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Friend ForwardHow to be 'helpable' (and the power of the "Benjamin Franklin Effect")Why is it hard to ask our friends for help? What are the benefits of becoming "help-seeking" women in our friendships? And once we do get the nerve to ask for support, how can we do it in a way that actually motivates people to show up for us?This is a pretty research-heavy episode, and it's going to finally allow you to exhale. Truly.Because host Danielle Bayard Jackson answering these questions and more on this episode of the Friend Forward podcast.Want more?This is an excerpt of our...2025-07-1121 minFriend ForwardHow to be 'helpable' (and the power of the "Benjamin Franklin Effect")Why is it hard to ask our friends for help? What are the benefits of becoming "help-seeking" women in our friendships? And once we do get the nerve to ask for support, how can we do it in a way that actually motivates people to show up for us?This is a pretty research-heavy episode, and it's going to finally allow you to exhale. Truly.Because host Danielle Bayard Jackson answering these questions and more on this episode of the Friend Forward podcast.Want more?This is an excerpt of our...2025-07-1121 minFriend Forward"It's just easier to be friends with guys" -- a sentiment we need to unpack.In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson delves into the complexities of women's friendships, particularly the perception that friendships with men are easier. She explores various factors contributing to this belief, including differences in:conversation styles bonding ritualsemotional expectationssafety concernsThrough research and personal reflections, Danielle emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics and encourages listeners to appreciate the value of both male and female friendships.Note: This is an excerpt from the full episode, which is available exclusively on Patreon. Join us anytime at betterfemalefriendships.com...2025-05-2313 minFriend Forward"It's just easier to be friends with guys" -- a sentiment we need to unpack.In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson delves into the complexities of women's friendships, particularly the perception that friendships with men are easier. She explores various factors contributing to this belief, including differences in:conversation styles bonding ritualsemotional expectationssafety concernsThrough research and personal reflections, Danielle emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics and encourages listeners to appreciate the value of both male and female friendships.Note: This is an excerpt from the full episode, which is available exclusively on Patreon. Join us anytime at betterfemalefriendships.com...2025-05-2313 minFriend Forward4 Things We're Getting Wrong about "Third Places" with host Danielle Bayard JacksonIn this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the concept of 'third places'—social environments that are neither home nor work. She discusses the decline of these spaces, the importance of physical proximity (propinquity) in fostering relationships, and the goals individuals should consider when seeking out third places. Danielle emphasizes the need for inclusivity, particularly regarding gender, and encourages listeners to diversify their social needs by engaging consistently in various third places. The episode concludes with actionable homework for listeners to identify and commit to local third places.--------------------------...2025-05-0220 minFriend Forward4 Things We're Getting Wrong about "Third Places" with host Danielle Bayard JacksonIn this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the concept of 'third places'—social environments that are neither home nor work. She discusses the decline of these spaces, the importance of physical proximity (propinquity) in fostering relationships, and the goals individuals should consider when seeking out third places. Danielle emphasizes the need for inclusivity, particularly regarding gender, and encourages listeners to diversify their social needs by engaging consistently in various third places. The episode concludes with actionable homework for listeners to identify and commit to local third places.--------------------------...2025-05-0220 minFriend ForwardThe Role of Proximity and Perception in Women's FriendshipsIn this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson presents three hard truths about:the shrinking nature of our social networksthe importance of physical proximity in forming friendshipsand the subjective nature of friendship qualityBy sharing research findings and personal insights, Jackson encourages listeners to take proactive steps in enhancing their social connections and understanding the dynamics of their relationships.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:May 11 Live Webinar: "6 Cultural and Environmental Barriers to Friend-Making for Adult Women" Register at betterfemalefriendships.com/webinarAre you the...2025-04-2522 minFriend ForwardThe Role of Proximity and Perception in Women's FriendshipsIn this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson presents three hard truths about:the shrinking nature of our social networksthe importance of physical proximity in forming friendshipsand the subjective nature of friendship qualityBy sharing research findings and personal insights, Jackson encourages listeners to take proactive steps in enhancing their social connections and understanding the dynamics of their relationships.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:May 11 Live Webinar: "6 Cultural and Environmental Barriers to Friend-Making for Adult Women" Register at betterfemalefriendships.com/webinarAre you the...2025-04-2522 minFriend ForwardHow to rewrite the "rules" of friendship-- Interview with Morgan Debaun of Blavity, Inc. and author of "Rewrite Your Rules"In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bard Jackson interviews Morgan Debaun, co-founder and CEO of Blavity and author of "Rewrite Your Rules" about ways to rewrite the rules that govern our friendships. This episode encourages listeners to interrogate their default settings in friendships and to embrace new ways of connecting with others, especially as high-achieving women.Get Morgan's new book here.Join Friendship Elevated Group Coaching for your (last?) chance to work with Danielle.Become a member of "Office Hours" for access to full episodes, bonus content, and supplementary material.Book Danielle to speak...2025-04-0525 minFriend ForwardHow to rewrite the "rules" of friendship-- Interview with Morgan Debaun of Blavity, Inc. and author of "Rewrite Your Rules"In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bard Jackson interviews Morgan Debaun, co-founder and CEO of Blavity and author of "Rewrite Your Rules" about ways to rewrite the rules that govern our friendships. This episode encourages listeners to interrogate their default settings in friendships and to embrace new ways of connecting with others, especially as high-achieving women.Get Morgan's new book here.Join Friendship Elevated Group Coaching for your (last?) chance to work with Danielle.Become a member of "Office Hours" for access to full episodes, bonus content, and supplementary material.Book Danielle to speak...2025-04-0525 minFriend Forward"So you want to build a friend group...?" Here are the 4 key ingredients for building a consistent friend group from scratch with Danielle Bayard JacksonOne of the most popular questions we receive on book tour, during workshops, or during panel Q&A's is about having a friend group. While it certainly becomes more challenging to form and maintain in adulthood, it's not impossible!In this episode, host Danielle Bayard Jackson shares 4 things that are the key ingredients of forming a friend group that consistently interacts with each other.FOR THE FULL EPISODE, JOIN US IN "OFFICE HOURS", OUR PATREON COMMUNITY.www.betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast------------Want to book Danielle to speak at your...2025-03-2713 minFriend Forward"So you want to build a friend group...?" Here are the 4 key ingredients for building a consistent friend group from scratch with Danielle Bayard JacksonOne of the most popular questions we receive on book tour, during workshops, or during panel Q&A's is about having a friend group. While it certainly becomes more challenging to form and maintain in adulthood, it's not impossible!In this episode, host Danielle Bayard Jackson shares 4 things that are the key ingredients of forming a friend group that consistently interacts with each other.FOR THE FULL EPISODE, JOIN US IN "OFFICE HOURS", OUR PATREON COMMUNITY.www.betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast------------Want to book Danielle to speak at your...2025-03-2713 min
