This week, Gabrielle is joined by Florence Ann Romano to dive into the complexities of friendship and community building and how to focus your energy on the people that truly f%cking matter. She is the author of "Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life” and today she’s sharing the six essential people you absolutely need in your community to help it thrive. Whether it’s advice on how to part ways with toxic pals or how to set boundaries in your friendships, we’re covering it all! Florence dishes out practical advice on recognizing when friendships have run their course and the importance of making room for new, more vibrant connections. It's all about creating space to be your best self. You don’t want to miss this episode! 

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