Real Talk Friend Therapy: Honest Conversations, Advice + Tips For Stronger Adult Friendships

Is it just Daysha or does even brunch feel like it’s gotten way more curated, aesthetic and high stakes lately? Are you someone who likes to show out when they plan a get together, but feel like people are all bailing on you at the last minute? Or are you the person who likes to say yes in the moment to an invite but then bail at the last minute?In this week’s episode, Daysha goes over:The difference between hosting and hanging outHow social media has changed the way we think about those two termsAnd offers some coaching for both event throwers and attendees on how to get better at communicating needs and setting appropriate expectationsSo, if you’ve always wondered:Why does hanging out with friends feel so complicated now?Why is it so hard to casually hang out with friends?And how you can enjoy your friendships again without feeling pressured to show off on social media?Then I hope you are sat and ready because Real Talk Friend Therapy with Daysha Veronica is in session!REFERENCES: (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):EP 9: WTF Are Boundaries?EP 3: What Is Friendship?EP: 21 Your Relationship BATNARESOURCES:The Real Talk Friend Therapy Friendship Painpoint SurveyLooking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Looking for a new therapist? Or are you interested in starting therapy for the first time? Check out the Real Talk Friend Therapy Therapist Resources List!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producer: Daysha VeronicaIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

While it’s coming a little late, in honor of Women’s history month, Daysha decides to tackle the age-old question of whether or not men and women — and more specifically hetero men and women can ever truly be friends. While the question can seem silly and slightly regressive, Daysha invites her bestie, Becky Harris, to sit down and ponder with her since Becky has had a lot of successful male friendships. But they soon realize, at what cost are women stifling themselves in order to maintain male friendship and discuss the impact that the media has had over societal norms about opposite sex friendship. And a jaw-dropping revelation forces Daysha’s boyfriend, Jess, to get in on the conversation as well.So, if you’ve always wondered:Why do opposite-sex friendships get complicated?What are healthy boundaries in male-female friendships?How to make your partner comfortable about your opposite sex best friendThen I hope you are sat and ready because Real Talk Friend Therapy with Daysha Veronica is in session!REFERENCES: (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center by Rhaina CohenEP 23: Friendship vs Romance: Is It Worth The Risk? FT. Curly VelasquezFolger's CommercialRESOURCES:The Real Talk Friend Therapy Friendship Painpoint SurveyLooking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Looking for a new therapist? Or are you interested in starting therapy for the first time? Check out the Real Talk Friend Therapy Therapist Resources List!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producer: Daysha VeronicaIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Contrast, as defined in The Law of Attraction by Michael J. Losier, is “anything you don’t like, doesn’t feel good, or causes you to be in a negative mood.” And when we live in contrast for too long — aka we observe people who make us feel negative, but continue to engage with them and give them our attention, then we are only inviting more negativity into our lives.In this week Daysha goes over:What is contrast and why it’s keeping us from the relationships we wantHow she’s approached getting out of living in contrastAnd how to reframe using what you don’t want to get what you doSo, if you’ve always wondered:Why do I keep attracting the wrong friends?How do I break out of toxic friendship cycles?How do I shift my mindset to attract better friends?Then I hope you are sat and ready because Real Talk Friend Therapy with Daysha Veronica is in session!REFERENCES: (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):Law Of Attraction: The Science Of Attracting More Of What You Want And Less Of What You Don’t by Michael J. LosierEP 2: Thoughts, Feelings and MeditationRESOURCES:The Real Talk Friend Therapy Friendship Painpoint SurveyLooking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Looking for a new therapist? Or are you interested in starting therapy for the first time? Check out the Real Talk Friend Therapy Therapist Resources List!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producer: Daysha VeronicaIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

BESTIES! I know it's been a HOT minute since we've connected, and that season 2 ended rather abruptly. So for my first episode back, I wanted to give y'all some background on some of the drama that was going down in my life and spill some piping hot tea about my experience working on the immersive theater show, Brassroots District, that's going on in LA right now. And you know I had to have my bestie, Becky Harris, on to dish with me since she supported me through all the trials and tribulations. So get comfy y'all because this is about to be an episode for the ages.As mentioned in the episode, to help Daysha get her story out there, she would deeply appreciate if you could leave a link to this episode in the comments section/review area for the following articles:https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-02-12/brassroots-district-la-74-immersive-theater-funkhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVOo9UVj8J8/https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/new-immersive-theater-experience-los-angeles-1974-brassroots-district-funk-soulhttps://www.facebook.com/latimes/posts/brassroots-district-la-74-is-part-concert-part-participatory-theater-how-it-play/1450485220451679/Please feel free to write your own comment or use the following pre-written blurb:I just listened to this podcast episode featuring the initial writer for this show and I think anyone who’s thinking about going to see this show should hear what her experience was like before buying tickets.REFERENCES: (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake KogaRESOURCES:The Real Talk Friend Therapy Friendship Painpoint SurveyLooking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Looking for a new therapist? Or are you interested in starting therapy for the first time? Check out the Real Talk Friend Therapy Therapist Resources List!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producer: Daysha VeronicaIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

