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The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice102 | Why Are the Holidays So Hard for Some Women - And How Can We Help? (with Cynthia Weary)In this episode of The Heart of Friendship, Cecelia Curtis sits down with licensed therapist Cynthia Weary for an honest and heartfelt conversation about why the holidays feel heavy for so many women—and how we can better support ourselves and each other.
Cynthia shares her powerful personal story, including loss, grief, divorce, and healing, and explains how those lived experiences shaped her calling to serve others through mental health work and faith. Together, Cecelia and Cynthia explore the emotional realities women face during the holidays, including grief, loneliness, family tension, and the pressure to “hold it all...
2025-12-1632 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice101 | Why Women Struggle to Make and Keep Friends with Dana MosleyIn this eye-opening episode of The Heart of Friendship, Cecelia sits down with guest Dana Mosley for an honest conversation about the real, often-unspoken reasons so many women struggle to make and keep friends in adulthood.
Together, they unpack the emotional and relational patterns that quietly shape our friendships — often without us realizing it.
They talk about:
- The unhealed pain many women carry that blocks true connection
- Why some women seem unapproachable
- How insecurity shows up in adult friendships
- Navigating needy or clingy friends wi...
2025-12-0932 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice100 | 100th EPISODE CELEBRATION AND $100 GIVEAWAY!Celebrating 100 Episodes! 🎉
Today, Cecelia Curtis celebrates 100 episodes of The Heart of Friendship and thanks you, the listeners, for being part of this journey!
100 Episodes Giveaway
To celebrate, there are TWO (2) $50 Amazon gift cards up for grabs!
How to enter:
Listen to this episode
Leave a new podcast review
Send a screenshot of your review to Cecelia via Facebook, Instagram, or email (ccurtis@thefriendshiptourpodcast.com)
Deadline: Sunday, December 14th at 11:59 PM PT. Winners announced the week of December 15th.
Links & Info
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2025-12-0906 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship AdviceBefore Episode 100: A Thankful Pause, Time with My Girls, and Your Invite to the Next Meetup!After a beautiful Thanksgiving break filled with family, joy, and quality time with her girls in Napa, Cecelia checks in to share a moment of gratitude, presence, and rest. From brunch with her friends to a ladies-only tasting room, a turkey trot, hosting Thanksgiving dinner, and kicking off the Christmas season, she soaked in every moment of connection.
And now? She’s gearing up for something BIG:
🎉 Episode 100 airs next week!
It's a major milestone—and Cecelia has something special planned. Make sure you’re here for it!
🌸 You're Invited: The Heart of Friendship Virtual Work...
2025-12-0203 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice99 | A Heart of Gratitude: Wisdom on Thankfulness and Women's Relationships with Alberta Curtis MintersThis week on The Friendship Tour, I'm bringing back one of the most-loved conversations from last year—an episode filled with warmth, wisdom, and the kind of gentle encouragement we all need as we move through the holiday season.
I’m joined by my mother-in-law, Alberta Curtis Minters, a woman whose life is rooted in gratitude, grace, and quiet strength. Her perspective on thankfulness isn’t performative or seasonal—it’s lived. And it has shaped her relationships, her resilience, and the way she loves people.
In this replay, we talk about:
💛 How choosing grat...
2025-11-2525 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice98 | Female Friendship Made Easier: Join The Heart of Friendship Meetup and Workshop!Female Friendship Made Easier!
In today’s episode, Cecelia announces a brand-new Heart of Friendship Meetup & Community-Building Workshop—designed just for ladies who want real friendships and deeper connection.
If you’ve been wanting to make new friends, deepen your existing relationships, build your own sisterhood, or just a feel a bit more connected in your own community, this workshop is for you.
Workshop Details
Date / Time: Tuesday, December 9th @ 10am PST / 1pm EST
Where: Virtual Meeting Room (shared with registered ladies only)
Duration: About 60 minutes
Who It’s For: Wom...
2025-11-2103 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice97 | Alone for the Holidays? Maybe You Don't Have to Be! (originally aired November, 2024)The holiday season is almost here! For many, it’s a time of love, laughter, and connection—but for others, it can feel lonely, especially if you’re away from friends or family.
In this replay episode, Cecelia shares practical friendship advice and ideas for nurturing meaningful connections during the holidays, whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or spending time on your own.
You’ll learn strategies for:
Strengthening adult friendships by reaching out and serving others
Creating your own holiday traditions and celebrations, even if you’re away from family
...
2025-11-2006 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice96 | Why Female Friendships Matter: From Genesis to Winnie the PoohIn this episode of The Heart of Friendship, Cecelia Curtis explores why female friendships and community are essential for a joyful, meaningful life. Drawing from the Bible, philosophy, sociology, and even Winnie the Pooh, Cecelia makes the case that humans were designed for connection—and true friendships help us grow, support one another, and navigate life’s ups and downs.
You’ll hear insights from:
The Bible: In Genesis 2:18, God said, “It is not good for man to be alone.”
Philosophy: Thomas Aquinas believed friendship is one of life’s greatest pleasures.
Sociology...
2025-11-1813 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice95 | How to Stop Being Petty: 5 Tips for Healthier RelationshipsWe’ve all had those moments — someone says something that rubs us the wrong way, and before we know it, our petty side makes an appearance. In this honest episode, Cecelia H. Curtis, Christian Friendship Coach and host of The Heart of Friendship, shares one of her own petty moments (yes, it involves a customer service call gone wrong) and what she learned about herself, emotional maturity, and pettiness itself.
If you’ve ever caught yourself being a little petty in your friendships or relationships, this episode is for you. Cecelia shares five practical tips to help you st...
2025-11-1111 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice94 | From The Friendship Tour to The Heart of Friendship: A New Chapter in Female FriendshipsWelcome to a very special episode of The Heart of Friendship (formerly known as The Friendship Tour)! In this episode, host Cecelia H. Curtis, a Christian Friendship Coach, wife of 22 years, and boy mom of three, shares the heartfelt story behind the podcast rebrand and what this new start with the same heart means for listeners.
Originally launched as The Friendship Tour, this podcast began as Cecelia’s personal journey to reconnect with friends, mentors, and loved ones after over 20 years as a military spouse. Along the way, it evolved into a global space for women learning ho...
2025-11-0609 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice93 | The Heart of Friendship Podcast - TRAILER🎙️ Trailer: Welcome to The Heart of Friendship Podcast (Formerly The Friendship Tour)
Welcome to The Heart of Friendship, the podcast for women who want to understand how to make friends, strengthen adult friendships, and nurture female friendships that truly last.
Hosted by Cecelia Curtis, a Christian Friendship Coach, wife of 22 years, and boy mom of three, this top 2% global-ranked podcast helps women like you make friends, keep friends, and be better friends—no matter what season of life you’re in.
If you’ve ever asked yourself things like:
“Why is it so hard to make frien...
