270: Making & Maintaining Friendships in Adulthood - with Blake Blankenbecler, Psychodynamic Therapist & Friendship Educator

Blake Blankenbecler, LCMHC is a psychodynamic therapist and friendship educator. She has a private practice, Fig Holistic Psychotherapy in Charlotte, North Carolina where she gets to help folks come into greater compassion and integration with their story, their body, and their emotions. 

Out of her work emerged a desire to study some of the most foundational and pivotal relationships that hardly get anytime in the spotlight: our friendships. She believes that life is meant to be lived in connection and helps friends have more meaningful conversations and create more sustainable friendships. Blake created The Friendship Deck, a conversation game for friends who are craving more depth and intimacy with each other that can be purchased at www.thefriendshipdeck.com

In this episode, we dive into the challenges of making and maintaining friendships in adulthood. We explore the complex feelings that may come up with friendship breakups, navigating life paths that no longer align, dealing with comparison, and so much more. We touch on recognizing friendships that either drain us or energize us, and how to identify toxic patterns in relationships. 

We also discuss the importance of setting boundaries with friends and exploring how dynamics may evolve as we grow older. Hope you enjoy this episode in honor of celebrating beautiful friendships and Galentine's Day :)

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