Friendship IRL: Real Talk About Friendship, Community, and What It Actually Takes
Alex AlexanderTired of hearing “just put yourself out there” when it comes to friendship or community? Same.
Friendship IRL is the podcast that skips the fluff and gets real about what it takes to build meaningful adult friendships and lasting support systems. Whether you're struggling to make new friends, maintain old ones, or just want people in your life who really show up, you're in the right place.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 179 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessRelationshipsMental HealthSociety & Culture | |||
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… So what IS helpful? That’s what today’s guest, Oona Metz, is here to talk about.... more
Have you ever tried to make a new friend and felt like you were stalling out between the “acquaintance” and “friend” stages?
Maybe this person was on the edge of your life for months, and yet, nothing ever changed: you saw each other in the same pl... more
Here you are, leaving that friendship hangout frustrated again.
You swear you’ll tackle the issue at the next meet-up, but then, time goes by. You’ve pushed the problem aside. Until it happens again. And again. Suddenly, this little issue has becom... more
Bad vibes. Frenemy. Fake friend. Toxic friendship.
We have an entire vocabulary for when friendships aren’t working, but I think certain words and phrases often oversimplify friendship issues – and ultimately end up costing us something very real.
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- A needed conversation
Thrilled to have found this podcast. Friends are so central to our lives, yet it’s hard to find real conversations about the highs and lows, ins and outs of friendship. Alex is relatable, insightful, and gives concrete tips.
Apple Podcasts5jessgiff
United Statesa year ago - 10/10
Alex does a great job talking about how to form closer friendships. She’s insightful and empathetic ❤️ I’ve been looking forward to her episodes every week!
Apple Podcasts5Lucy M.PUnited States2 years ago Great!
Podcast Addict52 years agocassandraj57- Refreshing perspective
This is one of those podcasts where I’ll be alone in the car driving and listening, and Alex will bring up a perspective that causes me to literally reply out loud. Each episode is like a cup of green tea. Comforting and stimulating. I think we can all learn something from Friendship IRL, especially about ourselves.
Apple Podcasts5Silly GordonUnited States2 years ago - Great insights on deepening relationships
Alex has so many great ideas on how to deepen the connection and build more intimacy with your friends.
Apple Podcasts5SarahMcRollerUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #100 |  Norway/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #191 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture/Relationships |
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This show centers on practical, real-world approaches to building and sustaining meaningful adult friendships and chosen communities. Across episodes, topics include managing jealousy and burnout, navigating group chats, inviting others to connect, and creating inclusive social spaces without pressure or perfection. The host emphasizes actionable scripts, mindset shifts, and low-friction strategies (like coffee dates, host-friendly gatherings, and honest conversations) to deepen connection and support systems. A recurring highlight is the blend of personal storytelling with expert perspectives, offering relatable guidance for anyone seeking deeper, more authentic relationships while challenging common social myths about how friendship “shou... more
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1. Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship
2. Friend Forward
3. The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant
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5. The Dr. Leaf Show
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Oona Metz
2. Colette Jane Fehr
3. Caroline Maguire
4. Erin Snow
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6. Connor Joyce
7. Alison Kinsey
8. Michelle Valiukenas
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