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Friendship IRL: Real Talk About Friendship, Community, and What It Actually Takes

Alex Alexander
Friendship
Friendship Patterns
Connection
People-Pleasing
Female Friendships
Women and Emotional Labor
Authenticity In Friendships
Loneliness
Learned Loneliness
Support Systems
Conflict Resolution
Self-Talk
Adult Friendships
Pandemic Impact On Friendships
Friendship Dynamics
Community and Individualism
Social Anxiety
Katrina Mcghee
Emotional Labor
Wholehearted Friendship

Tired 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.

Each we... more

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Ever feel like, all of a sudden, you have TOO many friendships to juggle?

I know – this sounds like the most privileged problem ever! But truly, it’s a common experience, and I think the reason some of us get burnt out is because we feel we need to ... more

Have I made it sound like it’s easy to keep friendships strong and resilient?

If so, let me set the record straight: making changes in friendships, even if they’re for the better, is HARD. A lot of the time, it involves uncomfortable conversations, ... more

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Imagine you’re fresh out of college and just moved back to your hometown. Suddenly, making plans with your friends feels hard.

Instead of meeting them in the apartment next door or in the dining hall, you’re texting back and forth, trying to get tog... more

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I sobbed in the car about the holidays this week – but not for reasons you might think.

Here’s what made me emotional: I am so grateful and excited for the ways we are celebrating our holidays this year. It could not be further from the reasons I’ve... more

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Jason Edmonds
Founder of Six Degrees
Six Degrees
Episode: It’s OK to Get Help With Making Friends (Especially After College!)
Amy Stafford
Founder of Blixa 6 Studios, cultural producer, creative director, and artist.
Blixa 6 Studios
Episode: The Extraordinary Ripple Effects of Small Moments of Connection with Amy Stafford
Tanesha L. Moody
Speaker, writer, and founder of Full Out Coaching
Full Out Coaching
Episode: Reframing Rejection with Tanesha Moody
Lee Hopkins
Social connections and business culture coach, CEO of Patterns of Possibility.
Patterns of Possibility
Episode: Write Your Own Friendship Manual: Building Authentic Relationships While Neurodivergent with Lee Hopkins
Charlotte Massey
Executive Director for the Seattle Chamber of Connection and founder of the Seattle Picnic Society
Seattle Chamber of Connection
Episode: Social Engineering Your Way Into Friendship, From Picnics to the Six Points of Connection, with Charlotte Massey
Leila Six
Singer-songwriter who makes music centered around friendship and its complexities.
Episode: Being a Social Artist and Why Friendship Deserves Its Own Soundtrack With Leila Six
Ericka Parker
Founder and CEO of Silkenn, a skincare brand; Host of the Boss Babe Reset Podcast
Silkenn
Episode: Navigating the Great Friendship Shift with Ericka Parker
Mark Sinden Houghton
Software developer and creator of SoonCall
SoonCall
Episode: Using Data to Manage the Friendship Mental Load With Mark Houghton
Priya Vulchi
Author of Good Friends, Bonds That Change Us and the World, and co-founder of Choose, a nonprofit for over a decade.
Harvard University (Ph.D. candidate)
Episode: How Deep Friendship Can Impact Radical Change with Priya Vulchi

Host

Alex Alexander
Host of a podcast focused on promoting authentic conversations about friendship, community, and emotional connections. She provides practical insights and strategies for building meaningful relationships.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    jessgiff
    United States10 months 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 Podcasts
    5
    Lucy M.P
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cassandraj57
    2 years ago
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Silly Gordon
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    SarahMcRoller
    United States2 years ago

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Feedback often highlights the importance of discussing often-overlooked dynamics of friendships and community.
Many enjoy Alex's warm and encouraging approach, finding her tips actionable and applicable to their real-life social situations.
Listeners appreciate the honest and relatable conversations focusing on friendship and emotional support offering practical advice and insights.
There is frequent praise for the podcast's role in reshaping how individuals think about making and maintaining friendships.

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Write Your Own Friendship Manual: Building Authentic Relationships While Neurodivergent with Lee Hopkins
Q: What would you tell someone who was just diagnosed with autism and is wanting more connection?
Take some time to understand yourself first and explore what connection means to you.
Social Engineering Your Way Into Friendship, From Picnics to the Six Points of Connection, with Charlotte Massey
Q: If someone is moving to a new city, what advice would you give them regarding connections?
Charlotte advises to start with the Six Points of Connection and create a plan for meeting neighbors and building social networks, emphasizing that effort is needed to cultivate these relationships.
Social Engineering Your Way Into Friendship, From Picnics to the Six Points of Connection, with Charlotte Massey
Q: What were some of your initial approaches to making friends when you got here?
Charlotte shares that she started with her boyfriend's friends but later sought connections with others through social media, group activities, and individual outreach to acquaintances.
Being a Social Artist and Why Friendship Deserves Its Own Soundtrack With Leila Six
Q: What inspired you to write love songs about friend love?
My music documents my human experience, particularly the heartbreaks and challenges with friendships.
Navigating the Great Friendship Shift with Ericka Parker
Q: Can you talk a little bit about your experience with that?
So I think I'm very avoidant in a sense, where I really put up blockers to ignore it because I have so much other things to focus on, where if this is now a complication, that's going to add stress to my already stressful situation.

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1. Jason Edmonds
2. Amy Stafford
3. Tanesha L. Moody
4. Lee Hopkins
5. Charlotte Massey
6. Leila Six
7. Ericka Parker
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