42. MAGNETIZE YOUR SOUL SISTERS: FINDING & NURTURING AUTHENTIC FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS WITH LAUREN FRACTOR

This episode of the Dangerously Divine Podcast features Rachel interviewing Lauren Fractor, a licensed marriage and family therapist and creator of the 'Ladies of Los Angeles' Facebook group. The discussion revolves around the importance of building and nurturing authentic female friendships. Lauren shares the origin story of her community, which rapidly grew from a small group to over 31,000 members. She also provides insights into navigating friendships, setting boundaries, and the different types of friendships a woman comes across in her life. The conversation also touches on tools for making connections. Rachel and Lauren emphasize the importance of understanding and overcoming fears related to making connections and fostering meaningful relationships so you can make friends as an adult. 00:00 Introduction to the Dangerously Divine Podcast 00:04 Meet Lauren Fractor: Therapist and Community Creator 01:47 The Birth of Ladies of Los Angeles (LOLA) 03:33 Growing the Community: From Small Gatherings to Thousands 06:03 Navigating Challenges and Maintaining Authenticity 09:26 Personal Stories and Group Dynamics 21:01 Encouraging Participation and Overcoming Fears 24:43 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change 25:02 The Power of Journaling and Voice Memos 26:30 Understanding Different Types of Friendships 28:06 Navigating Friendship Breakups 29:02 Evaluating and Categorizing Friendships 34:00 The Importance of Hard Conversations 43:50 Making Authentic Friendships as an Adult 45:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ____ Grab my FREE "How to Balance Your Masculine & Feminine Energies" Guidebook ⁠⁠https://www.iamdangerouslydivine.com/⁠⁠ Join the “Align With Your Inner Divine Goddess” 7-Day Self-Paced Course for only $29 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.iamdangerouslydivine.com/challenge-page/AlignWithYourInnerDivineGoddess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our growing community of like-minded, high-achieving females and unlock the secrets to harnessing the power of your Feminine Energy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/iamdangerouslydivine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let’s be friends! Connect with me on Instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamdangerouslydivine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For business inquiries, please send me an email. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ____ Join the Ladies of Los Angeles Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/420788061682534 Follow Ladies of Los Angeles on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ladies_of_losangeles/ Check out Lauren's Podcast "Dope Sh*t My Therapist Says" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dope-sh-t-my-therapist-says/id1524840410 Follow "Dope Sh*t My Therapist Says" on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dopeshttherapypod/