2025-11-0402 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice92 | From Grocery Store Reunion to Global Podcast: How One Encounter Inspired The Friendship Tour with Josie CordovaIn this heartfelt and full-circle episode of The Friendship Tour, host Cecelia Curtis welcomes her former colleague, Josie Cordova — the very woman who inspired The Friendship Tour podcast.
Hear how a chance reunion at a grocery store in England sparked nearly two years of reconnection, reflection, and meaningful conversations about friendship. This story is proof that one encounter can change the course of your life.
Listen in as Cecelia and Josie open up about:
- The insecurities and mistakes that sometimes keep women apart
- The importance of owning your missteps, of...
2025-10-2830 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice91 | Why Successful Women Struggle with Friendship: Perfectionism, Control, and Fear of Failure with Dr. Anokhi KapasiDo successful women have a harder time building and maintaining meaningful friendships?
In this episode of The Friendship Tour, Cecelia sits down with Dr. Anokhi Kapasi, host of the Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life podcast (formerly Solve for Mom), to talk about the unique friendship challenges that come with success, ambition, and modern womanhood.
Together, Cecelia and Dr. Kapasi unpack how perfectionism, control, and fear of failure can quietly show up in friendships — and why learning to release those patterns leads to more grace, honesty, and joy in our relationships. They also discuss the reality of...
2025-10-2334 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice90 | Stop Letting Disagreements Break Your Friendships: A Guide to Healthy Conflict Resolution with Ashley CookConflict is normal — even in the healthiest female friendships. But how you handle it can determine whether your bond deepens or slowly fades away.
In this episode of The Friendship Tour, Cecelia sits down with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Ashley Cook, to discuss conflict — why it happens, why we avoid it, and how to navigate it with grace. Ashley walks through the five styles of conflict resolution — avoidance, defeating, compromise, accommodating, and collaboration — and shares why collaboration is often the healthiest approach, though each style has its place.
Together, they explore:
💬 Why conflict is both nor...
2025-10-2126 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice89 | Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult? 4 Reasons We Struggle with FriendshipWhy Is It So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult? 4 Reasons We Struggle with Friendship
Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult? You’re not alone in wondering! In this episode, host Cecelia Curtis, a Christian friendship coach, wife, boy mom, and all-around friendship encourager, breaks down four key reasons adult friendships can feel so complicated — and what to do about it.
Cecelia shares why making and keeping friends as grown women requires more intentionality than ever before, exploring topics like:
Fewer natural opportunities to meet new people once...
2025-10-1412 min
Self-Care for Busy Moms: Eating Well, Mediterranean Diet Recipes, Time Management, Stress Management, Strength Training08 | The Importance of Friendship and Making Friends With Cecelia CurtisHey Friend!
With all the 'busy' going on in your life, have you found it difficult to make new friends? Are you feeling disconnected and lonely? God created us for relationship…relationship with Him and relationship with one another. There is a deep need for us to have friends regardless of where we are in life. This deep need is so important to our self care.
In this episode, Cecelia Curtis will dive deep into this important topic of friendship. I hope you are blessed by this interview as I was!
Ways to rea...
2025-10-0619 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice78 | SELAH: A Time to Pause, Reflect, and Recharge Your Life and FriendshipsSELAH: A time to pause, reflect, and recharge your life and friendships.
Sometimes the best thing we can do for our ourselves—and our friendships—is to pause. In this short episode of The Friendship Tour, Cecelia shares how the word Selah (found in the Psalms and beautifully echoed in Forrest Frank’s song) reminds us to stop, breathe, and reflect.
She opens up about taking her own little “Selah” to rest and recharge, and offers gentle encouragement for you to do the same. Whether it’s through a quiet walk, a cup of tea, or a moment with...
2025-09-0203 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice77 | NEW TRAILER! - The Friendship Tour with Cecelia CurtisWELCOME TO THE FRIENDSHIP TOUR!
Have you ever scrolled through Facebook friendship groups, hoping to find your people, but still come up empty? You’re not alone—and that’s exactly why The Friendship Tour exists.
This is the podcast for women navigating the beautiful (and sometimes complicated) world of adult friendships and female friendships. Whether you’re longing for deeper connections, looking to strengthen your current circle, or wanting to build a supportive community, you’ll find encouragement here.
Each episode blends faith-based insight, real-life stories, and practical friendship tips and advice to help you...
2025-08-2801 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice76 | Conversations You Don't Want to Miss: Adult Friendship, Purpose, Motherhood, & MoreAdult Friendship, Purpose, Motherhood & More
Being a good friend means celebrating and supporting other amazing women. And, that's what I'm doing this week! In this episode, I highlight some of my favorite conversations about friendship, faith, motherhood, and living with purpose.
Listen in for encouragement, practical advice, and inspiration from other women who are doing incredible work:
Priorities on Purpose with Melissa Batt – Finding Friends in a New Season: Intentional Tips for Building Real Community with Cecelia Curtis (Part 1)
Priorities on Purpose with Melissa Batt - Friendship That Heals: Courage, Vulnerability, an...
2025-08-2605 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice72 | Craving Connection? Let's Have a Real Talk about Community with Sociology Professor Chryssy PayneThis episode is all about community — what it really means, why it matters, and how it shapes our sense of belonging.
Join sociology professor Chryssy Payne and me as we explore how community meets deep human needs like validation and identity, even in our increasingly digital world. We share stories from our younger years, talk about how technology helps us stay connected (and sometimes gets in the way), and discuss what it takes to build or rebuild a community after relocating.
Some highlights from our conversation:
Defining community beyond just geography
2025-07-2926 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship AdviceBONUS | The Friendship Tour Book Club is BACK! And You're Invited!The Friendship Tour Book Club is back — and you’re invited!
In this quick bonus episode, I’m sharing everything you need to know about our next gathering:
📘 We’re reading My Friends by Fredrik Backman.
📅 The virtual meeting is tentatively set for Saturday, September 6th
🕔 Exact time is TBD based upon time zones. (Last time, we met at 5pm PST / 8pm EST.)
Get the Book!
🛍️ Grab the book through the Amazon links below to support The Friendship Tour!
Kindle Edition
Hardcover Edition
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2025-07-2502 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice71 | Real Talk with My Lifelong Friend: Gossip, Boundaries, and Gut Checks in Female Friendships - with Kina Thornton FrazierIn this episode of The Friendship Tour, I'm joined again by my lifelong friend, Kina Thornton Frazier. Together, we take a walk down memory lane, reflect on nearly three decades of friendship, and share our thoughts about what makes (or breaks) new friendships.
From setting healthy boundaries to trusting your instincts, Kina and I talk through some red flags in new relationships and why pacing matters.
Whether you’re navigating the early stages of friendship or wondering whether to walk away, this conversation will give you something to think about.
🧭 What You’ll Hear In This...
