Friend Forward

Danielle Bayard Jackson | Female Friendship Expert & Relational Health Educator

Friendship

Female Friendships

Female Friendship

Women's Friendships

Friendship Dynamics

Mental Health

Emotional Support

Conflict Resolution

Loneliness

Relational Health

Vulnerability

Social Health

Social Media

Personal Development

Emotional Intelligence

Trust Issues

Friendship Introductions

Friendship Advice

Judgment In Friendships

Friendship Coaching

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	280	Founded	7 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	RelationshipsSociety & Culture

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Latest Episodes

[Gathering series] These 3 things make guests ACTUALLY show up to your gathering

What actually motivates women to attend a social gathering?

If you plan on hosting a gathering any time over the next few weeks, you'll want to know so that you can decrease the chances of people RSVP'ing "no" (or saying "yes" but onyl to cancel hou... more

22 Oct 2026 • 10 min • Most popular

[Gathering series] The Hosting Gap: What Friends Actually Want (The Hosting Paradox)

What is the "hosting gap" (hosting paradox)? In this episode, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson studies fresh data from the new "Hosting and Gathering Among American Women: Trends and Barriers" Survey from the Women's Relational Hea... more

20 Oct 2026 • 14 min

[Gathering Series] Why your gatherings feel like a chore (and how to fix it) with Amber Mayfield Hewett, author of "Your Turn to Host"

In this episode, we're kicking off our 4-week series on gathering, as we enter the holiday season.

This week, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson interviews Amber Mayfield Hewitt about the art of hosting, emphasizing authenticity, int... more

2 Oct 2026 • 23 min

You're invited to "Good Chemistry": Friend Forward Event Announcement

We're kicking off our gathering series with a gathering of our own...

One November 7, we're hosting the first of our multi-city "Good Chemistry" Tour in Tampa, Florida at Gemma Floral Wine at 5pm.

Attendees can expect speed-friending, mini connecti... more

2 Oct 2026 • 1 min

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Recent Guests

Amber Mayfield Hewett

Author of Your Turn to Host, event planner

To Be Hosted (New York City)

Episode: [Gathering Series] Why your gatherings feel like a chore (and how to fix it) with Amber Mayfield Hewett, author of "Your Turn to Host"

Marisa G. Franco

Psychologist and author

Author of Platonic and Worth

Episode: The self-worth "blind spot" that’s quietly shaping all your friendships, with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

Dr. Anne Welsh

Clinical psychologist and author of Ambitious Mother

Independent

Episode: How is the "ambition paradox" impacting your friendships? -- A conversation with Dr. Anne Welsh, author or Ambitious Mother

Joanne Venant

Mental health counselor, panelist and influencer relationship expert

Therapist based in Florida

Episode: Should your friends like all your posts on social media? With JoJo Venant

Yue Xu

Co-host of Dateable and co-author of How to Be Dateable

Dateable

Episode: Why your friends' dating advice might be hurting you, with Yue Xu & Julie Krafchick

Julie Krafchick

Co-host of Dateable and co-author of How to Be Dateable

Dateable

Episode: Why your friends' dating advice might be hurting you, with Yue Xu & Julie Krafchick

Brooke Taylor

Executive coach and former marketing lead at Google

Google (former) / Healing the Success Wound

Episode: When female friendships get complicated in the workplace (and what to do about it), with Brooke Taylor, author of "Healing the Success Wound"

Gina Moffa

Therapist and author of Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go

Episode: The grief of outgrowing a friendship because of misaligned values, with Gina Moffa

Mina B.

Licensed therapist based in New York City; author of Owning Our Struggles; creator of The Siblinghood Theory

Independent practitioner / Author

Episode: Why some women rush platonic intimacy in new friendships, with Minaa B.

