Friend Forward

The concept of "friend demotions" is circulating on social media, and while we aren't fans of the phrase, we do support the concept. In this week's episode, resident female friendship coach and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson explains what "demotions" are, what we should be calling them instead, and three things to avoid if you're going to adopt this philosophy.   If you want to work through a personal friendship issue that you've been ruminating on for far too, long, book a one-on-one friendship coaching session at Betterfemalefriendships.com.   Follow Danielle on TikTok. Follow Danielle on Instagram. Book Danielle to speak for your sorority, university, women's organization, business, or league.

The "low-maintenance friendship" concept is gaining in popularity, but what does it really mean? And are you ready to adopt this approach? After a brief hiatus, the Friend Forward podcast is back to unpack what a low-maintenance friendship requires, and FOUR questions to ask yourself to determine if this attitude will be helpful or hurtful for you and your platonic relationships.   If you're looking for one-on-one support, book a private coaching session at betterfemalefriendships.com.   Follow Danielle Bayard Jackson on TikTok. Follow Danielle Bayard Jackson on Instagram.

After two years of dodging COVID, Danielle's finally been hit by the virus, and it's taken a toll on her voice! So this week's episode is a replay from the archives, exploring what to do when you find yourself in the habit of cancelling plans. We'll also explore how to respond when a friend cancels on you... again.   If you're obsessed with improving your female friendships, join us over at Betterfemalefriendships.com to explore your options for support: one-on-one coaching, booking Danielle to speak at your next event, or joining our group coaching program.   See you there!

Emotional safety is critical for us to be able to open up with friends, but there are a few things that make it "unsafe" to do so. In this episode, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explains why emotional safety is important, along with three things that often get in the way of creating it.    Members of the exclusive Friend Forward Library will enjoy additional content on this subject, along with original scripts for when you want to inspire more emotional safety within your own friendships. Visit our vault at Betterfemalefriendships.com/library To book a one-on-one session with Danielle, visit us at Betterfemalefriendships.com

For some women, they're a source of support. But for others, they are a major source of anxiety. Today we're talking about the dark side of group chats, because they can cause both internal and external conflicts. In this episode, you'll learn the four components that can make or break a group chat, and we'll also explore three reasons women stay even though they're stressed. And if you're looking for tangible solutions to your group texting problems, join our Friend Forward Library at Betterfemalefriendships.com/library or get DEEPER support with a one-on-one coaching session.   Watch Danielle's TikTok video: "Group chats are not a flex" Follow Danielle on Instagram

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