Friend Forward

For women, is romantic love more valuable than platonic love? And if so, what role does our culture play in influencing the ways that we prioritize these relationships? Today, on the Friend Forward podcast, we are rebroadcasting an episode that first aired three years ago, because it is one that is so powerful and still so relevant to share around this Galentine’s Day. In this conversation, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson talks with Dr. Christina Douyon, a psychologist and race & culture researcher who Danielle met when they both attended the University of Florida. They discuss how we define the role of platonic love, and how this differs to how we define and often prioritize the romantic relationships in our lives, society’s role in this, how this can be damaging for our overall satisfaction in our relationships, whether the term “best friend” is problematic or not, and the difficulties surrounding balancing our roles and responsibilities in different relationships. And, stay tuned until the end where they share five ways to see if your friendships are growth-fostering relationships. And for this week’s homework, of course. And as always, stay tuned to the end for this week’s homework. To find out more about Danielle’s Friendship event, happening in March 2024, click here. To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday, and our ‘Girl Problems’ segment are released bi-weekly on Tuesdays. To connect with Dr. Christina Douyon, you can find her on Instagram and you can visit the Face Race website here. Want to join our Book Club and see what we’re reading this month? Join us here To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

These days, when somebody says that they have a “hot take”, it can, especially on social media, be a way of being purposely controversial and going against the grain to create some spicy content that elicits comments, likes and engagement.    However, when it comes to friendship, there is sometimes a discourse around particular topics that leans a certain way, and our resident friendship expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson, holds a somewhat contradictory position on some of these. These topics are nuanced and a discussion around them is due, and so in this episode, Danielle shares her six hot takes on female friendship.   So if you’ve been looking for guidance with firmer positioning on a couple of different friendship topics, then this episode is for you.  And whether you agree or disagree, Danielle wants to hear about it - drop her a DM at @friendforward on Instagram or visit us 24/7 at  www.betterfemalefriendships.com   And stay tuned to the end for this week’s homework.   To find out more about Danielle’s upcoming friendship event, happening in March 2024, click here.   To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday, and our ‘Girl Problems’ episodes are released bi-weekly on Tuesdays.   Want to join our Book Club and see what we’re reading this month? Join us here.   To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her on Instagram   Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward   To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com   

Welcome to "Girl Problems" a bi-weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast, coming to you every other Tuesday.   Today’s episode addresses a listener’s friendship question regarding the notion of guilt. Our listener is currently undergoing a friendship transition, where she is stepping back from a friendship she no longer feels aligned with. Whilst she is happy to let this relationship dissolve, she is also feeling guilty about setting her boundaries in this way and opting out of the friendship.   Join us as our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson offers her expert insights on the matter, and shares the three questions that our listener can ask herself to help feel her feel less guilty in this situation.     If you have an issue or question you’d like Danielle’s insight on, drop us a DM or a voice note at Instagram at @friendforward or visit us at ⁠Betterfemalefriendships.com ⁠   To find out more information about Danielle’s upcoming event next month in Tampa, click here.   Click the ‘Follow’ button now to never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast. Brand new episodes are released every Thursday, and our Girl Problems episodes every other Tuesday.   If you want to join our Book Club and check out what we’re reading this month, join us here.   And if you want to submit a question of your own, visit us at ⁠Betterfemalefriendships.com ⁠or drop us a DM or a voice note at Instagram at⁠ @friendforward.⁠   To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson   Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward   Explore coaching with Danielle at www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching   Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com  

The word “accountability” is used pretty often both on social media and in real life situations, but what does it really mean, and how does it play out with regard to friendships?   You may be able to recall a time when you attempted to hold a friend accountable for a decision she had made, and been met with annoyance, anger and even withdrawal, leaving you wondering if you should have just kept your mouth shut. But is this ultimately what friends are for?   In this week’s episode of the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson talks about why accountability is so uncomfortable, both for the person giving it and the person on the receiving end. She also breaks down the difference between accountability and shaming, and provides her expert advice on how to deliver it with love because ultimately, accountability is an unavoidable part of an intimate friendship.    To find out more about Danielle’s upcoming friendship event, happening in March 2024, click here.   Check out Danielle's video on this topic here.  To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday, and our ‘Girl Problems’ episodes are released bi-weekly on Tuesdays.    Want to join our Book Club and see what we’re reading this month? Join us here.    To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson   Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward   To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com    

Between financial stress and the many other ongoing demands on our time and energy in this modern world, the issue of burnout is real. It’s not about being lazy or not being invested, it’s simply about not having anything left to give. With no capacity left to nurture our friendships, burning is affecting our relationships and ironically, it’s community and support that we need to buffer ourselves against the effects of it.    In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson talks to Emily Ballesteros, a burnout management coach, and author of the upcoming book titled The Cure for Burnout: How to Find Balance and Reclaim Your Life, to talk about the relationship between burnout and friendships.    And as always, stay tuned to the end for this week’s homework.    To find out more about Danielle’s Friendship event, happening in March 2024, click here.    To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday, and our ‘Girl Problems’ segment are released bi-weekly on Tuesdays.    To connect with Emily Ballesteros, you can find her on Instagram and you can check out her website here.   Want to join our Book Club and see what we’re reading this month? Join us here.    To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson   Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward   To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com   

