Jan 27
#688: Intimidated By Some People? Do This To Stay Confident
In this episode, confidence coach Trish Blackwell breaks down how to be confident around intimidating people without feeling small, awkward, or self-conscious. You’ll learn why intimidation is usually an internal story (not a personality flaw), how to stop comparing yourself in h ... Show More
23m 35s
Jan 20
#687: Why Your Effort Still Matters (Even When You Can’t See Results)
When results feel invisible, it’s easy to stop believing in yourself — and that’s usually the moment people quit. In this episode, we’re talking about why effort always matters, how belief is trained (not hoped for), and what to do when your mindset starts questioning whether you ... Show More
22m 4s
Jan 13
#686: The Real Reason You Have Intrusive Thoughts (And What To Do About Them)
If you’ve ever thought, “Why would I even think this?” or “What does this say about me?” — this episode will help you feel calmer, clearer, and far less afraid of your own mind. Intrusive thoughts don’t mean what you think they mean — and today, we’re unpacking why. ✅ FREE CLAS ... Show More
27m 43s
May 2025
How to Make Friends as an Adult—Even After Rejection
Have you ever had a friendship end without any real explanation? This week on A Really Good Cry, I’m opening up about one of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn as an adult: not every friendship is meant to last, and sometimes, you won’t get a reason why. I’ll share the story o ... Show More
29m 11s
Feb 2025
Why Making Friends as an Adult Feels Impossible & What to Do About It
<p>If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “where did all my friends go?” or felt like making friends as an adult is impossible, you are not alone. </p><p>In today’s episode, Mel is breaking down the surprising reasons why friendship feels so much harder in adulthood—and, more im ... Show More
1h 17m
Mar 2025
why is it so hard to make friends?
in this solo episode, i share some honest thoughts on my struggles recently to make meaningful friendships and I unpack the psychology behind our craving for a built-in social circle, why adulthood makes friendships feel so much harder, and what we can actually do to cultivate re ... Show More
32m 30s
Apr 2025
It’s Not You: The Real Reason Adult Friendship Is So Hard & 3 Ways to Make It Easier
<p>If you’ve ever felt like making friends as an adult feels impossible, or you’ve looked around and thought, "Where did all my friends go?" – you’re not alone. </p><p>In this episode, Danielle Bayard Jackson is sharing the real reasons why female friendship can feel so complicat ... Show More
1h 31m
Jul 2024
How to Make Friends As An Adult, with Psychologist & Friendship Expert Dr. Miriam Kirmayer | Summer Rewind
<p>Today's summer rewind is a re-release of one of our favourites that we keep coming back to. We'll be back in September with brand new interviews!</p><p>Making friends can be intimidating at any age, but it feels especially daunting as adults. As we hit our 30s, our groups of f ... Show More
1h 7m
Friendship as an adult can be hard. Everyone is busy, and you find yourself surrounded by co-workers who have nothing in common with you, or neighbors you don’t like. You know you’re great at friendship, and you love having a solid social group, but it feels like everyone you care most about is drifting and less available than ever before…busy pursuing a new ... Show More
<p data-start="75" data-end="419">Welcome to the very first episode of our brand-new series, <em data-start="134" data-end="150">The In Between</em>! In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest questions—how do you make friends as an adult? And not just any ... Show More
