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This is a podcast for modern women looking to understand the complexities of female friendship. Hosted by Danielle Bayard Jackson --female friendship coach and educator-- Friend Forward provides research, strategies, and tough-love truth to answer your questions about how to navigate relationships with other women. Tune in every week for new insights about how to create and maintain better female friendships. (And in between episodes, follow along on TikTok at @thefriendshipexpert or IG @dan ...
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Two best friends. Zero filters. All truth. We’re not married—but we kinda are. Slightly Unsupervised is a podcast about the kind of soulmates who don’t come with a marriage license. Hosted by longtime best friends Jennifer and Jackie, this show dives into the real, raw, and ridiculously funny side of female friendship, emotional growth, and what it really takes to stay connected through the chaos of life. From navigating toxic friendships and healing after breakups, to starting a trademarked ...
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Best Friends, Bloodlines & Blunt Truths: Debbie & Ashley’s Wild Ride — Part 2
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Send us a text Episode 9 Part 1 gave you a peek into Debbie and Ashley’s aunt-niece madness, Part 2 is a full-blown backstage pass. Recorded in a Vegas hotel room, Jennifer and Jackie dive back in with these two ride-or-dies for even more outrageous stories, vintage fashion regrets, unexpected celebrity run-ins, and the kind of funeral pep talks on…
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The unique stress that women face (and how social support helps us through it)
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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. Danie…
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Best Friends, Bloodlines & Blunt Truths: Debbie & Ashley’s Wild Ride Part 1
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Send us a text Episode 8: Best Friends, Bloodlines & Blunt Truths: Debbie & Ashley’s Wild Ride Part 1 Ever had a friendship so deep, so loyal, and so wild that it feels like no one else would even get it? Now imagine that friend is also your aunt. In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie hit record in a Vegas hotel room with De…
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Friendship Red Flags: The Ones We Ignored (and Paid For)
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Send us a text Episode 7 Friendship Red Flags: The Ones We Ignored (and Paid For) Ever stayed in a friendship that felt… off—but you couldn’t quite name why? In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie dig into the quiet discomforts and loud betrayals of toxic friendships—from emotional vampires and jealous digs to ghosting, guilt…
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How to create "community care plans" within your female friendships // A conversation with Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins
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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…
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Losing a Friend: When the Silence Hurts Most
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Send us a text Episode 6 Losing a Friend: When the Silence Hurts Most What happens when your best friend becomes a stranger? In this deeply emotional episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie open up about one of the hardest—and often least talked about—parts of friendship: the grief that comes with losing someone who once knew your who…
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The Friends Who Shaped Us: Seasons, Reasons & Lifetimes
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Send us a text Episode 5 The Friends Who Shaped Us: Seasons, Reasons & Lifetimes Some friends walk in when everyone else walks out—and some quietly walk out when you need them most. In this raw and deeply personal episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie open up about the friendships that left a mark: the ones that came in clutch, the …
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How to be 'helpable' (and the power of the "Benjamin Franklin Effect")
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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 hos…
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"Tell me what you want, what you really, really want."// 5 Most Common Contradictory Friendship Goals
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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 …
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What Makes a True Best Friend? The Spark, the Trust, and the Red Flags
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Send us a text Episode 4 What Makes a True Best Friend? The Spark, the Trust, and the Red Flags What does it really mean to be a best friend—and how do you know when you've found one? In this heart-filled episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie dive into the emotional blueprint of lifelong friendship. From that first spark of connecti…
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If We Could Talk to Our 25-Year-Old Selves
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Send us a text Episode 3: If We Could Talk to Our 25-Year-Old Selves If you’ve ever looked back and thought, “What was I even doing at 25?”—this episode is for you. Jennifer and Jackie get honest, nostalgic, and a little emotional as they share the life lessons, hard truths, and surprising wins they wish they could whisper to their younger selves. …
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Women feel more "interpersonal guilt" than men. Here's how that's impacting our female friendships.
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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 S…
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Is ChatGPT impacting your friendships? These 7 questions will help you to know for sure.