Empaths AnonymousCelebrating The Power of Female Platonic Connection with Friendship Coach Danielle Bayard JacksonHappy Love Week, Feelers!This has been a long anticipated episode on our end BECAUSE we have the lovely, eloquent, well-versed, and female friendship hypewoman Danielle Bayard Jackson on the podcast! Danielle Bayard Jackson is a women’s relational health educator who speaks nationally about the science of women’s platonic connections. She is the director of the Women’s Relational Health Institute and is also the author of Fighting for Our Friendships : The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women’s Relationships.Danielle shares her insight weekly on The Friend Forward P...2025-02-121h 05Friend ForwardAre you ACTUALLY ready for authentic community? Interview with Cat Lantigua and Danielle Bayard JacksonWe're sharing 5 signs that you may not be ready for authentic community.... yet. After we share these signs, you'll hear an excerpt from our interview with Cat Lantigua, author of the book Build It And They Will Come: A Guide To Architecting Intentional Community.We end the episode with host Danielle Bayard Jackson sharing three ways she dropped the ball with community-building this year (and how she's attempting to recover).Remember, the FULL EPISODE is available EXCLUSIVELY at "Office Hours" (our Patreon channel). Join now.------Our "For the Girls" challenge...2025-02-0113 minFriend ForwardAre you ACTUALLY ready for authentic community? Interview with Cat Lantigua and Danielle Bayard JacksonWe're sharing 5 signs that you may not be ready for authentic community.... yet. After we share these signs, you'll hear an excerpt from our interview with Cat Lantigua, author of the book Build It And They Will Come: A Guide To Architecting Intentional Community.We end the episode with host Danielle Bayard Jackson sharing three ways she dropped the ball with community-building this year (and how she's attempting to recover).Remember, the FULL EPISODE is available EXCLUSIVELY at "Office Hours" (our Patreon channel). Join now.------Our "For the Girls" challenge...2025-02-0113 minFriend ForwardCynicism is on the rise. Here's how it's ruining your friendships. (Analysis with friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson) [Patreon Excerpt]Research shows that cynicism is on the rise. What does that mean for your ability to create and maintain deep friendships? In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, we review some key points from the book "Hope for Cynics" by Jamil Zaki and think through the relational consequences of this trend.Remember, the full episode is available exclusively in "Office Hours", our Patreon network.-----*Attend our annual Women's Connection Summit on 3/7-8/2025**Serious about making new friends in the new year? Register for...2025-01-2510 minFriend ForwardCynicism is on the rise. Here's how it's ruining your friendships. (Analysis with friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson) [Patreon Excerpt]Research shows that cynicism is on the rise. What does that mean for your ability to create and maintain deep friendships? In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, we review some key points from the book "Hope for Cynics" by Jamil Zaki and think through the relational consequences of this trend.Remember, the full episode is available exclusively in "Office Hours", our Patreon network.-----*Attend our annual Women's Connection Summit on 3/7-8/2025**Serious about making new friends in the new year? Register for...2025-01-2510 minFriend ForwardWhy are we obsessed with talking about "fake friends" (and how do we find genuine female friendships?) -- Episode excerpt with friendship expert Danielle Bayard JacksonWhy does it seem like women are always talking about "fake friends"? While SOME women really ARE actively betraying their friends and operating with bad intentions, there's actually more to the story.In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host, author and relational health educator Danielle Bayard Jackson shares her analysis of the popular phrase.In this EXCERPT of the Friend Forward Podcast, we'll explore:4 theories for why women talk about "fake friends"3 ways to position yourself for genuine female friendshipssigns of a genuine, deep friendshipFULL EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY...2025-01-1711 minFriend ForwardWhy are we obsessed with talking about "fake friends" (and how do we find genuine female friendships?) -- Episode excerpt with friendship expert Danielle Bayard JacksonWhy does it seem like women are always talking about "fake friends"? While SOME women really ARE actively betraying their friends and operating with bad intentions, there's actually more to the story.In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host, author and relational health educator Danielle Bayard Jackson shares her analysis of the popular phrase.In this EXCERPT of the Friend Forward Podcast, we'll explore:4 theories for why women talk about "fake friends"3 ways to position yourself for genuine female friendshipssigns of a genuine, deep friendshipFULL EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY...2025-01-1711 minFriend ForwardThe commodification of friendship: 4 signs it's not authenticThe 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 and friendship educator Danielle Bayard Jackson breaks it down for you.---Want an in-person community experience? Save the date and book a flight to Tampa, Florida for March 7-8, 2025. Details to come (!!!!).2024-09-1918 minFriend ForwardThe commodification of friendship: 4 signs it's not authenticThe 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 and friendship educator Danielle Bayard Jackson breaks it down for you.---Want an in-person community experience? Save the date and book a flight to Tampa, Florida for March 7-8, 2025. Details to come (!!!!).2024-09-1918 minFriend ForwardThe Three Affinities of Female Friendship-- A Framework of Women's Connection by Danielle Bayard JacksonSometimes 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 created an original framework called The Three Affinities of Female Friendship to explain the three things that account for women's connection-- and disconnection-- according to the research.You'll find a more in-depth explanation of this theory in chapter 2 of Danielle's book Fighting...2024-04-2515 minFriend ForwardThe Three Affinities of Female Friendship-- A Framework of Women's Connection by Danielle Bayard JacksonSometimes 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 created an original framework called The Three Affinities of Female Friendship to explain the three things that account for women's connection-- and disconnection-- according to the research.You'll find a more in-depth explanation of this theory in chapter 2 of Danielle's book Fighting...2024-04-2515 min
