Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship
Nina Badzin“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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 226 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsEducationSelf-ImprovementSociety & Culture | |||
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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
Are we too quick to decide a friendship isn’t working?
That’s the question running through this conversation with bestselling author and podcaster Melissa Radke. Melissa and I have both ended important friendships in ways we later regretted, and we ... more
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is back on Dear Nina, and this time we did something different: we each brought friendship questions the other person had not seen in advance.
No prep. No polished answers. Just two people who think about friendship constantly di... more
When good intentions aren’t enough in a friendship
What happens when you genuinely care about friends, but your behavior isn’t showing it?
That’s the question at the center of my conversation with writer and podcaster Laura Tremaine, author of The ... more
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- 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 Podcasts5C 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 Podcasts5Nicola 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 Podcasts5BethSegaloffUnited 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 Podcasts5Ronna 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 Podcasts5Jaime BronsteinUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #120 | United States/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #204 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #5 |  Finland/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #107 | Finland/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #108 |  Norway/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #116 |  Singapore/Society & Culture/Relationships |
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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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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Melissa Radke
2. Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
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4. Dr. Marissa G. Franco
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6. Caroline McGuire
7. Harlan Cohen
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