Are we still suffering from a loneliness epidemic, like the U.S. Surgeon General declared in 2023? Well, the experts on friendship that we talked to say, kinda. While things may be getting better, Austinites are experiencing a sort of social atrophy — our social muscles aren’t working as well as they did pre-pandemic. So, to help you get back in friendship shape, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Erinn Knight, co-founder of Where Y’all At Though; and Elle Beecher, who founded The Board Walks. They share their tips on how to make friends as an adult in Austin, and here’s a sneak peek: You have to befriend yourself first.  

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