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This is a podcast for modern women looking to understand the complexities of female friendship. Hosted by Danielle Bayard Jackson --female friendship coach and educator-- Friend Forward provides research, strategies, and tough-love truth to answer your questions about how to navigate relationships with other women. Tune in every week for new insights about how to create and maintain better female ... more

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Is "commitment" a concept that only applies to romantic relationships? What role does it play in friendships when these are completely elective relationships unbound with contract and formal obligations?

In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast... more

In this conversation, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the impact of close friendships on body image. She speaks with Chrissy King, author of The Body Liberation Project.

Danielle also invites researcher and assistant prof... more

This conversation explores the complex relationship between surveillance and friendships in the digital age. This includes the habit of sharing locations with friends, monitoring social media activity and turning on features like "read receipts"-- al... more

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Whether your friend is newly divorce or considering divorce, she'll likely expect you to provide emotional support throughout her journey. But the hard truth is that many women are falling short in the ways that they show up. In this conversation wit... more

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Recent Guests

Tatum Hunter
Tech and culture writer, formerly of the Washington Post, specializing in digital privacy and consumer products.
Episode: Friendship Surveillance: Are we obsessed with tracking each other? A conversation with tech writer Tatum Hunter and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
Oona Metz
A therapist specializing in divorce, facilitating divorce support groups for women for over 30 years
Episode: 4 things your newly divorced friend wishes you knew // a conversation with Oona Metz, author of Unhitched
Cassie Little
Founder of Her Sorority Journey, a speaker and advocate for sorority women, providing them with tools and skills for deeper relationships.
Her Sorority Journey
Episode: Leading an all-women group? Here are three things you should know (A conversation with Cassie Little of Her Sorority Journey)
Katina Bajaj
Creative health scientist with a focus on creativity's impact on mental and emotional well-being.
Daydreamers
Episode: THIS is the scientific reason why you're getting bored with friend "catch-ups"// a conversation with Creative Health Scientist Katina Bajaj
Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
Pediatric psychologist and author
Author of Love the Teen You Have
Episode: The mother-daughter friendship trend that we need to get under control// a conversation with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins
Expert in inclusive, sustainable, human-centered cultures
Episode: How to create "community care plans" within your female friendships // A conversation with Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins
Monique Shields
Host of Ambition Without Compromise podcast
Ambition Without Compromise
Episode: How to be 'helpable' (and the power of the "Benjamin Franklin Effect")
Krista Williams
Co-host of Almost 30 podcast
Almost 30 Podcast
Episode: When life transitions impact your friendships: A conversation with Almost 30 hosts Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams
Lindsey Simcik
Co-host of Almost 30 podcast
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Episode: When life transitions impact your friendships: A conversation with Almost 30 hosts Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams

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Danielle Bayard Jackson
Host of the show and a women's relational health educator/coach.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 565 ratings
  • Danielle is a true gem.

    I found Danielle a few years ago on Instagram and felt very connected to her work and communication style. She breaks things down in very understandable ways and has helped me deeply understand my female interactions (and better manage my expectations). As a therapist and relationship coach myself, I recommend her work to my clients all the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goofygal55
    United Statesa month ago
  • Lots of advertising

    It’s hard to get a feel for real content here because she goes through all the products she offers.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    friday fred
    United States2 months ago
  • Simply the best

    One of the best podcasts out there. Period. Her book is great too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bubblesxyz
    United States2 months ago
  • Really makes me think

    Danielle is super knowledgeable. Great pod about an important topic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JenO33
    United States4 months ago
  • Wonderful concept, lacking integrity

    I found this podcast after hearing an interview with Danielle on another podcast. I was so disappointed to find that she doesn’t offer a single full episode for free, it comes across as a sad commodification of women’s needs. I get we all have to make a living and there are ways to monetize a podcast and provide some content for free. The way she’s chosen to monetize her podcast comes across as disingenuous and tone deaf. Especially within the context that she took a break for 2 months because y... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    EnviroEG
    United States9 months ago

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Overall, the show is seen as a trusted resource for women seeking healthier, more intentional friendships.
Listeners appreciate the practical, no-fluff approach and the blend of expert insight with real-life examples.
Some listeners feel the monetization or paywall aspects are a drawback, and a minority desire more free content.
The host is praised for actionable, research-backed guidance and a coaching tone that helps listeners improve their friendships.

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Friendship Surveillance: Are we obsessed with tracking each other? A conversation with tech writer Tatum Hunter and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
Q: How do we come to have surveillance as such a normal part of friendship?
This evolution has occurred alongside the rise of personal technology, where we constantly share information about ourselves through our devices.
Friendship Surveillance: Are we obsessed with tracking each other? A conversation with tech writer Tatum Hunter and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
Q: Why do you think that this is something that maybe varies from person to person?
People have different levels of sensitivity to a loss of privacy that may stem from their upbringing, political views, or personality traits.
Is ChatGPT impacting your friendships? These 7 questions will help you to know for sure.
Q: What am I outsourcing to ChatGPT?
This question prompts listeners to identify what personal tasks or emotional interactions they might be avoiding by using ChatGPT.
Is ChatGPT impacting your friendships? These 7 questions will help you to know for sure.
Q: Do you turn to chat for connection?
This question asks listeners to assess whether they seek emotional connection from ChatGPT instead of relying on human relationships.
Is ChatGPT impacting your friendships? These 7 questions will help you to know for sure.
Q: How often and deeply do I anthropomorphize ChatGPT?
This question encourages listeners to reflect on whether they assign human-like traits to ChatGPT, which may detract from maintaining real human relationships.

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What is Friend Forward about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on modern female friendships, combining research, practical tactics, and candid discussions to help listeners understand and improve relational dynamics among women. Episodes frequently tackle topics like boundary setting, loneliness, social pressure, and navigating friendships through life transitions (divorce, parenthood, career changes). The host brings a coaching perspective and leans on scholarly and expert voices to unpack how culture, technology, and personal growth shape women's connections. A notable strength is its mix of evidence-based insight with concrete tools, making complex relationship topics feel actionable. A recurring edge is the emphasis on authentic connection, relational health across the lifespan, a... more

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1. Tatum Hunter
2. Oona Metz
3. Cassie Little
4. Katina Bajaj
5. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
6. Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins
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