Body image + friendship-- the two issues seem unrelated, don't they? But today we'll explore how they might actually be connected. We're speaking with THE Jess Connolly, and are still in disbelief to have someone we admire so much sitting in the guest chair. So tune in as Jess shares fresh insights on how your personal relationship with your body may affect the way you're relating to your female friends. As summer approaches and conversations around "bikini bodies" are ever-present, this episode couldn't be more timely. If the content resonates, be sure to visit Betterfemalefriendships.com or follow @jessaconnolly or Danielle at @daniellebayardjackson for more support.

How do you turn an awesome initial interaction into an ongoing friendship? In this week's episode, resident friendship coach Danielle Bayard Jackson is showing you her tangible method for keeping momentum with a new friend so that she doesn't become "the friend that got away". This is a snippet from her 'Friendship Elevated Group Coaching Program' content, module 2. So if you're interested in becoming a member and getting access to 8 weeks of videos and personal coaching sessions, sign up today at Betterfemalefriendships.com/membership   Follow Friend Forward Follow Danielle Bayard Jackson Book Danielle to speak at your event

Our most recent TikTok video earned more than 500K views, and it was about validating your friend when she's venting-- let's just say that women had a lot to share in the comment section! So in this week's episode, we're unpacking how to the pros and cons of validating and offering solutions, and the dangers of doing the wrong one at the wrong time. Friendship coach Danielle Bayard Jackson also gives a few scripts (the rest are in our Friend Forward library which launches next week!) to keep in your back pocket so you know exactly what to say the next time your friend is giving you an earful about her latest misadventure, and you're just not sure how to respond. To book Danielle to speak or to grab a slot for a 1:1 coaching session, visit Betterfemalefriendships.com --- Follow Danielle, Follow Friend Forward

This week I'm sharing my conversation with Dr. Tracy Alloway, an award-winning psychologist and and author of Think Like a Girl whose appearances on CNN, Good Morning America, and The Doctors have made her the go-to woman for information about the brain. In this interview, Dr. Alloway shares some of the unique ways the female brain is wired, and I make connections between how that wiring can impact how we relate to our female friends. This interview was helpful as I work to write my own book, Fighting for our Friendships, which is coming to a book store near you in early 2024.   Visit Betterfemalefriendships.com for more. Follow Dr. Alloway Follow Friend Forward Follow Danielle Bayard Jackson on TikTok or IG

What do you do when YOU'RE the friend who's always initiating?   In this episode, friendship coach Danielle Bayard Jackson gives three things you can do to manage your frustration and experience more balance in your friendships. (As always, stay tuned to the end of the episode to get this week's homework!)   If navigating friendships as an adult has been a struggle for you for quite some time now, you should definitely join our 8-week group coaching program. There are weekly videos that teach you about the 5 phases of adult friendship (and it includes 4 coaching sessions with Danielle!).   JOIN NOW: https://www.betterfemalefriendships.c... How to Make New Friends (as an Adult): The Ultimate Course" https://www.betterfemalefriendships.c... Follow Danielle on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendship... Follow us for friendship tips on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendforward

In your friend group, there’s quite a mixed bag. Some of the ladies have extensive means while others have to be a little more conscious about how they spend. And while you know this too be true, it’s not like you all ever really talk about it, because that would be awkward… right? In today’s episode of the Friend Forward podcast, Danielle Bayard Jackson is going to talk about money and the sneaky way that it can impact our female friendships. By the end of today’s show, you’ll learn: Two reasons why money often causes conflict in friendships What to do whether you’re the friend with only a couple dollars in the account OR the friend who’s living comfortably And finally, how to plan social outings that everyone can take part in If you’re ready for this conversation to make a little more CENTS,  then stay tuned because we’re gonna unpack it.   Follow Danielle Follow Friend Forward Visit Betterfemalefriendships.com

Attachment Theory is having a moment in mainstream media, but what does it really mean? And how do you know if your particular attachment style is impacting your friendships? In this week's episode, we speak with Megan Gillespie, an educator and therapist specializing in anxiety and attachment, who breaks down the surprising ways in which your attachment style may be hurting (and helping!) your platonic relationships.  If you want to become more intentional about creating satisfying friendships, this episode is for you.   Follow us @friendforward Follow Megan @ meganegillespie   For 1-on-1 coaching (or to book Danielle to speak at your conference/ women's event/ academic symposium) visit Betterfemalefriendships.com

How do you address a friend who only talks about herself? Sure, you love her for her adventurousness and humor, but sometimes it just seems like you're along for the ride while she's the star of the show. In this episode, you'll learn three reasons why self-centeredness harms friendships, a 3-step formula for addressing this issue, and two quick hacks to get out of a "monologue-style" conversation that's gone on for far too long.   https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/membership

You probably expect that a friendship coach helps with making friends, deepening friendships, and navigating friendship conflicts. These are certainly the central issues that we work through. But there are other issues-- that are much more specific-- that women confess during our time together, and we're sharing them today in hopes that it validates listeners who've been privately mulling over similar thoughts.   While we already outlined these 6 issues in a recent TikTok video, today we'll be elaborating on each.   Follow DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON Follow FRIEND FORWARD VISIT BETTERFEMALEFRIENDSHIPS.COM

Today I’m sharing my conversation with Amanda E. White, the therapist you know and love from the IG account @therapyforwomen. She’s the author of Not Drinking Tonight, a judgement-free and relatable book that helps you explore your relationship with alcohol.  By the time you’re done listening to this conversation, you'll understand: What the sober-curious movement is all about Signs that a friend’s drinking may have gone too far Two things that may instantly change in your friendships if you decide to live an alcohol-free life If you're ready to learn how to build friendships that are actually satisfying, visit us at Betterfemalefriendships.com/membership -Follow FRIENDSHIP COACH DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON -Follow FRIEND FORWARD