Best Forevers: A Podcast for Kindred Spirits

Alysa is joined by long-time student, Lauren, to discuss the question, "Is honesty always the best policy?" For some individuals, the answer is yes, especially when it comes to friends. However, honesty and deception in friendships may be far more complicated. Have a listen to hear about how honesty fits into the description of friendship, how the "ideology of openness" may not always work well, h...

Narcissists may actually seem to be a lot of fun when you first meet them, but then, over time, it becomes tiresome to be friends with them. We can only spend so much time ONLY talking about them, hyping up their brilliance, and managing veiled insults toward ourselves. So, in this episode, Alysa talks about what it means to be narcissist, how to recognize if our friends are narcissistic, and what...

We can all agree that making friends can be difficult, but if we're in the position socially to meet and make new friends, initiating and maintaining conversations can be just as difficult. This week, Alysa talks about how to have conversations in a more effective way when you meet new people or trying to make connections with new people. Check out the tips and put yourself in situations to practi...

Passive aggressive examples may evoke a good eye roll and some laughing, but not if you're the victim of passive aggressiveness, right? Overall, it seems like passive aggressive behaviors, although may be ambiguous, are frustrating and annoying. So, why would anyone participate in passive aggressiveness? Join Alysa as she defines passive aggressiveness and discusses what it means for friendships a...

In this episode of the Best Forevers Book Club series, Alysa introduces Claire to the glorious world of Nancy Drew, written by ghost writer Carolyn Keene! We get into how Nancy, an amateur detective, uses friendships and maintains her friendships while solving crimes. Join us while we detail the discuss, discuss themes of friendship, and what it means to be the girl everyone looks up to!   Carrot...

In this Bonus Episode, Courtney from Spoop Hour joins Alysa to discuss Veronica Mars Season Four and to play Veronica Mars-themed games, including a very Neptune "Would You Rather" and putting each Team to the Test (e.g., Would you support Team Weevil?). Listen to Spoop Hour! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spoop-hour/id1291131312 Follow Spoop Hour! Instagram = www.instagram.com/spoophour Tw...

Alysa continues the series of episodes focusing on answering listener questions about friendship because often when we need help, we ask the question and then say, "Asking for a Friend." In this episode, student, Jordan, joins Alysa to answer questions related to labeling friendships, what to do when you feel excluded by friends, and how straight and gay friends can successfully talk about their r...

The new season of Veronica Mars was released a week early on Hulu! I'm sure you already miss everything Veronica Mars so join my podfriend and host of Accio Politics, Adri Wilson, and myself to hear all about Veronica's friendships from the 2014 Veronica Mars movie! We discuss friendships over time, high school reunions, and so much more! Note: Episode recorded knowing the new season was released,...

Marshmallows, we're so close to the release of Veronica Mars Season Four on Hulu, but, until then, let's head to Hearst College and see how our pal, Veronica, handles college life and friendships! So, join Alysa and her friend, Maya Rosman, as they break down the mysteries and friendships of Season Three! Learn More About Veronica Mars! Season 3 = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veronica_Mars_(seaso...

Marshmallows, we're back for more Veronica Mars ! As we prepare for the new season of our beloved TV series to air on HULU on July 26th, I head back to Neptune with my friend, Meredith Aleccia, to discuss the new mysteries of Season Two and to break down the continued and new friendships of Veronica Mars. You'll join us? This. This is my over the moon face! Learn More About Veronica Mars! Season 2...

Marshmallows Unite! The beloved TV series, Veronica Mars , is officially on Hulu for streaming and the new season will release on 7/26/19! It's only appropriate that I bring all my friends together to talk about friendships from the series this month! My friend and colleague, Lesley, joins me in this episode to analyze Veronica Mars as a character and to break down her friendships (or, lack thereo...

All people pleasers unite! Add this episode to your three-page "To Do" list and get to listening! Ashley from the Make it Modern podcast joins Alysa this week to discuss people pleasers and friendship. We take a people pleaser quiz, share friendship scenarios that can help or hurt your friendships, and advice for all of us people pleasers out there. Listen to Make it Modern Podcast! https://podcas...

"Desperation and bad decisions go hand and hand." Have you ever experienced loneliness and, as a way to decrease those feelings, you would be friends with just about anyone? This quote, then, demonstrates that we may participate in questionable behaviors when trying to make friends. We've all felt lonely and have been in situations when we are desperate to make friends, but, unfortunately, despera...

In a very special birthday and Flag Day episode, Alysa is joined by her fun pod friends, Courtney and Sasha, from Spoop Hour to talk about all things slumber parties and to "do" friendship through some favorite slumber party games! You're invited to join us so bring your cootie catchers, favorite PJs, and cookie dough! Listen to Spoop Hour!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spoop-hour/id1291...

Alysa is joined rom-com podcasters from The Cutaways Podcast, Ashley and Justine, to hear about how they met, how they integrated in one's romantic partner, and how one bad ass Maid of Honor speech that truly captures the love story of a friendship! Throughout their story, we learn more about the markers that make friendship so critical: love, support, understanding, and, of course, trust!   Liste...

Alysa finally sees the movie all about friendship, Booksmart , and now she's here to talk about why she cried with joy throughout the entire movie. Join her to discuss the movie, friendships, and why we need more of movies like Booksmart!  BOOKSMART! http://booksmart.movie   http://annapurna.pictures   http://picturemill.com/gloria-sanchez-productions/   See BOOKSMART! BOOKSMART = https://www.yout...

Alysa and her friend, Haley, discuss their thoughts and feelings about the complete season 8 and series finale of Game of Thrones as well as discuss the theory about friendship being key to the occupant of the Iron Throne. Their predictions were laid out in episodes 75 and 76 so join the discussion in this episode to see if they were right or wrong. Long live friendship? Share Your Friendship Stor...

It seems natural to want to bring different friends together, but what happens when friend sharing becomes friend poaching? Although friend "snatching" may be unintentional (and, sometimes intentional), it can produce a number of negative feelings one needs to manage. Alysa explores the idea of friend poaching, the various players involved, and questions to consider when you have that experience....

Claire is back to share one of her favorite young adult books, The Clique by Lisi Harrison, for another Best Forevers Book Club series episode! So, are you IN or are you OUT? Join us while we detail the story, discuss themes of friendship, and what it means to be in-group and out-group when you're in middle school.   Share Your Friendship Stories with Alysa! Visit the podcast web page for topics =...

Summer is upon us, friends! And, this is a great time of the year to reflect on our friendships and to plan ahead for friendship fun during the summer months. Join Alysa as she uses information and tips discussed with her friends in previous episodes to get ready for summer! Best Forevers Summer Music Playlist! Spotify (Alysa Lucas) = https://open.spotify.com/user/alysa.ann/playlist/7wMLb5cBzlxUSH...

Reyna Frost and Presley Hudson are leaving Central Michigan University as the two most successful women's basketball players to impact the program and as best friends. Come join us for "Friendship Day" to learn more about who they are together as teammates, roommates, and best friends, and to learn more about what you can do, like Twitter challenges, with your own friends! Follow CMU WBB on Social...

Renee Powers from the Feminist Book Club Box + Podcast joins Alysa to talk about her experience with pen pals including how she came to have pen pals, the experience of writing to pen pals, and how she now has mail subscription box that provides a complete feminist experience. Tune in to hear the joy of pen pals and let inspire you to send mail to your friends! Join the Feminist Book Club! https:/...

I eat Game of Thrones  Oreos and I know things. Ok, I'm a little obsessed with the popular HBO series and, with the final season premiere upon us, I am joined by fellow obsessed fan, Haley, to talk about the friendships present in the battle for the iron throne. And, we definitely need a ton of Oreos to talk about toxic friendships in Part Two of this episode! Watch Game of Thrones! Seasons 1-7 of...

I eat Game of Thrones  Oreos and I know things. Ok, I'm a little obsessed with the popular HBO series and, with the final season premiere upon us, I am joined by fellow obsessed fan, Haley, to talk about the friendships present in the battle for the iron throne. So, come have a listen to the episode to gain a different perspective on one of our favorite shows by talking about loyal friendships and...

Sometimes becoming friends is simply fate and that's the case for friends, Ben and Jordyn. In this episode, Alysa chats with these friends about their blizzard of a friendship, and what their whirlwind friendship has meant to them. We talk about how they met, their conflicts over spending time together, doing homework at the bar, and the value of friendship in graduate school. Share Your Friendshi...