Welcome to "Girl Problems" a bi-weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast, coming to you every other Tuesday. In today's episode we address a listener’s issue, where she is finding it tough to meet like-minded women and make new friends and is starting to feel a little hopeless about the whole situation.  She enjoys socializing and she’s confident in talking to new people, but she is struggling to find the time and energy to connect with new potential friends and, when she does make the time and the effort, she finds it hard to find like-minded people who are genuinely interested in forming real friendships.  Join us as our resident friendship expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson, sheds some light on this issue, delivers some research-backed validation and offers some tangible advice regarding mindset shifts on how to tackle this issue.  If you have an issue or question you’d like Danielle’s insight on, drop us a DM or a voice note at Instagram at @friendforward or visit us at ⁠Betterfemalefriendships.com ⁠  Click the ‘Follow’ button now to never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast. Brand new episodes are released every Thursday, and our Girl Problems episodes every other Tuesday.  To find out more about Danielle’s Women’s Connection Summit event, happening in March in sunny Tampa, click here. It’s going to be three days of connection with like-minded women who are being intentional about their friendships, just like you. If you want to join our Book Club and check out what we’re reading this month, join us here.  And if you want to submit a question of your own, visit us at ⁠Betterfemalefriendships.com ⁠or drop us a DM or a voice note at Instagram at⁠ @friendforward.⁠ To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward Explore coaching with Danielle at www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com 

You’re sitting alone in the living room, phone in hand, mouth hanging open, suspended in total disbelief - you just got off a call with a friend and what started as a seemingly normal conversation took a turn when she surprised you by sharing that you rubbed her the wrong way recently with something you said at a dinner. Despite trying your best to stay composed, you two somehow slipped into an exchange of blame, scorekeeping and defensiveness, and you’re not sure how to recover. If you’ve ever found yourself in a similar situation, then this episode of the Friend Forward podcast is for you. In this episode, our resident friendship expert shares her own experience of a misunderstanding with a friend, and tells of how her and her friend managed to resolve things, swiftly and effectively, in a conversation that kept both of them feeling safe, seen and understanding. In this episode, Danielle shares the four phrases that you can use during your next disagreement with a friend, that will prevent things from going left, real fast.  To find out more about Danielle’s upcoming friendship event, where women will gather to share stories like this one, happening in March 2024, click here.  To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday, and our ‘Girl Problems’ episodes are released bi-weekly on Tuesdays.  To join the “Be A Better Friend” 21-day challenge, click here Want to join our Book Club and see what we’re reading this month? Join us here.  To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com 

This episode is a little different for the Friend Forward podcast, as our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares a personal story of her own, relating to a struggle she has recently gone through in one of her own friendships.    In the five or six years that Danielle has been building this platform, she has rarely shared much about herself and her personal life, but whilst Danielle thrives in sharing her expertise and her knowledge of recent research about women’s cooperation, communication and conflict, she too is a woman who is out there trying to communicate, cooperate and navigate the complexities of female friendships. So let this episode be a reminder that we are all in this together.    To find out more about Danielle’s Friendship event, where women will gather to share stories like this one, happening in March 2024, click here.    To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday, and our ‘Girl Problems’ episodes are released bi-weekly on Tuesdays.    To join the “Be A Better Friend” 21-day challenge, click here   Want to join our Book Club and see what we’re reading this month? Join us here.    To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson   Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward   To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com   

Welcome to "Girl Problems" a bi-weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast, coming to you every other Tuesday.   While I've never blocked a friend, I've certainly unfriended a friend in an emotionally impulsive state. It was so regrettable, and I often hear women talk about being on both sides of similar scenarios, when a friend withdraws without explanation. Today's episode responds to a friendship issue one of our listeners is facing, where she recently discovered that her friend had blocked her on Instagram and she has no idea why. Join me as I share my insight on the situation.    If you have an issue or question you’d like Danielle’s advice on, drop us a DM or a voice note at Instagram at @friendforward or visit us at ⁠Betterfemalefriendships.com ⁠    Click the ‘Follow’ button now to never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast. Brand new episodes are released every Thursday, and our Girl Problems episodes every other Tuesday.     If you want to join our Book Club and check out what we’re reading this month, join us here. =   And to join the “Be A Better Friend” 21-day Challenge, click here.   And if you want to submit a question of your own, visit us at ⁠Betterfemalefriendships.com ⁠or drop us a DM or a voice note at Instagram at⁠ @friendforward.⁠   To find out more about Danielle’s Friendship event, happening next month in sunny Tampa, click here.    To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson   Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward    Explore coaching with Danielle at www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching   Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

If you had it your way, you’d be open to grabbing coffee or drinks with anyone who asks and, because of that attitude, you’ve probably developed a pretty broad social network. However, this attitude may also leave you feeling overwhelmed, overextended, and confused about who to give your precious time. So, as we bring in the new year, you may be wanting to put some thought into figuring out exactly what friendships to invest in, because it does require work – the texting, planning, coordinating, calling, holding space, showing up - so how do you know what friendships are worth it? In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson is talking to Nina Badzin, author and host of the show, Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship, about how to know who to pursue when you’re being intentional about your friendships. Nina receives so many anonymous letters from listeners each year, so she’s the perfect person to shed some light on this topic. And as always, stay tuned to the end for this week’s homework.  To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday, and our ‘Girl Problems’ segment are released bi-weekly on Tuesdays.  To connect with Nina Badzin, you can reach out to her on Instagram, and you can check out all her podcast has to offer here. Want to join our Book Club and see what we’re reading this month? Join us here.  To find out more about Danielle’s Friendship event, happening in March 2024, click here.  To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com