Ep: 1754 Susan Shapiro Barash - Estranged

Susan Shapiro Barash takes a deep dive into the complexities of female friendships. By peeling back the societal narrative that our friendships are meant to last forever, she uncovers a more nuanced reality: the closest bonds do falter. Through groundbreaking research and 150 interviews with women ranging in age from 20-80, she reveals an emerging trend — estrangement among female friends. She provides an eye-opening investigation/practical guide for women navigating murky waters of suboptimal friendships. The book sheds light on unspoken pain of estrangement—both for the "estranger" who walks away and the "estrangee" who is left behind. Amid candid confessions of betrayal and grief, she challenges women to reimagine their friendships and take the bold step of letting go when necessary. Barash has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Chicago Tribune, Elle, Marie Claire, and has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS, CNN and MSNBC. She has been a guest on national radio including NPR and Sirius Radio.