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Danielle Bayard Jackson -- Female Friendship Expert

Friend Forward

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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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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VIDEOS

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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

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"WHO IS THIS WOMAN?"

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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"

In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson speaks to women who -- in the midst of a loneliness epidemic-- actually have too many friends.

If you're a woman who is highly visible and/ or highly social and are becoming resentful or burned out by your efforts to maintain multiple connections, this episode is for you.

Danielle discusses the reasons behind this feeling, including identity issues, fear of missing out, and societal pressures. 

Then, she provides four tactical strategies for managing friendships effectively. (This portion of the show is reserved exclusively for members of "Office Hours". Join any time at betterfemalefrindships.com/podcast.)

For the woman who has TOO many friends...

In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the unique stressors that women face and how their friendships serve as a crucial buffer against these stressors. 

The conversation delves into the biological, ecological, and social dimensions of stress, emphasizing the importance of perceived social support. 

Danielle also discusses various studies that highlight the benefits of female friendships on mental and physical health, workplace dynamics, and overall well-being. 

For members of the Friend Forward Patron Community ("Office Hours"), there's bonus material where the host also provides four practical strategies for inviting more social support into one's life, encouraging listeners to prioritize their friendships and seek help when needed.

SOURCE: The book Danielle referenced throughout the episode is "Stress, Social Support, and Women" by Stevan E. Hobfoll.

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Want to become a women's relational health coach like Danielle? Join the free "lunch and learn" on Wednesday, August 13 at 1pm EST. Visit the "certification" page at womensrelationalhealthinstitute.com.

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The unique stress that women face (and how social support helps us through it)

In this conversation, Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins discusses the importance of community care as a form of resistance, emphasizing the mutual support and holistic care that communities provide. 

Alongside host and women's friendship expect Danielle Bayard Jackson, Dr. Robbins defines community care, shares strategies for engaging women in community care, and addresses common challenges faced by individuals in seeking connection. 

Dr. Robbins highlights the significance of self-assessment and shared values in building community, and introduces everyday resistance strategies that can empower individuals to take action in their lives and communities.

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How to create "community care plans" within your female friendships // A conversation with Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins

Why is it hard to ask our friends for help? What are the benefits of becoming "help-seeking" women in our friendships? And once we do get the nerve to ask for support, how can we do it in a way that actually motivates people to show up for us?

This is a pretty research-heavy episode, and it's going to finally allow you to exhale. Truly.

Because host Danielle Bayard Jackson answering these questions and more on this episode of the Friend Forward podcast.

Want more?

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TAMPA: Join us for "Book Swap with Heart" on July 27 at Hotel Haya in historic Ybor City from 2pm-4pm. Get your tickets here.

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How to be 'helpable' (and the power of the "Benjamin Franklin Effect")

In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, resident friendship coach and women's relational health expert Danielle Bayard Jackson delves into five of the most common contradictions women face in their relational goals. 

Together we'll explore contradictions like the desire for siloed friendships versus wanting a friend group; and the temptation to hide your needs while always wanting to be deeply known.

Through these discussions, Danielle offers insights and strategies for reconciling these conflicting desires to foster healthier relationships.

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Need a relational health coach to help you with a current issue? One-on-one sessions for the summer are available for the next 4 weeks. Book a session before August 11 and receive an additional 30-minute follow-up session complimentary.

Visit betterfemalefriendships.com to book today.

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"Tell me what you want, what you really, really want."// 5 Most Common Contradictory Friendship Goals

If you had one week where you couldn't experience guilt, how would that change your friendships? Would you end relationships? Would you set boundaries? Would you ask for help? Would you pull away from your family to spend more time with friends without feeling bad about it?

These questions were sparked by the book I'm reading, "The Guilt Pill" by Saumya Dave. In it, the main character, Maya, takes a new pill that numbs the part of her brain that feels guilt and... well, it's quite a ride.

So I read four studies about women's guilt and in this episode I'll unpack what I discovered. Then we'll look at ways that our perpetual "interpersonal guilt" shapes the decisions we make in our friendships... and the surprising dangers and benefits that come of it.

Here are the 4 studies we review in the episode:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9373443/

https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/80-women-recognize-value-self-nurture-yet-few-care-selves-they-care-others

https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjso.12575

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/spanish-journal-of-psychology/article/abs/intensity-of-habitual-guilt-in-men-and-women-differences-in-interpersonal-sensitivity-and-the-tendency-towards-anxiousaggressive-guilt/8646A546F01B6ABF51C9C6F1EF0620A1

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Women feel more "interpersonal guilt" than men. Here's how that's impacting our female friendships.

What do you do when YOU'RE the friend who's always initiating? In this episode, friendship coach Danielle Bayard Jackson gives three things you can do to manage your frustration and experience more balance in your friendships. (As always, stay tuned to the end of the episode to get this week's homework!) If navigating friendships as an adult has been a struggle for you for quite some time now, you should definitely join our 8-week group coaching program. There are weekly videos that teach you about the 5 phases of adult friendship (and it includes 4 coaching sessions with Danielle!). JOIN NOW: https://www.betterfemalefriendships.c... How to Make New Friends (as an Adult): The Ultimate Course" https://www.betterfemalefriendships.c... Follow Danielle on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendship... Follow us for friendship tips on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendforward

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