Finding Mr. Height: The Podcast166. The Female Friendships One ft. Danielle Bayard JacksonAli & Erica are back for another episode about friendship, featuring incredible friendship coach, Danielle Bayard Jackson! Danielle’s upcoming book, Fighting for Our Friendships, is all about the science behind women’s relationships and she brings us SO much knowledge: from deepening your bond with an acquaintance, to the influence our friends have on our romantic relationships, to how we should romance our friends, too.In Updates, Ali sees Montana Boy at an event while Erica attends a speed dating event and expresses her continued frustrating at the state of dating on the apps.Where to f...2024-04-221h 20Friend ForwardSix surprising ways to be vulnerable in your friendships (that don't involve having an emotional breakdown)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 more vulnerable in your female friendships, this episode will provide 6 specific examples of how to open up that you may have been overlooking.Host Danielle Bayard Jackson, host and friendship educator, will walk you through it.*** This content can...2024-04-1121 minFriend ForwardSix surprising ways to be vulnerable in your friendships (that don't involve having an emotional breakdown)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 more vulnerable in your female friendships, this episode will provide 6 specific examples of how to open up that you may have been overlooking.Host Danielle Bayard Jackson, host and friendship educator, will walk you through it.*** This content can...2024-04-1121 min
Friend ForwardFour Reasons Why Your Friends Are Not Being Vulnerable With YouYou’re walking home after a coffee date with a new friend and begin to reflect on the time that you spent together. You really like hanging out with her, but you realize that she doesn’t share anything about herself with you, at least not anything personal, and come to think of it, you have another friend who’s the same… In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson explores four reasons why your friends might not be opening up to you. If you’re desiring a little more vulnerabili...2024-03-0720 minFriend ForwardFour Reasons Why Your Friends Are Not Being Vulnerable With YouYou’re walking home after a coffee date with a new friend and begin to reflect on the time that you spent together. You really like hanging out with her, but you realize that she doesn’t share anything about herself with you, at least not anything personal, and come to think of it, you have another friend who’s the same… In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson explores four reasons why your friends might not be opening up to you. If you’re desiring a little more vulnerabili...2024-03-0720 min
Friend ForwardThree Surprising Ways Your Friendships Impact Your MarriageHere, on the Friend Forward podcast, we’ve explored the issue of friendship at the intersection of our romantic relationships in a myriad of different ways, but today on the show we are specifically exploring the question of, how do your friendships impact your marriage? This is a question that’s been top of mind for our resident friendship expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson, since reading Rhaina Cohen’s book, The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life With Friendship At The Center. If you’ve ever wondered if, once you find your person, friendships are less important, well then...2024-02-2914 minFriend ForwardThree Surprising Ways Your Friendships Impact Your MarriageHere, on the Friend Forward podcast, we’ve explored the issue of friendship at the intersection of our romantic relationships in a myriad of different ways, but today on the show we are specifically exploring the question of, how do your friendships impact your marriage? This is a question that’s been top of mind for our resident friendship expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson, since reading Rhaina Cohen’s book, The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life With Friendship At The Center. If you’ve ever wondered if, once you find your person, friendships are less important, well then...2024-02-2914 min
Friend Forward[REBROADCAST] Platonic Love vs. Romantic Love -- Notes on Prioritizing Friendship with Dr. Christina Douyon For women, is romantic love more valuable than platonic love? And if so, what role does our culture play in influencing the ways that we prioritize these relationships? Today, on the Friend Forward podcast, we are rebroadcasting an episode that first aired three years ago, because it is one that is so powerful and still so relevant to share around this Galentine’s Day. In this conversation, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson talks with Dr. Christina Douyon, a psychologist and race & culture researcher who Danielle met when they both attended the University of Fl...2024-02-1532 minFriend Forward[REBROADCAST] Platonic Love vs. Romantic Love -- Notes on Prioritizing Friendship with Dr. Christina Douyon For women, is romantic love more valuable than platonic love? And if so, what role does our culture play in influencing the ways that we prioritize these relationships? Today, on the Friend Forward podcast, we are rebroadcasting an episode that first aired three years ago, because it is one that is so powerful and still so relevant to share around this Galentine’s Day. In this conversation, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson talks with Dr. Christina Douyon, a psychologist and race & culture researcher who Danielle met when they both attended the University of Fl...2024-02-1532 min
Friend Forward6 Hot Takes On Female Friendships These days, when somebody says that they have a “hot take”, it can, especially on social media, be a way of being purposely controversial and going against the grain to create some spicy content that elicits comments, likes and engagement. However, when it comes to friendship, there is sometimes a discourse around particular topics that leans a certain way, and our resident friendship expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson, holds a somewhat contradictory position on some of these. These topics are nuanced and a discussion around them is due, and so in this episode, Danielle shares her six ho...2024-02-0823 minFriend Forward6 Hot Takes On Female Friendships These days, when somebody says that they have a “hot take”, it can, especially on social media, be a way of being purposely controversial and going against the grain to create some spicy content that elicits comments, likes and engagement. However, when it comes to friendship, there is sometimes a discourse around particular topics that leans a certain way, and our resident friendship expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson, holds a somewhat contradictory position on some of these. These topics are nuanced and a discussion around them is due, and so in this episode, Danielle shares her six ho...2024-02-0823 min
Friend ForwardGirl Problems: “How Do I Feel Less Guilty After Setting A Boundary and Stepping Back From A Friendship?” Welcome to "Girl Problems" a bi-weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast, coming to you every other Tuesday. Today’s episode addresses a listener’s friendship question regarding the notion of guilt. Our listener is currently undergoing a friendship transition, where she is stepping back from a friendship she no longer feels aligned with. Whilst she is happy to let this relationship dissolve, she is also feeling guilty about setting her boundaries in this way and opting out of the friendship. Join us as our reside...2024-02-0606 minFriend ForwardGirl Problems: “How Do I Feel Less Guilty After Setting A Boundary and Stepping Back From A Friendship?” Welcome to "Girl Problems" a bi-weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast, coming to you every other Tuesday. Today’s episode addresses a listener’s friendship question regarding the notion of guilt. Our listener is currently undergoing a friendship transition, where she is stepping back from a friendship she no longer feels aligned with. Whilst she is happy to let this relationship dissolve, she is also feeling guilty about setting her boundaries in this way and opting out of the friendship. Join us as our reside...2024-02-0606 min
