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Danielle Bayard Jackson -- Female Friendship Expert

Friend Forward

Why does it feel like everyone's marketing their products and services as the solution for loneliness?

The Loneliness Epidemic became a mainstream conversation in 2023 after then-Surgeon General Vivek Murthy made loneliness his top public health priority. And while that led to many helpful changes, it was also a moment that products, services, and tech companies began to exploit.

In this episode, Danielle Bayard Jackson teaches three things you should know to help you understand loneliness more deeply so that you can begin to differentiate between the things are genuinely help and those that are... not.

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THANK YOU!

Thank you to the organizations who most recently hired Danielle Bayard Jackson to partner with them either as a keynote speaker or a partner in designing their programming and curriculum: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, The Loveland Foundation with Rachel Cargle, Hoda Kotb's new Joy 101 app, and various sororities across the country. We appreciate you.

If you'd like to book Danielle to speak at your event or hire her to for consulting or curriculum design, please contact us at hello@betterfemalefriendships.com.

OFFICE HOURS

The conversation doesn't end when the podcast is over. Become a member of our "Office Hours" community and get access to bonus episodes, resources, and virtual events. Sign-up any time at betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast.

2026 GROUP COACHING

We're launching the sixth cohort of Friendship Elevated in February 2026. Those on the waitlist will gain access to "early bird" pricing. Join now at betterfemalefriendships.com/friendship-elevated

How to Protect Yourself from the Loneliness Industrial Complex

Whether you're having a baby, adopting a new worldview, or navigating a divorce, you'll find your friendships shifting by extension. Despite the history and affection we have for our friends, changing life circumstances can threaten to pull us away from one another. While some friendships may need to end, others just need a little creativity. In this episode, host Danielle Bayard Jackson shares the "three C's" of staying friends when life transitions change the way you relate to one another.

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"OFFICE HOURS" PRIVATE COMMUNITY

Want to claim the bonus resources for this episode (as well as gain access to bonus episodes, resources, and virtual events)? Become a member at betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast

GROUP COACHING 2026

The waitlist for our Friendship Elevated Group Coaching Program is open (the program kicks off on Galentine's Day 2026). Exclusive rates available ONLY to those who are on the waitlist. Join now at betterfemalefriendships.com.

BOOK DANIELLE TO SPEAK

Want to bring these conversations to your organization, campus, or business group? Reach out to our team at info@tellpublicrelations.com (and download Danielle's speaking kit here).

The "Three C's" of staying friends when life transitions pull you apart

In this episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson unpacks a recent Google search that is taking over: social clubs.

She discusses the differences between social clubs, which focus on socialization, and private members clubs, which often offer exclusive experiences. Danielle also provides insights into how to find the right social club for your individual needs and shares statistics on social engagement and loneliness in America.

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"OFFICE HOURS" PRIVATE COMMUNITY

Want to hear the extended version of this episode (as well as gain access to bonus episodes, resources, and virtual events)? Become a member at betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast

GROUP COACHING 2026

The waitlist for our Friendship Elevated Group Coaching Program is open (the program kicks off on Galentine's Day 2026). Exclusive rates available ONLY to those who are on the waitlist. Join now at betterfemalefriendships.com.

BOOK DANIELLE TO SPEAK

Want to bring these conversations to your organization, campus, or business group? Reach out to our team at info@tellpublicrelations.com (and download Danielle's speaking kit here).

Social clubs are trending on Google search. What does that mean (and how do you find the right one for you)?

Host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson speaks with with Cassie Little, advisory board member at the Women's Relational Health Institute as well as the founder of Her Sorority Journey.

While Cassie's specialty is sororities, we are seeing trends between her observations in these spaces and what I'm seeing in other women-dominated spaces.

In this conversation, we talk about three things women leader should know about leadership woes, member conflict, and new member fears.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

The impact of all-male, all-female groups (Pew Research Center)

Women's Relational Health 2025 Outlook Report

For the full episode, you've got to be a member of "Office Hours"! Join anytime at betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast

Book Danielle to speak about the science of women's conflict and connection at your next event: daniellebayardjackson.com

Follow us on Instagram (@friendforward)

Leading an all-women group? Here are three things you should know (A conversation with Cassie Little of Her Sorority Journey)

In this conversation, Danielle Bayard Jackson and Katina Bajaj explore the intersection of creativity, health, and social connections. Katina shares her insights on how creativity is essential for mental and emotional well-being, and how it can enhance our relationships. 

They discuss the importance of play and leisure in a productivity-driven culture, and how redefining our understanding of creativity can lead to deeper connections with ourselves and others. The conversation also touches on the challenges of perfectionism and the need to prioritize leisure time for a fulfilling life.

For the full episode, you've got to be a member of "Office Hours"! Join anytime at betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast

Read Katina's Substack (it's actually so good!): Creative Health with Daydreamers | Substack

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Book Danielle to speak about the science of women's conflict and connection at your next event: daniellebayardjackson.com

Follow us on Instagram (@friendforward)

THIS is the scientific reason why you're getting bored with friend "catch-ups"// a conversation with Creative Health Scientist Katina Bajaj

Many women have hopes of forming friendships that eventually reach some level of platonic intimacy. But for those with a tendency to perpetually make moral judgements on their friends' choices, lifestyle, and behaviors, connection might be limited. 

