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S2 E24-- THAT'S A WRAP! Three Ways to Get Your "Friendship Fix" While You Wait for Season 3 Jul 13, 2021

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We've helped you through some of your biggest friendship dilemmas every week for the past few months, but it's time we take a break. Season three launches at the end of August, but you can get your "friendship fix" while we're away. In this final season 2 episode, Danielle breaks down three ways to stay in touch this summer. Learn more at Betterfemalefriendships.com

Post-Pandemic Socializing: 4 Tips for the Socially Anxious Friend w/ Dr. Ellen Hendriksen Jun 25, 2021

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Feeling a little anxious about socializing with new people (and reuniting with former friends)post-pandemic? Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who helps millions of people learn to manage their anxiety (and she's been featured in some of your favorite publications like The New York Times, BBC News, O Magazine, and Psychology Today!). Today she's sharing a few tips to help you manage your fears about "getting back out there". Whether you've always struggled with social anxiety or if it's a relatively new challenge for you, Dr. Hendriksen's conversation with our resident friendship coach, Danielle Bayard Jackson, is sure to get you through it.

S2 E22-- 8 Signs it's Time to (Finally) End That Friendship Jun 17, 2021

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You've been going back and forth about whether to end a friendship, and every time you ask others for advice it seems to go nowhere. Today Danielle walks you through 8 unequivocal signs that it might be time to finally let go and get the peace you've been searching for. If you're looking for support as you make this tough decision, message us on Instagram at @friendforward or join our exclusive program Friendship Elevated at BetterFemaleFriendships.com/membership

S2 E21-- The pros and cons of "three-way" friendships Jun 11, 2021

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While friend trios are filled with love and support, they can also be really tricky to navigate. Sometimes they might even have you wondering, "Is it just better to be in a friend group of two? Are friendship threesomes just too complicated to work?" Today we're outlining 1. what new research reveals about the most common friend group number 2. the benefits of three-way friendships and 3. what three things need to be in place in order for three-way friendships to be successful. So if you desire to be in a friend group (or if you're in one and need a little help to keep it strong), this episode is for you. After listening, visit us at Betterfemalefriendships.com/membership.

S2 E20-- To the girl who thinks it's "too late" to make new friends Jun 04, 2021

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Many women believe that-- because of their age or life stage-- it's too late for them to form new meaningful friendships. But that's simply not true. Today Danielle outlines three truths for you to hold onto the next time you find yourself believing the lie that your time has passed. To be one the first to learn the details for our new TRANSFORMATIONAL 6-week friendship program, visit us at Betterfemalefriendships.com and subscribe to our email list today.

S2 E19-- What to Do When Your Bestie Makes Friends w/ Someone New May 27, 2021

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Sometimes you can't help but "feel some kinda way" when your bestie begins getting close to someone new. How do you manage your feelings of jealousy? Today Danielle will outline the 5 toxic responses we tend to have when our bestie makes a new friend, how to "overwrite" those thoughts with healthy ones, the do's and don'ts of responding to her new friendship, and three signs the new friendship might be an actual problem. If you're struggling with this issue and looking for one-on-one coaching, visit us at Betterfemalefriendships.com

S2 E18 -- 3 (Secret) Tips for Finding Female Friends Using Dating Apps May 20, 2021

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Friendship apps are becoming increasingly popular, so we invited Dana Hamilton-- an "anti-diet dating coach", writer, and ACTUAL dating app expert-- to teach you ACTIONABLE tips for using apps like Bumble BFF to find female friends. In this week's episode you'll learn why women are flocking to technology for friendship, the 2 words you should avoid using in your profile bio, and how to take a connection from superficial banter to a real potential friendship. To apply these tips to YOUR profile, visit Betterfemalefriendships.com to download the friendship app checklist.

S2E17-- Would YOU hire a bridesmaid? Convo. w/ Jen Glantz of "Bridesmaid for Hire" May 13, 2021

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Jen Glantz is a writer and was one of my earlier coaching clients. She wrote a piece on me for NBC News titled "I hired a friendship coach. Here's what happened." and today I catch up with her about her experience. We also talk about her business which is called "Bridesmaid for Hire", where women pay her to be in their bridal party. She talks to me about the tender friendship issues women confess to her on their wedding day and the anxiety around selecting friends for your bridal party. To consider a friendship coach (or learn more about Jen!) visit Betterfemalefriendships.com

S2E16-- The (Surprising) Reasons We "Ghost" May 06, 2021

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Why do some people think "ghosting" is fine while others see it as completely unacceptable means of ending a friendship? The reason might surprise you. Today's episode is a little different, as Danielle walks you through a study that explains why some people are more prone to "ghost" than others. After listening, we encourage you to join our new private Facebook group, "The Friend Forward Podcast After Party", to share your "aha" moments. And remember, for the next two weeks, you can book a one-on-one session with Danielle to work through your biggest issues with personal insight from a professional. We got you! Visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com

S2 E15-- The Top 7 "Post-Pandemic Friendship Fears" Apr 29, 2021

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For the past 6 weeks, we've been speaking to women across the country about what they fear most about entering a post-pandemic world when it comes to their friendships. As we studied their responses, there were a few clear themes that emerged. This week we're counting down (TRL-style) the top 7 fears women have about how to create and maintain friendships as the world begins to open up. We close the episode with a BIG announcement, so be sure to listen until the very end. In the meantime, subscribe to our email list to get first dibs at www.betterfemalefriendships.com

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