Friend ForwardWhat We Get Wrong About "Accountability" In Friendship The word “accountability” is used pretty often both on social media and in real life situations, but what does it really mean, and how does it play out with regard to friendships? You may be able to recall a time when you attempted to hold a friend accountable for a decision she had made, and been met with annoyance, anger and even withdrawal, leaving you wondering if you should have just kept your mouth shut. But is this ultimately what friends are for? In this week’s...2024-02-0115 minFriend ForwardWhat We Get Wrong About "Accountability" In Friendship The word “accountability” is used pretty often both on social media and in real life situations, but what does it really mean, and how does it play out with regard to friendships? You may be able to recall a time when you attempted to hold a friend accountable for a decision she had made, and been met with annoyance, anger and even withdrawal, leaving you wondering if you should have just kept your mouth shut. But is this ultimately what friends are for? In this week’s...2024-02-0115 min
Friend ForwardGirl Problems: “I’m Finding It Tough To Make New Friends And I’m Feeling Hopeless - Am I Missing Something?”Welcome to "Girl Problems" a bi-weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast, coming to you every other Tuesday. In today's episode we address a listener’s issue, where she is finding it tough to meet like-minded women and make new friends and is starting to feel a little hopeless about the whole situation. She enjoys socializing and she’s confident in talking to new people, but she is struggling to find the time and energy to connect with new potential friends and, when she does make the time and the effort, she finds it hard to fin...2024-01-2308 minFriend ForwardGirl Problems: “I’m Finding It Tough To Make New Friends And I’m Feeling Hopeless - Am I Missing Something?”Welcome to "Girl Problems" a bi-weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast, coming to you every other Tuesday. In today's episode we address a listener’s issue, where she is finding it tough to meet like-minded women and make new friends and is starting to feel a little hopeless about the whole situation. She enjoys socializing and she’s confident in talking to new people, but she is struggling to find the time and energy to connect with new potential friends and, when she does make the time and the effort, she finds it hard to fin...2024-01-2308 min
Friend ForwardFriendship Breakups - A Personal Reflection On Recent Events This episode is a little different for the Friend Forward podcast, as our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares a personal story of her own, relating to a struggle she has recently gone through in one of her own friendships. In the five or six years that Danielle has been building this platform, she has rarely shared much about herself and her personal life, but whilst Danielle thrives in sharing her expertise and her knowledge of recent research about women’s cooperation, communication and conflict, she too is a woman who is out there tryi...2024-01-1108 minFriend ForwardFriendship Breakups - A Personal Reflection On Recent Events This episode is a little different for the Friend Forward podcast, as our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares a personal story of her own, relating to a struggle she has recently gone through in one of her own friendships. In the five or six years that Danielle has been building this platform, she has rarely shared much about herself and her personal life, but whilst Danielle thrives in sharing her expertise and her knowledge of recent research about women’s cooperation, communication and conflict, she too is a woman who is out there tryi...2024-01-1108 min
Friend ForwardGirl Problems: “My Friend Isn’t Putting The Same Amount of Effort Into Maintaining Our Relationship As I Am - Should I Give Up?”Welcome to “Girl Problems”, a bi-weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast, coming to you every other Tuesday. Today’s question comes from a listener whose relationship with her best friend of 7 years has recently grown distant and, after several failed attempts to cultivate more connection, is feeling like her efforts to maintain the relationship are becoming a little onesided. Our listener asks our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson if she is missing a hint here, and would it be wrong to just give up? Tune is as Danielle shares her advice on the matter. 2023-12-2604 minFriend ForwardGirl Problems: “My Friend Isn’t Putting The Same Amount of Effort Into Maintaining Our Relationship As I Am - Should I Give Up?”Welcome to “Girl Problems”, a bi-weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast, coming to you every other Tuesday. Today’s question comes from a listener whose relationship with her best friend of 7 years has recently grown distant and, after several failed attempts to cultivate more connection, is feeling like her efforts to maintain the relationship are becoming a little onesided. Our listener asks our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson if she is missing a hint here, and would it be wrong to just give up? Tune is as Danielle shares her advice on the matter. 2023-12-2604 min
Friend ForwardHow To Apologize To A Friend There are many resolutions that we tend to make as we enter the new year and when it comes to friendship, we might commit to making more time for friends or making new friends altogether. But what about making things right with friends? If there’s a friend in your life to whom you owe an apology, then this is the episode for you. Join our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson as she offers her advice on how to apologize to a friend to help you enter 2024 with a clean slate, a clear conscience and possible reconnection. ...2023-12-2115 minFriend ForwardHow To Apologize To A Friend There are many resolutions that we tend to make as we enter the new year and when it comes to friendship, we might commit to making more time for friends or making new friends altogether. But what about making things right with friends? If there’s a friend in your life to whom you owe an apology, then this is the episode for you. Join our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson as she offers her advice on how to apologize to a friend to help you enter 2024 with a clean slate, a clear conscience and possible reconnection. ...2023-12-2115 min
Friend ForwardAn Honest Conversation with Taryn Delanie Smith - Friendship envy, guy's girls and how to be a good hype womanOur resident friendship expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson, first met Taryn Delanie Smith at a launch party that Bumble hosted for its new App, Bumble For Friends, earlier this year in New York City. Taryn Delanie Smith has over a million followers on TikTok and is a former Miss New York, taking the crown in 2022. She is known online for being kind, intelligent and gracious, and she lived up to all of these expectations in real life. Danielle and Taryn got talking and the conversation quickly moved on to discussing the science and art of female f...2023-12-0731 minFriend ForwardAn Honest Conversation with Taryn Delanie Smith - Friendship envy, guy's girls and how to be a good hype womanOur resident friendship expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson, first met Taryn Delanie Smith at a launch party that Bumble hosted for its new App, Bumble For Friends, earlier this year in New York City. Taryn Delanie Smith has over a million followers on TikTok and is a former Miss New York, taking the crown in 2022. She is known online for being kind, intelligent and gracious, and she lived up to all of these expectations in real life. Danielle and Taryn got talking and the conversation quickly moved on to discussing the science and art of female f...2023-12-0731 min