When people talk about attachment styles in popular culture, it’s usually within the context of a romantic relationship. But understanding your attachment style can actually be super beneficial for your friendships as well. In this week’s episode, Daysha goes over:What the three major attachment styles areHow we, as a culture, have been thinking about independence all wrongAnd how she learned how to manage her anxiety in her friendshipsSo, if you’ve always wondered:What does a secure friendship look like?How do I recognize when my attachment style is sabotaging my friendships?How to become a more secure friend?Then I hope you are sat and ready because Real Talk Friend Therapy with Daysha Veronica is in session!REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):What Attachment Styles Teach Us About Our Friendships; Lane Moore Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–and Keep–Friends by Marisa G. FrancoAttached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find–and Keep–Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller EP 17: WTF is Vulnerability?EP 20: Why is Vulnerability SO Hard? FT. Sharmishtha GuptaRESOURCES:The Real Talk Friend Therapy Friendship Painpoint SurveyWant to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Looking for a new therapist? Or are you interested in starting therapy for the first time? Check out the Real Talk Friend Therapy Therapist Resources List!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

For our last episode in the friendship and money series, Daysha has a mini coaching session for y’all this week that dives into ways you can turn down group outings in a clear and kind manner when you don’t have the funds. In this episode she:Offers strategies on how to define your financial boundariesWalks you through a step-by-step example on how to say no and what to do when faced with push backAnd reveals personal tactics that she uses when telling people noSo if you’ve always wondered:What do I say when I can’t afford to go out?How do I handle friends who pressure me to spend money?How do I set money boundaries with my friends?Then I hope you are sat and ready because Real Talk Friend Therapy with Daysha Veronica is in session!REFERENCES: (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):The Book of Boundaries: Set The Limits That Will Set You Free by Melissa UrbanThe Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake KogaEP 3: What is Friendship?EP 10: To Communicate or Not Communicate Our Boundaries FT. Calix Vu-BuiEP 11: How To Deal with Boundary Crossers FT. Calix Vu-BuiEP 33: Making Time For FriendshipRESOURCES:The Real Talk Friend Therapy Friendship Painpoint SurveyWant to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Looking for a new therapist? Or are you interested in starting therapy for the first time? Check out the Real Talk Friend Therapy Therapist Resources List!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Do your friends make more money than you? Or are you the friend who outearns their friend group? Regardless of where you fall, talking about money and budgets and limitations is already extremely stressful, but when you add friendship on top of it — it can really make or break some relationships. So, this week, Daysha sits down with licensed financial therapist, Aja Evans, to discuss:How to create community when there are income differences among friendsHow to deal with conflict around money with friendsHow to ease into conversations around money with friendsAs well as how to deal with allllllll the complicated emotions that money can bring up in usSo, if you’ve always wondered:Can friendships survive income differences?How do I talk about money struggles with my friends honestly?How do I set financial boundaries with friends?Then I hope you are sat and ready because Real Talk Friend Therapy with Daysha Veronica is in session!Aja Evans is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, speaker, and author specializing in Financial Therapy. With over a decade of experience, Aja is determined to help more people break the taboo of keeping money and emotions secret. In addition to her practice, Aja is the president-elect on the board of the Financial Therapy Association, consults with FinTech companies, and is the author of Feel Good Finance accepted this December.Aja has been featured in a variety of major news outlets including The New York Times, Business Insider, NerdWallet, Time, and Teen Vogue. Aja is on a mission to get more people engaged in living their best lives while attuning to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors around money. Outside of work, you can find Aja chasing after her two young children as they hunt down the next delicious place to eat. To connect with Aja:Website: http://ajaevanscounseling.com/IG: @AjaETherapyREFERENCES: (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):Feel Good Finance by Aja EvansThe Psychology of Money by Morgan HouselThe Overcoming Overspending Podcast (formerly The Money Love Podcast)EP 3: What is Friendship?EP 17: WTF is Vulnerability?EP 20: Why is Vulnerability SO Hard? FT. Sharmishtha Guptahttps://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahmarder/tacky-budget-weddingsRESOURCES:The Real Talk Friend Therapy Friendship Painpoint SurveyWant to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Looking for a new therapist? Or are you interested in starting therapy for the first time? Check out the Real Talk Friend Therapy Therapist Resources List!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Welcome back to the second half of season 2, besties! For our first episode back, Daysha wanted to talk about her journey of being the “broke friend” for the last 11 months as she dealt with a long period of unemployment.Specifically, she’ll be discussing:The emotions that came up for her this time aroundHow her conversations changed with her friends And why being the “broke friend” is not as awful as we think it isSo, if you have always wondered:Why do I feel ashamed of being the broke friend?Can friendships survive income differences?How do I talk about money struggles with my friends honestly?Then I hope you are sat and ready because Real Talk Friend Therapy with Daysha Veronica is in session!REFERENCES: (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):How The Mighty Fall by Jim CollinsEP 3: What is Friendship?EP 17: WTF is Vulnerability?EP 20: Why is Vulnerability SO Hard? FT. Sharmishtha GuptaEP 21: Your Relationship BATNARESOURCES:The Real Talk Friend Therapy Friendship Painpoint SurveyWant to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Looking for a new therapist? Or are you interested in starting therapy for the first time? Check out the Real Talk Friend Therapy Therapist Resources List!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Hi y’all! I know it’s been a minute but Daysha has a quick life update and the Friendship Pain Point survey is now OPEN! Please fill out the survey so Daysha can learn more about you and how to best tailor future episodes to meet your needs.REFERENCES:Friendship Pain Point SurveyRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Looking for a new therapist? Or are you interested in starting therapy for the first time? Check out the Real Talk Friend Therapy Therapist Resources List!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

