About… Letting Friends Go (Part 1)

No one really prepares you for this part: when your life changes, not everyone gets to come with you. In this 2-part chat we're covering one of your most requested topics: friendship fallouts. And I’m not talking about dramatic blow ups or petty drama. I’m talking about the quiet grief. The slow drifting. The realization that some friendships were tied to a version of you that no longer exists. Divorce didn’t just change my relationship status, it shifted my entire ecosystem. My family dynamics, my work, my sense of self… and yes, my friendships. Some people couldn’t meet me in this new season. Some revealed things about themselves I didn’t expect. And some simply didn’t have the capacity to support the transition I was moving through. I’m sharing the hard-earned truths I’ve learned along the way, including: Why certain friendships only work when you stay small, familiar, or unchanged What people’s reactions reveal when your life shifts in a big way Why losing friends during major transitions isn’t failure, it’s growth How to tell the difference between seasonal friends and aligned ones If you’re navigating divorce, a breakup, a major life pivot, or even just becoming a new version of yourself, this chat is for you. And don’t miss Part 2, where I go deeper into what I had to release - and what I had to protect - to build my life back better. Come chat with me over on Threads where you always get spicy Nicole at and WATCH the show at Episode Sponsors: Use code WALTERS at checkout for 15% off your first order at . Thinking about dating again? Take this as your sign. Start your love story on Bumble . Head to chase.com/holidayscams for tips, tools, and resources to help keep your finances safe. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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About… Letting Friends Go (Part 1) is an episode from The Nicole Walters Podcast by Nicole Walters.

This episode is 00:30:53 long.

This episode was published on Dec 23, 2025.

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