In this episode, Sabrina and Hattie discuss the journey of self-discovery and healing through social media, particularly TikTok. They explore the importance of authenticity in friendships, the impact of self-esteem on relationships, and the challenges of people-pleasing. The conversation delves into setting boundaries, the nuances of gaslighting, and the significance of accountability in personal growth. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for self-trust and the courage to embrace one's true self.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Healing Through TikTok

02:58 Navigating Friendships and Relationships

06:03 The Importance of Authenticity

09:03 Understanding Gaslighting and Accountability

12:02 The Role of Mutual Friends in Conflicts

14:49 Holding Friends Accountable

17:55 The Value of Honest Friendships

27:40 The Journey of Personal Growth

30:12 Understanding Accountability and Self-Perception

36:36 Navigating People-Pleasing Tendencies

42:32 Finding Authenticity and Self-Discovery

Doubt can hold us back in more ways than we realize. In this episode, we unpack how doubt impacts friendships, leads to toxic dynamics, and hinders personal healing and growth. Learn how to recognize unhealthy patterns in relationships, tackle self-doubt, and rebuild trust in yourself to thrive.

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In this episode of We Used to Be Best Friends, we dive into a heartbreaking story submission about a bride who, just two weeks before her wedding, faced the ultimate friendship betrayal. Her maid of honor and three bridesmaids backed out of the wedding, leaving her not only scrambling to salvage her big day but also grappling with the sudden end of close friendships. How did everything fall apart so close to one of the biggest days of her life? Tune in to hear this emotional tale.

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In this episode, I dive into the struggles of making new friends as an adult, especially in your 30s. I'll share my personal experience of navigating friendships during this phase of life, where it becomes crucial to define your non-negotiables—the behaviors you won't tolerate in others because they tend to persist. I'll also explain how, despite the challenges, making new friends is entirely possible once you develop the ability to choose the right people and let go of those who don't align with your values.

In this episode, we explore the complex nature of ghosting in friendships. We discuss the difference between ghosting and going no contact, and when cutting off a friend can become a weaponized form of manipulation. We also dive into the emotional fallout that ghosting leaves behind, including the pain and confusion caused by a lack of closure. Tune in as we unravel how the term “ghosting” is often misused and how to navigate the aftermath of a friendship that ended without closure.

In the first episode of We Used to Be Best Friends, I share my personal experience with a friendship breakup and how it led me to start my healing journey on TikTok. Realizing there was limited support and information out there on friendship breakups, I took matters into my own hands and began talking openly about the pain, healing, and growth that comes after a friendship break-up. In this episode, we dive into why friendship breakups can be so devastating and explore why it’s often hard to let go, even when we know it’s for the best.