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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 31 MIN

Friendship Series #3: The Other Significant Others, with Rhaina Cohen

from The Opposite of Small Talk · host Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger

Join us for the last of our three-part Friendship Series, a rebroadcast of a selection of our most popular episodes centered around the topic of friendship.  In the final installment, we revisit episode 138.  In this episode from February 2024, Danielle and Kristy speak with journalist and author Rhaina Cohen, on the topic of her book on the topic of, The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center. The discussion covers excerpts from the book; the unique friendship stories she's found through her research; and how her own close friendship was the catalyst to her interest in this topic.  Guest's Website:  Rhaina Cohen TALK BIG QUESTIONS Use these prompts to have the opposite of small talk in real life. When you listen to this episode and the examples of friendships the author gives – is there a friendship in your life that comes to mind? What kinds of sacrifices would you be willing to make to help a friend? Has a friendship ever come between you and a romantic relationship?  What were the circumstances? Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.  Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy's website at www.kristyolinger.com  and find her work journal at Work Journal — Kristy Olinger.  

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