The time has come for our mid-season break! But before heading off into summer, Daysha wanted to offer up some coaching this week on how to make time for friendship since it is one of the biggest challenges for people when trying to make friends in adulthood.We’re always saying we’re too busy to hang out. But are we really, tho? Or are there other underlying emotions blocking us from finding the time to connect? In this episode Daysha discusses:What are time boundaries and how to set themHow to identify your time boundary violation triggersInspiration for how to make more time for connectionAnd why spontaneity is the secret sauce when it comes to connecting with friendsSo, if you have always wondered:How do I make time for friends as an adult?Why is it so hard to maintain friendships when you're busy?How can I balance work, life, and friendships?Can you have meaningful friendships without seeing each other often?Then I hope you are sat and ready because Real Talk Friend Therapy with Daysha Veronica is in session!  REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships by Kat VellosSet Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover TawwabThe Set Boundaries Workbook: Practical Exercises for Understanding Your Needs and Setting Healthy Limits by Nedra Glover TawwabThe Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake KogaEP 3: What is Friendship?EP 5: Lonely vs Being AloneEP 8: Why Friendship Matters FT. Bri AngeleEP 9: WTF Are Boundaries?EP 10: To Communicate or Not Communicate Our Boundaries FT. Calix Vu-BuiEP 11: How To Deal with Boundary Crossers FT. Calix Vu-BuiEP 30: Why Do YOU Want Friends?RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Looking for a new therapist? Or are you interested in starting therapy for the first time? Check out the Real Talk Friend Therapy Therapist Resources List!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Over the last several years, there has been a cultural push in America for mothers and daughters to become best friends. For last week’s episode, Daysha sat down with a licensed therapist to get her take. So, this week she decided it only made sense to reach out to her mom to see if she ever had a desire to be best friends with her or her siblings. In addition to her mother, Angela, her sister, Erika, who is a new mom, joins them to have the realest conversation on motherhood, parenting and grace.REFERENCES:EP 31: Can My Mom Be My Best Friend? Should She Be? FT. Aaliyah NurideenRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Looking for a new therapist? Or are you interested in starting therapy for the first time? Check out the Real Talk Friend Therapy Therapist Resources List!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Happy almost Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there!With Mother’s Day coming up this weekend in the US, Daysha decided to use the next two episodes to explore this cultural trend she’s noticed over the years: mothers and daughters being “best friends.”This week, she sits down with licensed therapist Aaliyah Nurideen to discuss:Can mothers and daughters actually be best friends? Is it healthy for mothers and daughters to be best friends given the inherent power differential between them?What do we gain or risk by becoming best friends with our mom?And how can we approach building a relationship with our moms in adulthood.Aaliyah Nurideen, LCSW, LCSW-C is a multi-passionate licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, healing justice advocate, and owner of Ashé Mental Health & Wellness Space. With 10 years of experience in community mental health, psychotherapy, and organizational leadership, Aaliyah brings a dynamic and compassionate approach to creating spaces where mental health and creativity intersect. Her career has been dedicated to fostering environments of care, safety, and authenticity, particularly for Black and Indigenous communities. Aaliyah’s expertise lies in building systems that prioritize mental wellness and empower individuals to thrive. She is also the creator of Connections Cards™ and the brand Therapy is Not a Bad Word™, both of which reflect her commitment to making mental health accessible, engaging, and culturally grounded.To connect with Aaliyah:Personal IG: @aaliyahnurideen Private Practice:@ashemhspace (IG) @ashemhspace (TikTok)Connection Cards IG: @connectioncardsdeck REFERENCES:Mean Girls (2004) EP 17: WTF is Vulnerability?EP 20: Why is Vulnerability SO Hard FT. Sharmishtha GuptaRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Looking for a new therapist? Or are you interested in starting therapy for the first time? Check out the Real Talk Friend Therapy Therapist Resources List!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

