In this episode of WTF Stories and Advice, hosts Caroline Cranshaw and Daryl Gove address a listener's letter about a painful friendship breakup due to political differences. Caroline and Darryl discuss the broader implications of political tribalism, the division in society, and personal experiences with similar friendship breakups. They offer advice on mourning lost friendships, the importance of being kind to oneself, and strategies for making new friends. They also touch on techniques such as loving-kindness meditation and the Ho'oponopono prayer to help navigate through the emotional turmoil.

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00:00 Introduction and Listener Letter 00:47 Friendship Fallout Over Politics 04:44 Analyzing the Political Divide 06:12 Personal Experiences with Friendship Breakups 11:13 Debating and Arguing: A Reflection 13:05 Coping with Loss and Moving Forward 20:43 Finding New Friendships 21:13 Treating Friendships Like Dating 22:06 Using Social Media to Make Friends 22:32 Personal Stories of Friendship 23:42 Effort and Reinvention in Friendships 26:43 Grieving and Healing from Friendship Loss 27:21 Meditation and Forgiveness Techniques 29:33 Practical Advice for Moving On 35:35 Final Thoughts and Encouragement