Friend Forward

Sometimes it can feel like there are so many "girl codes" to memorize along our journey toward connection with other women. But after six years of studying the research on women's conflict and cooperation, host and female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson noticed three themes that continue to emerge. She synthesized what she's learned and created an original framework called The Three Affinities of Female Friendship to explain the three things that account for women's connection-- and disconnection-- according to the research.You'll find a more in-depth explanation of this theory in chapter 2 of Danielle's book Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships.It comes out in 12 days, which means you have less than 2 weeks to claim your preorder bonuses before they disappear.Connect with Danielle on social media @daniellebayardjacksonBook Danielle to speak at your upcoming event by contacting Sam at info@tellpublicrelations.com.Follow the details of Danielle's book tour (!!!)[This episode is sponsored by TELL Public Relations. Ever wonder how Danielle is booking so many media appearances, speaking gigs, book delas and brand partnerships? If you'd like this kind of visibility for your own brand, visit Tellpublicrelations.com.]

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

Oftentimes when we hear people speak of "vulnerability," we picture an image of someone tearfully sharing about their childhood or expressing heavy feelings. But there are other ways to show vulnerability that can help you grow closer to friends that don't involve sharing secrets or having an emotional breakdown. If you've committed to being a bit more vulnerable in your female friendships, this episode will provide 6 specific examples of how to open up that you may have been overlooking.Host Danielle Bayard Jackson, host and friendship educator, will walk you through it.*** This content can be found in chapter 8 of Danielle Bayard Jackson's new book, Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships. You have a few weeks left to preorder your copy (and claim your bonuses!). Order your book here and then claim your bonuses at betterfemalefriendships.com-----Follow us on Instagram so you're always in the know: @friendforward----Book Danielle to speak at your women's conference, event, or seminar by connecting with Sam at info@tellpublicrelations.com.-----THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:This episode is sponsored by TELL Public Relations, a visibility agency for women of color. If you've seen the way host Danielle Bayard Jackson has secured speaking engagements, book deals, brand deals, and media coverage and want to experience the same levels of visibility for your own brand, visit tellpublicrelations.com today.

It’s been a few weeks since you first noticed a pattern emerge in one of your friendships. You’ve been trying to convince yourself that it’s not a big deal and that it’s not even worth addressing, but over time you’re realising that your silence on the issue is costing you in more ways than one. In today’s episode of the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson is discussing conflict avoidance and the ways it might be costing you, and she’ll be sharing four questions that you can ask yourself to identify if this avoidance is becoming an issue you need to address. So if you’ve got a potential conflict that you’ve been avoiding with a friend, and you’re considering whether or not to raise it with her, then this episode is for you. And, as always, stay tuned to the end for this week’s homework. The questions I’m sharing with you today are straight out of a chapter of my book, Fighting For Our Friendships, which comes out on May 7th. If you haven’t pre-ordered your copy, you can do so now by clicking here, and claim three pre-order bonuses. 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 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/coachingBook Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

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.

You’re walking home from a friend’s party when you begin to replay a conversation you had with someone you met and, as you recall the way you dived right into personal life details within the first three minutes, you’re wondering if you overshared… Other people might regret opening up in that way but not you, because you often say - if it’s not a deep friendship, then I don’t want it - but is that really a healthy mantra? In today’s episode, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson speaks to Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist, speaker and writer, about the intricacies of certain friendships, challenging the belief that relationships must be intensely intimate to hold value. Together they discuss how different friendships can meet various emotional needs, and they also bust some myths about authenticity and oversharing.  And, as always, stay tuned for this week’s homework.  To connect with Israa Nasir, you can find her on Instagram, and to access the workshop referenced in this episode,  you can join her substack here too.  **And you can now pre-order Danielle’s new book, Fighting For Our Friendships* here!** Pre-order your copy to receive three pre-order bonuses, including audio courses that will not be available publicly. 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/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 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

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  

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 

A lot of us have friendships that we just accept will stay as surface-level relationships, or perhaps we talk ourselves out of taking the next steps to explore if there might be capacity for something deeper to evolve after all. Today, on the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares three tactical strategies that you can use to be more intentional about deepening your so far surface-level friendships, as we head into the new year.  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’ 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 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