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 sharing locations with friends, monitoring social media activity and turning on features like "read receipts"-- all things that allow us to monitor each other's activity. Host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson interviews Tatum Hunter -- a technology and culture writer, formerly of the Washington Post. Together, Tatum and Danielle explore the ways in which technology impacts our connections and the emotional consequences of monitoring each other's lives. This conversation will also highlight the benefits and drawbacks of location sharing, the role of social media in shaping perceptions of closeness. Members of the private "Office Hours" community will receive the full episode, which includes Tatum's predictions for emerging trends in digital privacy. TikTok videos highlighted in this episode: --------------------------------------------------------------------- FRIENDSHIP ELEVATED Would you like a supportive community and personal friendship coach to walk with you over the next few months? You have two days left to join Friendship Elevated, our group coaching program. Learn more at betterfemalefriendships.com WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? Send your questions, hot takes, or personal friendship stories via Instagram @friendforward (go the to direct messages, hold the microphone icon down and proceed with your voice note) or send a video/ voice note to us via email at hello@betterfemalefriendships.com. BOOK DANIELLE TO SPEAK If you're looking for a customized, research-driven experience with a balance of education and humor, book Danielle Bayard Jackson to speak at your upcoming event. To make it happen, contact Samantha at Sam@tellpublicrelations.com and inquire today.

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Friendship Surveillance: Are we obsessed with tracking each other? A conversation with tech writer Tatum Hunter and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson is an episode from Friend Forward by Danielle Bayard Jackson -- Female Friendship Expert.

This episode is 25:18 long.

This episode was published on Feb 19, 2026.

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