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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 31 MIN

Ep 2: Friendship Breakups Hurt More Than We Admit

from Balanced but Barely · host Carla Jean Lundgren

Friendship heartbreak is a different kind of pain—quiet, confusing, and often overlooked. In this episode of Balanced but Barely, Carla Jean dives into the deep love and trust friendships are built on, the grief we feel when a friendship changes or ends, and the boundaries needed for healthy, supportive relationships.We talk about:feeling abandoned or outgrown by a friendpeople pleasing and overgiving in friendshipsemotional burnout and one-sided relationshipsgrief after friendship breakupshealthy communication and boundarieslearning the difference between being needed and being lovedreconnecting with yourself after losing a friendshipIf you’ve ever questioned your worth after a friendship ended, felt emotionally exhausted from always being “the strong one,” or struggled to set boundaries without guilt—this episode is for you.Through honest storytelling, relatable humor, and grounded conversations, this episode offers support for anyone navigating friendship loss, emotional overwhelm, self-worth, healing from toxic relationship patterns, and learning how to create healthier connections.Because friendship should feel safe—not like emotional survival mode.🎧 Subscribe to Balanced but Barely for more conversations on anxiety, burnout, boundaries, self-awareness, emotional wellness, nervous system regulation, relationships, and personal growth.📲 Follow on Instagram: @_carlajean143📺 YouTube: carlajean143🌐 www.carlajean143.com

Friendship heartbreak is a different kind of pain—quiet, confusing, and often overlooked. In this episode of Balanced but Barely, Carla Jean dives into the deep love and trust friendships are built on, the grief we feel when a friendship changes or ends, and the boundaries needed for healthy, supportive relationships.We talk about:feeling abandoned or outgrown by a friendpeople pleasing and overgiving in friendshipsemotional burnout and one-sided relationshipsgrief after friendship breakupshealthy communication and boundarieslearning the difference between being needed and being lovedreconnecting with yourself after losing a friendshipIf you’ve ever questioned your worth after a friendship ended, felt emotionally exhausted from always being “the strong one,” or struggled to set boundaries without guilt—this episode is for you.Through honest storytelling, relatable humor, and grounded conversations, this episode offers support for anyone navigating friendship loss, emotional overwhelm, self-worth, healing from toxic relationship patterns, and learning how to create healthier connections.Because friendship should feel safe—not like emotional survival mode.🎧 Subscribe to Balanced but Barely for more conversations on anxiety, burnout, boundaries, self-awareness, emotional wellness, nervous system regulation, relationships, and personal growth.📲 Follow on Instagram: @_carlajean143📺 YouTube: carlajean143🌐 www.carlajean143.com

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