We all want friends, right? But have you ever thought about why you want them? Having healthy friendships is an important part of your wellbeing, and we go over in episode 8 how friendship impacts your mental health with a licensed therapist.But Daysha can’t help but notice how often people seem to be treating their friends more like accessories than people lately. Yes, vibing and taking cute photos at brunch are a fun part of having adult friends. But what about when friends lean on us for more complex needs like a ride to the airport or to give their car a jump in the middle of the night? As astutely noted by a commenter on TikTok, “everyone wants a village, but no one wants to be a villager.”So this week’s #BetterYouBetterFriend episode, Daysha provides some coaching on:Why meaningful friendships are inconvenient, but worth the price of admissionHow to discover why friendship matters to YOUAnd how to honor your closest friendships through better communicationBecause as sistah auntie queen Maya Angelou once said: “people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”So if you are wondering:Why do adult friendships feel so one-sided?How do I know if my friend actually values me?What should I expect from close friends?And how can I communicate better in my friendships?Then I hope you are sat and ready because Real Talk Friend Therapy with Daysha Veronica is in session!REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships by Kat VellosThe Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence by Gavin de BeckerEverything Is Figureoutable by Marie ForleoEP 3: What Is Friendship?EP 7: The Line Between Love and Friendship (The Triangular Theory of Love)EP 8: Why Friendship Matters FT. Bri AngeleEP 9: WTF Are Boundaries?EP 10: To Communicate or Not Communicate Our Boundaries FT. Calix Vu-BuiEP 11: How to Deal with Boundary Crossers FT. Calix Vu-BuiEP 28: What If I Don’t Have Friends of My Race (part 2) FT. Dannyell RascoEP 29: #WhyAreWeFriends FT. Rachelhttps://www.cdc.gov/social-connectedness/risk-factors/index.htmlhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-bicycles-transformed-worldhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesashawhitney/video/7457217985099353375?lang=enRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Making friends as an adult can feel overwhelming—but it's far from impossible. In this episode of our recurring series, #WhyAreWeFriends, Daysha explores the real-life origins of her closest relationships to better understand how meaningful friendships are formed and maintained.This week, Daysha reconnects with Rachel, a close high school friend that she fell out of touch with after Rachel moved to Germany. But upon reuniting for a girl’s trip and having the funniest, realest moment about where their relationship currently stood, they come together today to reflect on how their friendship began, share favorite memories, and open up about the ways they can grow and strengthen their bond moving forward.RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

In this powerful follow-up episode, Daysha continues the conversation about what it means to grow up without many (or any) friends of your own race—and how to authentically build those connections later in life. In part 1, Daysha shares how her upbringing brought her through a variety of spaces that allowed her to form diverse friendships throughout her life. But it wasn’t until she worked at BuzzFeed that she felt like the diversity of her friendships were signaling to some that she wasn’t “Black enough.”Joined by licensed therapist, Dannyell Rasco, they explore the challenges of BIPOC people who were either raised outside of their racial community or who felt excluded for superficial reasons–leading to feelings of not being  [Black, Asian, Latino, etc] enough. They discuss:How racial identity impacts friendship and belongingCoping with anxiety tied to race and communityHealing from past hurts within your racial groupStrategies for reconnecting with your cultural communityBuilding genuine, affirming friendships as an adultDannyell Rasco is a wife, mom and therapist who believes in keeping it real while supporting people through life’s toughest moments. As a true girls' girl, she’s passionate about helping others navigate life, relationships, parenting, and personal growth with honesty and grace. With a deep love for opening minds and shifting perspectives, she reminds people that while life can be hard, it won’t always feel this way—and sometimes, all we need is a little support to realize that everything will eventually be okay.To connect with Dannyell:IG: @Dannyellxo +@IdWantToKnowEmail: [email protected] List: https://blue-flower-82495.myflodesk.com/o43oya84bnREFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):Eat Your Way To Self-Confidence by Daysha VeronicaThe Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do by Amy MorinEP 24: What If I Don’t Have Friends of My Race? (Part 1)EP 20: Why is Vulnerability SO Hard? FT. Sharmishtha Gupta RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Do you think your friendship would be able to survive an 1,100 mile trek through the deserts of the Middle East? Or that you’d both be able to write a book about it together afterwards?This week, Daysha sits down with Miles Spencer, half of the writing duo behind the Amazon bestseller, A Line in the Sand. They discuss how Spencer and his “adventure bestie,” Wells Jones, sought to better understand the Middle East for themselves in a post-9/11 world after reading Seven Pillars of Wisdom by TE Lawerence. Inspired by Lawrence’s ability to translate his experience and understanding of the Middle East to the westerners of his time, Spencer and Wells not only take up his journey mapped out in Seven Pillars IRL, but they also go on the journey of a lifetime–writing a historical fiction novel together. And it is through both of these journeys that they hope to lead readers of our time to a deeper understanding of the Middle East, and the complex ways in which decisions of the past still continue to haunt the present.Miles Spencer is a curious guy from Pittsburgh that asked a lot of questions and strayed a long way from home. He has been a mentor of tech founders for the last 30 years and previously worked as a Venture Principal at Capital Express, hosted MoneyHunt on PBS (which is the Shark Tank before Shark Tank), he has led over 1,500 people across 14 miles of open sea on kayak, and trekked 1,100 miles through the deserts of Saudi, Jordan and Syria–the experience from which his novel, A Line in the Sand, was born and ended up becoming an Amazon Bestseller in the Middle East.To Connect with Miles:Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesspencer/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/milesspencerWebsite: https://milesspencer.com/REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):A Line in the Sand- Paperback, Kindle, Audible Seven Pillars of Wisdom by TE LawerenceThe Money Love PodcastEpisode 11: How To Deal With Boundary Crossers FT. Calyx Vu-BuiRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the topic of sexual assault, but features no graphic depictions.The National Sexual Violence Resource Center reports that:81% of women and 43% of men have reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetimeOne in three female victims of completed or attempted rape experienced it for the first time between the ages of 11 and 17About one in four male victims of completed or attempted rape first experienced it between the ages of 11 and 17This means that there is an unfortunately high likelihood that some you know, someone you are friends with and someone that you love has experienced sexual assault. You also might be someone who has experienced sexual assault. So, if you have struggled with either how to tell people or with how people have responded to learning what has happened to you, this episode is for you.This week, Daysha invites sexuality journalist and former high school classmate, Katie W. Simon on the podcast to discuss her new book, Tell Me What You Like: An Honest Discussion of Sex and Intimacy After Sexual Assault, as well as how we can all be a better support system to our besties that have experienced sexual assault.Katie W. Simon is a sexuality journalist who studied creative writing at NYU, Columbia, and the University of East Anglia. Her writing has appeared in Vogue, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the anthology, Anatomy of Silence. Her first book, Tell Me What You Like: An Honest Discussion of Sex and Intimacy After Sexual Assault, offers a positive approach to healing based on empathy and community from the stories of sexual assault survivors themselves. The book aims to provide the understanding and the tools for survivors to navigate their trauma and to cultivate the sex lives they desire and deserve. It will be published this year on July 29th and you can pre-order it at the links below. She currently lives in Texas with her dog, Babka.Pre-Order Here:Amazon (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases)Barnes & NobleBookshop.orgYour local bookstoreTo connect with Katie:IG: @KatiewsimonBlueSky: @katiewsimon.bsky.socialSubstack: https://katiewsimon.substack.com/Website: https://www.katiewsimon.com/RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