Friend ForwardHow To Maintain Long-Distance Friendships When You're Scared The Relationship Will Fade Away You’re in the middle of a late-night social media scroll, and you notice that your feed is showing you video after video of women doing things with their friends – picnics, target runs, book clubs – and on nearly every video, you find yourself tagging your bestie, sending her ideas of activities, despite knowing deep down that they’ll likely never materialise. You’ve been long-distance friends for over two years now, and it's surprisingly really hard. Sometimes sending memes doesn’t feel like enough, and while you hate to admit it, you’re starting to notice a bit of...2023-11-3011 minFriend ForwardHow To Maintain Long-Distance Friendships When You're Scared The Relationship Will Fade Away You’re in the middle of a late-night social media scroll, and you notice that your feed is showing you video after video of women doing things with their friends – picnics, target runs, book clubs – and on nearly every video, you find yourself tagging your bestie, sending her ideas of activities, despite knowing deep down that they’ll likely never materialise. You’ve been long-distance friends for over two years now, and it's surprisingly really hard. Sometimes sending memes doesn’t feel like enough, and while you hate to admit it, you’re starting to notice a bit of...2023-11-3011 min
Friend ForwardWalking with Friends Through Depression: An Honest Discussion, with Dr. Ayanna Abrams, Farah Harris and Trayonna BarnesYou’re working out at the gym when you realise you’ve been coming solo for the last few weeks as your usual gym buddy has been MIA. It’s not like her, so on your way to the parking lot, you give her a call but she doesn’t answer… Also unlike her. And that’s when it hits you – you remember that she mentioned having a depressive episode last winter, but that was before you were friends. And if she’s having one now, would you even know what to do? And even if you did, would you have the cap...2023-11-2330 min
Friend ForwardFour Ways To Find Like-Minded Friends You’re looking through your calendar to figure out a date to spend time with an old friend and as you search for some availability, you realise two things – one, that we’re only a few weeks out from a new year, and two, that you’re putting in a lot of effort to maintain a friendship that you’re convinced you’ve outgrown. But, she’s all you know. As we head into the new year, how can you be more intentional about connecting with new people who are a bit more like-minded, and more compatible with the woman you are...2023-11-1616 min
Friend ForwardGirl Problems: “I’m contemplating a friendship breakup… but how do I navigate this when I have to see her every day?”Welcome to "Girl Problems" a bi-weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast, coming to you every other Tuesday. Today's episode addresses a listener’s question about how to navigate a friendship breakup with someone she works with and therefore will have to continue to see every day. Tune in as our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson offers her words of wisdom on the matter. Click the ‘Follow’ button now to never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast. Brand new episodes are released every Thursday, and our Girl Problems episodes...2023-11-1406 min
Friend ForwardHow To Show Up For A Friend Who Is Going Through A Divorce You get a message and your heart sinks - “I’m going to do It, I’m going to ask him for a divorce”, it says. You knew your friend and her husband have been having trouble, but you didn’t know it would end up this way, and now you’re wondering how best to show up for her. Data shows that 50% of marriages end in divorce, often happening around the 8-year mark, and the process can take anywhere from 3 months to a year, and can cost up to $7000 for each person – so clearly, this is a time when our frien...2023-11-0918 minFriend ForwardHow To Show Up For A Friend Who Is Going Through A Divorce You get a message and your heart sinks - “I’m going to do It, I’m going to ask him for a divorce”, it says. You knew your friend and her husband have been having trouble, but you didn’t know it would end up this way, and now you’re wondering how best to show up for her. Data shows that 50% of marriages end in divorce, often happening around the 8-year mark, and the process can take anywhere from 3 months to a year, and can cost up to $7000 for each person – so clearly, this is a time when our frien...2023-11-0918 min
Friend ForwardWomen without kids - The Silent Judgements We Make About Childfree Friends, with guest Ruby WarringtonYou’re at a dinner and everyone’s having a lovely time, but you can’t help but notice that for the last 35 minutes the conversation has centred around everyone’s kids, and maybe that’d be okay if you had children too, but you don’t, and you don’t plan to anytime soon. Here on the Friend Forward Podcast, we’ve discussed infertility and how to support friends who are on challenging journeys toward trying to have children, but we haven’t spoken too much about friends who have actively chosen not to have kids, and the s...2023-10-2616 min
Friend ForwardThree Surprising Downsides Of Being The "Extroverted Friend" Extroverts thrive on having lots of people in their social network, and there’s research that points to the benefits of having a large, expansive network, such as being happier, healthier and even getting better sleep. However, there are also some surprising downsides to being an extrovert too, and in this episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson explores both the upsides of having this kind of outgoing spirit and the three surprising downsides that come with operating in this way too. 2023-10-1912 min
Friend ForwardBONUS EPISODE: How To Support A Friend In Times Of 'Minority Stress' When a tragedy strikes in a way that hits really close to home, it can be physically, emotionally and psychologically devastating, and sometimes this pain is exacerbated by a lack of care and understanding from the people we love the most. For many minorities, we know the feeling well when we have a certain identity that’s not shared with the majority, which means that we can sometimes find ourselves feeling isolated by the continuous stressors in our world that others might not even recognise. Today we are sharing a bonus episode of the Friend For...2023-10-1624 min
Friend ForwardSeven Things Your Married / Partnered Friend Wants You To Know There’s the engagement party, the bachelorette party, the wedding shower and then the big day itself - so many celebrations to mark a women’s transition into partnership, and when someone makes this change, they often struggle to keep their friendships intact during the process. Last week, on the Friend Forward Podcast, we explored some of the causes of tension that can arise between friends when those life changes create a sense of separation, and our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson provided the married and partnered amongst you with seven things that your single...2023-10-1214 minFriend ForwardSeven Things Your Married / Partnered Friend Wants You To Know There’s the engagement party, the bachelorette party, the wedding shower and then the big day itself - so many celebrations to mark a women’s transition into partnership, and when someone makes this change, they often struggle to keep their friendships intact during the process. Last week, on the Friend Forward Podcast, we explored some of the causes of tension that can arise between friends when those life changes create a sense of separation, and our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson provided the married and partnered amongst you with seven things that your single...2023-10-1214 min
