EPISODE · Oct 3, 2024 · 37 MIN
S3 Ep 5: Finding Joy in Friendship
from The Change · host Laura Jackel and Cathy O'Brien
Cath and Laura chat about all the complexities of friendship, grief, and the challenges of making connections as adults. Cath shares that exhausting admin load that many women feel when planning a holiday. Laura shares her emotional toll of losing a dear friend and the importance of nurturing friendships throughout life. Cath and Laura highlight the importance of community and support during difficult times, as well as the joy and comfort that friendships bring. Article: Making new friends when you're over 40 is hard, but this is why it's necessary - Laura Jackel Recommendations: Laura’s book - Want: Sexual Fantasies by Gillian Anderson Cathy’s book - The Tea Chest by Josephine Moon Cathy’s TV Show - Return to Paradise ABC iView Hosts: Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/ Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/ Audio Producer: Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/ Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! Send us a voice message here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/message And don’t forget to follow The Change on Instagram @the_change_pod and email us with your questions, feedback and ideas: [email protected]
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Cath and Laura chat about all the complexities of friendship, grief, and the challenges of making connections as adults. Cath shares that exhausting admin load that many women feel when planning a holiday. Laura shares her emotional toll of losing a dear friend and the importance of nurturing friendships throughout life. Cath and Laura highlight the importance of community and support during difficult times, as well as the joy and comfort that friendships bring. Article: Making new friends when you're over 40 is hard, but this is why it's necessary - Laura Jackel Recommendations: Laura’s book - Want: Sexual Fantasies by Gillian Anderson Cathy’s book - The Tea Chest by Josephine Moon Cathy’s TV Show - Return to Paradise ABC iView Hosts: Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/ Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/ Audio Producer: Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/ Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! Send us a voice message here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/message And don’t forget to follow The Change on Instagram @the_change_pod and email us with your questions, feedback and ideas: [email protected]
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