What if the secret to feeling happier, healthier, and more fulfilled isn't a new wellness trend- but true connection? What if it's friendship?

In this inspiring episode of Dear Family, host Rachel Steinman reflects on three transformative experiences that occurred in one memorable week that left her feeling exhilarated, hopeful, and literally and figuratively connected. Everything she cares about- mental health, mindfulness, wellness, and friendship- all came together to prove what she always knew: friendship is the most powerful form of wellness. From Reese Witherspoon's Shine Away event in Los Angeles to hosting her first Friendship Table dinner circle, and leading a Lavender Craft Workshop at a women's shelter on Skid Row, Rachel shares heartfelt lessons about the power of women coming together.

You'll hear insights from thought leaders like Monica Lewinsky, Dr. Sara Kuburic, Candice Kumai, Malin Akerman, Joanne Lee Molinaro, Brittany Snow, Jennie Garth, Jen Hatmaker, and Tembi Locke, as well as personal stories about friendship as medicine for loneliness, mindfulness as daily nourishment, and joy as the ultimate connector.

Key Takeaways:

*Friendship isn't just nice- it's essential to mental, physical, relational, and emotional health.

*When women support women, we rise higher and shine brighter.

*Be open to possibilities! And have the audacity to dream!!!

*Talk to yourself differently. Be your own best friend and become your own passion project.

*Learn from other women. Our mothers and grandmothers weren't always able to.

*Connection is the cure for loneliness.

*Joy, laughter, and creativity are forms of self-care and healing.

Whether you're gathering with girlfriends, rebuilding after loss, or simply craving deeper connection, this episode will remind you that wellness begins with friendship- and that when women shine together, we light the way for one another. And to the men who support the women, thank you. Your allyship means more than you know- together, we all shine brighter.

Show Links:

Show Note Links:

*Read this blog on the Stay Forever Gold Website

*Read this blog on Stay Forever Gold @Medium

*Buy "Stay Golden Girls: Friendship is the New Marriage" on Amazon

*Buy "Stay Golden Girls: Friendship is the New Marriage" on Etsy

*Dear Family, Podcast Page

*Write Now Rachel Website

*Stay Forever Gold Website

*Rachel's Blog @Medium

*Rachel's Twitter

*Write Now Rachel on Facebook

*Stay Forever Gold on Facebook

*Write Now Rachel on Instagram

*Stay Forever Gold on Instagram

*NAMI West LA

*Girls Inc.

*Tembi Locke on the Dear Family, Podcast

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