In 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.

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson presents three hard truths about:

• the shrinking nature of our social networks
• the importance of physical proximity in forming friendships
• and the subjective nature of friendship quality

By 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.

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Reciprocity is the cornerstone of any healthy female friendship, but what do you do with someone who's so fixated on reciprocity that it turns into scorekeeping? And why do some obsess over everything being perfectly even while others are able to let it go?

In this episode, host Danielle Bayard Jackson (relational health educator, female friendship expert, author of Fighting for our Friendships) shares research that explains the different kinds of "giving" in relationships-- and how to manage it all in a healthy way.

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and women's relational health coach Danielle Bayard Jackson discusses the importance of evaluating the sources of friendship advice that women often turn to. She emphasizes the need for validation of feelings, the importance of being equipped for better friendships, and the impact of resources on emotional well-being. Tune in to hear the four key questions to assess the health of these sources and shares valuable resources for fostering better female friendships.

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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.
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• Book Danielle to speak at your event (or design women's relational health content, programming, or curriculum for your organization) by contacting [email protected]

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This episode is sponsored by the new Women's Relational Health Institute.

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One 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

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We're about to launch our group coaching program, Friendship Elevated, for its fifth cohort! Sixteen weeks, digital community, self-paced library, bi-weekly coaching calls with Danielle, and a program workbook-- what more could you ask for?

Get the details here. www.betterfemalefriendships.com/friendship-elevated... SEATS ARE LIMITED.

How do you talk to your friends about money? In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, friendship expert and host Danielle Bayard Jackson interviews financial therapist Aja Evans whose book "Feel-Good Finance" is a total game-changer.

In this episode, we'll cover:

-reasons why talking about money in friendships is difficult

-research around women's friendship and comfort level with talking about finances

-tips from a financial therapist about how to have tough conversation whether you make less or more than your friends.

REMEMBER: The FULL 35-MINUTE EPISODE is available exclusive at "Office Hours" (our Patreon). https://www.betterfemalefriendships.c...

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We'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.

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Our "For the Girls" challenge starts MONDAY, February 3! Free for Patreon members. Join now.

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We're FIVE WEEKS away from the Women's Connection Summit. Grab your ticket NOW before the price goes up.

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This episode is sponsored by the Women's Relational Health Institute, an organization for women leaders who want to build authentic connections for among their female-dominated teams.

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*Announcement Edition*

We've got a few things happening behind the scenes that you should know about:

1. Our "For the Girls" challenge kicks off on Monday, February 3 If you're serious about improving the strength and health of your platonic connections with other women, this challenge is for you. Free for members of the "Dean's List" tier of our "Office Hours" community. Join now at Patreon.com/friendforward
2. Galentine's Day is coming up, and it's the perfect time to round up some of your girls and go through Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships together. To encourage you to make it happen, we're giving you a free Facilitator's Guide. Download your copy at betterfemalefriendships.com now for a limited time.
3. The Women's Connection Summit is happening in a few WEEKS. Join us in sunny Tampa, Fl for a weekend filled with informative panels, speed-friending, food and drinks, and an opportunity to learn about the science of connection WHILE making new connections in real time. Grab your ticket at womensconnectionsummit.com.
4. If you need a speaker, panelist, or workshop facilitator to explore the science of women's connection and conflict at your Women's History Month event, Danielle Bayard Jackson some availability... so book ASAP. Email Sam at [email protected] with details and we'll get back to your shortly.

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.

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