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Danielle Bayard Jackson -- Female Friendship Expert

Friend Forward

Welcome back to a new season, baby! (And we're on YouTube!)

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Listen, I know this might sound harsh, but hear me out:

There is a research study that examines the ways that certain aspects of your personality impact the way you form and maintain friendships. This week we're :

 • digging into the study to better understand how we can better show up in friendships
 • evaluating the personality domains that most impact relationship quality
 • getting homework to help us adapt the parts of our personality that have gotten in the way of quality friendships while maintaining our authenticity [Patreon exclusive]

While you should definitely keep the essence of who you are and not look for ways to adapt to please others, it's worth evaluating the ways that some (malleable!) aspects of your personality might need to be adapted if they're having a consistently negative impact on your friendships.

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** DID YOU KNOW you can enjoy this same episode on YouTube? 

**You can also access the FULL EPISODE by coming to "Office Hours" (our Patreon community). Get access now at www.betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast

** If you're serious about making new connections with other women in 2025, we're weeks away from the Women's Connection Summit happening on March 7-8 in sunny Tampa, Fl. Wanna be an attendee (or heck, even a sponsor)? Get the details at www.womensconnectionsummit.com

Major thanks to the Women's Relational Health Institute for sponsoring this episode of the Friend Forward podcast.

Should you change your personality to make (and keep!) friends? An examination of The Big 5 Personality Traits at the Intersection of Friendship with friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson [Patreon Excerpt]

Research shows that cynicism is on the rise. What does that mean for your ability to create and maintain deep friendships? In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, we review some key points from the book "Hope for Cynics" by Jamil Zaki and think through the relational consequences of this trend.

Remember, the full episode is available exclusively in "Office Hours", our Patreon network.

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*Attend our annual Women's Connection Summit on 3/7-8/2025

**Serious about making new friends in the new year? Register for our "Forming Friendships Accelerator!"

***Follow Danielle on Instagram

Cynicism is on the rise. Here's how it's ruining your friendships. (Analysis with friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson) [Patreon Excerpt]

*Announcement Edition*

We've got a few things happening behind the scenes that you should know about:

 1. Our "For the Girls" challenge kicks off on Monday, February 3 If you're serious about improving the strength and health of your platonic connections with other women, this challenge is for you. Free for members of the "Dean's List" tier of our "Office Hours" community. Join now at 
Patreon.com/friendforward 2. Galentine's Day is coming up, and it's the perfect time to round up some of your girls and go through 
Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships 3. together. To encourage you to make it happen, we're giving you a free Facilitator's Guide. Download your copy at
 betterfemalefriendships.com 4. now for a limited time.
 5. The Women's Connection Summit is happening in a few WEEKS. Join us in sunny Tampa, Fl for a weekend filled with informative panels, speed-friending, food and drinks, and an opportunity to learn about the science of connection WHILE making new connections in real time. Grab your ticket at 
womensconnectionsummit.com. 6. If you need a speaker, panelist, or workshop facilitator to explore the science of women's connection and conflict at your Women's History Month event, Danielle Bayard Jackson some availability... so book ASAP. Email Sam at info@tellpublicrelations.com with details and we'll get back to your shortly.

Friend Forward Announcements: 4 Things You Should Know About What's Happening BTS

We're sharing 5 signs that you may not be ready for authentic community.... yet. After we share these signs, you'll hear an excerpt from our interview with Cat Lantigua, author of the book Build It And They Will Come: A Guide To Architecting Intentional Community.

We end the episode with host Danielle Bayard Jackson sharing three ways she dropped the ball with community-building this year (and how she's attempting to recover).

Remember, the FULL EPISODE is available EXCLUSIVELY at "Office Hours" (our Patreon channel). Join now.

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Our "For the Girls" challenge starts MONDAY, February 3! Free for Patreon members. Join now.

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We're FIVE WEEKS away from the Women's Connection Summit. Grab your ticket NOW before the price goes up.

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This episode is sponsored by the Women's Relational Health Institute, an organization for women leaders who want to build authentic connections for among their female-dominated teams.

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Invite Danielle to speak for your Women's History Month program, summer event, or upcoming staff development. Inquire at daniellebayardjackson.com

Are you ACTUALLY ready for authentic community? Interview with Cat Lantigua and Danielle Bayard Jackson

How do you talk to your friends about money? In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, friendship expert and host Danielle Bayard Jackson interviews financial therapist Aja Evans whose book "Feel-Good Finance" is a total game-changer.

In this episode, we'll cover:

-reasons why talking about money in friendships is difficult

-research around women's friendship and comfort level with talking about finances

-tips from a financial therapist about how to have tough conversation whether you make less or more than your friends.

REMEMBER: The FULL 35-MINUTE EPISODE is available exclusive at "Office Hours" (our Patreon). https://www.betterfemalefriendships.c...

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The Women's Connection Summit is happening in 4 weeks in sunny Tampa, Fl! 

GRAB YOUR TICKET!

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Book host, author, and relational health educator Danielle Bayard Jackson to speak at your event Daniellebayardjackson.com OR grab her book, Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships

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Thank you to our sponsor, WOMEN'S RELATIONAL HEALTH INSTITUTE. Visit womensrelationalhealthinstitute.com

"Should we talk about money with friends?" Interview with financial therapist Aja Evans

One of the most popular questions we receive on book tour, during workshops, or during panel Q&A's is about having a friend group. While it certainly becomes more challenging to form and maintain in adulthood, it's not impossible!