2025-07-2222 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice70 | Does She Really Want to be Your Friend? The Truth About Breadcrumbing in Female FriendshipsHave you ever met someone who seemed excited to connect—but every time you reached out, they were “too busy”? Or maybe you’ve found yourself overpromising on a friendship you couldn’t follow through on. If so, you’ve likely experienced (or unknowingly done) a little breadcrumbing.
In this episode of The Friendship Tour, I share a personal story that introduced me to the concept of breadcrumbing in female friendships—and why it matters more than we think.
In this episode, I also cover:
What Is Breadcrumbing in Friendship?
When someone gives small si...
2025-07-1510 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice69 | Is Social Media Stealing Your Confidence? The Comparison Trap That’s Hurting Female Friendships – with Val WalkerIn this follow-up to our episode, Why Am I All Alone?, author and rehabilitation consultant, Val Walker returns for a powerful conversation about the hidden ways social media shapes our confidence and friendships—especially for women navigating adult connection.
With hundreds of online “friends,” why do so many of us still feel alone? Why does a single unanswered message or unliked post feel so personal? And how do comparison and online validation impact how we show up offline?
🎧 In this thoughtful and honest episode, Val and I explore:
The link between social media and...
2025-07-0811 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice68 | Big News from The Friendship Tour: A New Look, A New Letter, and a Special Invitation for YOU!In this quick update, I'm sharing a few exciting changes happening with The Friendship Tour :
A fresh new look that captures the heart of friendship
A new newsletter for friendship tips, encouragement, resources, and early access to events
An open invitation to send in your questions for an upcoming Q&A episode
Let’s stay connected — just choose a way and say hello!
📬 Sign up for the newsletter
💬 Send in your friendship questions for the Q&A episode at ccurtis@thefriendshiptourpodcast.com
👯♀️ Follow along on Instagram and join...
2025-07-0302 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice67 | Why Am I All Alone? Breaking the Silence on Isolation, Loneliness, and Adult Friendship - with Val WalkerHave you ever found yourself wondering, “Why am I all alone?” In this heartfelt and honest episode, I’m joined by author, Val Walker to explore one of the most tender—and often silent—struggles many women face: isolation and loneliness in adulthood.
Val shares the powerful story that sparked her journey into researching loneliness. Val’s story highlights the harsh realities of and complicated emotions surrounding isolation. She also discusses how even a friend’s abandonment isn’t always what it seems. Finally, Val’s story highlights forgiveness, reconciliation, and her own passion for helping others realize thi...
2025-07-0121 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice66 | Want Better Female Friendships? Be the Woman Who Speaks LifeHave you ever had a friend say something so kind that it stuck with you for years? Words have power—and in this episode of The Friendship Tour, I’m talking about how we can all become the kind of friend who uses words to build others up in faith, in love, and in friendship.
This episode is inspired by the theme from my kids’ school—“Speak Life.” What started as a the school’s theme made its way into everyday conversations at home and eventually became a reminder of how much words matter, especially in Christian friendships.
2025-06-2607 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice65 | How to Be a Better Friend When Even It’s Hard: The Power of Just Being ThereHow to Be a Better Friend: The Ministry of Presence
Have you ever gotten that call or text—the one that says, “My mom died” or “He left me”—and suddenly you’re frozen, unsure what to say or do? You care deeply, but you don’t want to make things worse.
In this episode of The Friendship Tour, we explore a powerful, often overlooked way to support your friends: The Ministry of Presence. Sometimes, the most meaningful thing you can do is simply be there, without trying to fix, solve, or perform.
Together, we dis...
2025-06-2408 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice64 | Girls Trips, Budget Hacks & Travel Dreams - A Fun Chat with Travel Blogger Sarah KennerleyIn this just-for-fun bonus episode of The Friendship Tour, I sit down (again!) with New Zealand-based travel blogger Sarah Kennerley for a relaxed conversation about one of my favorite topics - traveling!
After the last episode on how to travel with friends without breaking the friendship, Sarah and I kept the conversation going—and hit record while we did. In this lighthearted follow-up, we swap stories, compare travel styles, and dish on:
Budget-friendly travel tips
Our travel styles
Our favorite girls’ trips (past and dream-worthy!)
If you're craving adventure, sist...
2025-06-1912 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice63 | How to Travel with Female Friends (Without Breaking the Friendships) - featuring Sarah KennerleyTravel and friendship—two of life’s greatest joys… and sometimes, biggest challenges.
In this episode of The Friendship Tour, I'm joined by world traveler and travel writer, Sarah Kennerley, to talk about what really goes into planning a trip that strengthens your friendships instead of straining them.
Fresh off of a multi-generational trip with friends myself, I'm sharing real-life stories, red flags to watch for, and practical tips on:
Choosing the right travel buddy (and why that matters)
What to discuss before you book
How to handle money, mood s...
2025-06-1723 min
Heal Depression with God28-Longing for Connection? The Friendship Tour with Cecelia CurtisIn our high tech world, do you ever wish you could connect with others, beyond the surface talk-about-the-weather chats? Cecelia Curtis is passionate about friendship, connecting women on a deeper level with friends she’s known in the past, new friends she’s made, and friends she will meet in the future. She’s a wife, a boy mom, and world traveler. She’s the host of the Friendship Tour Podcast, where she explores deep and meaningful connections with her friends. Come join us with Cecelia as our guest, as we connect about relationships and how to support our friends...
2025-06-1038 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice62 | Female Friendship Myth: People Don't Like Me Because I'm HonestFact or Fiction: People Don't Like Me Because I'm Honest
We’ve all heard it: “People just don’t like me because I’m honest.” But is that really the case? In this episode of The Friendship Tour, I unpack the truth behind honesty in friendships—where it helps, where it hurts, and how to do it well.
I explore the difference between honesty and bluntness, and why the way we speak truth matters more than ever in today’s friendship dynamics. With humor, wisdom, and lived experience, I share practical tools for being honest with love—so t...
2025-06-1009 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice61 | Be Part of the Show! Ask Your Questions and Share Your Thoughts About Friendship for an Upcoming EpisodeIn this mini episode of The Friendship Tour, I share a special thank you to everyone who joined the very first Friendship Tour Book Club meeting — it was a beautiful night of laughter, honesty, and connection.
But today’s message isn’t just a recap — it’s an invitation! I want to hear from YOU. For an upcoming Q&A-style episode, I'm collecting your real friendship questions: What’s been hard? What are you wondering about female friendship? What do you wish someone would just talk about already?!
Whether it’s about making new friends, setting bounda...
2025-06-0503 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice60 | Why Vulnerability Feels So Risky — and Why It’s So Worth It In Female Friendships - featuring Mia Overton SmithIn this episode of The Friendship Tour, we get real about vulnerability — what it means, why it’s terrifying, and why it’s absolutely essential for deep, lasting friendships.
