Modern life has made friendship feel more confusing, fragile, and isolating than ever. In this episode, journalist and author Anna Goldfarb joins us to unpack the paradox of modern friendship — why we’re lonelier despite being more connected, and what we can do to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
Anna shares her “Triple D” framework (Desire, D ... Show More
Oct 6
Luck Isn’t Random—It’s Designed | Judd B. Kessler
Why do some people always seem “lucky” while others miss out? In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with Wharton economics professor Judd Kessler, author of Lucky by Design, to reveal the hidden rules that govern life’s most important markets—from dating to job hunting to Taylo ... Show More
59m 49s
Oct 2
Hack Your Confidence with Body Language | Social Intel Brief
What if confidence wasn’t in your head, but in your posture? In this episode, AJ and Johnny unpack the science of body language and embodied cognition—how standing tall, opening your chest, and taking up space sends powerful signals to your brain and to everyone around you. Backe ... Show More
10m 51s
Sep 2024
Letting Go of Toxic Friendships + Healthy Friendship Breakups
Hey Muses! This week, we’re diving into the world of female friendships and how they change over time. Join me, Maria Fuentes, as we chat about how some friendships are meant for certain chapters of your life and why it’s okay to let them go when they’re no longer serving you.
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25m 43s
Jul 2024
How to Make Friends As An Adult, with Psychologist & Friendship Expert Dr. Miriam Kirmayer | Summer Rewind
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!Making friends can be intimidating at any age, but it feels especially daunting as adults. As we hit our 30s, our groups of friends are ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2025
Girl Chat: Adult Friendships, Comparison, Intuitive Eating & Financial Goals w/ Taylor Teichman
Ep. 181: Friendship in adulthood looks a lot different than it did in our twenties. In this episode, Taylor and I open up about how we’ve built deep, supportive relationships in our thirties—what’s changed, what we’ve learned, and how to navigate everything from making new friend ... Show More
1h 15m
Dec 2024
How to Make Adult Friendships & Ditch "Default" Ones
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 ... Show More
43m 54s
Apr 2025
It’s Not You: The Real Reason Adult Friendship Is So Hard & 3 Ways to Make It Easier
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. In this episode, Danielle Bayard Jackson is sharing the real reasons why female friendship can feel so complicated, based ... Show More
1h 31m
Mar 2025
💋 How to Make Friends as an Adult (The In Between with Georgina & Jayme)
Welcome to the very first episode of our brand-new series, The In Between! In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest questions—how do you make friends as an adult? And not just any friends, but truly aligned friendships. We’ll also unpack how to navigate friendship br ... Show More
24m 49s