Friend Forward

Danielle gives a "behind-the-scenes" look at her recent viral TikTok video, and she unpacks 1. What the more than 6,000 comments real about the state of female friendships and 2. Why the video is so popular. As you listen, be sure to check out the video yourself on TikTok by following Danielle @thefriendshipexpert, and then join our community  on Instagram @friendforward. Wanna join our exclusive membership? Search "Friend Forward" wherever you buy apps and subscribe today. (Price: $5/week for coaching, community, private events, book clubs, and more). POWERED BY: www.betterfemalefriendships.com

As we wrap season 1, we reflect on all that's happened since we first launched the podcast: features in national media outlets like NBC News and Psychology Today; having NYTimes Bestselling authors on the show as our guests; launching an exclusive friendship app-- it's all happening so fast! To give ourselves a chance to take it all in, we're wrapping season 1 and planning for season 2 in early 2021. Thank you for being a part of the Friend Forward family and joining us in our ongoing mission toward better. female. friendships.  In the meantime, join our exclusive membership right now! www.betterfemalefriendships.com/membership BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DON'T MISS THE FIRST EPISODE of OUR RETURN. See you soon!

Girl, that friendship ended two years ago, but you're still not over it. While grieving an old friend is normal, there are likely three things you're doing that are getting in the way of your ability to move forward. In this week's episode, we're walking you through the three reasons you're still not over your friendship break-up.  If you like what you hear and ready for the next level of getting your friendships in order,  join our membership waitlist at www.betterfemalefriendships.com

Friendships can be complicated, but there are 5 new apps that have emerged to help get us through it. Today I'm giving my unfiltered opinion on a few apps that are growing in popularity to let you know my thoughts on the ways they help (and the ways they don't) when it comes to creating and sustaining strong female friendships. Be sure to let me know YOUR opinion of these apps on Instagram by following us at @friendforward. Don't forget to join the waitlist for our membership! Go to www.betterfemalefriendships.com TODAY and join right now.

You’ve been in the house for months, but now you’re itching to get back to hanging with your friends. But how do you navigate the uncertainty about staying safe, the judgment about returning outside, and the tension among friends who have varying levels of comfort with socializing during a pandemic? This week, I'm chatting with Michelle Sprott of Brunchista, because she's the ultimate social butterfly. Before COVID the Brunchista brand was about bringing women together not just for brunch, but to intentionally set aside time to connect. And now she’s showing us how remain social butterflies when we’ve got to be more careful than ever before-- and then I'll explain how to manage expectations when you and your friends have different boundaries. And hey, whether you've decided to stay inside or venture out (wear your mask!), be sure to join our Friend Forward Membership Waitlist (it's the last week!). And then, come say hi to me over on Instagram. Can't wait to chat!

This week I've tossed out my notecards and I'm having an open conversation with Bailey T. Hurley-- writer/ speaker/ fellow friendship enthusiast-- about online friendships. We'll share our opinions on whether or not they count as "real" friendships, we'll talk about ways to take them to the next level, and we even share embarrassing moments of getting rejected by women we've reached out to. We used to say "we met in grade school!" Now we say, "We met online-- and we've never even seen each other in real life!" Because we live in an increasingly technological world, we're forming and maintaining more of our friendships online. But do online friendships count? Follow Bailey on Instagram, and then join the NEW Friend Forward Membership waitlist at www.betterfemalefriendships.com.

How do you respond to a friend who's jealous of you? And how do you know if it's even jealousy at all? In today's episode, Danielle's responding to a listener question, and breaking down: 1. The difference between jealousy and envy2. The one thing women get wrong about "the jealous friend"3. Signs your friend may be experiencing jealousy4. How to address the elephant in the room ( and when it's time to let go)The exclusive "Friend Forward Membership" launches on October 14, and to create a highly personalized experience, spaces are limited! Join the waitlist by visiting betterfemalefriendships.com. We can't wait to see you over there.

Most of the disappointment we experience in our friendships is due to unmet expectations. And if we're looking to create and sustain meaningful female friendships, it may be worth it to spend a little time examining what it is we actually require of our friends (and from friendship overall). I recently posted a question on my Instagram page that resulted in nearly 100 messages. I asked women, "What's your one non-negotiable expectation in friendship?" The range of responses was so interesting, so we're addressing it in this week's podcast episode. If after listening you're looking for extended support, send me an email at hello@betterfemalefriendships.com to book your one-on-one coaching session today. Give it a Rest is now "FRIEND FORWARD"! Read all about us here: www.betterfemalefriendships.com 

What were your friendships like when you were ten? Is it possible that the way you interacted with other girls in the 5th grade is still impacting you now? In this episode, I chat with children's book author Rachel Fisher who wrote "Backyard Girls Club" to help young girls learn how to navigate the complexities of friendship. We discuss the conversations she's having with young girls (and their moms!), and how there's a direct connection to the struggles Millennial women are facing today. Get ready to unpack some of your childhood issues because today, we're going there! To buy "Backyard Girls Club" for the young women in your life, visit Amazon and be sure to follow Rachel on Instagram. And if this episode hit you harder than you expected and you want to unpack it with someone trained to listen, book a friendship coaching session with me at Betterfemalefriendships.com

It’s tempting to get so caught up in our work and our and kids that we begin to push our female friendships to the margins of life. But what is the cost of failing to prioritize friendship? If after listening to today’s episode you want to further explore ways to nurture your relationships with other women, book your coaching session at BetterFemaleFriendships.com.