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Friend Forward — 269 episodes
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
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
How Being A Bridesmaid Can Make Or Break A Friendship - Jen Glantz, A Bridesmaid-For-Hire Spills The Tea
Six surprising ways to be vulnerable in your friendships (that don't involve having an emotional breakdown)
Four Questions To Ask Yourself To Identify If Your Conflict Avoidance Is Becoming An Issue
What to do when you realize you're not your bestie's bestie
Authenticity, Oversharing, and the Value of Not-So-Deep Friendships: A Conversation with Israa Nasir
Why We Yearn For Friendship Groups, And The Pros & Cons of Groups vs Dyads
Four Reasons Why Your Friends Are Not Being Vulnerable With You
Three Surprising Ways Your Friendships Impact Your Marriage
What to do when you're stuck in the middle of a boyfriend and a best friend who don't get along, with Ore Agbaje-Williams, author of “The Three of us”
[REBROADCAST] Platonic Love vs. Romantic Love -- Notes on Prioritizing Friendship with Dr. Christina Douyon
6 Hot Takes On Female Friendships
Girl Problems: “How Do I Feel Less Guilty After Setting A Boundary and Stepping Back From A Friendship?”
What We Get Wrong About "Accountability" In Friendship
How Burnout Is Affecting Your Friendships And What You Can Do About It, with Emily Ballesteros
Girl Problems: “I’m Finding It Tough To Make New Friends And I’m Feeling Hopeless - Am I Missing Something?”
Four Phrases To Say In A Fight With A Friend, To Help Resolve Conflict
Friendship Breakups - A Personal Reflection On Recent Events
Girl Problems: “My Friend Just Blocked Me On Instagram And I Have No Idea Why”
Picking Your People: Choosing the Right Friends to Prioritize and Pursue – A Conversation with Nina Badzin
Three Ways To Deepen Your Surface-Level Friendships
Girl Problems: “My Friend Isn’t Putting The Same Amount of Effort Into Maintaining Our Relationship As I Am - Should I Give Up?”
How To Apologize To A Friend
Three Ways To Manage Feelings Of Rejection In Your Female Friendships
Girl Problems: “How Do You Respond When A Friend Gets Defensive?”
An Honest Conversation with Taryn Delanie Smith - Friendship envy, guy's girls and how to be a good hype woman
How To Maintain Long-Distance Friendships When You're Scared The Relationship Will Fade Away
Girl Problems: “My Best Friend Still Hasn’t Invited Me Over To Her New House... Is It Petty Of Me To Feel Hurt?”
Walking with Friends Through Depression: An Honest Discussion, with Dr. Ayanna Abrams, Farah Harris and Trayonna Barnes
Four Ways To Find Like-Minded Friends
Girl Problems: “I’m contemplating a friendship breakup… but how do I navigate this when I have to see her every day?”
How To Show Up For A Friend Who Is Going Through A Divorce
About To Break Up With A Friend? Listen To This First
Girl Problems: "How do I keep my Distance with an Ex-friend while not Letting our Friendship Break-up Impact my other Friendships within our Group?"
Women without kids - The Silent Judgements We Make About Childfree Friends, with guest Ruby Warrington
Three Surprising Downsides Of Being The "Extroverted Friend"
Girl Problems: "How can I maintain my friendships when my time is limited?"
BONUS EPISODE: How To Support A Friend In Times Of 'Minority Stress'
Seven Things Your Married / Partnered Friend Wants You To Know
Seven Things Your Single Friend Wants You To Know
Girl Problems: “How do I avoid unwanted connections when it comes to friendship?”
Friendship Failures: Reframing Friendship Breakups
How ADHD Might Affect Your Friendships, with Dr Tracy Alloway
The Consequences of Ruminating on a Friendship Issue
Season 5 Trailer
“I forgot her birthday… and then she cut me off” - The impact of birthdays on our female friendships
Why emotional regulation is important for healthy female friendships
Are Men’s Friendships in Crisis? (Part 2: Looking for Solutions)
Are Men’s Friendships in Crisis? (Part 1: Examining the Problem)
How your friendships may be impacting your dating life and relationships with Dr, Tara of Luvbites
How to respond to a friend's boundary with grace
Three reasons why "wedding drama" strains your female friendships with Kara Maureen, The Bridal Coach
A surprising method for finding your "people" -- A conversation with Laura Tremaine, author of "The Life Council"
Is your PARTNER the reason that your friendships are on life support?
"How to support a friend during her fertility journey" a conversation with Katy Seppi of Chasing Creation
5 Reasons You Haven't Broken Off the Friendship Yet
4 behaviors that lead to better female friendships
How to get your girls' trip out of the group chat " with Theresa Chu-Bermudez
Girl Problems: "As an entrepreneur, I don't have time for friends...."