Friend ForwardSeven Things Your Single Friend Wants You To Know We know that friendship is vital to everyone’s health and wellbeing but for the single woman, female friendship especially feels like a lifeline. Single women tend to exclusively turn to their friends for emotional support and companionship, and as the number of single women has increased nearly 20% in the past 10 years, more women are buying houses and raising children together under these platonic bonds. So what is female friendship to the single woman? And how does she stay connected to her friends who are partnered? In today’s episode of Friend Forward, our resident frien...2023-10-0514 minFriend ForwardSeven Things Your Single Friend Wants You To Know We know that friendship is vital to everyone’s health and wellbeing but for the single woman, female friendship especially feels like a lifeline. Single women tend to exclusively turn to their friends for emotional support and companionship, and as the number of single women has increased nearly 20% in the past 10 years, more women are buying houses and raising children together under these platonic bonds. So what is female friendship to the single woman? And how does she stay connected to her friends who are partnered? In today’s episode of Friend Forward, our resident frien...2023-10-0514 min
Friend ForwardFriendship Failures: Reframing Friendship BreakupsFor many of us, having a friendship break down can feel like a failure, because so often we wrongly measure the success of a friendship by its longevity. And whilst longevity can be evidence of a successful, healthy, functional relationship, these factors alone won’t insulate us from other things that pose a threat, such as people’s changing goals or desires, or the various external factor at play. When a friendship breaks down, it's easy to turn inward, be discouraged and put your walls up, so in this episode our resident friend...2023-09-2815 minFriend ForwardFriendship Failures: Reframing Friendship BreakupsFor many of us, having a friendship break down can feel like a failure, because so often we wrongly measure the success of a friendship by its longevity. And whilst longevity can be evidence of a successful, healthy, functional relationship, these factors alone won’t insulate us from other things that pose a threat, such as people’s changing goals or desires, or the various external factor at play. When a friendship breaks down, it's easy to turn inward, be discouraged and put your walls up, so in this episode our resident friend...2023-09-2815 min
Friend ForwardThe Consequences of Ruminating on a Friendship Issue Three weeks ago you and a friend exchanged heated words at a group dinner and you’ve been left feeling a mix of regret, anger and embarrassment. Since then, you’ve been reliving every detail of what happened over and over again, replaying what you both said, what her words might have meant, and whether or not this indicates that she’s been getting increasingly frustrated with you over the past year. This negative and unproductive overthinking is called rumination, and in today’s episode, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson talks abo...2023-09-2118 minFriend ForwardHow ADHD Might Affect Your Friendships, with Dr Tracy AllowayMaybe it’s nothing, but you’ve noticed that lately your friends are calling you out for your lateness, forgetfulness and your daydreaming, and after a quick Google search, you find out these are symptoms of ADHD. Whilst this may bring a sense of validation, it may also cause you to get curious on how these symptoms might be affecting your friendships. In today’s episode, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson is joined by Dr Tracy Alloway, an award-winning Psychologist, TV expert, and Author of 15 books, to dive deep on the topic of ADHD and...2023-09-2120 minFriend ForwardHow ADHD Might Affect Your Friendships, with Dr Tracy AllowayMaybe it’s nothing, but you’ve noticed that lately your friends are calling you out for your lateness, forgetfulness and your daydreaming, and after a quick Google search, you find out these are symptoms of ADHD. Whilst this may bring a sense of validation, it may also cause you to get curious on how these symptoms might be affecting your friendships. In today’s episode, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson is joined by Dr Tracy Alloway, an award-winning Psychologist, TV expert, and Author of 15 books, to dive deep on the topic of ADHD and...2023-09-2120 minFriend ForwardThe Consequences of Ruminating on a Friendship Issue Three weeks ago you and a friend exchanged heated words at a group dinner and you’ve been left feeling a mix of regret, anger and embarrassment. Since then, you’ve been reliving every detail of what happened over and over again, replaying what you both said, what her words might have meant, and whether or not this indicates that she’s been getting increasingly frustrated with you over the past year. This negative and unproductive overthinking is called rumination, and in today’s episode, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson talks abo...2023-09-2118 min
Friend ForwardSeason 5 TrailerIt's National Women’s Friendship Day and what better time to announce the return of the Friend Forward Podcast!In Season 5 of The Friend Forward Podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson will be bringing you more of the content that you’ve been loving for almost four years now. She’ll be sharing the latest research on women’s cooperation, communication and conflict, paired with a healthy dose of self-love and actionable strategies, to enable you to create better female friendships.Season 5 kicks off this coming Thursday 21st September. Click ‘Follow’ no...2023-09-1801 min
Friend Forward“I forgot her birthday… and then she cut me off” - The impact of birthdays on our female friendshipsHave you ever had a birthday approaching and, instead of feelings of excitement, you start to feel a sense of apprehension at the prospect of potentially being let down by your friends who, for the last few years, haven’t quite showed up for you in the way you’d hoped? Birthdays can be a pivotal point in female friendships and, if not managed correctly, can leave you feeling disappointed, let down, and resentful. In this episode, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard...2023-06-2919 minFriend Forward“I forgot her birthday… and then she cut me off” - The impact of birthdays on our female friendshipsHave you ever had a birthday approaching and, instead of feelings of excitement, you start to feel a sense of apprehension at the prospect of potentially being let down by your friends who, for the last few years, haven’t quite showed up for you in the way you’d hoped? Birthdays can be a pivotal point in female friendships and, if not managed correctly, can leave you feeling disappointed, let down, and resentful. In this episode, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard...2023-06-2919 min
Friend ForwardWhy emotional regulation is important for healthy female friendshipsWhen a friend lets you down, ticks you off or hurts your feelings, how do you respond to that situation? Research shows that people who lack the skill of emotional regulation have less relational satisfaction (you can read the study here) They also tend to group with people who also don't know how to manage their emotions, and are more inclined to receive feedback from others as hostile. This is a topic that our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson recently discussed on...2023-06-2215 minFriend ForwardWhy emotional regulation is important for healthy female friendshipsWhen a friend lets you down, ticks you off or hurts your feelings, how do you respond to that situation? Research shows that people who lack the skill of emotional regulation have less relational satisfaction (you can read the study here) They also tend to group with people who also don't know how to manage their emotions, and are more inclined to receive feedback from others as hostile. This is a topic that our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson recently discussed on...2023-06-2215 min