With it being the beginning of March, which ushers in Women's History Month and International Women's Day, Daysha decided to chat with her favorite feminist bestie, Becky Harris, on what it means to be a "girl's girl" in 2025.How are we actually showing up for and supporting women in an intersectional way in 2025? What are we trying to communicate when we say another woman is a girl’s girl? And are there ways in which we weaponize this phrase to silence other women?REFERENCES:https://chaninicholas.com/your-guide-to-venus-retrograde-in-aries-and-pisces/https://www.yesqueenlife.com/real-talk-friend-therapy-daysha-veronica/2025/2/14/ep-22-navigating-interracial-friendships-in-2025-ft-becky-harrishttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/it-ends-with-us-video-intimacy-coordinator-1236116142/https://www.tiktok.com/@nobodyspecialforreal/video/7463567166127000878?lang=enhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/kristenharris1/do-you-think-these-celebrities-are-girls-girlsRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

With Black History Month coming to a close, Daysha wanted to explore how the race of our friends can impact how we are perceived by others. When it comes to BIPOC people who either have fewer or no friends of their race, the implication is often that they aren't [Black, Brown, Asian, etc.] enough, but how much truth is there to that assumption? And is it possible for us to exist in a world where we don't have to think about these things as marks against our love of our culture?REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):Original: https://www.tiktok.com/@agiftfromtodd/video/7467699509397556526?lang=enEDM Remix: https://www.tiktok.com/@veryveryvinny/video/7468329650037525790?lang=enFull Song: https://open.spotify.com/album/7AMxD4Uhlhi7KkdfY6dews?si=pMbeHWV5ToicBey37Mw4ugAttached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find--and Keep--Love by Amir Levine, M.D. and Rachel S.F. Heller, M.A. RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Happy Galentine's Day and almost Valentine's Day, besties!Have you been struggling with having romantic feelings for your best friend? Are you unsure about whether or not you should tell them? Well, Daysha has definitely been there and invites her BuzzFeed bestie, Curly Velasquez, on the podcast to discuss the pros and cons of revealing your feelings and risking your friendship for romance.Curly Velasquez is a Salvadoran Los Angeles-based creator. He began his career working for celebrity photographer David LaChapelle, and design icon Jeremy Scott. Curly began work with BuzzFeed as a receptionist but quickly became a viral sensation and one of the founding members of one of the largest digital Latino platforms—Pero Like.  You can also see Curly on Hulu’s VIDA (Seasons 2 and 3), Netflix’s documentary Mucho Mucho Amor,  E!, and PBS’ Dead and Buried—oh, and his iHeart podcast with his best friend Maya Murillo called the super secret bestie club.To connect with Curly:IG:@TheCurlyVShowTikTok:@TheCurlyVShowYouTube:@TheCurlyVShowThreads:@TheCurlyVShowREFERENCES:Alua Arthur TED TalkRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

