EP 43: The Truth About Mom Friendships & Building Real Connection That Last | Work-Life Balance for High Achievers [Military Wife: Cecelia Curtis]

❓I’m collecting questions for a Q&A episode! Send me your questions or email me at [email protected] Hello Wonderful Mom! Are you struggling to maintain meaningful friendships while juggling your career and family life? Do you miss having deep connections outside of playdates and work meetings? In today's episode, I interview Cecelia Curtis, host of The Friendship Tour podcast, about the truth behind making and maintaining friendships as a high-achieving mom . We dive deep into why so many of us feel disconnected despite being more "connected" than ever, and discuss practical strategies for building authentic relationships that fill your cup and without adding more to your plate. If you’re ready to break through friendship barriers, hit play and together we can Solve for Mom! Selected Quotable Moments "The things that bring the most purpose, the most meaning to my life are really the relationships." "Friendship is not just about 'Do you live across the street from me and want to throw football?' It's about, do your values align with mine." "As we get a little bit older, our values change and our time changes. And there are all these things that shift in our lives." Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser & Introduction (2:46): Share this podcast with a friend 💝 (3:12): Greetings (4:49) Why moms feel disconnected in today's hyper-connected world (9:23) How motherhood specifically affects our ability to maintain friendships (12:49) Practical tips for making meaningful friendships beyond playdates (17:46): How to prioritize friendship as a busy mom (35:00) How to become the friend everyone wants in their circle (29:21): The role that connection plays in having a meaningful life (30:38): Wrap-up Cecelia’s Links Mentioned: Podcast: The Friendship Tour FB Group - The Women, Friendship, and Community: bit.ly/thefriendshiptourpodcast E-mail: [email protected] Let’s Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 📝 Free Life Planning Quiz 🎯 Balanced Mom Coaching Program 📱 Solve for Mom group on LinkedIn ❓ Questions? Email me at [email protected] ➡️ solveformom.com //Work-Life Balance For Ambitious Moms Through Purposeful Planning//