Friend ForwardAre Men’s Friendships in Crisis? (Part 2: Looking for Solutions)In Part 1 of our Men’s Friendship episode, we met several men who shared their experiences of male platonic relationships. Despite the differences and the nuances of their various situations, their stories all supported the recent findings that most men are having fewer friendships that they had just 30 years ago, and that the friendships they do have fail to offer a safe space for them to share emotional support. In this episode, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson explores what we can do about this issue, and the men share their advice for other men...2023-06-1518 min
Friend ForwardAre Men’s Friendships in Crisis? (Part 1: Examining the Problem)In three years of the Friend Forward Podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson has only ever focused on female friendships – until now. If you search “Men’s friendships” online, you’ll likely be hit with a tonne of recent headlines about the current ‘crisis’ concerning men’s friendships, and maybe this is something you’ve even observed with the men in your own life, perhaps in your husband’s, father’s or brother’s relationships. A recent survey on the matter found that the perc...2023-06-1524 minFriend Forward"How to support a friend during her fertility journey" a conversation with Katy Seppi of Chasing CreationThe latest statistics reveal that 58% of women who are childless don’t have any childless friends or family members. Who do they turn to for support? And how do their fertility journeys impact their friendships? In this episode, friendship expert and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson is joined by the founder of Chasing Creation and host of Lighthouse Women, Katy Seppi, to discuss the ways that women can who do and do not have children can find a way to maintain their friendship when fertility issues arise. From the perspectives of both mothers and childless women,, Danielle and Kat...2023-04-1318 minFriend Forward"How to support a friend during her fertility journey" a conversation with Katy Seppi of Chasing CreationThe latest statistics reveal that 58% of women who are childless don’t have any childless friends or family members. Who do they turn to for support? And how do their fertility journeys impact their friendships? In this episode, friendship expert and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson is joined by the founder of Chasing Creation and host of Lighthouse Women, Katy Seppi, to discuss the ways that women can who do and do not have children can find a way to maintain their friendship when fertility issues arise. From the perspectives of both mothers and childless women,, Danielle and Kat...2023-04-1318 minFriend Forward5 Reasons You Haven't Broken Off the Friendship YetAs seasons change, so do our friendships. And sometimes these shifts involve realizing that it’s time to move on from a friendship and break ties. If you currently find yourself mulling over this decision, have been in this situation before, or are about to enter into that space, friendship expert and education Danielle Bayard Jackson can offer some perspective. In this episode, you’ll learn how: Empathy can hold you back The dangers of maintaining the status quo Fear of your friend’s reaction can be detrimental To shift your perspective on what’s possible The bad...2023-04-0711 minFriend Forward5 Reasons You Haven't Broken Off the Friendship YetAs seasons change, so do our friendships. And sometimes these shifts involve realizing that it’s time to move on from a friendship and break ties. If you currently find yourself mulling over this decision, have been in this situation before, or are about to enter into that space, friendship expert and education Danielle Bayard Jackson can offer some perspective. In this episode, you’ll learn how: Empathy can hold you back The dangers of maintaining the status quo Fear of your friend’s reaction can be detrimental To shift your perspective on what’s possible The bad...2023-04-0711 minFriend Forward4 behaviors that lead to better female friendshipsBetter female friendships are earned, and for some, may require a change in behavior and habits. As every one of us is a multifaceted, busy human being just trying their best to remain happy and have meaningful relationships, we may not notice when we’re getting in our own way. So what are some steps women can take to be better friends to the important females in their lives? In this episode, you’ll learn: How to stop and notice the expectations that your friend’s life choices should mirror your own The importance of expressing affirm...2023-03-3012 minFriend Forward4 behaviors that lead to better female friendshipsBetter female friendships are earned, and for some, may require a change in behavior and habits. As every one of us is a multifaceted, busy human being just trying their best to remain happy and have meaningful relationships, we may not notice when we’re getting in our own way. So what are some steps women can take to be better friends to the important females in their lives? In this episode, you’ll learn: How to stop and notice the expectations that your friend’s life choices should mirror your own The importance of expressing affirm...2023-03-3012 minFriend ForwardHow to get your girls' trip out of the group chat " with Theresa Chu-BermudezReady to get out of the group chat and into a group trip? Summer is approaching, and it’s time to stop talking about the friend-cation and get ready to make it happen. Though, this can be easier said than done, especially when it’s more than two or three female friends trying to coordinate. So what are the best ways to get over the barriers of planning a group trip? Friendship expert and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson is joined by Theresa Chu-Bermudez, the Owner of Get Out! Custom Travels, LLC to share some tips and tricks to ma...2023-03-2319 minFriend ForwardHow to get your girls' trip out of the group chat " with Theresa Chu-BermudezReady to get out of the group chat and into a group trip? Summer is approaching, and it’s time to stop talking about the friend-cation and get ready to make it happen. Though, this can be easier said than done, especially when it’s more than two or three female friends trying to coordinate. So what are the best ways to get over the barriers of planning a group trip? Friendship expert and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson is joined by Theresa Chu-Bermudez, the Owner of Get Out! Custom Travels, LLC to share some tips and tricks to ma...2023-03-2319 minFriend ForwardIs Domestic Labor Hurting your Friendships? An Interview with Laura DangerOne common reason women offer for why they don’t engage more in their friendships is because of a lack of time. For many of these women, the lack of time is due to their obligation to manage a busy household. They may have serious “mom guilt” or feel overwhelmed after tending to all of the familial duties that are unnecessarily placed on the women. Women in general, globally, are doing more domestic labor than their male counterparts and it continues to impact their capacity to fully engage in their female friendships. In this episode, Laura Danger, equita...2023-03-1619 minFriend ForwardIs Domestic Labor Hurting your Friendships? An Interview with Laura DangerOne common reason women offer for why they don’t engage more in their friendships is because of a lack of time. For many of these women, the lack of time is due to their obligation to manage a busy household. They may have serious “mom guilt” or feel overwhelmed after tending to all of the familial duties that are unnecessarily placed on the women. Women in general, globally, are doing more domestic labor than their male counterparts and it continues to impact their capacity to fully engage in their female friendships. In this episode, Laura Danger, equita...2023-03-1619 