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Birthday (and New Year) Goals

It’s my birthday today, which means Bryan is on his way to meet me at the coffee shop to discuss the goals I’m leaving behind

December 30, 2019 No Comments

How to Break Up With Your Phone

I’ve been here before in a smartphone crisis. In 2013, I wrote a four-part series for The Forward about being too attached to my iPhone.

November 16, 2018 12 Comments

Managing Family Photos

I have a system for managing our family’s digital photos. I’m not saying it’s the best system, the most cost effective system, or the most

August 13, 2018 3 Comments

Hi, I'm Nina

Hi, I’m NINA BADZIN, host of the podcast, Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship. Since 2014, I’ve been writing about the dynamics of adult friendship and answering anonymous questions on the topic. I’m also the co-founder of the writing studio at ModernWell in Minneapolis and an avid reader who reviews 30+ books a year. Welcome to my site!

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Hi, I'm Nina

HI, I’M NINA BADZIN. I’m a writer fascinated by the dynamics of friendship, and I’ve been answering anonymous advice questions on the topic since 2014. I now also answer them on my podcast, Dear Nina! I’m a creative writing instructor at ModernWell in Minneapolis, a freelance writer and editor, and an avid reader who reviews 50 books a year. Welcome to my site!

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I send an email once or twice a month with the latest friendship letters, podcast episodes, book reviews, recipes, and more.

Hi, I'm Nina

Get The Newsletter

I send an email once or twice a month with the latest friendship letters, podcast episodes, book reviews, recipes, and more.