Friend Forward

S2 E15-- The Top 7 "Post-Pandemic Friendship Fears"

Apr 29, 2021

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...

S2 E14-- 4 Ways to Call Out a Friend Who's (Always) Late

Apr 22, 2021

If you have a friend who's always late, this episode is for you. Today, Danielle is giving you 4 strategies to use to get your late friends to arrive on time, and trust us-- they work! And for those listeners who are guilty of being tardy to the party, don't worry-- the episode closes with 2 ways that you can get it...

S2E13-- How to Know if You're The "Back-Up Friend" (and What to Do About It)

Apr 15, 2021

When you look around at your friend group, you realize that you might be the "back-up friend", the one who's second choice-- an afterthought. But how do you stop feeling like you're not priority? In this week's episode we're looking at signs to know you're the back-up friend, how to know whether you're intentionally...

S2 E12-- What to Do When You've Become the "Therapist Friend"

Apr 8, 2021

Your friends come to you when they need advice, and while you're flattered that they trust you with their troubles, you're beginning to feel burned out. In today's episode, we outline the pros and cons of being the "therapist friend", the three things that should always be included in a request for help from a friend,...

S2 E11-- How to Spot "Fake" Vulnerability with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

Apr 1, 2021

We know that vulnerability is important, but in our attempt to experience closeness with our friends, some of us may be going about things all wrong. This week, I speak with Dr. Marisa G. Franco-- a psychologist who specializes in friendship-- about what vulnerability really means, the misconceptions we have about how...