Did you know that there is a science around “girlfriendhood?” Shasta Nelson, a noted “friendship expert” and author of a book series on friendships, does. Shasta’s life work is to help women make and keep great friendships, and she has studied the actual science of why having girlfriends makes us stronger, smarter and healthier! Plus, you’ll find out what k ... Show More
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Secure-ish: The Real Goal of Self-Worth with Dr. Marisa G. Franco
Description:Dr. Marisa G. Franco is back — and this time, she's turning the lens inward. Marisa is the New York Times bestselling author of Platonic and a psychologist at the University of Maryland, and her brand new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachme ... Show More
46m 29s
Sep 11
Encore: Barbara Brown Taylor on Being the Saint of Small Things
Description:Barbara Brown Taylor gave us the question that ends every episode of this show, so it feels right to hand the Sacred Work series over to her. In this encore, the New York Times bestselling author, teacher, and Episcopal priest talks with Jen about the year she spent d ... Show More
36m 43s
Sep 9
Priya Parker on Fighting Well, and Why Conflict Is Not Sin
Description:Think about the last real fight you had with someone you love, then think about what you did with it. Most of us swallowed it and called it peace. Priya Parker has spent twenty years walking into rooms where groups are coming apart, churches mid-split, companies that ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2024
SHASTA NELSON: The Power of Friendships
<p>It’s easy to view friendships as an “extra,” but they’re a crucial investment in our health and happiness. In this episode, Shasta Nelson, a renowned friendship expert and author, explores the profound impact of our relationships on every area of our lives. She highlights the ... Show More
58m 9s
Aug 2025
FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS - why community is so important, how to make genuine friendships, and being the friend you want to have
Friendships between women are one of the most special and magical gifts. In today's episode, I talk about the bond women have and why having female friendships are so important. What to expect in this episode💛 The difference between male and female friendships💛 Why female frien ... Show More
28m 11s
Oct 2022
The Science of Connection and Why We Should Deeply Value Our Friendships. With Dr. Marisa Franco
Dr. Marisa Franco is a New York Times bestselling Author, Professor, Psychologist, and self-proclaimed friendship expert. Marisa discusses the science of connection — and the importance of platonic friendships. Her new book is called Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can He ... Show More
36m 20s