Is Domestic Labor Hurting your Friendships? An Interview with Laura Danger
10 (Possible) Reasons Why She Didn't Invite You
How to Offer an "Affirmative Boundary"
Three times when you SHOULDN'T apologize to a Friend
How to Spot Relational Aggression in Your Female Friendships
How to Talk to Strangers– A conversation with Ashley Kirsner, Founder of “Skip the Small Talk”
Girl Problems: "Is gossiping really that bad?"
4 Reasons We Don't Pursue New Friendships
BONUS: A vulnerable (unedited) message for listeners
Girl Problems: "Help, I need bridesmaids!"
“People-pleaser” friends -- An interview with psychotherapist and boundary expert Terri Cole
Girl Problems: "How do I manage my feelings of loneliness?"
Six signs that YOU might be the problem
Girl Problems: "Help-- I think I have TOO many friends..."
Three (charismatic) ways to tell her you want to be friends
What to do when you feel a little *gasp* JEALOUS in your friendship
4 "friendship mindsets" we're leaving in 2022
Can you use technology to make a friendship trio?
Will NOT having kids impact my friendships? A conversation with Jordan Davidson, author of “So when are you having kids?”
The Social Consequences of Oversharing with New Friends
Girl Problems: "I just downloaded Bumble BFF... and I am PANICKING."
"How leaning into activism changed my friendships." A conversation with actor/athlete/ activist Taylor Rae Almonte-Roman
4 Ways to (Finally) Move on from that Friendship Break-up
The surprising way that "high-achieving" women suffer in their friendships -- A conversation with therapist Vernique Esther
Girl Problems: "We talk on the phone, but I don't feel close to her."
"I'm not like other girls": 4 Reasons Why Some Women Prefer to Be Friends with Men
Girl Problems: "What do I do if I can't afford friendship therapy or coaching?"
Before you end that friendship... feat. Erin Falconer, psychotherapist and author of "How to Break Up with your Friends"
Girl Problems: "How do I balance my boyfriend with my friends?"
Is it time to change your "friendship algorithm"? Feat. Dr. Marisa G. Franco, Author of "Platonic"
Girl Problems: "Where do I find more BIPOC friends?"
Three reasons why you just can't take a compliment
Her TikTok video went viral...so her friends dumped her.
Yes, girl-- You actually NEED friends. (100th Episode Celebration!)
4 ways rumination is hurting your friendship (and driving you crazy)
4 Behind-the-scenes Facts about this Friendship Coaching Business
Are book clubs the secret to creating new friendships? Interview with Mackenzie Newcomb of The Bad B*&#! Book Club
How to communicate boundaries with a female friend (the first time): Interview with Dr. Carole Robin
Are "friend demotions" silly or helpful?
Do you REALLY want "low-maintenance" friendships?
[REPLAY] How to Stop Canceling on your friends (and what to do when it happens to you)
Three reasons your friendship might lack emotional safety
The Dark Side of Group Chats
Here's how your personal body image is affecting your friendships: Interview with Jess Connolly, Author/ Speaker/ Coach
Can THIS strategy help you keep momentum with a new friend?
How to navigate your friend's "vent" sessions
Three ways the "female brain" helps us relate to our friends w/ Dr. Tracy Alloway
What to do when you're the friend who's always initiating
How to Stay Friends When Money Gets in the Way
Is your attachment style impacting your friendships?
How to Deal with a Friend's Self-Centered Conversations
6 SECRET Issues that Women Bring to Me as a Friendship Coach
Can a "sober curious" lifestyle impact your friendships? A conversation w Amanda E. White, author of Not Drinking Tonight
Season 4 Trailer: Getting Personal
Season Finale: How to Make (and Keep) Friendship Intentions for the New Year
[Series: "How to support a friend when..."] You disagree with her choices
[SERIES: "How to support your friend when..."] She is a new mom/ has postpartum depression
[SERIES: "How to support a friend when..."] She's going through a break-up
[SERIES: "How to support your friend when..."] She has a Chronic Illness
Thanksgiving Updates and Listener Check-In
Tired of " new friend fade"? Use THIS method to fix it!
5 Things Keeping You from DEEPER Friendships
Three Questions to Ask When Your Friends Let You Down
Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult? (PART 2)
Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult? (PART 1)
BONUS EPISODE: We have a MAJOR announcement!
How to plan a drama-free girls' trip
Round Table: What are your "new friend red flags"?
How to Find Relief When You're the "Strong Friend"
Are THESE habits making you look unapproachable?
