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Dec 2024
43m 54s

How to Make Adult Friendships & Ditch "D...

ERIKA DE PELLEGRIN
About this episode

Adult friendships, why are they so hard? Are we looking at it the wrong way? Is it us, or is it that we are surrounded by toxic people? And what about those "default" friends that have been around for so long but don't really align with us anymore, how do we navigate those?


I had the same questions! So today I invited two friends of mine, Nimi & Rhea to discuss these questions in detail. The 3 of us have had varying experiences with friendship and each bring some different thoughts and input to the topic! A jam packed episode with lots of practical tips you won't want to miss.



TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Introduction

(01:30) What was friendship like for you growing up?

(05:27) Is it hard to make friends as an adult?

(10:11) Do you need different friends for different reasons?

(14:29) Do gut instincts lie with people?

(18:54) How to manage old friends that fall out of alignment

(30:30) How to do nothing over the holidays WITHOUT guilt



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WHO AM I?

My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel!

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