In this episode, host Danielle Bayard Jackson shares 4 things that are the key ingredients of forming a friend group that consistently interacts with each other.

FOR THE FULL EPISODE, JOIN US IN "OFFICE HOURS", OUR PATREON COMMUNITY.

www.betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast

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Want to book Danielle to speak at your upcoming event? All presentations are customized for the occasion and audience, filled with research and interactive exercises. If you lead a women's group, sorority, school, nonprofit, etc, reach out today. Contact Sam and Samantha@tellpublicrelations.com

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We're about to launch our group coaching program, Friendship Elevated, for its fifth cohort! Sixteen weeks, digital community, self-paced library, bi-weekly coaching calls with Danielle, and a program workbook-- what more could you ask for?

Get the details here. www.betterfemalefriendships.com/friendship-elevated... SEATS ARE LIMITED.

"So you want to build a friend group...?" Here are the 4 key ingredients for building a consistent friend group from scratch with Danielle Bayard Jackson

In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson presents three hard truths about:

 • the shrinking nature of our social networks
 • the importance of physical proximity in forming friendships
 • and the subjective nature of friendship quality

By sharing research findings and personal insights, Jackson encourages listeners to take proactive steps in enhancing their social connections and understanding the dynamics of their relationships.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

May 11 Live Webinar: "6 Cultural and Environmental Barriers to Friend-Making for Adult Women" Register at betterfemalefriendships.com/webinar

Are you the unofficial "coach" of your friend group? Become certified as a women's relational health coach and you can be helping more women (while enjoying a profitable business). Learn more by visiting womensrelationalhealthinstitute.com.

Enjoy full episodes and bonus resources as a member of "Office Hours", our private community. Become a member at betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, TELL PUBLIC RELATIONS

If you've been watching the growth of Danielle Bayard Jackson and the Friend Forward brand (speaking engagements, podcast appearances -ahem, Mel Robbins!-global partnerships, book deals, speaking engagements and more), and you'd like to experience that visibility for your own brand, we can help.

Join our 4-week "Visibility Summer School" to spend a FRACTION of the price it would cost to hire a publicist and begin getting the shine that you deserve.

Learn more at tellpublicrelations.com.

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The Role of Proximity and Perception in Women's Friendships

In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the concept of 'third places'—social environments that are neither home nor work. She discusses the decline of these spaces, the importance of physical proximity (propinquity) in fostering relationships, and the goals individuals should consider when seeking out third places. 

Danielle emphasizes the need for inclusivity, particularly regarding gender, and encourages listeners to diversify their social needs by engaging consistently in various third places. The episode concludes with actionable homework for listeners to identify and commit to local third places.

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*Join our free webinar "6 Barriers to Friend-Making for Modern Women (and How to Overcome Them)" at betterfemalefriendships.com/webinar

**Want to learn how to be a women's relational health coach like Danielle? Join a webinar to learn how you can be trained and equipped to help women navigate their most pressing friendship issues by visiting womensrelationalhealthinstitute.com

4 Things We're Getting Wrong about "Third Places" with host Danielle Bayard Jackson

In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the concept of 'friend fatigue,' a growing concern among women in their thirties and forties who are overwhelmed by their lack of "friend-life integration". 

Danielle discusses the emotional and social labor involved in maintaining friendships, particularly in the context of modern life, which often prioritizes isolation and independence. Drawing on research and cultural comparisons, Danielle emphasizes the importance of integrating friendships into daily life and offers strategies for fostering social connections amidst busy schedules.

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*We reserve extended episodes, bonus clips, and virtual events (including book club!) for members of "Office Hours". Join any time at betterfemalefriendship.com/podcast.

**Want to learn how to be a women's relational health coach like Danielle? Join a webinar to learn how you can be trained and equipped to help women navigate their most pressing friendship issues by visiting womensrelationalhealthinstitute.com

THIS is the reason you have "friend fatigue": A reflection on the power of "friend-life integration"

In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson delves into the complexities of women's friendships, particularly the perception that friendships with men are easier. 

She explores various factors contributing to this belief, including differences in:

 • conversation styles 
 • bonding rituals
 • emotional expectations
 • safety concerns

Through research and personal reflections, Danielle emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics and encourages listeners to appreciate the value of both male and female friendships.

Note: This is an excerpt from the full episode, which is available exclusively on Patreon. Join us anytime at betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast.

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** Book Danielle to speak at your conference, seminar, or retreat by contacting info@tellpublicrelations.com (and view her speaking reel here).

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Thanks to our sponsor TELL PUBLIC RELATIONS.

If you've ever wondered how friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson is able to elevate her brand through speaking engagements, podcast interviews, and television appearances, learn more at tellpublicrelations.com and see how we can get the same visibility for your brand. TELLPUBLICRELATIONS.COM

"It's just easier to be friends with guys" -- a sentiment we need to unpack.

Friendship apps are becoming increasingly popular, so we invited Dana Hamilton-- an "anti-diet dating coach", writer, and ACTUAL dating app expert-- to teach you ACTIONABLE tips for using apps like Bumble BFF to find female friends. In this week's episode you'll learn why women are flocking to technology for friendship, the 2 words you should avoid using in your profile bio, and how to take a connection from superficial banter to a real potential friendship. To apply these tips to YOUR profile, visit Betterfemalefriendships.com to download the friendship app checklist.

S2 E18 -- 3 (Secret) Tips for Finding Female Friends Using Dating Apps

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