minFriend Forward10 (Possible) Reasons Why She Didn't Invite YouIf you’ve ever found yourself wondering what to make of not being invited to a function or hang out, this episode is for you. Being left out can hurt and make it easy to assume ill intentions, writing them off as mean or inconsiderate. But before we start cutting people off, taking a moment to try to understand the bigger picture might help manage these feelings and unveil actions that can help move friendships forward. Friendship expert and coach Danielle Bayard Jackson recently shared a TikTok on the subject that now has over 1 million views, and on today’s ep...2023-03-0919 minFriend Forward10 (Possible) Reasons Why She Didn't Invite YouIf you’ve ever found yourself wondering what to make of not being invited to a function or hang out, this episode is for you. Being left out can hurt and make it easy to assume ill intentions, writing them off as mean or inconsiderate. But before we start cutting people off, taking a moment to try to understand the bigger picture might help manage these feelings and unveil actions that can help move friendships forward. Friendship expert and coach Danielle Bayard Jackson recently shared a TikTok on the subject that now has over 1 million views, and on today’s ep...2023-03-0919 minFriend ForwardHow to Offer an "Affirmative Boundary"Have you ever found yourself in a situation with a friend where you needed or wanted to say no, but struggled to find the right way to say it? Telling anyone, especially a friend, ‘no’ can be difficult, but neglecting this truth can create more problems down the road. In this episode, friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson encourages women to assert affirmative boundaries. This tactic can help women stay true to their needs and feel more confident in their ‘no’ while maintaining strong female friendships. Danielle Social Links: You can book a private friendship coaching session...2023-03-0209 minFriend ForwardHow to Offer an "Affirmative Boundary"Have you ever found yourself in a situation with a friend where you needed or wanted to say no, but struggled to find the right way to say it? Telling anyone, especially a friend, ‘no’ can be difficult, but neglecting this truth can create more problems down the road. In this episode, friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson encourages women to assert affirmative boundaries. This tactic can help women stay true to their needs and feel more confident in their ‘no’ while maintaining strong female friendships. Danielle Social Links: You can book a private friendship coaching session...2023-03-0209 minFriend ForwardThree times when you SHOULDN'T apologize to a FriendNot every apology is a good one. Honestly, a poor, half-hearted apology from a friend can feel worse than the harm that was caused. So why does it sometimes feel like apologizing isn’t enough? Let’s look at the context more closely. Whenever one wants to take ownership of the damage done to a friend an apology is owed. Even if there’s no interest in repairing the relationship, an apology is owed. It is an extension of a person's values to show accountability for the way their behaviors may have hurt another. In this episode, we clarify what m...2023-02-2311 minFriend ForwardThree times when you SHOULDN'T apologize to a FriendNot every apology is a good one. Honestly, a poor, half-hearted apology from a friend can feel worse than the harm that was caused. So why does it sometimes feel like apologizing isn’t enough? Let’s look at the context more closely. Whenever one wants to take ownership of the damage done to a friend an apology is owed. Even if there’s no interest in repairing the relationship, an apology is owed. It is an extension of a person's values to show accountability for the way their behaviors may have hurt another. In this episode, we clarify what m...2023-02-2311 minFriend ForwardHow to Spot Relational Aggression in Your Female FriendshipsRelationships are a woman’s greatest resource. Yet so often, female friendships are stifled by the poor choices we make to manage conflict and express ourselves. This can mean gossiping, excluding, or giving the silent treatment to friends and other women instead of opening up and having a real conversation with them. Why does it feel easier to resort to these tactics to cut others down? Let’s get into it. On today’s episode we cover what relational aggression can look like in female friendships and the ways in which we can begin to notice these behaviors in oursel...2023-02-1611 minFriend ForwardHow to Spot Relational Aggression in Your Female FriendshipsRelationships are a woman’s greatest resource. Yet so often, female friendships are stifled by the poor choices we make to manage conflict and express ourselves. This can mean gossiping, excluding, or giving the silent treatment to friends and other women instead of opening up and having a real conversation with them. Why does it feel easier to resort to these tactics to cut others down? Let’s get into it. On today’s episode we cover what relational aggression can look like in female friendships and the ways in which we can begin to notice these behaviors in oursel...2023-02-1611 minFriend ForwardHow to Talk to Strangers– A conversation with Ashley Kirsner, Founder of “Skip the Small Talk”Making new connections can be tough. And quick moments of interaction with strangers aren’t the greatest opportunities to make friends. But let's be real, friendships are the essence of a rich and fulfilling life. So how do we get more intentional and step out of our own way? In this episode, we chat with Ashley Kirsner, Founder of Skip the Small Talk, about constructing intentional spaces for people to come together, explore their comfort zones, and potentially develop relationships. We all start as outsiders seeking community, but with an encouraging pep talk, some self-compassion, and a fl...2023-02-0922 minFriend Forward4 Reasons We Don't Pursue New FriendshipsPursuing new female friendships may feel like a daunting task for most. The upsides are obvious- expanding your social circle, discovering new interests, and growing as a person. However, for many of us, the fear of rejection and vulnerability can hold us back from reaching out to others and forming new connections. In this episode, we'll delve into the heart of these fears and explore four common reasons why women are afraid to initiate new friendships. From the fear of being rejected and beyond, we'll offer practical tips and insights to help you overcome these challenges and l...2023-02-0214 minFriend Forward4 Reasons We Don't Pursue New FriendshipsPursuing new female friendships may feel like a daunting task for most. The upsides are obvious- expanding your social circle, discovering new interests, and growing as a person. However, for many of us, the fear of rejection and vulnerability can hold us back from reaching out to others and forming new connections. In this episode, we'll delve into the heart of these fears and explore four common reasons why women are afraid to initiate new friendships. From the fear of being rejected and beyond, we'll offer practical tips and insights to help you overcome these challenges and l...2023-02-0214 minFriend ForwardYes, girl-- You actually NEED friends. (100th Episode Celebration!) You might be in a place where you're convinced that you don't need friendships. Maybe you're too busy, maybe you've been hurt. Either way, you'd be wrong. In today's episode of the Friend Forward Podcast (100 episodes!!!), we'll break down 3 reasons people say they don't need friendships, along with some insightful research that shows just how important friendship actually is. Come join our '"Group Chat", or book a private session with resident friendship coach and educator, Danielle Bayard Jackson. On IG: Danielle Bayard Jackson On TikTok: @TheFriendshipExpert To book Danielle to speak at your conference or event: info@tellpublicrelations.com 2022-08-1914 min