Welcome back to Breathe, Darling: The Podcast! Today’s conversation is an honest one, the kind that feels like sitting across from someone who really gets you. Emily is joined by Stephani Duff—a calm, thoughtful presence with a gift for saying things that stay with you. Together, they talk about the real magic of female friendship, what it means to love every version of yourself, and how we keep showing up for each other through the many seasons of adulthood.
Friendship in adulthood doesn’t always look like it used to—the shape of our lives change and our friendships follow suit. Steph and Emily reflect on how connection grows and shifts over time, and how we can stay close even when life feels messy or uncertain. They share stories of letting go, starting over, and the quiet power of staying connected through all of it.
This episode is for anyone learning to redefine what success, support, and showing up looks like in adult friendships. For the ones choosing authenticity over perfection, and who believe that friendship is something we carry—with care—through every version of ourselves and season of our lives.
So take a deep breath and settle in. This is your reminder that you're not meant to do it all alone—and that female friendship can be one of our safest places to we land.
About Steph:
Steph Duff is a writer, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She believes in the power of story and feels healing can be found when we share ours with each other in vulnerability. She is a Dayton resident, voracious reader, loud laugher, and believes there’s always room for cheese and a deep conversation.
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Resources Referenced in his Episode:
Lindsey Gurk (Get Your Pink Back)
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Breathe Darling: The Podcast. We’re so grateful for how this community is growing and the ways we’re learning to navigate life together. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts AND give us a review! We’d love to hear what you think. Lastly, follow us on Instagram @breathedarlingpodcast. We love connecting with you. Until next time, breathe easy, friends.
Emily Riggs (MSW, LISW-S) is a licensed mental health therapist in Ohio, Florida, and Colorado, specializing in trauma, grief, and life transitions for women across the lifespan. Follow along on Instagram @emilyriggstherapy or contact me at emilyriggstherapy@gmail.com to learn more.
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