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Listen "068: I Just (Brokeup with My Best Friend)! Now What? With Jessica Speer"
Episode Synopsis
Hey Friend, Have you lost a friendship and were left wondering what the heck just happened? I have. And truthfully the older you are, the harder it can to handle the loss of a friend and friendship. This week we are talking with Jessica Speer. She is the award-winning author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised (Releasing August 2022). Her interactive books engage and entertain readers by combining stories with fun activities, like quizzes and fill-in-the-blanks. Blending humor, a dash of science, and practical insights, her writing unpacks tricky social stuff. She has a master’s degree in social sciences, is regularly featured in and contributes to media outlets on topics related to parenting and friendship. Listen in as we talk about What are Friend truths Keeping it about you. Majority of friendship actually fade away Feeling a disconnect with friends and navigating away Friendships on average last 7 years Media pressure on the BFF concept NRF - Not Really Friends Friendship length - Reason / Season / Lifetime Shared interests key to maintaining friendships Teen friendships during the pandemic became more challenging Women Friendship - can be amazing or destructive and highly emotionally charged Gossip - toxic part of friendships Why it’s dangerous to label someone else as your best friend Being your own best friend How best to maintain a network of friendships - Little things Jessica’s Books - BFFor NRF and Middle School Safety Goggles Advised. Do you love the show? I would appreciate your support in keeping the show growing. You can do so by joining the Podcast Patreon here. I’d love to connect with you: Come follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess.loves.life/ Signup for my new newsletter at: https://jessicastephens.ca/ Or about all the things I love on my Blog: https://jessicastephens.ca/blogs/jess-loves-life Connect with Jessica Speer https://jessicaspeer.com/ - Get a copy of the Friendship truths https://www.instagram.com/jessica_speer_author/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-speer-46b6457/
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