TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of suicide, alcoholism and drug abuse.

Humans are social creatures, we need to have relationships with others. The most common one is friendships and that’s the topic of the episode! This week’s guest, Dr. Shari Dade, is a psychologist, wellness coach, podcast host and motivational speaker and she’s here for you! Dr. Shari gives advice on how to make new friends, finding the balance between setting boundaries and supporting your friends, and approaching sex or romance with one. She delves into the dark side of friendships too: codependency and abuse, friends that are mentally unwell, and when it’s time to call in professional help. On a lighter note, the three of them discuss times they've hated their friend’s partner and that you can’t always give 100% to your friends... and that’s okay. Listen up!

Episode Resources:

Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org

Alcoholic Anonymous: https://www.aa.org

CAGE Substance Abuse Questions: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns_hopkins_healthcare/downloads/all_plans/CAGE%20Substance%20Screening%20Tool.pdf

Narcotics Anonymous: https://www.na.org

National Suicide Hotline: 1 (800) 273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

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Facebook: @Dr.ShariNicole

Instagram: @everydaypsychologyllc

Podcast 3 Psychs and a Mic: https://3-psychs-and-a-mic.castos.com https://open.spotify.com/show/31mHoVkrAY060uBkqKBaFV

Website: https://www.drsharinicole.com

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Starring: Cathy Capizzano and Genevieve Canavan Editor: Kevin Grou

Theme Song: Night at the Dance Hall by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org)