How to be 'helpable' (and the power of the "Benjamin Franklin Effect")

Why is it hard to ask our friends for help? What are the benefits of becoming "help-seeking" women in our friendships? And once we do get the nerve to ask for support, how can we do it in a way that actually motivates people to show up for us?This is a pretty research-heavy episode, and it's going to finally allow you to exhale. Truly.Because host Danielle Bayard Jackson answering these questions and more on this episode of the Friend Forward podcast.Want more?This is an excerpt of our most recent episode. To enjoy the full episode, we encourage you to become a member of "Office Hours", our private Patreon community. You can join us any time at betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast.------------------------------EventTAMPA: Join us for "Book Swap with Heart" on July 27 at Hotel Haya in historic Ybor City from 2pm-4pm. Get your tickets here.Want to book Danielle to share her research-based insights on women's relational health at your upcoming event? Connect with her team at samantha@tellpublicrelations.com.-------------------------------Stay connectedConnect with us on Instagram @friendforwardConnect with Danielle on Instagram @daniellebayardjacksonLearn more about relational health expert Danielle Bayard Jackson at daniellebayardjackson.com