Friends Who Want to Hear Your Good News?

  Have you ever held back sharing good news because you sensed a friend wasn’t truly celebrating with you? Do you have friends who show up in bad times, but are slow to show support in good times? This episode is for you! I share some thoughts on identifying the friends who want to hear […]

Neediness in Friendships

  “Neediness” has come up in plenty of episodes, but this is the first one dedicated to that loaded word. The episode was inspired by a letter from a listener–author, Sally Vardaman, who found herself reacting to my mom’s story in episode #72 about her decision to end a friendship over what she called, “neediness.” Sally’s letter […]

Scheduling as the Key to Making and Keeping Friends

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  If you’re struggling with managing your friendships or looking for innovative ways to make new friends, this episode is your roadmap to a richer, more fulfilling social life. What you might be missing if you’re not spending time with friends is a container for those friendships. My guests have tons of ideas for you! […]

I’m Just Not That Into This Friendship

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Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you simply can’t connect with someone trying to become better friends with you? Or, have you ever needed to “downgrade” a longstanding friendship? Letting down another person is never easy! Join me as I sit down with Ruchi Koval, a renowned author, motivational speaker, and relationship […]

Grudges and Apologies in Friendships

  Sometimes we hurt a friend unintentionally, but an apology is still in order. Is there a friend out there who might be waiting for you to say, “I’m sorry?” Are you ready to forgive the friend who comes to you with an apology? This is the episode where we encourage you to think about […]

Become Your Own Social Director: Stop Waiting for Invitations

Stop Waiting for Invitations Ever feel like your social life is a waiting game, stuck in the perpetual hope for an invitation to hang out? It’s time to flip the script! This episode is about empowering you to take control of your social time and friendships. Don’t  wait around hoping to be invited–reach out, take […]