BESTIES! The moment you've been waiting for is here. Season 2 has officially kicked off and for our first episode back, Daysha sits down with her bestie/producer and favorite white woman, Becky Harris, to discuss what it means to be in an interracial friendship in 2025.RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Can you believe it's the end of season 1?! For the final episode of the season, Daysha decides to talk about a popular negotiation concept that she adapted for personal relationships within her book, Eat Your Way To Self-Confidence.With the new year quickly approaching, Daysha wanted to make sure that you have all the tools you need to make important decisions about your friendships and where you want to take them in 2025.REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/negotiation-skills-daily/what-is-negotiation/Getting To Yes: How To Negotiate Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce PattonEat Your Way To Self-Confidence by Daysha VeronicaFeel The Fear... And Do It Anyway by Susan JeffersThe Mind and Heart of the Negotiator by Leigh ThompsonJudgment in Managerial Decision Making by Max H. Bazerman and Don A. MooreRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Isn't it crazy how much we love when people are vulnerable with us, but we HATE being vulnerable ourselves? Vulnerability is key to deepening our friendships, but will it ever be possible to get comfortable with being vulnerable?This week, Daysha decides to sit down with licensed mental health counselor, Sharmishtha Gupta, to find out:Why is vulnerability so hard?Why do we think we look weak when we express it?How we can practice getting better at expressing itAnd gets some much needed healing from her conflict with her uncle's wifeSharmishtha Gupta is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY) with over nine years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. Currently based in Singapore, her practice serves local and expatriate communities in Singapore as well as clients online in New York and across Asia.As an adult Third Culture Kid (ATCK), her journey to develop her own sense of self has shaped her calling to help clients navigate cultural identity, adjustment, assimilation, and family dynamics. She aims to create a safe and supportive space for clients to fully unravel the layers of their individual experiences and find connection, meaning, and belonging in this ever-so-complicated world.Outside of work (and sometimes in between sessions!), Sharmishtha enjoys naps and cuddles with her partner and two kitties, cozy gaming, and singing endless amounts of karaoke.To connect with Sharmishtha:IG: @odyssey_wellnessLinkedIn: Sharmishtha GuptaWebsite: https://www.odysseywellness.co/RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Mercury retrograde is upon us, y'all! And while it is commonly known for its chaos and delays, it is also a time that is best used for reflection and reconnection. So, this week Daysha does a light deep dive on what Mercury retrograde is, and how you can best use this time to reconnect with past friends or grieve and let go of the relationships that no longer serve you.REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):Grief GraphicChani Nicholas + ChaniSusan Miller + Astrology ZoneThe PatternFree Birth Chart Reading - Cafe AstrologyEat Your Way To Self-Confidence by Daysha VeronicaRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

This has been a rough few weeks, y'all. So, Daysha decided to take some time to process her thoughts and feelings about the election and share why it has been so impactful for some voters, especially when it comes to navigating close relationships where there were voting differences.RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Happy Halloween, besties! There is nothing scarier than knowing when is the right time to be vulnerable with a new friend. And sadly there are many misconceptions out there--like the idea that to be vulnerable is to be weak.So, this week Daysha breaks down what vulnerability is, what it is not and why she wishes she had been more vulnerable in a past situation with a family member.REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):Daring Greatly by Brené BrownPlatonic by Marisa G. FrancoRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

We all have an image in our heads of the person we want to be seen and known as. But does that image actually line up with reality? Are we actually as good of a friend as we THINK we are--and more importantly, are we willing to find out where we fall short?Continuing this month's lineup of #SpookySeason topics, Daysha dares you for this #BetterYouBetter friend episode this week to feel the fear... and get the clarity you need from your besties to become that best version of yourself.REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):Feel The Fear... And Do It Anyway by Susan JeffersEat Your Way To Self-Confidence by Daysha VeronicaCrucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny et al.RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

October might be the month of frights, but this year, it's November 5th that has us all on edge—Election Day.But regardless of the outcome of the election, our ability to communicate (let alone make friends) with those that have differing political beliefs and values has gone out the window in our tense political landscape. This week, Daysha probes licensed therapist, Kaity Rodriguez, on whether or not it is realistically possible to have a meaningful relationship with someone across the political aisleKaity Rodriguez, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, author, and media expert with a passion for educating and inspiring women and minorities to live amazing lives. Her private practice, The Houston Relationship Counseling Center, specializes in treating couples, individuals with relationship challenges, and women struggling with confidence and self-esteem.Kaity is a former Miss New Jersey USA and the author of “The Confidence Project Journal: 52 Journal Prompts to uncover personal strength and stop self doubt”, as well as “Welcome to the Couch: a Beginner’s Guide to Therapy.” She has been featured on outlets such as FOX News, News 12 NJ, and NBC. Kaity values living an adventurous, purpose filled life, and equips other women to do the same.   She recently completed a year and a half as a digital nomad, working remotely while exploring international locations such as Panama, Ghana, and Europe.With Election Day only a few weeks away, this is an episode you DO NOT want to miss!To Connect with Kaity:IG: @kaitybrodriguezTikTok: @kaitybrodriguezWebsite: https://www.kaitybrodriguez.com/RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Even though California refuses to accept that it's fall and the beginning of spooky season, Daysha is still pressing forward. And for this week's #BetterYouBetterFriend episode she thought, what better way to get into the season than discussing vampires--specifically, energy vampires!REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-avoid-being-drained-by-energy-vampires#how-to-spot-themhttps://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-an-empathEat Your Way To Self-Confidence by Daysha Veronica RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Making friends at any stage in life can feel extremely nerve-wracking. But it's definitely not impossible--in fact, many of us have done it once before unconsciously.So, within this recurring series on the podcast, #WhyAreWeFriends, Daysha decides to investigate the origins of her own friendships to see how she became friends with the people in her own circle.This week, Daysha sits down to chat with her almost two-decades-long bestie from another testie, Dee Smith to discuss how they met, their favorite friendship memories and what they both think they could do to improve the relationship.RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

