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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 31 MIN

The Anatomy of Bestie Groups: 6 Friendship Archetypes (and Why You Need Every One)

from Slightly Unsupervised · host Jennifer Hobbs & Jackie Schroeder

Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: The Anatomy of Bestie Groups: 6 Friendship Archetypes (and Why You Need Every One)Description: Every girls’ group has a vibe—and a cast. The Organizer with clipboard energy, the Free Spirit who follows the vibes, the Empath who feels it all, the Comedian who keeps it light, the Peacemaker who smooths it over, and the Truth Teller who says the thing out loud.In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie map the six friendship archetypes that make every circle messy, magical, and weirdly functional. They share real-life stories (Cards Against Humanity chaos, anyone?), what happens when roles clash, and how to keep love at the center—even when the group chat is ignoring the RSVP. You’ll leave knowing your role, appreciating your friends’ roles, and with a few lines you can borrow the next time the vibes go sideways.In This Episode: 🗂️ The Organizer: clipboard energy & calendar herding [02:00] 🌿 The Free Spirit: plans? vibes. why flexibility saves trips [05:30] 💗 The Empath vs. “the emotional one” (and who brings tissues) [09:30] 🤣 The Comedian: pressure valve for heavy moments [11:30] 🕊️ The Peacemaker & 🔥 The Truth Teller: keeping balance without losing honesty [14:30–17:10] 🤝 Navigating clashes, cooling off, and repairing fast [27:00] ⚡ Bestie Rapid Fire: roles that ground (and sometimes annoy) us [23:45]🎙️ Hosted by Jennifer & Jackie 💍 Presented by Bestiemony™ — Because not all soulmates come with a marriage license. ✨ Part of the Chickology™ Podcast Collective🎵 Closing Song: Definition of a Best Friend by Brooke August & Hannah Rose Follow Brooke on YouTube: @brookeaugustListen, laugh, and tag your group chat (yes, even the one that never replies).🎧 Subscribe to Slightly Unsupervised Chickology 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]

Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: The Anatomy of Bestie Groups: 6 Friendship Archetypes (and Why You Need Every One) Description: Every girls’ group has a vibe—and a cast. The Organizer with clipboard energy, the Free Spirit who follows the vibes, the Empath who feels it all, the Comedian who keeps it light, the Peacemaker who smooths it over, and the Truth Teller who says the thing out loud. In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie map the six friendship archetypes...

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