With the election, hurricane evacuations, holidays, and behind-the-scenes projects, the Friend Forward team is taking a break. In this episode, friendship expert and host Danielle Bayard Jackson shares three reasons we're in our "rest era" and what you can expect when we return.

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How do you know if you're showing care or showing codependency? How do you deal with a friend who's involvement in your life feels overwhelming? How do we show love for one another without losing ourselves?

In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, we'll speak with psychotherapist Terri Cole whose new book -- Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Co-Dependence-- aims to answer those very questions.

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Shhhhh! Details for our Women's Summit were quietly published today.

Check it out here.

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Reality tv often gets a bad wrap, but for girlfriends who watch together, it becomes a bonding agent. Why is that? The hosts of the wildly popular "2 Black Girls, 1 Rose" podcast are real life besties who break it all down on this week's episode.

Be sure to listen to their show wherever you listen to podcasts, and join their Patreon for a deeper dive into all things reality tv.

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To learn more about what the research reveals about the mechanics of women's friendships, buy your copy of Danielle Bayard Jackson's new book, Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships.

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Want to learn and connect in real life? Save the date for March 7-8, 2025 for a two-day event in Tampa, Florida. Details to come.

Research finds that on the other side of healthy conflict, people report feeling closer to one another. But what happens when we don't actually have the skills to navigate hard conversations?

Domenique Harrison offers therapy at the intersection of race and relationships, and in this episode, she shares some of the key skills necessary to walk through difficult interactions with people we care about (whether or not racialized issues are at the heart of the conversation).

If you know you need to get better at tough talks but you're not sure where to start, this episode is for you.

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[Note: The insights shared in this episode are not, in fact, therapy. Please talk to your personal mental healthcare provider before applying notes from this conversation.]

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**Mystery event** Save the date for March 7-8, 2025 (and book a flight to Tampa, Florida!). More details to come.

The 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.

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Want an in-person community experience? Save the date and book a flight to Tampa, Florida for March 7-8, 2025. Details to come (!!!!).

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Is "friendship poaching" really a thing? And when it happens to you, what should you do? In part 1, we looked at the benefits and risks of introducing friends to one another, but in part 2, we'll unpack the anxiety around "friend stealing".

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Host Danielle Bayard Jackson's insights have been featured on national talk shows, NBC News, New York Times, Washington Post and other media outlets. She's also served as the official spokesperson for Bumble's new app "Bumble for Friends", and she has secured interviews on some of the country's top podcasts.

If you're looking for the same kind of visibility for your brand, visit us at Tellpublicrelations.com to come up with a game plan of how you can get more of the shine that you deserve.

Should you introduce your friends to one another? In this episode, we'll explore the benefits of having what network researchers refer to as high friendship overlap. We'll also look at the main reason women are reluctant to connect their friends: the potential for "poaching", which we'll address in part 2.

Want vlogs, bonus episodes, a monthly book club, and additional friendship research? Join the Friend Forward Group Chat.

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Grab your copy of "Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships" and read it with your book club!

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Have an upcoming event? Host Danielle Bayard Jackson has been leading engaging, research-based presentations for over a decade. Book her to speak at info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com.

In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares insights for women who feel like they've passively cultivated a friendship network filled with relationships that they don't even really want.

Tune in to learn how to navigate this situation with more clarity and confidence.

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In this episode, Danielle briefly hinted at an event taking place in Tampa, Florida on March 8, 2025. We can't share too much yet, but save the date!

Got trust issues? In this week's episode, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares 4 ways to gradually and responsibly allow yourself to be more trusting in your female friendships.

Want two bonus strategies? We reserve extra content (including bonus episodes!) for members of the private Friend Forward Group Chat. Join here.

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LAST CHANCE TO JOIN OUR GROUP COACHING PROGRAM, "FRIENDSHIP ELEVATED".

We have our welcome call kicking off next week which means you have three days left to register. Join at betterfemalefriendships.com/friendship-elevated

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Are you in a transitional period in your life and ready to take a serious friendship inventory? We strongly suggest this activity to experience genuine "aha" moments about what needs to shift in your friendship landscape.

People are turning to "artificial companions" to supplement (and sometimes replace) what they're getting from real-life friends. What are the pros and cons of using A.I for friendship? Why do people seek this kind of connection? And what are the broader implications of this trend?

In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, Danielle Bayard Jackson actually formed her own A.I friend and is reporting back. Listen to this episode to learn more about friendship at the intersection of artificial intelligence.

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Last chance to join the Friendship Elevated Group Coaching Program. Learn more here.

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