(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) This week, we’re taking a journey back in time as Madeline ponders the age-old question: Can men and women really be friends without any underlying tension? She reflects on how jealousy plays out differently in straight versus queer relationships, even briefly declaring jealousy a strictly heterosexual phenomeno ... Show More
Mar 27
dinosaurs and dictatorships
From dinosaur documentaries to a TSA encounter that became an analogy for friendship, this week's episode helped me understand that everything is kind of a projection. i talk about living out of a suitcase, missing my flight, and falling down a rabbit hole of evolution, extinctio ... Show More
38m 2s
Nov 2024
Relationships with Men and Friends
On this week's episode, we share insights into the complexities of relationships and friendships, exploring the dynamics between men and women in dating, emotional intimacy, and the nuances of friendships. Together, we unpack why men may struggle with vulnerability, how women can ... Show More
32m 37s
Jun 2023
#50 - Jealousy: what it's really showing us & how to embrace it
What is your jealousy trying to tell you? We’ve all experienced it firsthand. Whether in romantic, platonic, or familial relationships, jealousy can show up in various facets of our lives often bringing forth complex emotions and challenging our sense of self. In this episode, Ro ... Show More
43m 19s
Feb 2025
Why Are Female Friendships SO Hard?! How to Navigate Jealousy, Fake Friends & Competition | The Girl Gang PT 2
What's up my homies, it's your girl Lisa Bilyeu and welcome back to another amazing episode of Women of Impact!
Alright, today’s topic is one that literally EVERY single one of us battles with at some point—LONELINESS! And trust me, it’s more harmful than not exercising, smoking ... Show More
52m 22s
Oct 2024
Boundaries, Victim Complex and Relationships
On this week's episode, we delve into the intricate world of female friendships, exploring how societal conditioning encourages competition among women from a young age. From vying for attention and validation to the damaging effects of low self-worth, we unpack the emotional pow ... Show More
29m 36s
Aug 2025
2699: Cross-Sex Friendships: Hazardous to Your Mental Health? by Dr. Dylan Selterman of Luvze
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2699: Dr. Dylan Selterman examines whether women with more male friends than female friends enjoy better mental health, fin ... Show More
11 m
Oct 2025
the rules of modern friendship ft. Angie Lassman
“Sisterhood hits different, you stop needing ten ‘brunch friends’ when one friend holds it all.” Everybody’s favorite, Angie Lassman, is back this week for another episode all about female friendship. We’re diving deep into the rules of modern friendship and all its intricacies—l ... Show More
47m 51s