#7 The Real Reason You Don't Have Friends

Feeling lonely? Wondering why making friends feels impossible sometimes? In this episode, we break down the real reasons people struggle with friendships — and how you can actually start building real, lasting connections. But it doesn’t stop there. We also dive into a shocking reality about friendship culture in Korea that might just blow your mind. 😳 🤫 Above The Influence is a completely self funded podcast. Subscribing to our bonus content is the BEST way to support our show: https://abovetheinfluenceshow.com/ 📥To submit your GHOSTED stories or discussion topics for future episodes, https://forms.gle/KdYR4V5GaHeABW2S7 JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7UwGtYhmE6 💊 For Holistic Formulas to Support Your LUNGS, LIVER, AND HANGOVERS: https://www.superbonsai.com/ Timecodes (Episode #7): 0:00 - Intro 2:42 - Life Updates 3:11 - Super Bonsai 8:11 - Jordan’s Life Updates 10:47 - Wootak’s Life Updates 14:42 - Why Club Culture Is Dying 19:43 - Wootak Loses Tristan to A GIRL? 29:04 - What is the “Safe Guy” Approach? 37:38 - Kira and Wootak’s First Fight 48:29 - South Korea is Over 57:03 - Ghosted Announcement 1:02:05 - How Did People Get Split to Live In North/South Korea? 1:04:40 - Crazy Stories About North Korea 1:04:39 - How We Would Be as Parents 1:11:25 - Korean Phok Boys 1:14:38 - Kira’s Nightlife Experience in Korea 1:19:42 - Korean American Girls are Freaky 1:22:28 - Highest Birth Rates/lowest Birthrates 1:24:22 - Solution to Saving Korea 1:32:31 - Friendship Formula 1:36:45 - Best Marketing Tactic 1:38:57 - Why You Don’t Have Friends 1:52:42 - Can Girls Spot the Group Leader in a Male Friend Group? 2:09:54 - When Your Girl is NOT the Hot One In Her Friend Group 2:12:53 - Dollar Store Therapy Follow Above the Influence: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abovetheinfluenceshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abovetheinfluenceshow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eRBRbH9hxgdI6eq33Ymg8?si=jhq5AsG9Tpq5bRK193NJ2w Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/above-the-influence-show/id1801413607 Follow Esther Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlebunszz/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlebunszz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Littlebunszz Follow Wootak TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barchemistry Personal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superbonsaihealth Instagram: https://instagram.com/barchemistry Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/wootak YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCDfX41sMJRIeG8kqAGTz6mg Follow Kira Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellekiralee/ Follow Jordan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medinger/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jordanmedinger #podcast #abovetheinfluence #undertheinfluence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices