Corey and Rosanne are Asking For A Friend

In Episode 17 — "Stop, You're Too Kind (No Really, Stop)" — Corey and Rosanne get raw and real about why so many of us deflect compliments, hide behind self-deprecating humor, and struggle to simply say "thank you." From body image and the unspoken burdens of being an attractive girl, to the pressure women feel to self-abandon in relationships and careers, the conversation...

In Episode 16, "Just Say Thank You," best friends and co-hosts Corey and Rosanne — a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25+ years of experience — dive into why so many women struggle to simply accept a compliment. They unpack the habits of deflecting, diminishing, and redirecting praise, and explore the deeper roots: self-doubt, body dysmorphia, and decades of internalized messa...

Why do we always find the flaw when we look in the mirror — and why is it so hard to just say "not bad"? In this episode, Corey and Rosanne dig into the universal experience of self-criticism and the deeply rooted belief that we are never quite enough, tracing it back to childhood messages, cultural conditioning, and the comparison habit so many women spend decades practicing. Together t...

What do you do when someone you love is struggling with anxiety or depression — but they just won't get help? In episode 14 of Asking For A Friend , Corey and therapist Rosanne tackle one of the most frustrating relationship dynamics head-on: how to support a partner (or parent, sibling, or child) who isn't ready to do the work, without losing yourself in the process. From setting calm, fi...

In this episode of Asking for a Friend , Calm in the Chaos , Corey and Rosanne dive deep into the dangers of ignoring anxiety and depression, sharing raw personal stories about navigating divorce, suicidal depression in a partner, and the turning-point epiphanies that forced real change. They explore how doing the inner work — from therapy and medication to yoga and self-love — doesn't just he...

In episode 12 of Asking for a Friend , Corey and therapist Rosanne get real about the mental health struggles so many of us quietly carry — anxiety, depression, and the invisible wounds that never quite heal when we keep ignoring them. Rosanne breaks down the difference between anxiety and depression, why women are especially prone to silencing that inner voice, and how boundaries aren't about...

In Episode 11 of Asking for a Friend , Corey and Rosanne celebrate their first 10 episodes by reflecting on what's resonated most with listeners — the universal feeling of being seen, understood, and not alone. They dive into the deeply relatable experience of women losing themselves through life's demands — marriage, motherhood, careers — and why our 50s can be the powerful turning point...

In Episode 10, "Is The Seven Year Itch a Real Thing?," therapist Rosanne and co-host Corey dive into the reality of the seven-year itch — exploring how marriages become "dehydrated" when children arrive, partners stop feeling seen and heard, and the relationship quietly falls to the bottom of the priority list. They discuss practical ways to protect your marriage from the start...

In Episode 9 of Asking For A Friend , therapist and co-host dive deep into what it truly means to protect your marriage — from creating a couple's mission statement to the importance of daily check-ins that go beyond a surface-level "How was your day?" They explore how feeling heard and seen is at the root of most relationship struggles, and why consistently coming back to each other...

In episode 08 of Asking For A Friend , hosts Corey and Rosanne open up about one of the most searched but rarely discussed relationship topics — infidelity — exploring the emotional betrayal that often cuts deeper than the physical act. Drawing from Corey's personal experience with the end of her first marriage and Rosanne's 20+ years as a couples therapist, they unpack how affairs rarely...

In episode 007 of Asking for a Friend , hosts Corey and Rosanne explore why female friendships are often the last priority in our lives — and why that needs to change. They discuss how true friends serve as "anchors," reminding us who we are outside of our roles as partners, parents, and professionals, and how neglecting those connections can lead to over-reliance on our partners and gro...

In this heartfelt episode, best friends Corey and Rosanne tackle the often-overlooked topic of self-care for caregivers, drawing from their personal experiences caring for aging parents. Rosanne, a therapist, challenges the idea that self-care is a luxury — arguing it's rooted in self-love and is essential, not optional, especially when navigating the "sandwich generation" squeeze of...

In this episode, Rosanne and Corey dig into one of the most universal struggles women face — losing yourself in the roles you play and forgetting who you actually are underneath them. They explore how your identity isn't what you do (mother, caregiver, professional) but something deeper that's always been there, waiting to be reconnected with — and how listening to your inner voice, following your...

In this episode of Asking for a Friend, Corey and Rosanne explore the powerful connection between reinvention and boundaries — and why you can't have one without the other. They dive into how the language we use shapes our reality (hint: swap "I'm so busy" for "I have a full life"), and why setting boundaries isn't selfish — it's how you protect the space for th...

In this episode of Asking for a Friend , Rosanne and Corey pick up where they left off — exploring how perfectionism shows up in new ways even after doing the hard work of self-reinvention, from divorce to stepping into the spotlight of social media and podcasting. Therapist Roseanne breaks down the "thought triangle" — the connection between our beliefs, feelings, and behaviors — and wh...

In episode 2 of AFAF , longtime friends Corey and Rosanne open up about the messiest chapter of Corey's life — her divorce — and how their 40-year friendship became an unexpected lifeline through it. Rosanne, a licensed therapist with 25 years of experience, shares why a broken heart is actually the perfect entry point for deep personal transformation, revealing how raw, unguarded moments are...

In this debut episode of Asking for a Friend , lifelong best friends Corey and Rosanne — a self-described list-making social butterfly and a licensed marriage and family therapist — introduce themselves and the podcast they've been dreaming of creating for years. They share the story of their 40-year friendship, from meeting as high school freshmen to navigating life's messy seasons togeth...