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Jan 2025
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Friendship Expert Reveals WHY We’re Losi...

UnJaded Jade
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Hi friends, welcome back to another episode of ✨Finding Your Casual Magic✨


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This week, we’re diving into one of the most casually magical topics of all: friendship. Joining me is the wonderful Courtney Daniella Boateng, co-host of the hit podcast To My Sisters, author, and founder of a digital sisterhood that’s inspired hundreds of thousands worldwide. Courtney is passionate about nurturing meaningful female friendships and finding beauty in the everyday moments that connect us.


In today’s episode, Courtney shares her wisdom on navigating friendship in adulthood, embracing vulnerability, and why fighting for deep friendships is always worth it. From her faith’s impact on her relationships to the lessons she’s learned from hard conversations, this episode is packed with reflections and practical advice to elevate your relationships. 🌸


We begin with a grounding meditation (because intentionality is everything), and chat about:

Why female friendships deserve to be celebrated and prioritised 🌟

How to embrace seasonal shifts in relationships without losing connection 🍃

Why unexpressed expectations are a recipe for disappointment and how to avoid them 💬

The cultural obsession with “cutting people off” and why patience is key 🛠️

Courtney’s story of rebuilding a broken friendship and what she learned along the way ❤️‍🩹

The role of faith in anchoring friendships and navigating tough times 🙏

Courtney’s warmth and honesty will leave you reflecting on your own friendships and inspired to cultivate deeper, more intentional connections in your life.

Plus, we share our Casual Magic of the Week moments – Courtney’s love for grapes might just be the sweetest thing you’ll hear today. 🍇


As always, we close with listener Casual Magic and take a moment to reflect on the past week with intention setting for the week ahead.


So grab a journal, a cosy drink, or a friend to share this episode with, and let’s dive in! 💛


🎧 Find Courtney online:

Instagram: @cdboateng

Podcast: https://www.tomysisters.com/podcast

Order To My Sisters: A Guide to Lifelong Friendships


Timestamps

0:00 - 3:28 - Welcome to the episode & Courtney’s incredible friendship journey

3:28 - 6:06 - Grounding meditation: centring yourself to embrace the wisdom ahead

6:06 - 7:06 - Why female friendships deserve honour and dignity

7:06 - 11:26 - Lingoda ad: Learning languages and making new friends

11.26 - 15:22 - Navigating the seasons of friendship: embracing change

19:33 - 23:51 - Unexpressed expectations: the silent killer of relationships

23:51 - 26:05 - Jade shares a vulnerable moment of friendship feedback

33:24 - 43:36 - Courtney’s powerful story of losing and rebuilding a friendship

43:36 - 53:08 - Why “cutting people off” isn’t always the answer

53:08 - 1:01:54 - The role of faith in anchoring and deepening friendships

1:06:50 - 1:08:40 - Casual Magic: Grapes, gems, and small gestures of love

1:13:11 - 1:14:40 - Listener Casual Magic of the Week: Anna’s whimsical hot air balloons

1:17:34 - 1:18:54 - Reflection prompts and setting intentions for the week ahead

💌 Want to share your own moment of magic? Send a 60-second voice note or video to @casualmagicpodcast on Instagram or email findingyourcasualmagic@gmail.com with your magical moment. Pics are welcome, too!

We’ll pick one to share in the podcast and here so we can all celebrate your joy.


CONTACT ME

Business Enquiries: unjadedjade@sixteenth.com

Instagram: @unjadedjade

TikTok: @unjadedjade


This is Finding Your Casual Magic with UnJaded Jade.

Produced by The Podcast Guys.

Theme Music by Francesca Lu.


For more Finding Your Casual Magic, follow @casualmagicpodcast on Instagram!

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