe community as a mosaic: different circles for different facets of you—fitness, creativity, spirituality, and craft—so you don’t need one group to be everything.If you’re ready to feel seen, supported, and challenged in the best way, press play and take one small step today. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s seeking their people, and leave a review telling us the first place you’ll show up as a regular. Your next great friendship might be one hello away.Follow Well With Michelle on Apple, Spotify or where ever you listen to podcasts!Shoot me an email [email protected]. I would love to hear your questions, answer questions for 1:1 coaching or a quick hello from who's listening to the pod <3 Enjoying the pod? Leave a quick review — it helps more millennial women find us!