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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 provides research, strategies, and tough-love truth to answer your questions about how to navigate relationships with other women. Tune in every week for new insights about how to create and maintain better female friendships. (And in between episodes, follow along on TikTok at @thefriendshipexpert or IG @dan ...
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With the election, hurricane evacuations, holidays, and behind-the-scenes projects, the Friend Forward team is taking a break. In this episode, friendship expert and host Danielle Bayard Jackson shares three reasons we're in our "rest era" and what you can expect when we return. ---- *Book Danielle to speak at your event at info(at)tellpublicrelati…
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The fine line between caring and codependency with Terri Cole
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How do you know if you're showing care or showing codependency? How do you deal with a friend who's involvement in your life feels overwhelming? How do we show love for one another without losing ourselves? In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, we'll speak with psychotherapist Terri Cole whose new book -- Too Much: A Guide to Breaki…
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Reality TV as a female friendship ritual and bonding agent (a conversation with the hosts of the "2 Black Girls, 1 Rose" podcast)
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Reality tv often gets a bad wrap, but for girlfriends who watch together, it becomes a bonding agent. Why is that? The hosts of the wildly popular "2 Black Girls, 1 Rose" podcast are real life besties who break it all down on this week's episode. Be sure to listen to their show wherever you listen to podcasts, and join their Patreon for a deeper di…
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WHY DOES THIS EPISODE FEEL LIKE FREE THERAPY? (A conversation about conflict and safety with Domenique Harrison)
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Research finds that on the other side of healthy conflict, people report feeling closer to one another. But what happens when we don't actually have the skills to navigate hard conversations? Domenique Harrison offers therapy at the intersection of race and relationships, and in this episode, she shares some of the key skills necessary to walk thro…
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The commodification of friendship: 4 signs it's not authentic
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The word "community" is being thrown around by a lot of brands and organizations, but what does that word really mean? Whether you're a community builder or a woman looking to experience a real sense of community, listen to this episode of Friend Forward to learn four traits of authentic community so you can find spaces where you truly belong. Host…
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The beauty and danger of friendship introductions, friendship overlap, and friendship poaching (Part 2)
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Is "friendship poaching" really a thing? And when it happens to you, what should you do? In part 1, we looked at the benefits and risks of introducing friends to one another, but in part 2, we'll unpack the anxiety around "friend stealing". ------- Want vlogs, bonus episodes, a monthly book club, and additional friendship research? Join the Friend …
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The beauty and danger of friendship introductions, friendship overlap, and friendship poaching (Part 1)
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Should you introduce your friends to one another? In this episode, we'll explore the benefits of having what network researchers refer to as high friendship overlap. We'll also look at the main reason women are reluctant to connect their friends: the potential for "poaching", which we'll address in part 2. Want vlogs, bonus episodes, a monthly book…
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Are you currently settling for "unwanted friendships"?
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In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares insights for women who feel like they've passively cultivated a friendship network filled with relationships that they don't even really want. Tune in to learn how to navigate this situation with more clarity and confidence. ------- Looki…
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To the woman who's afraid to let her guard down in new friendships
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Got trust issues? In this week's episode, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares 4 ways to gradually and responsibly allow yourself to be more trusting in your female friendships. Want two bonus strategies? We reserve extra content (including bonus episodes!) for members of the private Friend Forward Group Chat. Join here. ----- …
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Are your friends secretly using "A.I. companions?"
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People are turning to "artificial companions" to supplement (and sometimes replace) what they're getting from real-life friends. What are the pros and cons of using A.I for friendship? Why do people seek this kind of connection? And what are the broader implications of this trend? In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, Danielle Bayar…
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Ghosting is nothing new, but it does seem like it's become a more common option for those who want to end a relationship. New research suggests that platonic ghosting is just as painful as being ghosted by a romantic partner. But what do you do when it happens to you? In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and friendship expert …
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Avoid these 4 phrases when meeting new friends
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In the market for new friends? In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares 4 phrases to avoid. ---- Buy your copy of "Fighting for our Friendships" and read it with your book club or women's organization! Order your copy here. ------ Want to become a friendship coach? We're designing a high-level …
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*BONUS* For the woman who feels alone in her private friendship struggles...
