The Art of Adult Friendships With Anna Runkle

We know we need friends, but finding “our people” can be hard! In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with therapist and author Anna Runkle about why so many of us struggle to build meaningful friendships, how covert avoidance keeps us from true connection, and what practical steps help us identify the relationships that genuinely support who we’re becoming. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why finding your people matters more than simply having people. How to recognize red flags, energy drains, and covert avoidance. Practical steps and mindset shifts that make adult friendship easier and more authentic.

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The Art of Adult Friendships With Anna Runkle is an episode from Live Happy Now by Live Happy LLC.

This episode is 26:56 long.

This episode was published on Feb 10, 2026.

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