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Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship

Nina Badzin
Friendship
Social Media
Mental Health
Parenting
Communication
Friendship Dynamics
Jealousy
Podcasting
Neurodiversity
Vulnerability
Self-Improvement
Social Connections
Loneliness
Community
Brain Cancer
Grief
Personal Growth
Psychology
Rejection
Camp Friendships

Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship is for anyone who wants to make sense of the gray areas of adult friendship---changed closeness, uneven effort, group dynamics, hurt feelings, and what to say and do next. As Nina always says, "Friendship issues are ageless and timeless." You can listen and relate to these topics no matter your age or your stage of life.

And Dear Nina is a top 1% podcast s... more

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I’m fresh off the "Dear Nina Live" event in Minneapolis to celebrate five years of the podcast. And after such a big week, I was ready to step away from my computer for a bit. So I said yes to mahjong (twice!), tennis, a walk, and time with friends. ... more

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To mark five years of making this podcast, I invited the person who has heard every episode, encouraged every new idea, and occasionally reminded me to follow my own friendship advice. Welcome to my husband, Bryan!

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Recent Guests

Brian Badzon
Husband of the host and longtime listener,
Nina Badzin's husband
Episode: #204 - "Go where the heat Is”: My Husband on Five Years of Friendship Advice
Alexis White
Internationally recognized admissions counselor, founder of Alexis College Expert and owner of A-List Tutoring Services (Los Angeles)
Alexis College Expert / A-List Tutoring Services
Episode: #203 - College Rankings Don't Predict Where You'll Belong (Alexis White)
Danielle Bayard Jackson
Friendship educator, author, and coach
Tell Public Relations; author of Fighting for Our Friendships; host of Friend Forward Podcast
Episode: #202 - When Friends Make Plans Without You (Danielle Bayard Jackson)
Rebecca Kotak
Public school counselor in Montgomery County, Maryland; longtime friend of the host
Public School Counselor, Montgomery County Public Schools
Episode: #201 - A Softer Way to Think About Friendships That Faded (Rebecca Kotok)
Jill Smokler
Founder of Scary Mommy, author and online influencer
Scary Mommy
Episode: Bonus - An Episode Honoring Jill Smokler: Friendship, Cancer, and Community
Gillian Sandstrom
Associate Professor in the Psychology of Kindness at University of Sussex
University of Sussex
Episode: #200 - Why Talking to Strangers is Good for Your Friendships (Dr. Gillian Sandstrom)
Rebekah Jacobs
Assistant producer on the show
Episode: #199 - Traveling with Friends: Lessons From a Girls-Trip Regular (Rebekah Jacobs)
Mara Smith
Founder of Inspiro Tequila; former attorney and corporate strategist
Inspiro Tequila
Episode: #198 - Making Friends Through Work: Collaboration Over Competition (Kim Oster-Holstein and Mara Smith)
Kim Oster-Holstein
Co-founder and president of Twisted Alchemy; beverage industry veteran
Twisted Alchemy
Episode: #198 - Making Friends Through Work: Collaboration Over Competition (Kim Oster-Holstein and Mara Smith)

Host

Nina Badzin
Host of Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship; longtime friendship adviser and author.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 369 ratings
  • A new view on friendship

    I just listened to your episode with Danielle about why your friends might be making friends without you and WOW was it such a good listen. It is a touchy topic but if everyone listened to it, I think it would save a lot of friendships. As a new mom I’m definitely realizing there are moments I want with my mom friends specifically. It doesn’t mean I don’t like my other friends, I just know I wouldn’t get out of the hangout what I’m looking for! And that’s exactly what you talked about with Danie... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    corkandfizz
    United States11 days ago
  • Calms my anxiety!

    I love this podcast so much. Anytime I feel any sense of anxiety around friendship, this is my go to podcast to help clear my mind and at look at things from a new perspective. So good!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janicek1
    United Statesa month ago
  • anxious attachment

    I have only listen to 2 episodes of dear nina and my favorite has been anxious attachment. I have a problem with that with my one friend, my best friend. She has pointed it out and I now have a way to work on this. So thank you Nina! And I love your podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    friendship is lovely
    United States2 months ago
  • Loving this Podcast!!!!

    I am loving this podcast. I was just introduced to it and can’t stop binging. Nina- you have a great voice, love hearing you speak and I respect everything you say so much. The topics you cover are complicated and honest and real!! And most of all so relatable. Thank you so much, please keep going!!!! Fabulous job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Artist Sara Joy
    United States4 months ago
  • New listener, already hooked

    Just discovered this podcast and I’m already hooked! So many great topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen Cote
    United States4 months ago

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#204 - "Go where the heat Is”: My Husband on Five Years of Friendship Advice
Q: What do you think listeners and readers are really asking when they wonder about unevenness in friendships?
They're asking how to navigate imbalance, whether it's about who wants the friendship more or simply who has time, and how to adjust expectations without cutting people off.
#198 - Making Friends Through Work: Collaboration Over Competition (Kim Oster-Holstein and Mara Smith)
Q: How do you balance personal friendship with professional collaboration in this industry?
By prioritizing value-aligned goals, maintaining transparency about challenges, and leveraging each other's strengths to reach shared retailers and communities, while keeping personal trust and mentorship at the core.
#198 - Making Friends Through Work: Collaboration Over Competition (Kim Oster-Holstein and Mara Smith)
Q: What makes your friendship sustainable given you operate in related markets?
Open communication, willingness to share resources, and a belief in lifting other women in business, plus a practical approach to partnering on events and co-developing cocktails, helped sustain a non-competitive relationship that benefits both brands.
#198 - Making Friends Through Work: Collaboration Over Competition (Kim Oster-Holstein and Mara Smith)
Q: How did you two first meet and decide to collaborate instead of compete?
We met through mutual events and circles in Chicago, discovered shared values and overlapping networks, and chose to support each other rather than view the relationship as zero-sum competition, which laid the groundwork for collaboration across our different beverage businesses.
#196 - Second Homes and Friendship: Hosting, FOMO, and Unspoken Expectations (Stephanie Hansen)
Q: How do you balance hosting duties with maintaining friendships when you have a 12-week summer season?
The guest explains that hosting is rewarding but requires intentional communication about availability and expectations; she suggests inviting people to different activities (like taking guests out to eat) and being direct yetkind about wanting a break from constant hosting.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on adult friendships, exploring everything from how to balance online presence with real-world connection to practical strategies for planning time with friends, negotiating money matters in groups, and nurturing kid-friendly social skills. Episodes frequently feature therapists, authors, educators, and entrepreneurs who share actionable tips, research insights, and personal stories to help listeners navigate reciprocity, boundaries, and inclusion within friend networks. A standout trait is the conversational, no-flault approach with plenty of warmth and humor, plus a steady stream of practical frameworks (like scheduling routines and mindful communication) that listeners can apply right away. If you're curious about how to... more

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