“My Friend & I Are In Different Life Stages” + Your Other Toughest Friendship Dilemmas, Solved

Friendship coach & author Danielle Bayard Jackson provides solutions for difficult friendship problems, discusses how to make more friends, gives advice for repairing drifting friendship, and more.  In this episode of the Liz Moody Podcast, bestselling author and journalist Liz Moody welcomes Danielle Bayard Jackson, a friendship expert and coach known for her work on complex friendship dynamics and her book 'Fighting for Our Friendships.' The conversation provides practical advice on forging deep connections, navigating friendships through life changes, addressing financial disparities, and recognizing when it's time for a friendship breakup. The episode also emphasizes the importance of maintaining emotionally safe environments, fostering diverse social circles, and balancing mutual support.  00:52 Navigating Tricky Friendship Situations 02:44 Making Deep Connections and Avoiding Common Mistakes 05:57 The Three Affinities of Female Friendship 07:11 Creating Safe Spaces for Vulnerability 13:18 Supporting Friends Through Life Changes 16:44 Balancing Friendships with Different Life Milestones 24:17 Addressing Jealousy and Feeling Forgotten 28:50 Signs of One-Sided Friendships 29:56 Understanding Reciprocal Friendships 35:17 Navigating Financial Differences in Friendships 39:57 When to End a Friendship 44:55 Handling Group Dynamics and Friend Breakups 50:43 Making Couples Friends and Socializing Tips For more from Danielle, you can find her on Instagram @daniellebayardjackson or online at www.daniellebayardjackson.com. You can find her new book, Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships, where books are sold. To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order my new book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  Listen to The Liz Moody Podcast episode How To Have More Fun: Hidden Health Benefits, Becoming A Fun Magnet, & Phone Breakup Tips with Catherine Price. This episode is sponsored by: LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/LizMoody to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order. AG1: visit drinkag1.com/lizmoody and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Puori: go to puori.com/LIZMOODY and use promo code LIZMOODY for 20% sitewide. Cymbiotika: use code LIZMOODY on cymbiotika.com to get 15% off plus free shipping on subscription orders. Great Lakes Wellness: use code LIZMOODY for 25% off your first purchase at greatlakeswellness.com. Listen to The Secret Foreplay Technique You Don’t Even Know About on Pillow Talks. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.  This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 254. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Liz Moody Podcast, hosted by bestselling author and longtime journalist Liz Moody, is a research-backed wellness podcast all about helping you live your healthiest, happiest life. Each week, Liz sits down with some of the world's best functional doctors, researchers, authors, journalists and various other leaders in their field to answer all of health and wellness questions you want to know. In a world where wellness information is everywhere, this podcast aims at cutting through the noise and finding out what actually works. Come along with Liz as she uncovers the unknown hacks, tips, and tricks you need to know for making a healthier life easier—topics include what to eat to fight disease, how to take control of your finances, tips for fighting anxiety and depression, productivity and career advice, advice for making friends as an adult, the best skincare routine elements, healthy cooking secrets, and so much more. To get even more info, head to lizmoody.com and come hang out on Instagram @lizmoody to enter giveaways!