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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 23 MIN

Episode 6: The Friendship Audit: Who Deserves a Seat at Your Second Act Table?

from Midlife: Interrupted & Unfiltered · host Anne Schiavone & Melissa McManamy

Episode 6:  The Friendship Audit: Who Deserves a Seat at Your Second Act Table?Friendship in this season of life hits different — and not always in a cute way.In this episode of Midlife: Interrupted & Unfiltered, Anne and Melissa get honest about the friendships that grow with us, the ones we outgrow, and the relationships that start to feel a little… off when we begin changing. Because as you evolve, your circle often does too — and not everybody automatically gets a front-row seat in your next chapter.This is a real and empowering conversation about friendship, personal growth, boundaries, reinvention, loneliness, connection, and the courage it takes to reevaluate who belongs at your table. We’re talking about adult friendship, mismatched energy, emotional reciprocity, seasonal relationships, and why protecting your peace is not the same thing as being selfish.If you’ve been feeling disconnected, disappointed, or like your friendships are shifting as your life changes, this episode is your reminder that it’s okay to take inventory. Not every relationship is meant to come with you forever — and making space for more aligned, life-giving connection is part of growth.Expect some laughs, truth bombs, and the kind of validation that makes you feel less guilty about choosing quality over history.If you’re looking for a podcast about friendship, boundaries, adult friendships, reinvention, personal growth, life transitions, emotional wellness, self-discovery, healthy relationships, and women’s empowerment, this episode is for you.Because your second act deserves more than obligation friendships — it deserves real connection.

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