The Raw Honeys Podcast

Relationships are complicated. Even our friendships. So it’s no wonder we’re so quick to “fire” our friends when they disappoint or don’t live up to our expectations. In a culture where you’re either in or out, it’s hard to picture a third option. But it turns out there is one.

If you’re a fan of our theater analogy, then you’ll get a crash course with this episode.

How does that work? What do we say? What does it actually mean to “friendship breakup?”

Check out the episode Heather mentions in today’s show: Heather’s 5 Reasons to Befriend Yourself.
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Heather Hildenbrand: https://www.heatherhildenbrand.com

EP 29: How to Support a Grieving Friend
One of the hardest things we do as friends is watching a bestie grieve a loss. Of course we want to soothe and comfort and take the pain away for them. But knowing how to comfort isn’t easy. This week, we’re chatting about all the ways you can show up for a grieving friend. Pardon our tears as we talk through this while right in the middle of a recent loss. Bring the tissues this week!
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Chelsea Fine: http://chelseafinebooks.com
Amanda Aksel: https://www.amandaaksel.com
Heather Hildenbrand: https://www.heatherhildenbrand.com

They say birds of a feather flock together. But what if your flock is noticeably bringing you down? Motivational speaker, Jim Rohn says, “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”

Like it or not, the friends we hang out with most have a huge influence on every aspect of our lives from personal interest, health, attitude, intelligence, and lifestyle. On this episode, we talk about being intentional with our friends and choosing wisely. After all, creating our own tribe starts with who we are on the inside.

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Want more Chelsea, Heather, and Amanda? Check out our bestselling fiction while you wait for the next episode of The Raw Honeys!

Chelsea Fine: http://chelseafinebooks.com
Amanda Aksel: https://www.amandaaksel.com
Heather Hildenbrand: https://www.heatherhildenbrand.com

It doesn’t matter if we tell ourselves that we don’t need friends, we cannot out run our desire for human connection. Despite the challenges we’ve all faced in friendships before, maintaining a beautiful friendship might just be easier than you thought.

We all know that life is going to be hard sometimes. So would you rather go it alone or have fabulous friends by your side to support you when the going gets tough?

Check out The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz as mentioned by Amanda.



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Want more Chelsea, Heather, and Amanda? Check out our bestselling fiction while you wait for the next episode of The Raw Honeys!

Chelsea Fine: http://chelseafinebooks.com
Amanda Aksel: https://www.amandaaksel.com
Heather Hildenbrand: https://www.heatherhildenbrand.com

We’re all about cultivating great friendships with others, but the truth is that sometimes the most important relationship is the one you have with yourself. Because after all, you’re the only person you’re going to be with for the rest of your life. So you might as well befriend yourself. That’s why in this episode, Heather shares 5 wise ways to be your own best friend.

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Want more Chelsea, Heather, and Amanda? Check out our bestselling fiction while you wait for the next episode of The Raw Honeys!

Chelsea Fine: http://chelseafinebooks.com
Amanda Aksel: https://www.amandaaksel.com
Heather Hildenbrand: https://www.heatherhildenbrand.com

Oh, girl! We’ve been known to go to the bathroom in pairs in order to chit-chat in peace. But sometimes what we find in the stall is love and pure friendship from a drunk girl. You know what we’re talking about, that girl you meet at the club by the bathroom sink who’s got sage advice, supportive encouragement, and ego-boosting compliments to share!

It’s moments like these when we realize that the women of the world have our back. We’re in this together.

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Chelsea’s website: http://www.chelseafinebooks.com
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Heather’s website: https://www.heatherhildenbrand.com

Do you know your BFF IRL? Or are you only connecting through a screen? As valuable as online friends are, there’s no substitute for the bonds you create when you can make real life eye contact. We know that making friends as a grown woman is not as easy as it was in our sandbox days. But the love, support, and conversations over Rosé IRL are so worth the effort.


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Want to find out more about our fiction? Check us out for something fun to read while you wait for the next episode of The Raw Honeys!

Chelsea’s website: http://www.chelseafinebooks.com
Amanda’s website: https://www.amandaaksel.com
Heather’s website: https://www.heatherhildenbrand.com

Have you ever stood in a crowded room and felt utterly isolated? In this age of social “connection” where we have less and less in-person interactions, loneliness is a growing problem. Join us as we discuss the root cause of loneliness, why it’s crucial that we take action against it, and how it impacts even your physical health.

Read more about studies done on loneliness here: https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2019/07/30/loneliness-friendship-new-friends-poll-survey

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Want to find out more about our fiction? Check us out for something fun to read while you wait for the next episode of The Raw Honeys!

Chelsea’s website: http://www.chelseafinebooks.com
Amanda’s website: https://www.amandaaksel.com
Heather’s website: https://www.heatherhildenbrand.com

With all the noise out there, it’s difficult to be heard. But at the same time, how much are we actually listening? We don’t just mean hearing, but really listening between the lines. How often do you find yourself in a conversation with a friend, and you’re just waiting for them to take a breath so that you can be heard?

We talk about how things can really change when we stop. Open up. And listen.

Check out Accidental Courtesy, the documentary Amanda mentions on the show. And we want to give credit where it’s due. Heather mentioned this quote but it’s not hers: “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” – Stephen Covey.

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Want more Chelsea, Heather, and Amanda? Check out our bestselling fiction while you wait for the next episode of The Raw Honeys!

Chelsea Fine: http://chelseafinebooks.com
Amanda Aksel: https://www.amandaaksel.com
Heather Hildenbrand: https://heatherhildenbrand.com

All relationships take work. But friendships can sometimes feel especially exhausting--even if we can't put our finger on exactly why.

But instead of investing our time and energy into understanding where the friendship is breaking down, we tend to do the easiest and safest thing imaginable: we give up. But is that always the right move?

In this episode, we discuss how to know when to "give up" on someone , and when it might be worth it to stick it out.

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Want more Chelsea, Heather, and Amanda? Check us out while you wait for the next episode of The Raw Honeys!

Chelsea Fine: http://chelseafinebooks.com
Amanda Aksel: https://www.amandaaksel.com
Heather Hildenbrand: https://heatherhildenbrand.com