I share a personal story about opening up to Mia during my journey with infertility, and how her response showed me what true friendship looks like in times of pain and uncertainty. Her words offered more than comfort and understanding — they offered hope and a path forward.
We also talk about the deeper truth of vulnerability: it's not just sharing a story or a struggle — it's letting yo...
2025-06-0316 min
Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life | Work-Life Balance, Find Purpose, Career Change, Goals, Time Management, Life Planning, Personal Growth, Decision MakingEP 43: The Truth About Mom Friendships & Building Real Connection That Last | Work-Life Balance for High Achievers [Military Wife: Cecelia Curtis]❓I’m collecting questions for a Q&A episode! Send me your questions or email me at hello@solveformom.com
Hello Wonderful Mom!
Are you struggling to maintain meaningful friendships while juggling your career and family life? Do you miss having deep connections outside of playdates and work meetings?
In today's episode, I interview Cecelia Curtis, host of The Friendship Tour podcast, about the truth behind making and maintaining friendships as a high-achieving mom . We dive deep into why so many of us feel disconnected despite being more "connected" than ever, and discuss prac...
2025-06-0234 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice59 | Real Talk - Navigating Self-Love, Body Image, Confidence, Faith & Friendship - featuring Mia Overton SmithIn this heartfelt episode of The Friendship Tour, I sit down with an old friend, Mia Overton-Smith, for a deep, honest conversation that starts with confidence—and goes so much further.
Together, we explore where confidence really comes from and what happens when we struggle to believe we’re enough. As the conversation unfolds, we dive into topics like self-love, body image, healing from internal lies, faith, and the powerful act of being a good friend to yourself.
It’s the kind of real, vulnerable dialogue that only happens between trusted friends—and we’re so glad to...
2025-05-2729 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice58 | Women on Friendship: Advice, Breakups, Mom Friends, & Making New ConnectionsIn this episode of The Friendship Tour, I share real insights from real women who are part of the Women, Friendship, and Community Facebook group. From friendship breakups to mom friends to the wisdom we wish we’d had years ago—this one’s full of heart, truth, humor, and wisdom.
As a group, we recently explored four questions:
✨ Are you team “No New Friends”—or do you stay open to new connections?
📝 What’s one piece of friendship advice you’d give your younger self?
💔 Have you ever ended a friendship, and if so, what led to that dec...
2025-05-2207 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice57 | Why Did I Get Ghosted? Understanding Ghosting in Adult FriendshipsHave you ever been ghosted by a friend — with no warning, no explanation, just silence? You’re not alone, and you’re likely not exaggerating the pain.
In this episode of The Friendship Tour, I'm diving into one of the most confusing and surprisingly common experiences in adult friendships: ghosting. Whether it’s someone you were just getting to know or a longtime friend who suddenly disappeared, ghosting hurts — and it often leaves us with more questions than answers.
In this episode, I explore:
What ghosting in friendship really means
Why ghosting h...
2025-05-2009 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice56 | How to Make Friends When You're New in Town: Real Tips for Building Connection and Finding Your PeopleMoving to a new city or town as an adult can feel exciting — and also incredibly lonely. In this episode of The Friendship Tour, we’re sharing real-world tips for how to make friends and build connection when you’re new in town.
Whether you've relocated for a new job, a new relationship, the end of a relationship, your grandkids, or just a bit of adventure, this episode covers the strategies, mindset shifts, and small steps that can lead to genuine, lasting friendships in your new community.
We’ll talk about:
- How to under...
2025-05-1307 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice55 | Motherhood, Identity, and the Gift of Mom Friends - featuring Yaritza PluguezMotherhood is beautiful, exhausting, and—let’s be honest—a little lonely sometimes. That’s why mom friends matter so much. In this special Mother’s Day episode of The Friendship Tour, I'm diving into the unique bond between moms who truly understand what it means to juggle parenting, identity, and friendship. From diaper changes and picky eaters to deep conversations and encouragement, mom friends are the lifelines we didn’t know we needed—and the ones who help us remember who we are beyond “Mom.”
In this episode, I'm joined by guest Yaritza Pluguez for a meaningful convers...
2025-05-0628 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice54 | Why Being Left Out Might be a Blessing in Disguise: Friendship, Rejection, and Divine Protection - featuring Wendy AlleyneHave you ever felt that sting of not being invited? Was there a text you didn’t get, a party you weren’t invited to, a group chat you didn’t even know existed? If your heart has ever whispered, “Why not me?” — this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you.
In this episode, we’re talking about being left out — and how sometimes, it’s not rejection… but redirection. What if the closed doors, missed invites, and friendships that drifted away were actually forms of divine protection?
Whether you’ve been excluded from a girls’ trip, feel li...
2025-04-2929 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice53 | You Don't Just Need Friends - You Need Community (Here's Why)This week on The Friendship Tour, Cecelia Curtis shares why community matters more than we sometimes realize—and how a simple Friday night at the football field reminded her of that truth.
We’re talking about the difference between friendship and community, and the three big reasons why having a village around you makes life a little easier, a little lighter, and a whole lot more joyful.
If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, emotionally drained, or just wished someone else could pick up your kids or drop off dinner—you’re not alo...
2025-04-1510 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship AdviceBONUS - Virtual Book Club InvitationHi Friends!
Let's read a book together! Why? So we can connect with other amazing women. And, because I personally want to read more and scroll less. I'm just being honest.
If you want to join me for a virtual book club, please send a message to ccurtis@thefriendshiptourpodcast.com. Don't wait too long, though! I want to make sure the groups are small enough for women to engage with one another, so we only have room for a small group of women.
Registration will remain open until Wednesday...
2025-04-1001 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice52 | Making New Friends as an Adult: Why It Feels Exhausting—And Why It’s Worth It - featuring Kina Thornton FrazierWomen often say they want more friends or deeper friendships—but what we don’t always talk about is how overwhelming it can be to actually make new friends as an adult. From awkward small talk to decoding texting etiquette, building new connections can feel like dating all over again.
In this episode of The Friendship Tour, I’m joined by my lifelong friend Kina Thornton-Frazier to talk about the emotional highs and lows of forming new friendships in adulthood. We dive into questions like:
💬 How do you know if the interest is mutual?
📲 When and how...
2025-04-0826 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice51 | Is Emotional Baggage Sabotaging Your Female Friendships?You want meaningful friendships. You need connection. But something keeps getting in the way.
Maybe it's the ghost of friendships past. Perhaps it's a breakup, a betrayal, or a childhood full of unhealthy relationship dynamics. If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking a new connection, replaying old stories in your head, or second-guessing your worth in someone else’s life — this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you.
In this episode, Cecelia explores how emotional baggage from the past can affect your ability to form and sustain healthy adult friendships. You’ll learn:
How pa...
