How to Have Close Female Friendships (without the Drama) - with Natalie Runion

Ever feel like making friends as an adult is somehow harder than it was in high school? In this conversation with Natalie Runion (author of the USA Today bestseller "I Don't Even Like Women"), we're getting real about why female friendships can feel so complicated and what to do about it. Natalie shares her own journey from literally telling her pastor "I don't even like women" when asked to lead women's ministry, to discovering the lies we believe that keep us isolated. (Spoiler: those old scripts from the junior high lunch table are still playing in our heads.) We talk about the fear of rejection, what to do when someone says "no thanks, I have enough friends" (yes, that actually happened to Natalie), and how to keep putting yourself out there even when it's scary. This episode is for you if: • You want close friendships but don't know how to find them. • You've been rejected and aren't sure you can try again. • You feel awkward at church gatherings or mom groups. • You're in a new season of life and need to rebuild community. • You're tired of surface-level relationships and want something real. Natalie gives practical advice on starting small (like $5.99 wildflower bouquets for neighbors), knowing when rejection is actually about the other person's capacity, and why being what you need for someone else might be the secret to finding the friendship you're looking for. Plus, we tackle the question: how do you know if the problem is them... or you? If you've ever felt lonely in a room full of people, this conversation is for you. 📖 RESOURCE MENTIONED: Natalie's book: "I Don't Even Like Women and Other Lies That Get in the Way of Sacred Sisterhood" (affiliate) 🔗 CONNECT WITH NATALIE: Website: Support the show

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How to Have Close Female Friendships (without the Drama) - with Natalie Runion is an episode from Equipping Godly Women Podcast by Brittany Ann.

This episode is 31:15 long.

This episode was published on Dec 17, 2025.

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