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In this episode, you'll hear 3 women speak about the friendship issues they experienced and how shaking off the embarrassment of pursuing support for their relational health made a huge difference. ---- ANNOUNCEMENT! Doors for the 16-week Friendship Elevated Group Coaching Program JUST OPENED. Enjoy 20% off registration when you sign-up before Augu…
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Does being a "good friend" to some mean being a "bad friend" to others?
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In this episode, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson discusses the idea that being a good friend to some might mean being a bad friend to others. She explores four points to consider when choosing which friendships to prioritize: being a good friend is relative, time is a limited resource, only 50% of friendships are reciprocal, and …
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Three ways to keep your "hibernation friends"
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Sometimes life's circumstances become so overwhelming that you find yourself withdrawing from friends. During your "hibernation" period, you hope that they'll stick around without getting upset, losing interest, or questioning the friendship. So what exactly is a hibernation friend and what can we do to ensure that we have the kind of friendships t…
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For the woman who desires more "active" friendships
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In this week's episode of the podcast, Danielle Bayard Jackson-- host and friendship expert-- shares how she discovered she's in a new friendship season, and what she's doing to build more active friendships. To experience your own "aha" moments, take your friendship inventory buy clicking this link and using code "summersale" to enjoy 30% off with…
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How to feel more comfortable going out solo
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It can be intimidating to go out into the world and enjoy new experiences on your own. But what are the benefits? And are there strategies to help you to enjoy the experience? In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson offers three mindset shifts that will embolden you, followed by 6 tangible tips for e…
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Friends are not enough. Use the "5-3-1 Rule" to improve your social health// With social scientist Kasley Killam
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What is social health, and how can you improve it? Today we're speaking with Harvard-trained social scientist Kasley Killam who's been studying social health for ten years. Her new book, The Art and Science of Connection, is the world's first book on social health, and we're going to get clear on why this is an actual domain of our overall health. …
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Dating and friendships: How can partnered women support their dating friends? A conversation with Lily Womble
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As a single woman who is actively dating, it can be tough to get adequate support from your friends. Sometimes they mean well, but the things they say and do can feel dismissive or insulting, and that can begin to create a certain emotional distance that's hard to recover from. That's where dating expert Lily Womble comes in. In Lily's new book "Th…
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Summer kick-off: "Modern Friendship" with author Anna Goldfarb
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After a brief hiatus, we're back and ready to hit you with some fresh content to kick-off the summer! In this episode, we share an excerpt from our interview with Anna Goldfarb (@annagoldfarb), journalist and author of the new book Modern Friendship. We also chat a bit about the "Fighting four our Friendships" book tour. Three of the last four stop…
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To the woman who's about to swear-off female friendship... Responses from listeners
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We recently posted this video to TikTok, and there were women in the comments who said they don't want friends... many of them specifically lamenting the perils of being friends with other women. What do we say to those who are feeling that way? And for women who ARE feeling that way: what would it take to have you change your mind? In this episode…
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How much time are we ACTUALLY spending with friends? The answer may surprise you.
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The American Time Use Survey finds that the average amount of time Americans spend with their friends each week has dropped significantly. In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson-- female friendship expert and educator-- shares what the research says about spending time together. She also shares her personal thre…
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The Three Affinities of Female Friendship-- A Framework of Women's Connection by Danielle Bayard Jackson
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Sometimes it can feel like there are so many "girl codes" to memorize along our journey toward connection with other women. But after six years of studying the research on women's conflict and cooperation, host and female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson noticed three themes that continue to emerge. She synthesized what she's learned and c…
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How Being A Bridesmaid Can Make Or Break A Friendship - Jen Glantz, A Bridesmaid-For-Hire Spills The Tea
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Would you ever pay someone to be your bridesmaid? And how would you feel if you were a bridesmaid at a wedding and you learned that a fellow bridesmaid had been hired to stand beside you? And finally, what reasons would a woman even have to pay for an extra bridesmaid? Today, on the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert is joined b…
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Six surprising ways to be vulnerable in your friendships (that don't involve having an emotional breakdown)
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Oftentimes when we hear people speak of "vulnerability," we picture an image of someone tearfully sharing about their childhood or expressing heavy feelings. But there are other ways to show vulnerability that can help you grow closer to friends that don't involve sharing secrets or having an emotional breakdown. If you've committed to being a bit …
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