The Friendship Studio

Hi everyone! I'm back with a follow up to the "Coworkers Aren't Your Friends" episode. So many of you all resonated with that topic, so I created an episode that is a practical guide to making friends outside of work. I talk about specific places to go that create healthier and longer-lasting connections and recapping why workplaces are harder today to create strong friendships. In this episode I...

Hi everyone! This episode is all about understanding our clingy friends and our own clingy behavior. We explore why clingy friendship behavior shows up, how attachment styles shape our reactions, and what helps both anxious friends and the people who love them. We share tools to self-regulate, set clear plans, and build security in our own lives. Some of the subjects we jump into in the episode ar...

In this mini episode, I read a short story from Reddit about someone who knows he is the "clingy" friend. He shares what happened between him and a friend and wants some advice on how to move forward with other people in a better way. This story will start us off, before going on a deeper dive in future episodes into what exactly clinginess is, where it comes from, and how to handle clinginess in...

Flaky friends. You probably love them but they drive you crazy with their inconsistent behavior. In this episode, sit with me as I look at what actually makes a "flaky" personality, how does it show up in our friendships, and what I think you should do about your flaky friends...all coming from the perspective that I used to BE the flaky (fun-loving 😇) friend. If you struggle with flaky friends (...

Hi Friends! Welcome back to The Friendship Studio- Happy New Year 🥳 In one of the first episodes of 2026, I wanted to talk about a something that sparked the idea of "friendship as our foundation". The inspiration came from a short I saw on Youtube (see link below) and today I wanted to talk about the concept of "world building" and what it could look like if friendship was part of the foundation...

Hi Friends! I am creating a series called "Friend-to-Friend". These will be informal conversations where I talk a bit more personally about life, friendships, whatever's on my mind and that I think you may want/need to hear. This first Friend-to-Friend episode, is a casual, honest chat about showing up when it’s hard — even when being seen feels uncomfortable. I share why starting this podcast cha...

In this series opener about common problems in adult friendships, I go into the topic of jealousy and competition in friendships. What is jealousy and how does it show up? Is it a deal breaker? Let's get into it in this podcast episode! Share your story, question, or comment → https://forms.gle/8NftiVSTH7zLZKtm6 Ready for more about friendship, connection, and the modern world? Follow The Friendsh...

This episode I wanted to share a short story about what made me feel a bit more "alive" again. Have you felt like life and your friendships have been just...missing something? Dull? Bland? Come into the studio for a bit and let's dive into why life has just been "meh" lately. Share your story, question, or comment → https://forms.gle/8NftiVSTH7zLZKtm6 Ready for more about friendship, connection, a...

Work friendships can feel deep… until they’re not. Let’s talk about the illusion of “work friends", why I don't believe in them, and what you can focus on instead. Share your story, question, or comment → https://forms.gle/8NftiVSTH7zLZKtm6 Ready for more about friendship, connection, and the modern world? Follow The Friendship Studio on Youtube for videos and community : https://www.youtube.com/c...

You leave a job, and suddenly those “everyday people” vanish. Here is a brief chat about why that happens, what it says about work connections, and how to manage the grief around losing those connections. Share your story, question, or comment → https://forms.gle/8NftiVSTH7zLZKtm6 Ready for more about friendship, connection, and the modern world? Follow The Friendship Studio on Youtube for videos...

You don’t have to overshare to be likable at work. This episode dives into how to maintain your sanity at work, stay respected, and avoid getting pulled into emotional work drama. Share your story, question, or comment → https://forms.gle/8NftiVSTH7zLZKtm6 Ready for more about friendship, connection, and the modern world? Follow The Friendship Studio on Youtube for videos and community : https://w...