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Jun 12
23m 13s

How to Make Friends in Your 20s: A Guide...

Keara Callahan
About this episode

Moved somewhere new and suddenly feel like you have no one to text for a coffee or a workout class?

In this episode, I’m walking you through the real experience of building a social circle from scratch in your 20s—from feeling lonely and isolated to finding your people in unexpected places. I share my own stories of starting over in Miami and Bali, the mindset shifts that helped me get out of my shell, and the exact ways I met friends through workout classes, Bumble BFF, Instagram DMs, and more.

Whether you’re feeling stuck after a big move or just craving deeper connection, this episode will give you tangible tools, social tips, and the reminder that you’re not alone in this season.

You’ll learn:

  • Why making friends in your 20s feels so hard (and what to do about it)
  • Where to go and what to say to meet like-minded people
  • How to turn awkward small talk into real connection
  • What to do when loneliness creeps in


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