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**Friend Forward**

This is a podcast for modern women looking to understand the complexities of female friendship. Hosted by Danielle Bayard Jackson –female friendship coach and educator– Friend Forward provides research, strategies, and tough-love truth to answer your questions about how to navigate relationships with other women. Tune in every week for new insights about how to create and maintain better female friendships. (And in between episodes, follow along on TikTok at @thefriendshipexpert or IG @daniellebayardjackson)

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BONUS EPISODE: We have a MAJOR announcement! Oct 18, 2021

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Danielle has a major announcement. Buckle up.

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How to plan a drama-free girls' trip Oct 14, 2021

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Every now and then you need a girls' trip with your friends, but how do you plan so that there's a guarantee that it will be drama-free? In this week's episode we'll talk about the 2 benefits of group trips, the 4 things to consider while you plan, and how to recover if things go sideways. Because the Real Housewives series can't be the only model we have of how girls' trips are supposed to go. Ready for 1-on-1 friendship coaching? Visit us at Betterfemalefriendships.com

Round Table: What are your "new friend red flags"? Oct 07, 2021

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For the first time, I step away from "coach mode" to chat with two of my personal friends-- Katy and Yamel-- to talk about "new friend red flags". We received several responses to our Instagram story asking about the things other women do within your first few interactions that turn you off, and this week we're discussing them as a group. We'll also share our "green flags"-- things women do within the "new friend" stage that make us swoon. For a complete friendship transformation, consider joining our 8-week coaching program, "Friendship Elevated", at Betterfemalefriendships.com/membership. There are video modules, homework challenges, and personal coaching sessions to help you MASTER adult friendship in 60 days.

How to Find Relief When You're the "Strong Friend" Oct 01, 2021

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By now, you're familiar with the idea of the "strong friend". Whether YOU are this person or you have this person in your friend group, it's important to know ways to take some of pressure off. In today's episode, we'll explore ways to identify the "strong friend", reasons she doesn't ask for help, and tangible ways to show her support. For one-on-one insight, schedule your coaching session today at betterfemalefriendships.com/services

Are THESE habits making you look unapproachable? Sep 24, 2021

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You want to make new connections, but there are EIGHT sneaky habits that you may have that might be sabotaging your attempts. In this week's episode, we highlight a few common mistakes that we unknowingly make that send the message, "NOT INTERESTED" whenever we're in public-- and then we'll show you how to make it right. If you're looking for more in-depth support for making (and keeping!) friends, join our 8-week program "Friendship Elevated" before the price increases on October 1. See you at BETTERFEMALEFRIENDSHIPS.COM/MEMBERSHIP

Are you being drained by an "obligatory friend"? Sep 16, 2021

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Why do we choose to maintain friendships that feel like an obligation? In this week's episode we'll cover the definition of an obligatory friend, the top 5 reasons we are scared to end things, and how you can end the friendship with grace and compassion. To join our 8-week Friendship Elevated program, visit betterfemalefriendships.com/membership.

5 Reasons You Feel Lonely EVEN THOUGH You Have Friends Sep 09, 2021

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We asked 400 women if they've ever felt lonely EVEN THOUGH they have friends. You'd be surprised by the percentage of woman who said "yes". This week, we're sharing the top 5 reasons they reported for why they feel this way, along with tangible solutions for each one. For more information on how to create better female friendships, join our exclusive 8-week program, Friendship Elevated, which includes weekly videos AND FOUR COACHING CALLS! Visit for more details. betterfemalefriendships.com/membership

Do you really NEED a best friend? Sep 02, 2021

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A new survey reveals that 40& of Americans self-report NOT having a best friend. But is that abnormal? Should women aspire to have a "bestie"? On this week's episode, Danielle breaks down what a best friend is, gives two warnings to women who DO have a BFF, and offers 3 tips for women who DON'T have one-- all of this answering that one pressing question: do you really NEED a best friend? More resources (and coaching one-on-ones!) at www.betterfemalefriendships.com/membership and follow Danielle on Instagram @daniellebayardjackson

Three Questions to Ask Yourself BEFORE You Rekindle that Friendship Aug 26, 2021

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She's been on your mind for a while now, but you're not sure if you should reach out to her. When a friendship ends, it's natural to think about whether it's worth rekindling things after some time has passed. So today Danielle is offering three questions for you to consider before you send that text. To book your one-on-one session, visit betterfemalefriendships.com/services, and to get even MORE value, consider joining our private 8-week program to get everything you need to master friendships in 60 days or less at betterfemalefriendships.com/membership.

5 Strategies to Make Friends... In College Aug 26, 2021

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Even if you are NOT a college student, you'll find value in this.... Over the past three weeks, we've received several messages from young women headed to college who want to know how to make friends. We are outlining 5 strategies to help you begin connecting with other women on campus that could potentially lead to more meaningful friendships. To make the most of your first semester follow these tips. And if you are looking for MORE support, book your one-on-one session at betterfemalefriendships.com/services for a little facetime with Danielle that could completely transform the current state of your friendships.

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