Host

Danielle Bayard Jackson

Host of the show; relational health educator and author

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 582 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 States9 months ago
Lots of advertising
It’s hard to get a feel for real content here because she goes through all the products she offers.
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friday fred
United States10 months ago
Simply the best
One of the best podcasts out there. Period. Her book is great too.
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5
bubblesxyz
United States10 months ago
Really makes me think
Danielle is super knowledgeable. Great pod about an important topic!
Apple Podcasts
5
JenO33
United Statesa year ago
Hypocrisy
Doesn’t practice what she preaches. Doesn’t take accountability at all, doesn’t take to constructive criticism well (can’t wait to see this posted and picked apart on social media), lacked integrity, preaches a lot about what to do but doesn’t actively practice it. Was a follower for years and will never follow again. Ghosted me too! Maybe practice what you preach.
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Aylaveyou
United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise actionable, research-backed guidance and clear coaching tone.

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Apple Podcasts	#224	United States/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#219	Canada/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#145	Netherlands/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#175	Ireland/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#188	Russia/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#226	Colombia/Society & Culture/Relationships

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How is the "ambition paradox" impacting your friendships? -- A conversation with Dr. Anne Welsh, author or Ambitious Mother

Q: How can working mothers balance the two poles of motherhood and paid work without feeling depleted?

By redefining ambition as a web of directions, acknowledging limits, asking for help, and prioritizing connections that replenish energy, not just those that demonstrate productivity.

How is the "ambition paradox" impacting your friendships? -- A conversation with Dr. Anne Welsh, author or Ambitious Mother

Q: Help me understand the difference between healthy striving and unhealthy striving.

Healthy striving focuses on what you actually want and is pursued with flexibility and joy, whereas unhealthy striving is fear-driven, perfectionistic, and often driven by the need to avoid mistakes or being left behind.

When female friendships get complicated in the workplace (and what to do about it), with Brooke Taylor, author of "Healing the Success Wound"

Q: What issues emerge when being entrepreneur friends, building and growing together while balancing support and individual objectives?

Brooke describes the tension between collaboration and competition in joint ventures, the need for clear boundaries, and the importance of maintaining symmetry in give-and-take as partners in growth and sharing resources.

When female friendships get complicated in the workplace (and what to do about it), with Brooke Taylor, author of "Healing the Success Wound"

Q: What was it like working at Google for seven years, and how did that shape your views on workplace friendships and competition?

Brooke shares her early career experience at Google, including intense performance comparisons and the sense of inadequacy that affected her relationships. She discusses how proximity and sharing circles shaped friendships and the lessons learned about symmetry and boundaries in collaborative environments.

When female friendships get complicated in the workplace (and what to do about it), with Brooke Taylor, author of "Healing the Success Wound"

Q: What do you do when you work together and your livelihood to some degree depends on your relationship with this person, but your relationship with the person starts to sour or it gets a little sticky because the dynamics change?

Brooke explains there are two orientations to workplace friendships—colleagues first or friends first—and stresses the importance of aligning expectations and having explicit conversations about boundaries and goals. She also notes the impact of perceived inequity on self-worth and offers strategies to reframe value from achievement to relational health.

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This show centers on modern female friendships, exploring how personal, professional, and digital dynamics shape women's connections. Episodes combine research, practical strategies, and candid coaching to help listeners build deeper, healthier relationships with other women. A recurring strength is translating academic findings into actionable steps, plus inviting expert guests who illuminate friendship from clinical, coaching, and leadership perspectives. Notable is the emphasis on pace, boundaries, and relational health across life stages, plus a practical, coaching-oriented approach that often includes concrete exercises, scripts, and resources for listeners seeking deeper connections. The format appeals to listeners who want evidence-b... more

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1. Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship
2. The Mel Robbins Podcast
3. We Can Do Hard Things
4. 10% Happier with Dan Harris
5. The Liz Moody Podcast

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Recent guests on Friend Forward include:

1. Amber Mayfield Hewett
2. Marisa G. Franco
3. Dr. Anne Welsh
4. Joanne Venant
5. Yue Xu
6. Julie Krafchick
7. Brooke Taylor
8. Gina Moffa

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