Between a Hot Mess & a Therapist

61. When Friendships Shift: Navigating Midlife Connection as a Helper


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You help people navigate rejection, belonging, and boundaries every day — but what happens when you’re the one left out? Midlife friendships are tricky: they start by proximity, convenience, or kids, and then slowly shift. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the quiet shame, hidden hurt, and nervous system impact of realizing your “friend group” isn’t what it used to be. I share the messy middle of staying connected while honoring your needs, and how to show up fully in friendships — not as a fixer or helper, but as a human who belongs as they are.

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Between a Hot Mess & a TherapistBy Shawna Lovin, MA, LPCS