2025-04-0106 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice50 | Iron Sharpens Iron - How Strong Friendships Help Shape Our Success - featuring Michelle DallasCan your friends actually help you become more successful in life? The answer is a resounding yes — especially when those friendships are rooted in mutual growth, encouragement, and accountability.
In this inspiring episode of The Friendship Tour, I’m joined by my friend Michelle Dallas for a conversation on the principle of “iron sharpens iron.” We explore how the people closest to us can push us forward, help refine our goals, and hold us accountable — all while celebrating what makes each of us unique.
Together, we discuss:
💬 How friendships can motivate us to grow and evol...
2025-03-2526 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice49 | 5 Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore When Making New FriendsHave you ever met someone who seemed nice, engaged with her a few times, then something happened that made you think, “NOPE! This friendship isn’t for me.” Perhaps that happened to you. You met, hung out, then nada - you never heard from her again. What happened???
We all have our relationship warning signs or red flags - the things that make us think the relationship just won’t work out. And other people have them, too. And, that’s okay! Those little warning signs are how we protect ourselves from relationships that just aren’t righ...
2025-03-2011 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice48 | Making Friends as an Introvert: 4 Simple Tips to Build Meaningful Connections“How do introverts make friends? They wait for extroverts to find them, like them, and adopt them.”
Funny? Maybe. True? Not quite.
If you're an introvert who craves deeper connection but struggles to initiate friendships, this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you. I share practical, encouraging tips to help introverts build real, authentic relationships—without pretending to be someone they’re not.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why your mindset about introversion is the first and most important shift
The subtle signals you might be sending when it comes...
2025-03-1807 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice47 | If You Love Them, Tell ThemThis episode is so simple. If you love them, tell them. Maybe they really need to hear it today. Maybe you really need to say it today. You may not get another chance. You might 1,000 more chances. Say it in ways big and small, and make sure they hear it. I love you. Tell them.
2025-03-1401 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice46 | What Are Deep Friendships, and How Are They Formed? - featuring Lisa ClintonWhen life gets hard, who do you turn to? When you’re celebrating a big win, who do you call first? If your answer is unclear—or if you’re realizing your circle might not be as deep as it looks—this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you.
Many women crave meaningful friendships but still find themselves feeling lonely, unsupported, or unsure how to truly connect. It’s not just about how many friends you have, but about the quality of those friendships—are they deep, rooted, and dependable?
In this episode, I’m joined by th...
2025-03-1131 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice45 | 5 MORE Tips for Making New FriendsWhat do you do when you meet someone interesting, cool, or fun - someone who you’d like to be friends with? What are the next steps?
In episode 34, I shared 5 tips for making new friends. Here in episode 45, I’m sharing 5 MORE tips for making new friends. Why? Because friendship is so important! And, despite many of us having hundreds or thousands of social media friends or followers, many of us are still longing for deeper, more meaningful connections in real life.
This episode was adapted from an article I wrot...
2025-03-0405 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice44 | Does Your Friend Need Mental Health Support? Here are 6 Ways You Can Help - featuring Dr. Kandece SkinnerIs your friend just not herself? Does her behavior, sudden distance, or physical appearance have you concerned? Maybe she needs mental health support.
Many of us have found ourselves in this situation - where we see that something is different and we genuinely want to help, but we just don’t know what to do.
In this important episode, Dr. Kandece Skinner, a licensed educational psychologist, shares 6 ways you can help a friend who might be struggling. Dr. Skinner also shares 3 things NOT to do when you’re trying to help a frien...
2025-02-2528 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship AdviceBONUS | Galentine's Day Giveaway - FINAL HOURS!Hey Friends!
This is the final call for the Galentine's Day giveaway!
REMINDER: I'm giving away a $50 Amazon Gift Card as my small way of HAPPY GALENTINE'S DAY.
To make the gift card yours, you'll need to do just a few things:
1. Listen to an episode of The Friendship Tour podcast.
2. Leave a written review.
3. Take a screenshot of your review.
4. Post the screenshot in the Women, Friendship, and Community Facebook group OR send an email with your screenshot to...
2025-02-2001 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice43 | STOP KEEPING SCORE! Aim for Tranformational, Not Transactional Friendships - featuring Stewanna DasariDo you find yourself keeping score in friendship? It goes something like this… “I went to her kid’s birthday party, but she didn’t come to my kid's party!” “I scheduled the last brunch meetup, so it’s HER turn to plan something!” Or, perhaps you catch yourself saying, “After all I’ve done for her?!”
Are you laser focused on reciprocity in your relationship? If so, it sounds like you have a transactional friendship.
While it’s reasonable to expect our friends to celebrate important days and milestones with us and to give as much as...
2025-02-1811 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice42 | HAPPY GALENTINE'S DAY! Let's Have Some FUN! (P.S. - It's a GIVEAWAY!)HAPPY GALENTINE'S DAY!!!
What is Galentine's Day? It's a day that's all about FRIENDSHIP! And, I want to celebrate friendship with all of you - friends near and far.
Listen to the full episode to learn how YOU can be part of The Friendship Tour's 2025 Galentine's Day celebration. But don't delay! The celebration ends on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:59pm PST.
As always, be a good friend!
Let's stay in touch!
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Email: ccurtis@thefriendshiptourpodcast.com
2025-02-1305 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice41 | What is Community? It Might be More Than You Think.What is community? Is it simply a group of people living in the same general area as one another? Is it people who all have something in common, such as a belief system, dialect, or country of origin? Is community even a thing or is it a feeling - a feeling of familiarity, warmth, and fellowship?
Perhaps community is all of the above - or maybe it’s none of the above. Perhaps community is whatever you decide it is. It could be the sweet woman in the local sandwich shop who always seems to be...
2025-02-1107 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice40 | Too Busy for Friends? 10 Tips to Help You Stay Connected When Life is Hectic - featuring Stewanna Dasari“I’m just so busy.” It’s something we all say, and it’s something we all hear when we ask a friend how she’s doing. There’s something about our culture that makes us wear this “busyness” as a badge of honor. We’re all supposed to be busy...or at least SAY we're busy.
To be fair, there are some people who have extremely busy lives and very little free time after work and family commitments. Some of those women manage to have thriving friendships, and some don’t.
On the flip side, some...
2025-02-0428 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice39 | TRAILER - The Friendship Tour Podcast with Cecelia CurtisWhat's The Friendship Tour Podcast all about? FRIENDSHIP!
We talk about making friends, keeping friends, encouraging our friends, having fun with friends, and creating deeper friendships. In short, if it's friendship-related, it's fair game. Let's talk about it ALL so we can create and maintain those meaningful relationships that help us grow as individuals and feel more supported and less alone in life.
Join me on The Friendship Tour!
Next Steps?
1. Listen to an episode!
2. Leave a written review!
3. Join a great community of women at...
2025-01-3001 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice38 | Want Deeper Friendships? Try This ONE Thing.Do you know lots of great people, but still, somehow, feel isolated and alone? Do you have plenty of acquaintances, but few deep, meaningful friendships?