In this episode, host and women's friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares 4 reasons we tend to judge our female friends... and 4 strategies to help us stop (or at least, do it a little less).

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To become a member of "Office Hours" (and enjoy free guides, bonus episodes, and extra BTS vlogs), join at betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast

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Book Danielle to speak at daniellebayardjackson.com. (She has spoken for companies like TikTok, Etsy, NBA, NFL, and Bumble... invite her to share her insights with your organization, too!).

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Buy Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships and read it with your book club as the year comes to a close (or to ring in 2026!).

Is being "judgy" the reason you can't form deep friendships?

Over the last year of travelling for speaking engagements with universities, women's organizations, and sororities, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson has noticed an unusual trend. In this episode, she shares "receipts" on the alarming shift in young women's friendship agency, and then calls in an expert to help make sense of it all.

In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart (pediatric psychologist and author of the new book Love the Teen You Have) shares insights that will be helpful to two groups: moms who want to stop projecting their unhealed friendship issues on their daughters and women who want to better understand how their adolescent friendships shaped the female friendship attitudes they have today.

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To learn more about booking Danielle as a speaker to address issues on the science of women's conflict and connection, visit daniellebayardjackson.com.

To become a member of "Office Hours" to claim bonus episodes and exclusive resources, visit betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast.

The mother-daughter friendship trend that we need to get under control// a conversation with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

In this episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson discusses the complexities of women's friendships during the holiday season. 

She outlines several common friendship issues that arise during this time, including the drama surrounding invitations, the challenges of reuniting with former friends, financial considerations, and the dynamics between single and partnered friends. 

Danielle also emphasizes the importance of being proactive in addressing these issues to foster healthier relationships and maintain emotional well-being. 

*For the full episode and bonus resources, join us in "Office Hours" by visiting betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast.

7 Holiday-related friendship issues that you need to prepare for now// Friendship Expert Danielle Bayard Jackson

In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the complexities of "holding space" in our female friendships. 

She discusses:

 • the importance of holding space for friends
 • the three types of support friends need
 • common mistakes made in providing emotional support
 • effective strategies to "hold space"

Through evidence-based insights and personal anecdotes, Danielle emphasizes the significance of understanding emotional needs and the impact of inadequate support on friendships. The episode concludes with practical tips for listeners to improve their ability to hold space for friends in need.

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SPEAKING

Want to book Danielle to speak at your event? Contact her management at samantha@tellpublicrelations.com.

VIDEOS

Want to watch Danielle's latest viral video about sorority friendships and connections? Click here.

TRAINING

Interested in doing what Danielle does for a living as a women's relational health coach? Learn more at womensrelationalhealthinstitute.com

PARTNERSHIPS

Want to partner with Danielle for an upcoming campaign (Fall, Friendsgiving, Christmas, New Years)? Reach out to us at hello@betterfemalefriendships.com

VISIBILITY

If you have a business or brand and want the same kind of visibility that Danielle Bayard Jackson has enjoyed (brand deals, book deals, media appearances, speaking engagements), join her visibility boot camp. Details here at tellpublicrelations.com

"WHO IS THIS WOMAN?"

Learn about Danielle's book, research, partnerships, and media appearances at daniellebayardjackson.com.

3 mistakes we make when "holding space" for female friends// Hosted by female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson

You recently realized that a friend in your life is more like a "frenemy", but for some reason you can't seem to end the relationship. Why is it so difficult to separate yourself from someone who doesn't always have your best interest at heart?

In this week's episode, host and resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares what the research has to say about these kinds of friend dynamics, along with ways that you can navigate these tense relationships.

NOTE If you want access to the full episode (including the corresponding guide!), join us in "Office Hours (our Patreon community), including bonus episodes and resources. Join NOW at betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast

Want to read more about "frenemies"? Read this Huffpost article.

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SPEAKING

Want to book Danielle to speak at your event? Contact her management at samantha@tellpublicrelations.com.

VIDEOS

Want to watch Danielle's latest viral video about sorority friendships and connections? Click here.

TRAINING

Interested in doing what Danielle does for a living as a women's relational health coach? Learn more at womensrelationalhealthinstitute.com

PARTNERSHIPS

Want to partner with Danielle for an upcoming campaign (Fall, Friendsgiving, Christmas, New Years)? Reach out to us at hello@betterfemalefriendships.com

VISIBILITY

If you have a business or brand and want the same kind of visibility that Danielle Bayard Jackson has enjoyed (brand deals, book deals, media appearances, speaking engagements), join her visibility boot camp. Details here at tellpublicrelations.com

"WHO IS THIS WOMAN?"

Learn about Danielle's book, research, partnerships, and media appearances hat daniellebayardjackson.com.

6 Psychological Reasons Why We Remain Friends with "Frenemies"

Most of the disappointment we experience in our friendships is due to unmet expectations. And if we're looking to create and sustain meaningful female friendships, it may be worth it to spend a little time examining what it is we actually require of our friends (and from friendship overall). I recently posted a question on my Instagram page that resulted in nearly 100 messages. I asked women, "What's your one non-negotiable expectation in friendship?" The range of responses was so interesting, so we're addressing it in this week's podcast episode. If after listening you're looking for extended support, send me an email at hello@betterfemalefriendships.com to book your one-on-one coaching session today.
 

 
Give it a Rest is now "FRIEND FORWARD"!
 
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Three Expectations You Have of Friendship That Set You Up for Disappointment

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