How to Make and Maintain Aligned Friendships in Motherhood with Psychodynamic Therapist Blake Blankenbecler

In today’s episode, Psychodynamic Therapist, Friendship Educator and toddler mom Blake Blankenbecler joins me for an honest conversation on all things friendship in motherhood. We discuss how to both maintain existing friendships and cultivate new aligned relationships as a busy mom. Blake shares her journey of moving around a lot, going through infertility and how to navigate friendships through challenging seasons of life. Whether you struggle with balancing time for friends with the overwhelm of motherhood or are desperately craving building community and connection with other moms, this episode is packed with valuable insights and next steps!We discuss:Tips for balancing time for your primary relationships and friendships How to find aligned friends in motherhoodBlake’s top two criteria for identifying healthy, supportive friendshipsWhat research says your “inner circle” should look likeHow to figure out when a friendship is worth the effortNavigating conflict and hard conversationsHandling unsolicited advice and comparisonThe truth about vulnerability in friendshipsFinding friends in a new city or new season of lifeFriendship through infertility, grief, and challenging timesThis conversation is full of insight on cultivating and nourishing relationships with the friends who are truly aligned with your most authentic self!Skip the waitlist and become a Function Health member testing 100+ biomarkers and receiving interpreted results from top doctors, use code: HTRAGERKUSMAN10 or click here. Connect with Helene and the Mind Body Mother Community!Learn more about Blake and Fig Holistic Therapy Check out Blake’s friendship deck and gather friends to play together!This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.