So with it being back-to-school season, it got Daysha thinking about that common refrain that we all say as adults–making friends now is so much harder than when we were kids.Is it though? Yes. The answer is yes, BUT it does not have to be.This week’s guest, Staci Hayes, is a former elementary school educator who is going to school us on what we can learn from the kids when it comes to making friends.Staci Hayes is a dedicated educator with 20 years of experience, currently serving as an instructional coach in her school district. As a National Board Certified Teacher and elementary educator, Staci has a deep passion for supporting students and teachers alike. She actively supports National Board candidates in her district, as well as in Arizona and Nevada. Born and raised in Arizona, Staci is a proud mother of two children and a beloved dog. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to podcasts and audiobooks, indulging in some much-needed sleep, and actively participating in Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated. Staci also loves hanging out with her parents and older sister. Additionally, she loves attending professional development with the motto: "Expect to learn something new every day."Fun fact: Staci is one of the biggest fans of Levar Burton!To connect with Staci:IG: @afroandadaisyteacherTikTok: @afroandadaisyteacherPodcast: The 30 Minute PD: A Podcast for Busy TeachersRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

This is it y'all-- the last installment in our three-part series on boundaries. In the last episode, Daysha discussed with licensed therapist, Calix Vu-Bui, what are ways that we can get better about communicating our boundaries to others.But even if you got your communication skills on lock, there's always going to be someone who either cannot or will not respect your boundaries. So, for this week's episode, Daysha picks Calix's mind on how to deal with those inevitable boundary crossers. Do we give them second chances or do we cut them off for good?Calix Vu-Bui is a licensed therapist with 18 years of clinical experience and a specialization supporting marginalized communities with trauma, anxiety, and depression.Having worked in uniquely diverse mental health settings, Calix uses a compassionate, client-centered approach to promote emotional well-being, employing techniques that help patients deconstruct aspects of their mental health as it relates to social media, modern day work and personal relationships, and living through the collective trauma of a pandemic.In her free time, Calix enjoys powerlifting, traveling the Global South, and moonlighting as a comedienne. She is well-known for having both a warm and optimistic presence, as well as a direct, no nonsense way of working with patients. Her most repeated phrase in therapy: “The only way through emotional pain is to let yourself be in emotional pain. To sit in it. You gotta feel your feelings."To connect with Calix:IG: @yourbestlife.calixRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Welcome to part 2 of our three part series on boundaries! In the last episode, Daysha went over what boundaries are and how we can better discover our own. Knowing our own boundaries, however, is the easy part. Being able to communicate them to our loved ones is the real challenge, ok?!So, for this episode, she taps the realest mental health professional to go over how we can not be so nervous when sharing our boundaries with others. Calix Vu-Bui is a licensed therapist with 18 years of clinical experience and a specialization supporting marginalized communities with trauma, anxiety, and depression.Having worked in uniquely diverse mental health settings, Calix uses a compassionate, client-centered approach to promote emotional well-being, employing techniques that help patients deconstruct aspects of their mental health as it relates to social media, modern day work and personal relationships, and living through the collective trauma of a pandemic.In her free time, Calix enjoys powerlifting, traveling the Global South, and moonlighting as a comedienne. She is well-known for having both a warm and optimistic presence, as well as a direct, no nonsense way of working with patients. Her most repeated phrase in therapy: “The only way through emotional pain is to let yourself be in emotional pain. To sit in it. You gotta feel your feelings."To connect with Calix:IG: yourbestlife.calix RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Boundaries, or not having a clear understanding our own boundaries, is truly at the heart of much of the conflict we get into–especially with our friends.So, over the course of the next three episodes, Daysha decides to delve deeply into the world of boundaries. Specifically--What are they and how can we get clear about naming our ownHow can we communicate them effectively to our friends and loved onesAnd then how do we go about enforcing our boundaries and dealing with the inevitable boundary crossers–the people who either struggle with respecting our boundaries or just ignore them all together.For this episode, Daysha provides clarity on what exactly boundaries are and offers several different types of boundaries that we can learn to set with our loved ones.And for the next two episodes, we'll have a special guest that you will not want to miss!REFERENCES:The Set Boundaries Workbook by Nedra Glover Tawwab Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab Yes/No/Maybe ListDaysha's Plays The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker Crucial Conversations by Josephy Grenny et al. RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Daysha is fascinated by how friendship has become a back burner relationship in our modern world. So, this week she interviews licensed therapist, Bri Angele, LPCC to discuss why friendship matters from a mental health perspective and to see if she has any insight on how we got here.Brianna Angele, or Bri, has worked in the helping professions for over a decade and is now a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (aka a mental health therapist) specializing in working with religious trauma, neurodivergence, queer/poly folx, those in the helping professions, and teenagers. She helps clients form a healthy self image, strengthen their relationships, and heal from/ cope with chronic stressors. Ever curious, Bri doesn’t just talk to clients about these things, but reflects on them in her off time, researching topics relevant to her life and those she loves. She isn’t just a psych nerd though, she loves learning about healing across cultures and history. To unwind, Bri does things she loves with people she loves, everything from traveling and board game nights to water polo and watch parties. Bri has been with her partner and husband Jeff for 4 years, and her Besties for anywhere from 5 years to almost 33 years. Bri and Jeff parent two fur babies, cats Loki and Artemis.To connect with Bri:IG: @hoomantherapistTikTok @hoomantherapistRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Falling in love or finding our soulmate should not just be restricted to or romantic partners. This week, Daysha explores the line between love and friendship using Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love and discusses how our ability to be a better friend can actually help us become better romantic partners and improve our relationships with family.RESOURCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):https://lifetimepluscoatings.com/cool-life/https://www.robertjsternberg.com/lovePlatonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends by Marisa G. FrancoRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

