I looked back on the two friends I've lost since I recorded this episode and the ones I've kept. In this episode, I thought about the people I surrounded myself with, what that meant, and the wonderful support I receive. It's interesting to look back and see the toxic people I spent time with and how much my life has changed since then.
Key Takeaways:
[0:00] Getting sucked into a cycle of mistreatment
[4:15] Fight, flight, fawn, and freeze
[7:02] Susan is someone who brings me so much joy
[9:40] Roberta learns so much about me through my podcast
[12:30] Deb has been my friend since middle school
[16:32] The most important people I've been friends with since childhood
[17:36] The importance of who I'm surrounding myself with
[20:19] Am I facilitating healthy friendships?
[24:23] Things have changed 2 years later
[25:37] How my friendship with Taylor ended
[29:14] How my friendship with Polly ended
[35:44] I have strengthened some friendships, but I don't have many
[39:27] Please leave reviews for the podcast
[41:21] Where I am now
Resources:
Connect with Barb:
