Ever felt like an outsider because you don't have a 'girl squad'? Do societal pressures about 'having a tribe' make you feel isolated? We're here to tell you that it's not just okay to be a solo act; it's normal! We delve into the unrealistic expectations set by society for women and question the damaging language of mainstream media when it comes to friendships. We also expose how societal norms blame women for not having a close-knit group, overlooking the many benign reasons for this. 

Our conversation doesn't stop there. We discuss the gendered differences in socialization and the pressure of 'fitting in.' Furthermore, we talk about our personal experiences of how life changes, for instance, moving or losing a loved one, impact friendships. We provide insights into navigating these challenges and share how not being in sync with friends led us to build our community framework. 

As women, we're constantly navigating complex situations. The world expects us to have a group of friends, but what about those of us who are introverts? We explore the intricacies of introversion and how it affects the ability to build and maintain relationships. We touch on the benefits of understanding your personality type through tools like the Myers-Briggs test. Listen in as we suggest how introverted women can avoid feeling isolated or insecure in their relationship choices. This candid conversation concerns the complexities of female friendships, parenting, social expectations, and life changes. So come, be part of our dialogue, and let's redefine societal norms together.

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Honest Women is the podcast for every woman juggling the demands of modern life (while trying to keep her shit together) and finding that it’s all just a little more difficult than she thought it would be. Your hosts, Andrea Burkly and Jessica Hutchison, are two very real mental health professionals who are taking honest conversations from inside their offices to the outside world.

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