Friend Forward

Would you ever pay someone to be your bridesmaid? And how would you feel if you were a bridesmaid at a wedding and you learned that a fellow bridesmaid had been hired to stand beside you? And finally, what reasons would a woman even have to pay for an extra bridesmaid?Today, on the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert is joined by Jen Glantz, writer and an official bridesmaid for hire. In this episode, Danielle and Jen discuss the reasons why Jen gets hired for this role (and it might not be what you think), how being a bridesmaid can make or break a friendship, and how to navigate this role with grace, while keeping your friendships intact. And if you’re a bride-to-be, there’s some gold advice for you too. And, as always, stay tuned for this week’s homework. To connect with Jen Glantz, you can find her on @jenglantz or at @bridesmaidforhire.**And you can now pre-order Danielle’s new book, Fighting For Our Friendships* here!**Pre-ordering means you receive three pre-order bonuses, including audio courses that will not be available publicly. If you’ve not already claimed these bonuses, head to https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/fighting-for-our-friendships to do so before they expire on May 7th!To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday.Want to join our Book Club and join in the conversation? Join us here. To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjacksonStay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforwardTo explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coachingBook Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

Delve into unique ways to show vulnerability in friendships that go beyond emotional breakdowns. Discover six unconventional methods to strengthen your connections without sharing deep secrets. The discussion emphasizes the importance of taking risks in relationships for genuine intimacy. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences, making vulnerability both accessible and relatable. This enlightening conversation redefines what it means to be open with friends.

Have you ever felt uneasy about addressing issues in a friendship? Conflict avoidance might be more harmful than you think. Discover four powerful questions to help you reflect on your behavior and improve communication. Learn how tackling discomfort can lead to healthier relationships. Plus, get insights from an upcoming book on fighting for your friendships. Don't shy away—embracing tough conversations can ultimately strengthen your bonds!

The research on women's friendships finds that women tend to greatly value "mutual prioritization" in our same-sex friendships. So when we discover that we're NOT our bestie's bestie, it can be a major gut punch. In today's episode of the Friend Forward podcast with host Danielle Bayard Jackson, female friendship expert, you'll learn three guiding questions to ask to help you manage feelings of disappointment when you learn your friend may not reciprocate in the ways you "rank" one another. And, as always, stay tuned for this week’s homework.  ** SIX WEEKS LEFT to PREORDER YOUR COPY OF Danielle’s new book, Fighting For Our Friendships*  here! TO CLAIM YOUR PREORDER BONUSES** Pre-order your copy to receive three pre-order bonuses, including audio courses that will not be available publicly. Follow Danielle on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjacksonBook Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event:  info@tellpublicrelations.com ------If you're an entrepreneur or brand leader who wants to learn about how Danielle is able to secure natioanl speaking engagements media coverage, and brand deals, visit https://www.tellpublicrelations.com and join the waitlist for a private membership that will show you how to increase visiblity for your brand in the same way.

Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist and speaker, dives deep into the nature of friendships, challenging the notion that only deeply intimate connections hold value. She emphasizes the importance of diverse friendships and how they can fulfill different emotional needs. Israa also discusses the risks of oversharing and the significance of pacing and boundaries in cultivating meaningful relationships. Listeners will gain insights on balancing deep connections with lighter ones, all while nurturing platonic bonds that enhance their lives.

You’re out shopping and you see a group of four women walk by, sipping on coffee, pushing their carts and laughing at something together, and you feel a little sting. You’re wondering if you’ll ever experience that group dynamic again the way you did when you were younger, and you’re secretly wishing that you had a solid friendship group, in the way so many other people seem to.  In today’s episode of the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert explores why we yearn for friendship groups, especially in our 30s, what the research has to say about it, and the pros and cons of friendship groups as opposed to dyadic friendships. So if this issue has been top of mind lately, then this episode is for you. If you’re desiring a little more vulnerability, depth and intimacy from your friendships, then this is the episode for you.  And, as always, stay tuned to the end for this week’s homework.  If you’re in a period where you’re trying to better understand women’s friendships, specifically relating to how to position yourself to make new like-minded friends as a woman in her 30s, you can join the waiting list for Danielle’s “Five Stages Of Adult Friendship” course here. To pre-order Danielle’s book, Fighting For Our Friendships, click here If you want to get your hands on the extended learning guide related to last week’s podcast episode, exploring the barriers to vulnerability in friendship (totally free of charge for a limited time only), grab your guide at betterfemalefriendships.com.  To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘+ Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday. To connect with Danielle wants to hear about it - drop her a DM at @friendforward on Instagram or visit us 24/7 at  www.betterfemalefriendships.com 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 

You’re walking home after a coffee date with a new friend and begin to reflect on the time that you spent together. You really like hanging out with her, but you realize that she doesn’t share anything about herself with you, at least not anything personal, and come to think of it, you have another friend who’s the same… In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson explores four reasons why your friends might not be opening up to you. If you’re desiring a little more vulnerability, depth and intimacy from your friendships, then this is the episode for you. If you want to delve even deeper into this topic, and get scripts, strategies and exercises to extend your learning, Danielle is offering an extended learning guide on this particular topic, totally free of charge for a limited time only! To grab your guide, head to betterfemalefriendships.com. And, as always, stay tuned to the end for this week’s homework. To pre-order Danielle’s book, Fighting For Our Friendships, click hereTo never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘+ Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday.To connect with Danielle wants to hear about it - drop her a DM at @friendforward on Instagram or visit us 24/7 at  www.betterfemalefriendships.comWant 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/friendforwardTo explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

Here, on the Friend Forward podcast, we’ve explored the issue of friendship at the intersection of our romantic relationships in a myriad of different ways, but today on the show we are specifically exploring the question of, how do your friendships impact your marriage? This is a question that’s been top of mind for our resident friendship expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson, since reading Rhaina Cohen’s book, The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life With Friendship At The Center. If you’ve ever wondered if, once you find your person, friendships are less important, well then this is the episode for you, as Danielle shares three surprising ways that your friendships impact your marriage.  And, as always, stay tuned to the end for this week’s homework.  You can listen to the episodes that further explore issues surrounding friendships and relationships, below:  How your friendships may be impacting your dating life and relationships with Dr. Tara of Luvbites - Listen here   Is your PARTNER the reason that your friendships are on life support? - Listen here  To pre-order Danielle’s book, Fighting For Our Friendships, 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 connect with Danielle wants to hear about it - drop her a DM at @friendforward on Instagram or visit us 24/7 at  www.betterfemalefriendships.com 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

A recent survey of 13,000 recipients found that 44% of people have reduced the time they spent with a friend because they didn’t like her partner. So what can you do if your best friend and your partner don’t get along? If you’re feeling stuck in the middle, then this episode is for you. Today I am joined by Ore Agbaje-Williams, author of the book, “The Three Of Us”, which is the book we are currently reading in your book club and Ore herself is joining us in our discussion! (Click here to join us too!)“The Three Of Us” is a fictional story about a woman whose husband and best friend don’t get along, and so I wanted to invite Ore on to the show to discuss this issue and share her insights on the matter. And stay tuned until the end because I’ll be providing three tangible tips of what you can do if you find yourself stuck in the middle between your best friend and your partner. And as always, I’ll be sending you on your way with some 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 Ore Agbaje-Williams, you can find her on Instagram, and you can purchase her book here too. Want to join our Book Club and join in the conversation? 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/friendforwardTo explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

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