In this mini episode, I read a short story from Reddit about someone who knows he is the "clingy" friend. He shares what happened between him and a friend and wants some advice on how to move forward with other people in a better way.

This story will start us off, before going on a deeper dive in future episodes into what exactly clinginess is, where it comes from, and how to handle clinginess in a friendship.

What does this story make you think about your clingy behavior or a friends? Where do you think clinginess comes from? Have friendships gotten too suffocating in today's modern world or are we afraid of closeness in friendships?

Let me know what you think in the comments 👇🏼

See you all next time!

Jacq

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Flaky friends. You probably love them but they drive you crazy with their inconsistent behavior. In this episode, sit with me as I look at what actually makes a "flaky" personality, how does it show up in our friendships, and what I think you should do about your flaky friends...all coming from the perspective that I used to BE the flaky (fun-loving 😇) friend.

If you struggle with flaky friends (or you are the flaky friend) and want to dig into a little of the why- this one is for you!

Go ahead and share your thoughts or your stories in the comments, or if you actually want to write in anonymously to me, the link is going to be below wherever you are listening. 👇🏼

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Hi Friends! Welcome back to The Friendship Studio- Happy New Year 🥳

In one of the first episodes of 2026, I wanted to talk about a something that sparked the idea of "friendship as our foundation". The inspiration came from a short I saw on Youtube (see link below) and today I wanted to talk about the concept of "world building" and what it could look like if friendship was part of the foundation of our lives.

I talk about the concept of world building, "romance" in friendships (yes, it can be there ) and what that looks like if it were, and why we need to decide what will be in the world WE want to live in.

Let me know how your New Year is going and what would your world look like with friendship as part of your foundation.

See you next week.

-Jacq

Link to Youtube short that inspired this podcast episode: https://youtube.com/shorts/ketI6vRa5OU?si=cMAcwqdoiBC8so4m

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Hi Friends! I am creating a series called "Friend-to-Friend". These will be informal conversations where I talk a bit more personally about life, friendships, whatever's on my mind and that I think you may want/need to hear.

This first Friend-to-Friend episode, is a casual, honest chat about showing up when it’s hard — even when being seen feels uncomfortable. I share why starting this podcast challenged me, and how choosing to show up anyway has been worth it!

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In this series opener about common problems in adult friendships, I go into the topic of jealousy and competition in friendships.

What is jealousy and how does it show up? Is it a deal breaker? Let's get into it in this podcast episode!

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This episode I wanted to share a short story about what made me feel a bit more "alive" again. 

Have you felt like life and your friendships have been just...missing something? Dull? Bland? 

Come into the studio for a bit and let's dive into why life has just been "meh" lately.

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You don’t have to overshare to be likable at work. This episode dives into how to maintain your sanity at work, stay respected, and avoid getting pulled into emotional work drama.

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You leave a job, and suddenly those “everyday people” vanish. Here is a brief chat about why that happens, what it says about work connections, and how to manage the grief around losing those connections.

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Work friendships can feel deep… until they’re not. Let’s talk about the illusion of “work friends", why I don't believe in them, and what you can focus on instead.

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