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Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship

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

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How often do you pass up an opportunity to connect with someone because you're telling yourself you're not someone who needs it, you're worried about bothering them, or you simply don't feel like it? What if those small decisions are costing us more ... more

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How to address hurt feelings, unmet expectations, and changing friendships

Have you ever been upset with a friend but decided it would be easier to say nothing? Maybe you're tired of always initiating plans, a friend made a joke that stung, or you s... more

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When Your Friendship Needs Don't Match

Are you expecting too much from a friend, or are you accepting too little? It's a question that comes up again and again in the letters I receive from listeners of Dear Nina. Sometimes a friendship truly is one... more

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How to help your child through exclusion without letting your own panic take over

I've been a parent on both sides of friendship exclusion. I've had kids who were left out, and I've had other parents upset with me. And I know how hard it can be to w... more

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Recent Guests

Nicholas Epley
Psychologist, behavioral scientist, and professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Episode: #218 - Why We Should Be a Little More Social (Even When We Don't Feel Like It) - Nicholas Epley
Jewel Hohman
Friendship coach and social work master's student with nearly 6,000 hours of coaching experience
PS Society
Episode: #217 - The Friendship Conversation You've Been Avoiding (Jewel Hohman)
Sally Vardaman
Writer and author of the essay collection Shoot the Arrows.
Episode: #216 - Are You Expecting Too Much From One Friend? (Sally Vardaman)
Melissa Radke
Best-selling author and podcaster; author of Chicken Fried Women, Kinship, and the women who made us this way; co-host of The Radke's Show
Author and podcaster
Episode: #214 - Are We Giving Up on Our Friends Too Quickly? (Melissa Radke)
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
Clinical psychologist and expert on friendship; previously a guest on the show
Clinical psychology; Two Peas on a Pod
Episode: #213 - Friendship "Flings," Uneven Effort, and Being Stuck in the Middle (Dr. Miriam Kirmayer)
Laura Tremaine
Author of The Life Console and Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First; co-host of Slow Read podcast
Author, Podcaster
Episode: #212 - What Your Behavior May Be Saying to Your Friends (Laura Tremaine)
Dr. Marissa G. Franco
Psychologist, author of Platonic and Worth
University of Maryland (Professor) and author
Episode: #211 - You Don’t Have to Be Fully Secure to Have Good Friendships (Dr. Marisa G. Franco)
Sarah Baldeo
Best-selling author, neuroscientist, AI futurist, Ted Speaker and CEO of Ivy Quotient Advisory
Ivy Quotient Advisory
Episode: #210 - AI, Friendship, and the Danger of Outsourcing Connection (Sarah Baldeo)
Caroline McGuire
Internationally recognized expert in social emotional learning, ADHD coach, author
Author of Why Will No One Play With Me; Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults
Episode: #209 - Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Kids and Adults (Caroline Maguire)

Host

Nina Badzin
Host of Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship; friendship columnist and author

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 428 ratings
  • Carin P.

    This is the podcast I never knew I needed as an adult! Nina’s content is so relevant at all different stages of life and is a true North Star. And how I am able to apply the concepts and have perspective regarding my kids’ friendships as they grow as well is an incredible resource.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C Parcel
    United States2 months ago
  • Thanks for all the great topics!

    Thanks for the conversations Dear Nina! We are all constantly navigating friendships and relationships and wanting to make them the best we can. The variety of topics you address makes this show especially valuable. Thanks for offering perspective and support.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicola Le.
    United States2 months ago
  • Authentic !

    I love Nina’s podcast-She is honest, relatable, compassionate and I feel like we are all sitting on the couch together chatting! And I was honored to be a guest also! Can’t wait to listen in for more ;)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BethSegaloff
    United States2 months ago
  • Nina knows friendship!

    I absolutely love listening to Dear Nina. Nina not only has wonderful and interesting guests, but she also brings so much insight to talking about friendship. I have walked away with such good advice from Nina, actionable tips that I have actually used in my personal life with my own friends. I highly recommend her podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ronna B.
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic Podcast!

    Nina has such real conversations! It’s always refreshing to hear her and her guests speak so honestly. Keep up the inspirational work!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaime Bronstein
    United States2 months ago

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#217 - The Friendship Conversation You've Been Avoiding (Jewel Hohman)
Q: What is actually bothering me?
Hohman suggests sorting the concern into one of three categories: an unmet need, a crossed boundary, or a moment of irritation. She then recommends considering whether it is a pattern, whether it will still matter in a week, and whether the friend feels emotionally safe to approach.
#217 - The Friendship Conversation You've Been Avoiding (Jewel Hohman)
Q: Can you explain exactly what you do and where you are at in this part of your career?
Hohman describes how her experience with social anxiety and loneliness led her to coach people on friendship. She later returned to school to pursue social work and now runs therapy groups centered on connection while working toward social prescribing initiatives.
#218 - Why We Should Be a Little More Social (Even When We Don't Feel Like It) - Nicholas Epley
Q: What do people get wrong about the definitions of introvert and extrovert?
Epley explains that these labels mainly describe people's choices and habits, not how they will experience an interaction. Research finds that acting more outgoing can improve mood and does not necessarily make people feel inauthentic, regardless of their self-described personality.
#218 - Why We Should Be a Little More Social (Even When We Don't Feel Like It) - Nicholas Epley
Q: Why do we need to be a little more social, and why choose interaction even when we don't feel like it?
Epley says social connection supports happiness and health, and even brief interactions can make moments feel more positive. Small choices to reach out also help people avoid missing easy opportunities to connect.
#216 - Are You Expecting Too Much From One Friend? (Sally Vardaman)
Q: What can someone do when a friend seems needy or asks for more than they can give?
Vardaman advises setting loving boundaries and, when an issue is beyond the scope of friendship, acknowledging the person's pain and encouraging them to seek a therapist or more experienced support.

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This show centers on adult friendship, exploring how closeness, effort, and group dynamics shift over time. It pairs practical advice with research-informed insights through interviews and the host's own experiences to help listeners navigate conflicts, drift, and rebuilds in friendships. Notable strengths include a steady stream of guest experts—from psychologists to educators and business founders—plus candid, actionable takeaways that can be applied to real-life social situations. The format balances empathy with practicality, often featuring discussions about navigating gatherings, money in friendships, and the role of online life in offline bonds. Potential listeners will likely value thoughtful conversations, relatable anecdotes, and ... more

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2. Jewel Hohman
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