If surface-level relationships leave you wanting so much more, I have one suggestion. Talk about deeper things. Maybe your friends and acquaintances will enjoy a bit more depth, maybe they won’t. Maybe they will love getting to know more of you, or maybe they’re not quite ready for that type of relationship. You won’t know, though, unless you try.
Don’t try it all at on...
2025-01-2804 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice37 | GIRL! You Trippin'! How a Friend's Honesty Helped My Marriage - featuring Alicia MatthewsEveryone needs an honest friend - the kind of friend who can tell you about yourself. The kind of friend who tells you not just what you want to hear, but what you need to hear…for your own good…because she loves you that much.
This week’s guest, Alicia Matthews, is that kind of friend for me. When I went to her with complaints about my husband, she got real with me. It only took a few words, but those words were effective! She put me in place and helped me keep my marria...
2025-01-2120 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice36 | Let's Talk About Friendship and Community - TOGETHER!To make a friend, you have to be a friend. To have friends, you have to trust people! Don’t trust anyone! You can never have enough friends! No new friends! Couple friends are good for your marriage. Never share marriage challenges with your friends. If you can help a friend, DO! God helps those who help themselves.
We’ve all heard advice about friendship - some good, some bad. What have YOU heard about friendship? What are YOUR thoughts?
My friends and I have spent months sharing our friendship thoughts and experiences with you. Now...
2025-01-1601 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice35 | Did Your Friends Leave You Out...AGAIN?! What Are You Going To Do About It? - featuring Lauren GrayDid your friends or potential friends leave you out again? Does it bother you on some level? If so, what are you going to DO about it?
In episode 32, Lauren Gray and I discussed being left out. It happens to everyone at some point. That’s just life, and yes, it sucks sometimes.
What happens, though, if you’re left out A LOT? What if you often feel like you’re on the outside looking in? Maybe you just haven’t found your tribe yet. No big deal. But, if you’ve met lots of cool pe...
2025-01-1415 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice34 | 5 Tips for Making New FriendsAre you ready to make some new friends? Are you trying to grow your community or your village? If so, what’s your plan? Check out this episode for 5 quick tips on how to make new friends.
This episode was adapted from an article I wrote for Just Between Us Magazine several years ago. You can find the full article here: https://justbetweenus.org/christian-relationship-advice/real-friendships/10-tips-for-making-new-friends/.
Want more episodes about making new friends?
11 | Making New Friends-Airport Edition - featuring Kinnari Patel
30 | How to Start and Nurture a New Friendship as an Adult - fe...
2025-01-0705 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice33 | Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! And THANK YOU for joining me on The Friendship Tour in 2024. It's been quite a year!
As you know, relationships are important to me, so I'll be spending time with the people I love during the holiday season.
See you in 2025!
2024-12-2401 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice32 | Feeling Left Out? You're Not Alone - featuring Lauren GrayHave you ever been left out? Maybe you weren’t invited to the birthday party or to brunch with the girls. Perhaps your cousins left you off of the group chat or maybe your coworkers didn’t tell you about happy hour after work. Maybe it was intentional, maybe it wasn’t. Maybe it hurt you a lot, maybe you didn’t care all that much. Maybe you pretended not to care all that much. Whatever the case, it happened.
It's possible you weren’t exactly left out, but life has you feeling a bit left behin...
2024-12-2425 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice31 | What Do You Do When a Friend Moves Away (other than cry, of course)? - featuring Michelle DallasThere’s nothing quite like finding THAT friend - the one you have so much in common with, the one you can be completely yourself with, the one your husband and your kids love, too. When you’re lucky enough to find that friend, you just want to hold on forever, but that’s not always the way life goes.
It’s a real bummer when a true friend moves away, but that doesn’t mean the friendship is over. It really doesn’t have to end, but it does have to change.
What w...
2024-12-1727 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice30 | How to Start and Nurture a New Friendship as an Adult - featuring Jenai Eustache“Look, Honey! Our new friends just walked in!” I’m still not exactly sure what made my friend, Jenai, think that when we first encountered one another at a local winery. Was she simply trusting her gut? Was it discernment? Was it something else? Whatever the case, I’m glad she went with it, moved a bit closer, and struck up a conversation.
That first conversation between strangers at the winery was the start of something special. Over the next few months, there were shared text messages, goofy Instagram videos, baby christenings, family dinners, couples’ dates, birt...
2024-12-1019 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice29 | Boundaries - What They Are, Why We Need Them, and How We Establish Them - featuring Ashley CookDo you often feel angry, sad, frustrated, annoyed, drained, confused, or just…some kind of way when you interact with a certain friend or friends? Maybe you need to check your boundaries.
Boundaries are the physical, mental, emotional, and other limits that protect our personal space and define how we interact with others. They help us feel safe as individuals in all areas of our lives. They help us protect the people and things that are important to us, including our finances, our time with family, our self care - the list goes on and on...
2024-12-0229 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice28 | Thankfulness Isn't Just for Thanksgiving - It's a Big Part of Healthy Relationships - featuring Alberta Curtis MintersWhat does it mean to be thankful? Where does thankfulness come from? And, how does having a heart of thanksgiving impact our friendships, our other relationships, and our lives?
Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday. It’s a mindset, an attitude, a way of life. We all have ups and downs. Some have more ups than others. Some have more downs. Unfortunately, that’s just how life goes. But what if being thankful for even the small things somehow leads to us having more to be thankful for…more meaningful friendships, more peace, and more joy?
2024-11-2624 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice28 | How Thankfulness Transforms Relationships and Lives with Alberta Curtis MintersThankfulness Transforms Relationships and Lives
Gratitude isn’t just for the Thanksgiving table—it’s a powerful mindset that can deeply impact our friendships, relationships, and overall well-being. In this episode of The Friendship Tour, we explore how thankfulness can help us build stronger, more meaningful connections and bring more peace, joy, and resilience into our lives.
I’m joined by Alberta Curtis Minters—my amazing mother-in-law and one of the most thankful, joy-filled women I know—for a heartfelt conversation about the power of gratitude. Mrs. Minters shares how cultivating a grateful heart has helped her n...
2024-11-2624 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice27 | Alone for the Holidays? Maybe You Don't Have to Be.It’s almost the start of the holiday season! It’s the most wonderful time of the year…but not for everyone. The holidays can be full of love and laughter for some, and a bit lonely for others. If you’re alone for the holidays, and you don’t want to be, check out this episode. I’ve shared some of my favorite ways to spend the holidays when I’m away from loved ones, including:
Serving others
Hosting my own holiday celebration
Traveling
If you happen to have family and/or friends...
