Making Friends Later in Life Series | Episode 1: Who Am I Now? Making Friends Later in Life Starts with You

Send us Fan MailEpisode 1: Who Am I Now? Why Friendship Starts With Self-AwarenessHave you ever looked around one day and thought, “I raised the kids, built the life… so why do I feel disconnected?” You’re not broken — you’re just in a new season.In Episode 1 of our new series on making friends later in life, Jennifer and Jackie open an honest, compassionate conversation about why adult friendships feel harder — and why they actually start with self-awareness, not small talk.So many women reach midlife having poured everything into family, marriage, and work… only to realize they don’t actually know what they need anymore — or how to articulate it. This episode isn’t about posting another vague “looking for friends” blurb. It’s about doing the inner work first.Because real friendship doesn’t begin with information — it begins with recognition.In this episode, we talk about:Why friendships change after kids grow up and seasons shiftHow losing yourself in roles makes connection harderWhy old friendship templates don’t work anymoreThe difference between wanting a friend and knowing what kind of friend you needHow energy, honesty, and self-knowledge shape lasting friendships🎧 Download the “Who Am I Now?” Self TestTo help you start this journey, we created a free, private self-reflection guide you can download and complete on your own — no website sign-up required.👉 Download the Who Am I Now? Self Test here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ACtGKWLQelnEd1OyGOvGoSZBfapURfh-/view?usp=sharingTake it quietly. Honestly. Without fixing anything yet. This isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about remembering who you are now.About the SeriesThis episode kicks off our Making Friends Later in Life series — a real, no-judgment exploration of adult friendship. Each episode helps women reconnect with themselves first, so friendships can grow naturally instead of feeling forced.If this episode hits you in the feels, we consider that a win. 💛 Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your ride-or-die.And when you’re ready to make your friendship official, book your Bestiemony® at rhinestoneweddingchapel.com — because the best love stories don’t always come with a ring.🎵 Closing Song: Definition of a Best Friend by Brooke August & Hannah Rose ▶️ Follow Brooke on YouTube: @brookeaugustChickology PodcastsBold podcasts by women, for women. Real talk. Real growth.Bestiemony®Honor your forever friendship with a Bestiemony®.Rhinestone Wedding Chapel Weddings, Elvis, & Bestiemony® ceremonies—only in Nashville at Rhinestone Chapel. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.This episode of Slightly Unsupervised was brought to you by the creators of Bestiemony®—the original friendship ceremony that proves soulmates don’t always come with a marriage license. Hosted by Jennifer and Jackie: best friends, business partners, and co-founders of the movement celebrating real, ride-or-die love.💍 Book a Bestiemony: rhinestoneweddingchapel.com/bestiemony 📱 Follow us on Instagram at @Bestiemonies 📩 Got a bestie story to share or a subject request? Email us at [email protected]