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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the complex relationship between artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, and women's friendships. This episode offers seven questions that equip you to evaluate and interrogate ways that your ChatGPT use might be impacting the breadth, depth, and quality of …
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When Friendships Break: How We Found Our Way Back
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Send us a text Episode 2: When Friendships Break: How We Found Our Way Back What happens when your forever friend suddenly isn’t in your life anymore? In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie get real about what it’s like when a friendship falls apart—and the beautiful, messy process of putting it back together. They open up ab…
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How Bestiemony® Was Born: A Wild Weekend, a Vow, and a Trademarked Friendship Ceremony
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Send us a text 🎙 Episode 1: 🎙 How Bestiemony® Was Born: A Wild Weekend, a Vow, and a Trademarked Friendship Ceremony Hosts: Jennifer Hobbs & Jackie Schroeder Podcast: Slightly Unsupervised In the very first episode of Slightly Unsupervised, best friends Jennifer and Jackie share the hilarious, emotional, and very real origin story of Bestiemony®—th…
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No, she's not (always) "gaslighting" you // a conversation about "therapy speak" during friendship conflict with Dr. Isabelle Morley
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In this conversation, Dr. Isabelle Morley (author of the book "They're not gaslighting you") and host Danielle Bayard Jackson discuss the increasing prevalence of therapy-related language in everyday conversations, particularly in the context of friendships and conflicts. They explore the definitions and nuances of terms like gaslighting, narcissis…
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When life transitions impact your friendships: A conversation with Almost 30 hosts Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams
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Want to two friends discuss the life transitions that strained their friendship? In this conversation, Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, co-hosts of the Almost 30 podcast (title of their new book!), share their journey of navigating friendships through various life transitions. They discuss the evolution of their friendship, the challenges they f…
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Trees, cars, and sidewalks: How poor urban planning hurts your social life // a conversation with Fatima Elkott, urban planner
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Okay, I know I shouldn't have favorites but this episode (and this guest!) might really be in my top 10 favorite episodes that we've produced in the show's five-year history. In this conversation, urban planner Fatima Elkott discusses the significance of city design in shaping our environments and social interactions. She emphasizes the impact of u…
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"It's just easier to be friends with guys" -- a sentiment we need to unpack.
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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 conce…
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Surprising ways that the "mother wound" shows up in female friendships // with Dr. Dylesia, mother-daughter trauma recovery expert
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In this conversation, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson and Dr. Dylesia (@drdylesia) -- an expert on mother-daughter trauma and estrangement-- explore the intricate dynamics of mother-daughter relationships and how they influence women's friendships in adulthood. They discuss the concept of 'mother wounds' and how unresolved issues…
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THIS is the reason you have "friend fatigue": A reflection on the power of "friend-life integration"
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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 c…
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4 Things We're Getting Wrong about "Third Places" with host Danielle Bayard Jackson
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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 th…
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The Role of Proximity and Perception in Women's Friendships
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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…
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Communal v. Exchange Relationships and the Reasons Some Friends "Keep Score"
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Reciprocity is the cornerstone of any healthy female friendship, but what do you do with someone who's so fixated on reciprocity that it turns into scorekeeping? And why do some obsess over everything being perfectly even while others are able to let it go? In this episode, host Danielle Bayard Jackson (relational health educator, female friendship…
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Where do you turn for friendship advice? Here are 4 questions to evaluate your resources.
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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and women's relational health coach Danielle Bayard Jackson discusses the importance of evaluating the sources of friendship advice that women often turn to. She emphasizes the need for validation of feelings, the importance of being equipped for better friendships, and the impact of resources on …
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How to rewrite the "rules" of friendship-- Interview with Morgan Debaun of Blavity, Inc. and author of "Rewrite Your Rules"
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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bard Jackson interviews Morgan Debaun, co-founder and CEO of Blavity and author of "Rewrite Your Rules" about ways to rewrite the rules that govern our friendships. This episode encourages listeners to interrogate their default settings in friendships and to embrace new ways of connecting…
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"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
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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 th…
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"Should we talk about money with friends?" Interview with financial therapist Aja Evans
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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 wo…
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Are you ACTUALLY ready for authentic community? Interview with Cat Lantigua and Danielle Bayard Jackson
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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 t…
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Friend Forward Announcements: 4 Things You Should Know About What's Happening BTS
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*Announcement Edition* We've got a few things happening behind the scenes that you should know about: 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 "Off…
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