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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 5 MIN

S5, E7: Trust Within Friend Groups

from Shifting Our Shit (S.O.S) · host Megan B. Bartley, LMFT, Founding Director of The Mindfulness Center

Mom-Teen Conversations About Trust, Communication & Honesty This Season's Concept: An authentic mother-teenager between therapist/mom, Megan Bayles Bartley, and her twelve year old daughter, Gracie. The interview series explores trust, non-verbal communication, and honesty in relationships, particularly focusing on anxiety's impact Our Purpose: To normalize open conversations about difficult topics, provide relatable content for both parents and teens struggling with trust issues, and offer practical insights in an accessible format Episode Seven: Trust Within Friend Groups Highlights: Friend Group Dynamics Mom: "How do you know who in your friend group you can really trust?" Teen: Explains how they gauge trustworthiness among peers. Closing: "Friend groups have trust ecosystems." Gossip & Loyalty Mom: "Where's the line between venting about friends and breaking trust?" Teen: Discusses nuanced boundaries around talking about others. Closing: "Speaking about absent friends requires care." Peer Pressure & Trust Mom: "How does peer pressure affect trust in friendships?" Teen: Shares experiences with social influence and authenticity. Closing: "True trust allows you to be yourself." When Friends Change Mom: "How do you maintain trust when friendships evolve?" Teen: Discusses adapting trust expectations through transitions. Closing: "Trust can grow and change just like people do." Sibling Trust Mom: "How is trusting siblings different from trusting friends?" Teen: Explores unique dynamics of family relationships. Closing: "Family trust has different rules but matters just as much." Parents & Privacy Mom: "When do you think parents should respect teens' privacy vs. get involved?" Teen: Shares perspective on parental boundaries. Closing: "Trust evolves as independence grows." Family Secrets Mom: "Are there things families shouldn't talk about or should keep private?" Teen: Discusses perspective on family transparency vs. privacy. Closing: "Healthy families distinguish between privacy and secrecy." Trust Across Generations Mom: "What makes it hard to trust people from different generations?" Teen: Explores generational gaps in communication and values. Closing: "Bridge-building starts with curiosity." Visit Megan B. Bartley and her team online for more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness-Center.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and enter to win your chance for a free copy of Megan's book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RESET: Six Powerful Exercises to Refocus Your Attention on What Works for You and Let Go of What Doesn't⁠⁠⁠

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