Friend Forward

When a tragedy strikes in a way that hits really close to home, it can be physically, emotionally and psychologically devastating, and sometimes this pain is exacerbated by a lack of care and understanding from the people we love the most. For many minorities, we know the feeling well when we have a certain identity that’s not shared with the majority, which means that we can sometimes find ourselves feeling isolated by the continuous stressors in our world that others might not even recognise.   Today we are sharing a bonus episode of the Friend Forward podcast, where our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson speaks with Dr. Dani Rosenkrantz about minority stress – what it looks like, the toll it takes on your body and mind, and ways to support friends who are going through these kinds of situations.    This interview was recorded one month ago, before the major humanitarian crisis that is unfolding in certain parts of our world occurred, but unfortunately, it will always be timely. Right now, you likely have friends or social connections with people who are connected in a personal way to these events, who might be terrified that their families are among those being innocently persecuted, or who are frustrated that their people have been oppressed for years and haven’t received the media coverage they feel they are due. As friends, we want to be there for these people in these times of minority stress in a way that makes them feel seen and heard and supported, even though their experience might be well beyond our range of understanding and relatability. Tune in for Danielle and Dr. Dani Rosenkrantz’s advice regarding ways you can do this and as always, stay tuned to the end for this week's homework.   Click the ‘Follow’ button now to not miss an episode.   And remember, you can send us your comments and questions, and join the Friend Forward Group Chat at www.betterfemalefriendships.com   To get in touch with Dr. Dani Rosenkratz, you can reach out to them at Instagram or at https://www.bravespacepsych.com/   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   To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching   Join our private group chat for extra resources, at https://www.patreon.com/friendforward Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

There’s the engagement party, the bachelorette party, the wedding shower and then the big day itself - so many celebrations to mark a women’s transition into partnership, and when someone makes this change, they often struggle to keep their friendships intact during the process.    Last week, on the Friend Forward Podcast, we explored some of the causes of tension that can arise between friends when those life changes create a sense of separation, and our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson provided the married and partnered amongst you with seven things that your single friend wants you to know.   This week is for you single women, as Danielle shares the seven things that your non-single friend wants you to know. Ultimately, the goal of the Friend Forward Podcast is to bring understanding between us and to ultimately bring us closer, and so the objective of both today’s episode and last week’s is to broaden your perspectives and hopefully develop compassion within you for your friend’s experience, so that we can maintain harmony in face of these life changes. And as always, stay tuned to the end for this week's homework.   Click the ‘Follow’ button now to not miss an episode.   To join the Group Chat, and access the research study referenced in this episode, and to send Danielle your questions, head to www.betterfemalefriendships.com  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   To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching   Join our private group chat for extra resources, at https://www.patreon.com/friendforward Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

We know that friendship is vital to everyone’s health and wellbeing but for the single woman, female friendship especially feels like a lifeline. Single women tend to exclusively turn to their friends for emotional support and companionship, and as the number of single women has increased nearly 20% in the past 10 years, more women are buying houses and raising children together under these platonic bonds. So what is female friendship to the single woman? And how does she stay connected to her friends who are partnered?   In today’s episode of Friend Forward, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares with you the seven things your single friends wish that you knew, so that as a partnered woman, you can develop more understanding, perspective and compassion for friends who are walking in their single session. And as always, stay tuned to the end for this week's homework.   This episode also features an excerpt from Danielle’s interview with Meagan Ayana, the founder of Single Girl Club, who shares her own thoughts on friendship as a single woman.    And married and partnered women, in next week’s episode, it’s your turn. Danielle will be exploring the things that you wish your single friends knew. If you want to join the conversation and share your thoughts, hit us up anytime on Instagram or reach us at www.betterfemalefriendships.com   Click the ‘Follow’ button now to not miss an episode. And remember, you can send us your questions on Instagram or at www.betterfemalefriendships.com  To get in touch with  Meagan Ayana, you can connect with her at Instagram and explore her Single Girl Club 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   To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching  Join our private group chat for extra resources, at https://www.patreon.com/friendforward  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 question about how to deal with unwanted connections when it comes to friendships. Tune in as our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson offers a few helpful insights. If you want to submit a problem of your own, visit us at ⁠Betterfemalefriendships.com ⁠or drop us a DM or a voicenote at Instagram at⁠ @friendforward.⁠ Click the ‘Follow’ button now to not miss an episode! 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 Join our private group chat for extra resources, at https://www.patreon.com/friendforward Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

This podcast explores the concept of friendship failures and provides strategies for coping with the disappointment and self-doubt that can arise. It emphasizes the importance of not internalizing the end of a friendship and avoiding toxic relationships. The upcoming Friendship Elevated coaching program helps navigate friendship challenges and maintains friendships after a breakup. It discusses redefining success in friendships, analyzing past breakups for patterns and lessons, and the need for conflict resolution skills.

