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Apr 2024
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How to Make Life-Changing Friendships | ...

Jonathan Fields / Acast
About this episode

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.


This powerful episode brings together three trailblazers - Mia Birdsong on reimagining family beyond the nuclear model, Dr. Marisa Franco sharing the science of making profound platonic connections, and Dr. Joy Harden Bradford illuminating the restorative magic of women's circles and sisterhoods. Through candid stories and research-backed insights, you'll gain practical tools for initiating authentic friendships, resolving conflict with empathy, and creating safe spaces to be truly seen and supported. Whether you crave more intimacy, community, or platonic love, this conversation will inspire you to invest in the meaningful relationships that allow you to thrive.


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You can find Mia at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Mia


You can find Marisa at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Marisa


You can find Joy at: Website | Instagram | Therapy for Black Girls podcast | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Joy


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