In this episode of the Brave Girl Project podcast, we dive into why friendships can sometimes feel tough and why friends might act in hurtful ways.

I'll be exploring the social, emotional, and developmental reasons behind these behaviors, sharing signs of toxic friendships, and giving you practical tools for handling difficult conversations. We'll talk about things like insecurity, peer pressure, and social status—helping you understand what's really going on and how to evaluate the health of your friendships.

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 00:00 Welcome to the Brave Girl Project Podcast

00:48 Understanding Why Friends Can Be Mean

01:11 Social and Emotional Triggers

02:16 Developmental and External Factors

04:58 Signs of a Toxic Friend

06:52 Communicating with a Mean Friend

08:54 Final Thoughts and Resources