2024-11-2106 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice27 | Alone for the Holidays? Maybe You Don't Have to Be.It’s almost the start of the holiday season! It’s the most wonderful time of the year…but not for everyone. The holidays can be full of love and laughter for some, and a bit lonely for others. If you’re alone for the holidays, and you don’t want to be, check out this episode. I’ve shared some of my favorite ways to spend the holidays when I’m away from loved ones, including:
Serving others
Hosting my own holiday celebration
Traveling
If you happen to have family and/or friends...
2024-11-2006 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice26 | My Best Friend Has Another Best Friend! Now What???Let's be honest. It can be tough to hear that your best friend has another best friend. Why is that even necessary? She already has YOU! Still, it happens, and it can honestly be a great thing if you know what to do and what not to do…so you're not just keeping the peace, but thriving as a friend group.
Join Lauren Gray, Tolibah Davis, and me as we navigate the friend-in-law experience. We talk about the potential for jealousy, remembering whose turf you're on, and so much more...because it can be difficult to br...
2024-11-1926 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice26 | My Best Friend Has Another Best Friend! Now What??? - featuring Lauren Gray and Tolibah DavisLet's be honest. It can be tough to hear that your best friend has another best friend. Why is that even necessary? She already has YOU! Still, it happens, and it can honestly be a great thing if you know what to do and what not to do…so you're not just keeping the peace, but thriving as a friend group.
Join Lauren Gray, Tolibah Davis, and me as we navigate the friend-in-law experience. We talk about the potential for jealousy, remembering whose turf you're on, and so much more...because it can be difficult to bring di...
2024-11-1926 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice25 | Do You Know a Military Spouse? You Should! They Make the BEST Friends! - featuring Tameco BrannonWhat makes military spouses such great friends? For starters, they lead with trust. In addition, they’re usually more than willing to help others. Why? Because they know what it feels like to need help themselves. Another plus? They tend to be incredibly adventurous and a lot of fun.
I learned so much about friendship from one of the best military spouses out there - Tameco Brannon. To have a friend like her for a season would have been great. I really lucked out, though, and got her for a lifetime.
Join Tameco and me for...
2024-11-1227 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice24 | BONUS-Veterans Day TributeVeterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States - a day set aside to honor our veterans and thank them for their service.
I happen to know a lot of veterans. They are my family. They are my friends. Today, I just want to say thank you to all of them.
I hope you’ll thank a veteran, too. This life we live wouldn’t be possible without them.
2024-11-1101 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice23 | POLITICS! How to Talk Donkeys and Elephants without Losing Your Friends - featuring Dr. Bryan CurtisSome say politics don’t belong in polite conversation. Maybe that’s true. Or, maybe we just need some ground rules when it comes to discussing politics with friends.
Check out this episode with Dr. Bryan Curtis for tips on how to discuss politics without losing friends.
2024-11-0531 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice22 | I Made a Bad First Impression - Can We Still Be Friends? - featuring Tiffany HurtThey say you never get a chance to make a first impression, but what happens if you blew it? What if you said the wrong thing, did the wrong thing, or just looked at someone the wrong way? What if you didn’t look friendly, and the vibes were off? Can you still be friends? Can you bounce back from a bad first impression? The good news is…YES, you can! But it takes some work.
Join Tiffany Hurt and me as we discuss our friendship’s rocky start, the real reasons behind it, and how we bounce...
2024-10-2931 minThe Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice22 | BONUS-May it Be a Sweet, Sweet Sound in Your EarThe song, "I Love You, Lord," has been on my heart and mind since I started The Friendship Tour. Composer Laurie B. Klein wrote this beautiful worship song many years ago, and I’ve heard it sung in churches across the globe since I was a child. As a result, it’s a song that often comes out during my personal times of worship.
As I start Season 2, this song is not just my worship, but my prayer. I pray that every word spoken and every story told on this podcast would glorify God and be a swee...
2024-10-2901 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice21 | TRAILER - What to Expect from Season 2The Friendship Tour is back for Season 2! In this trailer, I’ll give you a quick overview of the new season - what’s new, what’s the same, and what to expect from each episode.
In short, The Friendship Tour is about women making, maintaining, and celebrating healthy friendships. We laugh, we cry, and everything in between as we tell uplifting stories about finding our tribe of sisters and holding on to those sisters through life’s ups and downs.
Hopefully, you’ll hear something that’ll make you want to pick up the phone and ca...
2024-10-2801 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice20 | TRAILER - What’s the Friendship Tour All About?So, what's The Friendship Tour all about?! It's about making new friends, maintaining healthy friendships, and being a good friend. Check it out for yourself. Join me on the tour!
2024-10-0100 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice19 | That’s a Wrap (for now)! - featuring Dr. Bryan CurtisSEASON FINALE!!! Join me for part 2 of the season finale with my husband and best friend, Dr. Bryan Curtis.
In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite moments from Season 1, what we've learned about friendship, and what we've learned about one another along the way. And, if you listen closely, you'll hear a hint or two about Season 2.
Thanks for listening to the season finale and thank you for joining me on The Friendship Tour! I'll see you in the fall, but in the meantime, BE A GOOD...
2024-07-1625 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice18 | CHEMISTRY! How to Know When Adult Friendships and Relationships Truly Click – Featuring Dr. Bryan CurtisCHEMISTRY! What's With That Invisible Spark?
What attracts two people to each other—whether in a romantic relationship or an adult friendship? Some call it chemistry. But what does that really mean? How do you know when it’s there—and when it’s missing?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bryan Curtis, my husband and best friend, to explore the spark that makes certain friendships and relationships feel effortless. We talk about how chemistry shows up, why it matters in adult friendships, and how to recognize when a connection is worth nurturing.
🎧...
2024-07-0937 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice17 | The Nosey Friend: Why Checking In Matters in Female Friendships with Nadeen GayleThe Nosey Friend: Why Checking in Matters in Female Friendships
Have you ever had a friend who calls just to ask the tough questions—or shows up when life gets messy? That’s the magic of a nosey friend.
My childhood neighbor and lifelong friend, Nadeen Gayle, is back on the podcast to explain why she proudly claims the title of “nosey friend”…and why we could all use a little more of this kind of care in our friendships.
A nosey friend doesn’t mind a crying baby or a barking dog in the backg...
2024-07-0219 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice16 | BONUS-Married for 54 Years...and still BEST FRIENDS!I'm one of those annoying people who thinks spouses should be best friends, and it's entirely my parents' fault. They've been married for 54 years, and are still the best of friends. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MOM AND DAD!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
2024-06-2702 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice15 | Raising Friendly Kids: How Modeling Healthy Female Friendships Shapes the Next Generation with Lauren GrayDo you want your kids to build strong, healthy friendships—but aren’t sure how to help them get there? The truth is, friendship skills aren’t just taught; they’re modeled. In this heartwarming episode of The Friendship Tour, Lauren and I reflect on our own lifelong friendship and the incredible influence of one very special mentor: Lauren’s mom, Ms. Edna.
