Have you felt yourself drift from your friends pre-motherhood? Or have you found making new and meaningful friendships hard after becoming a mom? I welcome Danielle Bayard Jackson, a relational health educator who has made a career out of studying what the research has to say about creating quality platonic relationships. She also has a new book coming out c ... Show More
Feb 9
The Follow-Up: Partner Resentment
Motherhood can quietly shift the emotional balance in a partnership. In this conversation, we explore why resentment toward a partner is so common after having a baby and why it is not a personal failure, but a researched, predictable relationship stress point. The transition to ... Show More
12m 20s
Feb 4
Parenting Like It’s 1996 in a 2026 World
In this solo episode, I reflect on how parenting has changed since the 90s, and not always for the better. This episode is not about going backward or rejecting progress. It is about blending what we know now about emotions and development with what used to work well, giving kids ... Show More
20m 56s
Oct 2022
The Science of Connection and Why We Should Deeply Value Our Friendships. With Dr. Marisa Franco
Dr. Marisa Franco is a New York Times bestselling Author, Professor, Psychologist, and self-proclaimed friendship expert. Marisa discusses the science of connection — and the importance of platonic friendships. Her new book is called Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can He ... Show More
36m 20s
Jul 2022
Why Your Friends Are More Important Than You Think
Do you want to know why friendships are important? Friendships are the reason we thrive, it the reason we've progressed socially and even flown to the moon. Without friendships, we can survive, but don't we want to thrive? Join us for a multi generational discussion about t ... Show More
39m 54s
Apr 2024
How to Make Life-Changing Friendships | Spotlight Convo
<p>In our disconnected world, are you longing for deeper bonds and a true sense of belonging? Discover how to cultivate extraordinary friendships, nurture healing communities, and transform the way you show up in relationships. </p><br><p>This powerful episode brings together thr ... Show More
1h 4m