Ever find yourself rehashing a past argument over and over? The negative cycle of rumination can impact friendships more than you think. This episode dives into how overthinking complicates conflict resolution and fosters negative emotions. Discover the IDEA acronym that outlines the key dangers of rumination. Gain practical strategies like journaling and mindfulness to manage those pesky ruminating thoughts and strengthen your social connections.

Maybe it’s nothing, but you’ve noticed that lately your friends are calling you out for your lateness, forgetfulness and your daydreaming, and after a quick Google search, you find out these are symptoms of ADHD. Whilst this may bring a sense of validation, it may also cause you to get curious on how these symptoms might be affecting your friendships.    In today’s episode, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson is joined by Dr Tracy Alloway, an award-winning Psychologist, TV expert, and Author of 15 books, to dive deep on the topic of ADHD and how it might be affecting your friendships. Together they discuss what ADHD is, how it presents itself in women, ways it can impact our relationships and what we can do as friends to understand and help support those with the diagnosis. And as always, stay tuned to the end for this week's homework, where Danielle offers tangible and practical advice for both sides - women who are affected by ADHD themselves, and those who are friends with someone with ADHD, and are looking for ways to better support and understand them.    Click the ‘Follow’ button now to not miss an episode. And remember, you can send us your questions on Instagram or at www.betterfemalefriendships.com To get in touch with Dr Tracy Alloway, you can reach out to her at www.instagram.com/drtracypackiam and www.tracypackiam.com  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 **OFFER ENDS ON OCTOBER 1st** Sign up for Danielle’s Friendship Elevated, a 12-week program for modern women who want to experience a real transformation in their female friendship landscape: https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/membership Book a private coaching session with Danielle at www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching Join our private group chat for extra resources, at https://www.patreon.com/friendforward Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

It's National Women’s Friendship Day and what better time to announce the return of the Friend Forward Podcast!In Season 5 of The Friend Forward Podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson will be bringing you more of the content that you’ve been loving for almost four years now. She’ll be sharing the latest research on women’s cooperation, communication and conflict, paired with a healthy dose of self-love and actionable strategies, to enable you to create better female friendships.Season 5 kicks off this coming Thursday 21st September. Click ‘Follow’ now to not miss an episode. Until then, you can send us your questions on Instagram or at www.betterfemalefriendships.com  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 **OFFER ENDS ON OCTOBER 1st**Sign up for Danielle’s Friendship Elevated, a 12-week program for modern women who want to experience a real transformation in their female friendship landscape:https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/membership Book a private coaching session with Danielle at www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching Join our private group chat for extra resources, at https://www.patreon.com/friendforward Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

Have you ever had a birthday approaching and, instead of feelings of excitement, you start to feel a sense of apprehension at the prospect of potentially being let down by your friends who, for the last few years, haven’t quite showed up for you in the way you’d hoped? Birthdays can be a pivotal point in female friendships and, if not managed correctly, can leave you feeling disappointed, let down, and resentful. In this episode, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson breaks down some reasons why birthdays can feel like a tense time when it comes to friendships, and offers some advice on how you can minimise any sense of disappointment that you may feel around this time. And as always, stay tuned for this week’s homework, to help you on your way to better female friendships.  Watch the viral video Danielle references in this episode here Click here to sign up to Danielle’s weekly newsletter so you can continue to get your Friend Forward fix while the podcast breaks before Season 5! And make sure you don’t miss Danielle’s exciting surprise in a few months time by subscribing to her YouTube channel here  To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson and www.betterfemalefriendships.com  Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at www.instagram.com/friendforward   Book a private coaching session with Danielle before she goes on break for the Summer, at ⁠www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching    Join our private ⁠group chat ⁠for extra resources, at https://www.patreon.com/friendforward    Book Danielle to speak at you upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

When a friend lets you down, ticks you off or hurts your feelings, how do you respond to that situation? Research shows that people who lack the skill of emotional regulation have less relational satisfaction (you can read the study here) They also tend to group with people who also don't know how to manage their emotions, and are more inclined to receive feedback from others as hostile. This is a topic that our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson recently discussed on her weekly 30-minute Tiktok Live workshop, where her community shared how they initially respond when a friend disappoints them. All relationships take some kind of emotional toll, but it’s how you respond to those situations that makes all the difference, and has the power to make or break your friendships.  So today, in this more technical episode of The Friend Forward Podcast, Danielle breaks down what emotional regulation is, how you can improve your skills in this area, and what the consequences can be if you get it wrong. She also provides four tangible things that you can do in that moment before you react to something a friend might have said or done, to help you on your way to better emotional regulation, which will in turn lead to healthier female friendships.  And, as always, stay tuned for this week’s homework. Danielle will be beginning weekly ‘Lives” on Instagram every Monday at 12:30pm EST, starting from late July, so don’t miss this opportunity to connect with her and her community.  To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson and www.betterfemalefriendships.com  Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at www.instagram.com/friendforward   Book a private coaching session with Danielle before she goes on break for the Summer, at ⁠www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching   Join our private ⁠group chat ⁠for extra resources, at https://www.patreon.com/friendforward    Book Danielle to speak at you upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com