84. The Art of Adult Friendships: Navigating Growth, Boundaries, and Authentic Connections with Stella Stephanopoulos
Description
This week on Loving Wellness, I’m joined by my dear friend and host of the Everyday Endorphins podcast, Stella Stephanopoulos, to talk about all things FRIENDSHIP! In this episode, we’re sharing our candid discussion on the ins and outs of navigating friendship in adulthood- from how to deal with growing apart from old friends, to how to make new friends that feel aligned to you, and everything in between. In the episode, we cover:
- How Stella and I became friends!
- Making new friends in adulthood
- How to prioritize deeper, more meaningful relationships
- How to keep friendships exciting & fresh
- Why taking risks in social situations can transform your friendships
- The loneliness epidemic- why does everyone feel like they have no friends?!
- Navigating being in different life stages from your friends
- How to handle drifting apart from friends
- What to do when a friendship doesn’t align anymore
- Finding a balance between alone time & social time
- How to let go of people pleasing in friendships & show up as your authentic self
- Setting boundaries in friendships
- What to do when a friend triggers you
- How to keep friendships alive long-term
- How to be a better friend
...and so much more!
Listen to my first episode with Stella on the podcast here.
For more from Stella:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayendorphins/
Website: https://everydayendorphins.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-endorphins/id1534100004
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