Are you being drained by an "obligatory friend"?
5 Reasons You Feel Lonely EVEN THOUGH You Have Friends
Do you really NEED a best friend?
Three Questions to Ask Yourself BEFORE You Rekindle that Friendship
5 Strategies to Make Friends... In College
S2 E24-- THAT'S A WRAP! Three Ways to Get Your "Friendship Fix" While You Wait for Season 3
Post-Pandemic Socializing: 4 Tips for the Socially Anxious Friend w/ Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
S2 E22-- 8 Signs it's Time to (Finally) End That Friendship
S2 E21-- The pros and cons of "three-way" friendships
S2 E20-- To the girl who thinks it's "too late" to make new friends
S2 E19-- What to Do When Your Bestie Makes Friends w/ Someone New
S2 E18 -- 3 (Secret) Tips for Finding Female Friends Using Dating Apps
S2E17-- Would YOU hire a bridesmaid? Convo. w/ Jen Glantz of "Bridesmaid for Hire"
S2E16-- The (Surprising) Reasons We "Ghost"
S2 E15-- The Top 7 "Post-Pandemic Friendship Fears"
S2 E14-- 4 Ways to Call Out a Friend Who's (Always) Late
S2E13-- How to Know if You're The "Back-Up Friend" (and What to Do About It)
S2 E12-- What to Do When You've Become the "Therapist Friend"
S2 E11-- How to Spot "Fake" Vulnerability with Dr. Marisa G. Franco
S2 E10-- The Right and Wrong Way to Gossip (Yeah, seriously.)
3 Ways Anxiety Impacts Our Friendships (and What We Can Do About It) w/ Dr. Lisa Martin
S2E8 How do we define a "good" friend"?
S2E7 The right (and wrong) ways to ask your friends for help
S2E6-- "She had kids, and everything changed..." [Listeners' Stories on Motherhood and Friendship]
S2E5 -- "You're not invited." What to do when you're feeling left out w/ Noelle Rhodes of Friending
S2E4 Do we value romantic love more than platonic love? A conversation with Dr. Christina Marie Douyon
S2E3 The 5-step process to deepening your friendships (including 5 prompts to get you started!)
S2E2 "Should I cut her off?" Things to consider before you call it quits.
S2E1-- OUR FRIENDSHIP TIKTOK WENT VIRAL AND WE ARE NOT OKAY!
Season 1: That's a Wrap!
Three Reasons You're Still Not Over that Friendship Break-up
An honest review of 5 new friendship apps (incl. Bumble BFF, Peanut, and others)
How to manage social outings during COVID when your friends have different boundaries feat. Michelle Sprott of Brunchnista
Do online friendships count? An open conversation with Bailey T. Hurley
"Is my friend jealous of me?" How to address jealousy in friendship.
Three Expectations You Have of Friendship That Set You Up for Disappointment
Fifth-grade friendships, mom friends, and rejection: An interview with author Rachel Fisher
For the woman who’s “too busy” for friends.
What to do when your partner doesn't like your friends
Audio Book Preview: Chapter 1 of "Give it a Rest: The Case for Tough-Love Friendship"
"Can we still be friends if we have different values?" Response to an Instagram DM.
"My friends never text back." How to deal with bad texters (and advice for those who are guilty)
How to Make A New Friend in 90 Seconds or Less
"How do I deal with an over-sharer?" Let's talk about boundaries. [Reader submission]
4 Secrets for Feeling a Little Less Lonely
7 Hacks for the "Socially Awkward" Friend
MYTH-BUSTING: 5 Common Stereotypes about Female Friendship: Interview w/ Author Kayleen Schaefer
5 Ways to Respond when a Friend Calls You Out
"I miss you." How to Reconnect with a Friend: Interview w/ Dr. Marisa G. Franco
Managing Interracial Friendships in a Time of Racial Unrest
The 7 Lies You Believe that are Keeping You From Making Friends
The 3 levels of platonic intimacy
Speak up or shut up? How to know if it's appropriate to have a tough-love conversation with a friend
Finding Friends in Foreign Places: Interview with Anjali Nair
4 Reasons Your Friend Didn't Take Your Advice
"I started a business, and my friends disappeared." A conversation with Jessica Hurley
4 Signs Your Friend is Struggling During Quarantine
6 Creative Ways to Connect During "Social Distancing"
Friendship Breakups: Three women share their stories [Youtube Audio]
"I can't stand your boyfriend." How to survive when her partner's the worst.
4 Ways to Respond to a "Chronic Complainer"
"Sorry, I can't make it." How to Stop Cancelling on Your Friends
How to Make Friends as an Adult [Youtube Recording]