Long before we knew what it meant to be “good friends,” Ms. Edna was quietly showing us how. Through her words, actions, and consistent kindness, she taught us foundational friendship values like reciprocity, emotional availability...
2024-06-2629 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice14 | BONUS-Slow Down and Enjoy It!SUMMER'S HERE! But instead of enjoying summer, I was running around trying to do too much. When I told a friend about it, he told me to slow down and just enjoy life, and I received that.
2024-06-2101 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice13 | When Christian Women Pray: A Story of Faith, Friendship, and God's Perfect Timing with Ashley SmithWhen Christian Women Pray: A Story of Faith, Friendship, and God's Perfect Timing
What do you do when you don’t know how—or even what—to pray? Sometimes, the answer comes through a friend who lifts you up in prayer.
During a long, challenging season of infertility, I felt discouraged and weary. God, however, used friends like Ashley Smith to encourage my faith, pray on my behalf, and remind me of His perfect timing.
Years later, after many prayers and in God's perfect timing, I was blessed with three children. In this episod...
2024-05-2926 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice12 | Sakura and Sweet Reunions: Friendship Stories from Japan with Kiyoko SaitoJapan is famous for its cherry blossoms, Mt. Fuji, and breathtaking scenery… but the best part? The people you meet along the way.
In this episode, I share my recent trip to Japan—a journey filled with unexpected reunions and meaningful connections. From a dear friend to former colleagues, a mom friend, and my college roommate, each reunion reminded me how friendships—new and old—enrich our lives.
Join me as I celebrate the joy of adult friendship, reconnecting, and the beautiful moments that come from showing up for the people you love, even halfway across t...
2024-05-2116 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice11 | How to Make New Friends Anywhere – Airport Edition with Kinnari PatelHow to Make New Friends Anywhere – Airport Edition
What do you do with three little boys during a 7-hour layover in Taiwan? Make new friends! Sometimes, the best friendships happen in the most unexpected places.
In this episode, I share how I met Kinnari Patel—a kind and generous woman who noticed I needed a hand. She jumped in to help, I gladly accepted, and a fast friendship was made.
This story is a reminder that adult friendship can be found anywhere, and a little openness and kindness can turn even the most unex...
2024-05-1423 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice10 | The Baddest Chick on the Block: A Story About My Motherhood, Female Friendship, & Hidden TalentsWho's the baddest chick you know—and what makes her unforgettable? In this heartwarming episode of The Friendship Tour, I'm sharing a personal story about one of the most remarkable women in my life: my mom.
Growing up, I knew her simply as “Mom” — the woman who loved me, fed me, and cared for me with quiet strength. But one day, she revealed a hidden talent that completely changed how I saw her. Not only did it leave me in awe, but it also helped me make new friends. Today, this story reminds me of the quiet power an...
2024-05-0604 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice9 | Faith and Friendship: How Christian Women Support Each Other – with Theresa JohnsonFaith and True Friendship: How Christian Women Support Each Other
Life can throw unexpected challenges at us, and sometimes it’s hard to know how we’ll get through them.
In my mid-thirties, many years into a long season of infertility, I was beyond discouraged. I didn’t want to hope, pray, or even think about it anymore. Then, God sent Theresa Johnson—a friend who encouraged me, prayed with me, and helped restore my faith in a season when I felt stuck.
Years later, with three children and a heart full of gratitud...
2024-05-0126 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice8 | Why We Grew Apart: Lessons on Female Friendship, Grief & Healing with Wendy AlleyneDid my friend Wendy and I really grow apart—or was something deeper going on?
In this follow-up conversation, we dive into grief, depression, and the hidden challenges that can pull friends apart. Wendy and I explore how important it is to truly show up for your friends, even when life gets messy.
This episode is full of lessons on female friendship, understanding, and healing—perfect for anyone navigating the ups and downs of adult friendships.
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2024-04-2519 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice7 | Can Female Friends Rebuild After Growing Apart? with Wendy AlleyneCan Female Friends Rebuild After Growing Apart? Featuring Wendy Alleyne
We often hear about friendships that fade—but what about friendships that rebuild?
Wendy and I were inseparable in high school, then life took us in different directions. Years later, we’ve reconnected—and our friendship is stronger than ever. In this episode, we share our journey, the challenges we faced, and the lessons we learned about communication, understanding, and showing up for each other.
If you’ve ever wondered whether a friendship can survive distance, time, or life’s ups and downs, this episo...
2024-04-2321 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice6 | Female Friendship Across the Years: Childhood Neighbors, Adult Friends with Nadeen GayleSome neighbors are nosey, some are loud, and some are like family. Meet Nadeen Gayle, my childhood neighbor and forever friend.
2024-04-1625 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice5 | BONUS-What’s on Your Mind?Do you know what happens when I tell people I started a podcast about friendship? They share all kinds of friendship stories with me! Now, I want to hear from YOU! What do YOU want to hear about and talk about when it comes to friendship?
2024-04-0902 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice4 | Female Friendship Tip: Be Thoughtful with Moira BallardWho's the most thoughtful person you know? What's the most thoughtful thing someone has ever done for you or you for someone else? Join me as I discuss thoughtfulness with my friend, Moira Ballard.
2024-04-0217 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice3 | Want Better Female Friendships? Forgive Each Other - featuring Dr. L’Tanya Morrow-CainTwenty years ago, I did something stupid and petty, and I hurt my dear friend, Dr. L'Tanya Morrow-Cain. I can blame it on youth or wedding planning stress, but the truth is it just wasn't right. But you know what? My friend forgave me! And, she taught me a few life lessons in the process.
She taught me that honesty is always the best policy. She taught me that even if you're honest, there could still be consequences. And the best lesson of all? She taught me how good it feels to be forgiven.
It's...
2024-03-2629 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice2 | What's the Key to Deeper Female Friendships? Authenticity - featuring Alexandria FicheraI will never forget these words: "Oh, Honey. Let it out." They were the kindest words, the gentlest words, and some of the most impactful words every spoken to me. These few simple words, spoken by my dear friend, Alexandria Fichera, somehow gave me freedom to be...ME.
Everyone talks about being authentic, but what does that really mean? I'll tell you what it means to me. It means sharing the good and the bad. It means sharing the ups and the downs. It means being open, honest, and a tad bit vulnerable with people you trust.
2024-03-1922 min
The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice1 | What is a True Friend? - featuring Lauren GrayWhat is True Friendship?
What does true friendship really look like, feel like, and sound like? How do you know when it’s real? Can you laugh together and cry together? Do you show up for each other in both the good times and the bad? Can you be your complete, genuine selves with one another? Do you challenge each other to grow? Even with busy lives, do you still choose to spend time together—and most importantly, do you have fun?!
In this very first episode of The Friendship Tour, I sit down with my b...
2024-03-0925 min