Should your friends like all your posts on social media? With JoJo Venant
You noticed she didn't share your last post. She liked her post but not yours. She hasn't watched your stories in weeks, but she's clearly o...
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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 prov...
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20 of 270 episodesSet these friendship goals before the summer ends
There's a psychological concept known as "the fresh start effect", and it can be helpful as you set your friendship goals for the summer. Yo...
Why your friends' dating advice might be hurting you, with Yue Xu & Julie Krafchick
As much as we'd like to think our romantic relationships exist apart from our friendships, the research says otherwise. Your friends' opinio...
When female friendships get complicated in the workplace (and what to do about it), with Brooke Taylor, author of "Healing the Success Wound"
How to navigate friendship at work without losing the relationship, with Brooke Taylor She's your lunch buddy, your Slack confidante, your p...
Why “going analog” isn’t enough to make new friends: the rise of curated socializing
You've seen the articles. You've heard the discourse. People are pulling away from the digital sphere and opting for in-person connection in...
When his lack of friends becomes your problem: how the male loneliness epidemic affects women’s friendships
Everyone's talking about the male loneliness epidemic. But after six years of hosting this show and seven years of coaching women through th...
The grief of outgrowing a friendship because of misaligned values, with Gina Moffa
She's the same person you've loved for years… until suddenly she isn't. Maybe it was a comment that stopped you cold, or the slow realizatio...
4 things I no longer believe about friendship (because learning THIS research changed my mind)
You've probably had at least one friendship belief you were sure about… until life proved you wrong. Maybe it was the idea that your two bes...
Why some women rush platonic intimacy in new friendships, with Minaa B.
You finally meet someone you click with. You've got things in common, the conversation flows, and suddenly you're ready to tell her everythi...
I asked women with a lot of friends to share their "social secrets". Here's what they said.
You know those women who seem to make friends everywhere they go? Have you ever wondered how they draw people to them so easily? When Daniel...
Venting, co-rumination, and trauma dumping: what's the difference and where do we draw the line?
Venting used to just be what friends did. Now it feels like a social minefield; and we can't seem to agree on whether it's a sign of closene...
When ambition makes friendship harder: how high-achieving women can bridge the gap between success and connection
You're driven, you're accomplished, and you've got no shortage of people in your life. So why do your closest friendships still feel like so...
Why making friends in your 30s feels impossible (and how you can make it happen anyway)
Why does friend-making feel especially challenging in our 30s? In this episode, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson explores...
Why you feel anxious about inviting people over (and how to fix it) with Ashlee Gadd, Author and Founder of Coffee and Crumbs and Friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
You want to host more often, but you're anxious about having people over. Why? (And how do you fix it?) In this interview with Ashlee Gadd ,...
The secret language of humor in women's friendships// Interview with comedy writer Nadia Casey and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
Research finds that shared humor is a predictor of women becoming best friends... but it's not a predictor for men. Why is that? In this wee...
What role does commitment play in friendship? The "Rusbult Investment Model" might explain why your close friendships don't last
Is "commitment" a concept that only applies to romantic relationships? What role does it play in friendships when these are completely elect...
Yes, your friend's comments about her body will impact the way you view your own. Here's what the research says. An interview with Chrissy King of the Body Liberation Project, and Dr. Erin Nolen, researcher and assistant professor at the University of Arkansas
In this conversation, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the impact of close friendships on body image. She speaks...
Friendship Surveillance: Are we obsessed with tracking each other? A conversation with tech writer Tatum Hunter and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
This conversation explores the complex relationship between surveillance and friendships in the digital age. This includes the habit of shar...
4 things your newly divorced friend wishes you knew // a conversation with Oona Metz, author of Unhitched
Whether your friend is newly divorce or considering divorce, she'll likely expect you to provide emotional support throughout her journey. B...
You don't need MORE friends this year-- you need THIS instead. // The 5 components of social connection with friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
Okay, well maybe you DO need new friends, but for many of us, that's not the primary reason we're feeling disconnected. There are four other...