Friend Forward

*Announcement Edition*We've got a few things happening behind the scenes that you should know about:Our "For the Girls" challenge kicks off on Monday, February 3 If you're serious about improving the strength and health of your platonic connections with other women, this challenge is for you. Free for members of the "Dean's List" tier of our "Office Hours" community. Join now at Patreon.com/friendforwardGalentine's Day is coming up, and it's the perfect time to round up some of your girls and go through Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships together. To encourage you to make it happen, we're giving you a free Facilitator's Guide. Download your copy at betterfemalefriendships.com now for a limited time.The Women's Connection Summit is happening in a few WEEKS. Join us in sunny Tampa, Fl for a weekend filled with informative panels, speed-friending, food and drinks, and an opportunity to learn about the science of connection WHILE making new connections in real time. Grab your ticket at womensconnectionsummit.com.If you need a speaker, panelist, or workshop facilitator to explore the science of women's connection and conflict at your Women's History Month event, Danielle Bayard Jackson some availability... so book ASAP. Email Sam at info@tellpublicrelations.com with details and we'll get back to your shortly.

Research shows that cynicism is on the rise. What does that mean for your ability to create and maintain deep friendships? In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, we review some key points from the book "Hope for Cynics" by Jamil Zaki and think through the relational consequences of this trend.Remember, the full episode is available exclusively in "Office Hours", our Patreon network.-----*Attend our annual Women's Connection Summit on 3/7-8/2025**Serious about making new friends in the new year? Register for our "Forming Friendships Accelerator!"***Follow Danielle on Instagram

Why does it seem like women are always talking about "fake friends"? While SOME women really ARE actively betraying their friends and operating with bad intentions, there's actually more to the story.In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host, author and relational health educator Danielle Bayard Jackson shares her analysis of the popular phrase.In this EXCERPT of the Friend Forward Podcast, we'll explore:4 theories for why women talk about "fake friends"3 ways to position yourself for genuine female friendshipssigns of a genuine, deep friendshipFULL EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY IN THE "OFFICE HOURS" COMMUNITY ON PATREON:Join any time at https://www.betterfemalefriendships.c...TAKE OUR NEW COURSE: "FORMING FRIENDSHIPS ACCELERATOR" to learn how to form new connections in 3 weeks (yes, seriously).https://www.betterfemalefriendships.c...COME TO OUR WOMEN'S CONNECTION SUMMIT IN SUNNY TAMPA, FL on MARCH 7-8!https://www.womensconnectionsummit.com/Book Danielle to speak at your event or facilitate a workshop for your team/ school/ business:https://www.betterfemalefriendships.c...

Welcome back to a new season, baby! (And we're on YouTube!)----Listen, I know this might sound harsh, but hear me out:There is a research study that examines the ways that certain aspects of your personality impact the way you form and maintain friendships. This week we're :digging into the study to better understand how we can better show up in friendshipsevaluating the personality domains that most impact relationship qualitygetting homework to help us adapt the parts of our personality that have gotten in the way of quality friendships while maintaining our authenticity [Patreon exclusive]While you should definitely keep the essence of who you are and not look for ways to adapt to please others, it's worth evaluating the ways that some (malleable!) aspects of your personality might need to be adapted if they're having a consistently negative impact on your friendships.------------** DID YOU KNOW you can enjoy this same episode on YouTube? **You can also access the FULL EPISODE by coming to "Office Hours" (our Patreon community). Get access now at www.betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast** If you're serious about making new connections with other women in 2025, we're weeks away from the Women's Connection Summit happening on March 7-8 in sunny Tampa, Fl. Wanna be an attendee (or heck, even a sponsor)? Get the details at www.womensconnectionsummit.comMajor thanks to the Women's Relational Health Institute for sponsoring this episode of the Friend Forward podcast.

With the election, hurricane evacuations, holidays, and behind-the-scenes projects, the Friend Forward team is taking a break. In this episode, friendship expert and host Danielle Bayard Jackson shares three reasons we're in our "rest era" and what you can expect when we return.----*Book Danielle to speak at your event at info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com.*Suggest a topic for the episode at betterfemalefriendships.com*Grab a copy of Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships*Follow us on Instagram

How do you know if you're showing care or showing codependency? How do you deal with a friend who's involvement in your life feels overwhelming? How do we show love for one another without losing ourselves? In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, we'll speak with psychotherapist Terri Cole whose new book -- Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Co-Dependence-- aims to answer those very questions.----------------Shhhhh! Details for our Women's Summit were quietly published today. Check it out here.---------------Want bonus and extended podcast episode? Join our private Friend Forward Group Chat here.---------------Looking for a new book club selection? Grab your copy of Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships today.---------------Connect with Danielle on Instagram.Book Danielle Bayard Jackson to speak at your event.

Reality tv often gets a bad wrap, but for girlfriends who watch together, it becomes a bonding agent. Why is that? The hosts of the wildly popular "2 Black Girls, 1 Rose" podcast are real life besties who break it all down on this week's episode.Be sure to listen to their show wherever you listen to podcasts, and join their Patreon for a deeper dive into all things reality tv.-----To learn more about what the research reveals about the mechanics of women's friendships, buy your copy of Danielle Bayard Jackson's new book, Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships.----Want to learn and connect in real life? Save the date for March 7-8, 2025 for a two-day event in Tampa, Florida. Details to come.

Domenique Harrison, a therapist specializing in race and relationships, offers insights on navigating tough conversations. She discusses how healthy conflict can actually strengthen bonds, contrary to popular belief. Listeners learn practical skills for managing emotions and building resilience during difficult talks. The importance of compassionate communication and open expression of needs in friendships is emphasized, highlighting that vulnerability and curiosity can lead to deeper connections.

The word "community" is being thrown around by a lot of brands and organizations, but what does that word really mean? Whether you're a community builder or a woman looking to experience a real sense of community, listen to this episode of Friend Forward to learn four traits of authentic community so you can find spaces where you truly belong. Host and friendship educator Danielle Bayard Jackson breaks it down for you.---Want an in-person community experience? Save the date and book a flight to Tampa, Florida for March 7-8, 2025. Details to come (!!!!).----Buy your copy of Danielle's new book Fighting for our Friendships and host a discussion with your book club this month!----Want to book a speaker who specializes in the science of women's conflict and connection, connect with us at info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com and learn more about speaker Danielle Bayard Jackson here. ** Follow Danielle Bayard Jackson on Instagram

Is "friendship poaching" really a thing? And when it happens to you, what should you do? In part 1, we looked at the benefits and risks of introducing friends to one another, but in part 2, we'll unpack the anxiety around "friend stealing".-------Want vlogs, bonus episodes, a monthly book club, and additional friendship research? Join the Friend Forward Group Chat.--------Grab your copy of "Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships" and read it with your book club!----Have an upcoming event? Host Danielle Bayard Jackson has been leading engaging, research-based presentations for over a decade. Book her to speak at info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com.----SPONSORED BY TELL PUBLIC RELATIONSHost Danielle Bayard Jackson's insights have been featured on national talk shows, NBC News, New York Times, Washington Post and other media outlets. She's also served as the official spokesperson for Bumble's new app "Bumble for Friends", and she has secured interviews on some of the country's top podcasts.If you're looking for the same kind of visibility for your brand, visit us at Tellpublicrelations.com to come up with a game plan of how you can get more of the shine that you deserve.