From movies to reality tv, friendship is a key relationship that always exists on these programs. But which relationships are goals and which relationships are an "OH HELL NO!" Within this new format, Daysha will dig deeper into friend groups/duos portrayed in popular culture to see what we take away from these portrayals that can help us make new friends or deepen our current friendships.The first group dynamic to be explored this week is the ladies of season 17 of popular dating show, Married At First Sight: Denver.Daysha could not help but notice this season that the women seemed to be hyping each other up to be the worst version of themselves and wanted to dig deeper into how they got there.RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Our feelings of loneliness throughout the US have reached public health crisis level status!But as someone who spends a lot of time alone, Daysha rarely feels lonely and decided to unpack this week how loneliness is a feeling that we have a lot more control over than we think. So get ready for some real talk on solitude, connection, and self-awareness.REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):We Should Get Together: The Secret To Cultivating Better Friendships by Kat Vellos Self Coaching 101 by Brooke Castillo https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/02/harvard-thinking-podcast-explores-loneliness-epidemic/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/12/24/loneliness-epidemic-u-s-surgeon-general-solution/71971896007/RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Making friends at any stage in life can feel extremely nerve-wracking. But it's definitely not impossible--in fact, many of us have done it once before unconsciously. So, within this new recurring series on the podcast, #WhyAreWeFriends, Daysha decides to investigate the origins of her own friendships to see how she became friends with the people in her own circle. She hopes these conversations will help viewers get inspiration on how they can start up friendships in their own life AND get clarity on how they can be better friends to the people currently in their life.RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Becky, one of Daysha's best friends and a producer on this podcast, gave Daysha the biggest badge of honor when she said that last week's meditation episode made her want to try meditation.Why was this such an honor--because Becky is definitely team anti-woo woo. But, despite their differences on this, Daysha and Becky still maintain a strong friendship and this week, Daysha uses this as a jumping off point to discuss:- What is friendship?- Are all friendships created equal?-How can we get more clear about the types of friendships we have with people?- And how is it even possible to have friends who think differently from us?!REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):We Should Get Together: The Secret To Cultivating Better Friendships by Kat VellosWhat Makes Someone A Friend To Us (article) by Daysha Veronica RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

In order to attain those high-quality friends that we seek, we have to BE that high-quality friend ourselves.So, this week's episode is part of a new recurring series on the podcast called #BetterYouBetterFriend, and focuses on tools, exercises and personal stories that are meant to help you become a better friend by becoming a better version of yourself.Daysha has struggled for years to choose the right type of friends to have in her circle. And after meeting a psychic who warned her of rising jealousy in one of her relationships, she decided to utilize meditation to help her gain more insight into her mind and the state of her relationships.In this episode, she offers up her own personal experience with meditation and how it can be an amazing tool to help those struggling with negative self-talk, low self-confidence and those who struggle to trust their inner wisdom.RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

The last time Daysha started a podcast, she did it with someone she considered a friend. But going through the process really put their "friendship" to the test in ways that taught Daysha A LOT about what she actually needed in her friendships going forward.So, she decided to go at it again solo, and rebrand the podcast to create a space to get real about what we need in our friendships and non-romanic relationships. In this episode, Daysha will introduce herself and breakdown why a lot of adults today are feeling SO lonely-- it's literally being called a loneliness epidemic. But not to fear, because Daysha is here to help her listeners level up themselves and their friendships. Get ready for some wild stats and good vibes y'all!REFERENCES:https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/24/health/lonely-adults-gallup-poll-wellness/index.htmlhttps://www.vice.com/en/article/n7em9x/friendship-applications-gen-z-lonelinesshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/12/24/loneliness-epidemic-u-s-surgeon-general-solution/71971896007/ RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s episode? Join our exclusive Facebook group!Level up yourself + your adult friendships through more tips, explanations, advice and strategies on the Yes Queen YouTube Channel!For news, updates and more insights on how to create stronger adult friendships, join the Yes Queen email list.CONNECT:Daysha VeronicaIG/Threads: @DayshaVeronicaTikTok: @DayshaVeronicaBlueSky: @DayshaVeronicaYes QueenIG/Threads: @YesQueenLifeTikTok: @YesQueenLifeBlueSky:@YesQueenLifeCREDITS:Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyIf you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Real Talk Love Therapy has now been rebranded to Real Talk FRIEND Therapy! Hosted by former BuzzFeed personality and the queen of self-confidence building, Daysha Veronica, this new iteration of the Real Talk series will teach you how to deepen or repair some of your most cherished bonds while also letting go of the relationships that no longer serve you. Through expert insights, personal stories, and powerful self-reflection exercises, Daysha is not only excited to help you make stronger, soul-fulfilling friendships, but to also see you transform into the person that everyone is dying to call their friend. To get updates, news or more information please JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/811422574359543 Email List: https://www.yesqueenlife.com/real-talk-friend-therapy-daysha-veronica Daysha Veronica IG: @DayshaVeronica TikTok: @DayshaVeronica Twitter/X: @DayshaVeronica Yes Queen IG: @YesQueenLife TikTok: @YesQueenLife Twitter/X:@YesQueenLife