Having trouble keeping up with the group chat? We’re all guilty of it. When life gets busy, friendships often take a back seat. But in reality, these connections are critical to our well-being, especially as working moms.
To help us understand the science behind social connections, we brought back one of our favorite guests, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, clinical psychologist and friendship expert.
Together, we discover how to open ourselves up to finding, broadening, or deepening friendships, all while staying vulnerable and authentic. We also discuss tricky dynamics, from friendship breakups to natural ups and downs.
What you’ll get out of this episode:
0:00 - Introduction
1:03 - Discussion on the importance of friendships for emotional and physical well-being.
4:17 - Tips for making friends authentically.
8:45 - The power of expressing a desire for friendship directly and authentically.
13:04 - Strategies for deepening existing friendships without emotionally dumping.
15:18 - Broadening and deepening existing friendships.
19:09 - Understanding and communicating boundaries in friendships.
20:33 - Recognizing when a friendship is negatively impacting your energy.
28:19 - Maintaining friendships beyond the connection through children.
30:56 - Empowering adult friendships and strategies for bridging gaps in communication during busy periods.
38:38 - Reconnecting with old friends.
42:04 - Bold acts of friendship.
45:43 - Embracing changing friendships.
48:59 - Guiding children in friendship choices.
55:31 - Course announcement: "Confidently Connected"
Connect with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer:
Linkedin: Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
Instagram: @miriamkirmayer
Website: https://miriamkirmayer.com
Sign Up For Miriam’s Friendship Course: Confidently Connected
Book Miriam to Speak: Keynote Speaking
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