Friend Forward

On this week’s episode of the Friend Forward episode, journalist Jordan Davidson sheds some light on the (surprising!) ways that choosing to have/ not have kids inevitably impacts our friendships. In this discussion, we talk about: “Fertility contagion” Reasons more women are choosing not to have children + the fear of being left behind The surprising ways we invalidate our friends’ decisions 4 ways to maintain a friendship when your friend chooses to have/ not have children Send this episode to a friend who comes to mind while you’re listening. To book a private friendship session, visit Betterfemalefriendships.com. To buy Jordan’s book, visit Sowhenareyouhavingkids.com Follow Danielle on Instagram @daniellebayardjackson

If you have a tendency to overshare with new friends, this episode is for you. We'll discuss the real definition of oversharing, three reasons why you're compelled to do it, and what the (inevitable) social consequences are of such a habit.    If oversharing is impacting your ability to make (and keep) friends, you might want to book a one-on-one friendship coaching session (before prices increase in 2023!)  at Betterfemalefriendships.com/services.   Follow host Danielle Bayard Jackson on Instagram @daniellebayardjackson

"Girl Problems" is a new series from the Friend Forward podcast that attemps to answer your friendship questions in five minutes or less. Today, a listener asks about Bumble BFF. She's downloaded the app, but how does she navigate the platform? Since host Danielle Bayard Jackson is the OFFICIAL spokesperson for Bumble BFF (Ayyyy!)), she feels uniquely qualified to offer support. If you've been looking for tangible tips to make the most of your experience on the platform, today's episode is for you. (And you can read this listener's private DM here.)   Speaking: Danielle has spoken for the NBA, TikTok, Etsy, and the NFL. Want her to speak for your event? Contact us at info@tellpublicrelations.com Sessions: Book a private session at Betterfemalefriendships.com Follow Danielle on Instagram (and submit your own 'girl problem') here: @daniellebayardjackson    

Taylor Rae Almonte-Roman is a Brooklyn based Afro-Latina actor, athlete and activist who founded ACTIV-ISM, a wellness company dedicated to providing programs and resources to aide in the fight for social justice. But when she really leaned into activism, she noticed it directly impacted some of her friendships. Today she'll share a bit of her story, and it will offer validation to other women of color who sometimes struggle to feel truly seen in their interracial friendships.   Follow Taylor on Instagram. Follow Danielle on Instagram. Book a private coaching session.

You’ve struggled with it for weeks, but you’re finally ready to come to accept that one of your friendships is over. But how do you begin moving forward? In today's episode, resident friendship coach and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson will share 4 ways to move on from a painful friendship break-up. ** BONUS** Today's episode includes instructions to download a free list of 10 ways to respond when people ask you about your friendship breakup (again). Don't miss it!   * Book a private friendship coaching session here (includes 75 minutes of discussion, session notes, and a customized action plan).   * Follow Danielle on Instagram @daniellebayardjackson   * Book Danielle to speak at your next event: email info@tellpublicrelations.com

You may have heard women who describe themselves as "high-achievers", and typically, these women have the kind of traits that we all aspire to have: they’re go-getters, they may have a lot of social connections, and they are likely what most would consider to be successful. But when it comes to friendship, there's one way that they are getting it wrong. To help us understand what this is, I’m calling in Vernique Esther, an Atlanta-based therapist who specializes in working with high-achieving women.      Join our FRIENDSHIP ELEVATED 16-week group coaching program (DOORS CLOSE SOON!) Book a private, personal session Follow Danielle Bayard Jackson on Instagram Follow Vernique on Instagram

"Girl Problems" is a new weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast where we attempt to answer a listener's issue in 5 minutes or less. To submit your issue ( or to sign-up for a full one-on-one session), visit us at Betterfemalefriendships.com.    Follow Danielle on Instagram. Binge Danielle's TikToks.

This week we're sharing voice notes submitted by listeners explaining why they consider themselves "guys' girls", then offering research and insights to explain their perspective. The goal of this episode is to bridge the divide between "girls' girls" and "guys' girls" in an attempt to alleviate some of the hostility and misunderstanding between these two groups. If this resonates with you, come tell us about it on Instagram @friendforward or visit us (and schedule a personal coaching session!) by visiting Betterfemalefriendships.com.   BOOK DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON TO SPEAK at your 2023 EVENT: info@tellpublicrelations.com

"Girl Problems" is a new weekly mini-segment from the Friend Forward podcast where resident friendship coach and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson attempts to address a personal DM in five minutes or less with the help of fellow listeners. To learn more about friendship coaching (yes, it's a thing!), visit Betterfemalefriendships.com and follow Danielle on Instagram at @daniellebayardjackson   NOTE: We are working on a program to support those who need support but aren't able to financially invest in personalized, professional help. Stay tuned!

I recently asked 600 women about their friendships. Nearly 30% of those women said that they had a friendships that they were currently considering terminating. If that's the case, we need to spend some time thinking about not only how to do it, but why we're making that choice. To join me in this conversation, Erin Falconer comes to shed some light on the issue. She's a psychotherapist and author of the book "How to Break Up with Your Friends", and I spotlight her in this conversation to just let her drop gems without interruption.   As always, the full, unedited conversation is available for members of our GROUP CHAT, which you can join at any time by visiting Betterfemalefriendships.com.   Follow Danielle on Instagram Buy Erin's Book