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[Gathering series] The Hosting Gap: What Friends Actually Want (The Hosting Paradox)
[Gathering Series] Why your gatherings feel like a chore (and how to fix it) with Amber Mayfield Hewett, author of "Your Turn to Host"
You're invited to "Good Chemistry": Friend Forward Event Announcement
7 Awkward Friendship Situations (and How to Handle Them like a PR pro)
The self-worth "blind spot" that’s quietly shaping all your friendships, with Dr. Marisa G. Franco
Where Women Spend Their Time & Why Friendship Pays the Price
The 3 Pillars of Social Capital (And Why It's Not the Same as Friendship)
The art of the "platonic wingwoman": Helping your friends make friends (Solo episode)
How is the "ambition paradox" impacting your friendships? -- A conversation with Dr. Anne Welsh, author or Ambitious Mother
Should your friends like all your posts on social media? With JoJo Venant
Set these friendship goals before the summer ends
Why your friends' dating advice might be hurting you, with Yue Xu & Julie Krafchick
When female friendships get complicated in the workplace (and what to do about it), with Brooke Taylor, author of "Healing the Success Wound"
Why “going analog” isn’t enough to make new friends: the rise of curated socializing
When his lack of friends becomes your problem: how the male loneliness epidemic affects women’s friendships
The grief of outgrowing a friendship because of misaligned values, with Gina Moffa
4 things I no longer believe about friendship (because learning THIS research changed my mind)
Why some women rush platonic intimacy in new friendships, with Minaa B.
I asked women with a lot of friends to share their "social secrets". Here's what they said.
Venting, co-rumination, and trauma dumping: what's the difference and where do we draw the line?
When ambition makes friendship harder: how high-achieving women can bridge the gap between success and connection
Why making friends in your 30s feels impossible (and how you can make it happen anyway)
Why you feel anxious about inviting people over (and how to fix it) with Ashlee Gadd, Author and Founder of Coffee and Crumbs and Friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
The secret language of humor in women's friendships// Interview with comedy writer Nadia Casey and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
What role does commitment play in friendship? The "Rusbult Investment Model" might explain why your close friendships don't last
Yes, your friend's comments about her body will impact the way you view your own. Here's what the research says. An interview with Chrissy King of the Body Liberation Project, and Dr. Erin Nolen, researcher and assistant professor at the University of Arkansas
Friendship Surveillance: Are we obsessed with tracking each other? A conversation with tech writer Tatum Hunter and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
4 things your newly divorced friend wishes you knew // a conversation with Oona Metz, author of Unhitched
You don't need MORE friends this year-- you need THIS instead. // The 5 components of social connection with friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
What we get wrong about "friendship audits" (and 8 signs that you might need one NOW)
How to Protect Yourself from the Loneliness Industrial Complex
The "Three C's" of staying friends when life transitions pull you apart
Social clubs are trending on Google search. What does that mean (and how do you find the right one for you)?
Leading an all-women group? Here are three things you should know (A conversation with Cassie Little of Her Sorority Journey)
THIS is the scientific reason why you're getting bored with friend "catch-ups"// a conversation with Creative Health Scientist Katina Bajaj
Is being "judgy" the reason you can't form deep friendships?
The mother-daughter friendship trend that we need to get under control// a conversation with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
7 Holiday-related friendship issues that you need to prepare for now// Friendship Expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
3 mistakes we make when "holding space" for female friends// Hosted by female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
6 Psychological Reasons Why We Remain Friends with "Frenemies"
For the woman who has TOO many friends...
The unique stress that women face (and how social support helps us through it)
How to create "community care plans" within your female friendships // A conversation with Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins
How to be 'helpable' (and the power of the "Benjamin Franklin Effect")
"Tell me what you want, what you really, really want."// 5 Most Common Contradictory Friendship Goals
Women feel more "interpersonal guilt" than men. Here's how that's impacting our female friendships.
Is ChatGPT impacting your friendships? These 7 questions will help you to know for sure.
No, she's not (always) "gaslighting" you // a conversation about "therapy speak" during friendship conflict with Dr. Isabelle Morley
When life transitions impact your friendships: A conversation with Almost 30 hosts Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams
Trees, cars, and sidewalks: How poor urban planning hurts your social life // a conversation with Fatima Elkott, urban planner
"It's just easier to be friends with guys" -- a sentiment we need to unpack.
Surprising ways that the "mother wound" shows up in female friendships // with Dr. Dylesia, mother-daughter trauma recovery expert
THIS is the reason you have "friend fatigue": A reflection on the power of "friend-life integration"
4 Things We're Getting Wrong about "Third Places" with host Danielle Bayard Jackson
The Role of Proximity and Perception in Women's Friendships
Communal v. Exchange Relationships and the Reasons Some Friends "Keep Score"
Where do you turn for friendship advice? Here are 4 questions to evaluate your resources.
How to rewrite the "rules" of friendship-- Interview with Morgan Debaun of Blavity, Inc. and author of "Rewrite Your Rules"
"So you want to build a friend group...?" Here are the 4 key ingredients for building a consistent friend group from scratch with Danielle Bayard Jackson
"Should we talk about money with friends?" Interview with financial therapist Aja Evans
Are you ACTUALLY ready for authentic community? Interview with Cat Lantigua and Danielle Bayard Jackson
Friend Forward Announcements: 4 Things You Should Know About What's Happening BTS
Cynicism is on the rise. Here's how it's ruining your friendships. (Analysis with friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson) [Patreon Excerpt]
Why are we obsessed with talking about "fake friends" (and how do we find genuine female friendships?) -- Episode excerpt with friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
Should you change your personality to make (and keep!) friends? An examination of The Big 5 Personality Traits at the Intersection of Friendship with friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson [Patreon Excerpt]
See you in January 2025! (Season Finale)
The fine line between caring and codependency with Terri Cole
Reality TV as a female friendship ritual and bonding agent (a conversation with the hosts of the "2 Black Girls, 1 Rose" podcast)
WHY DOES THIS EPISODE FEEL LIKE FREE THERAPY? (A conversation about conflict and safety with Domenique Harrison)
The commodification of friendship: 4 signs it's not authentic
The beauty and danger of friendship introductions, friendship overlap, and friendship poaching (Part 2)
The beauty and danger of friendship introductions, friendship overlap, and friendship poaching (Part 1)
Are you currently settling for "unwanted friendships"?
To the woman who's afraid to let her guard down in new friendships
Are your friends secretly using "A.I. companions?"
"She ghosted me. Now what?"
Avoid these 4 phrases when meeting new friends
*BONUS* For the woman who feels alone in her private friendship struggles...
Does being a "good friend" to some mean being a "bad friend" to others?
Three ways to keep your "hibernation friends"
For the woman who desires more "active" friendships
How to feel more comfortable going out solo
Friends are not enough. Use the "5-3-1 Rule" to improve your social health// With social scientist Kasley Killam
Dating and friendships: How can partnered women support their dating friends? A conversation with Lily Womble
Summer kick-off: "Modern Friendship" with author Anna Goldfarb
To the woman who's about to swear-off female friendship... Responses from listeners
How much time are we ACTUALLY spending with friends? The answer may surprise you.
The Three Affinities of Female Friendship-- A Framework of Women's Connection by Danielle Bayard Jackson