You're listening to the Vibrants Happy Women Podcast. I'm Dr. Jen Ridey, and on this episode,

we're talking about letting go of that loneliness you may be experiencing and building

friendships. The ball is in your court. Stay tuned. Hi, I'm Jen Ridey, and this podcast is for women

who want to feel more vibrant, happy, aligned, and alive.

You'll gain the emotional, physical, and spiritual tools you need to get your sparkle back

and ensure that depression, anxiety, and struggle don't rule your life.

Welcome to the Vibrins Happy Women Podcast.

Oh, yes.

I'm back with a couple of fantastic guests, two guests, and I love when I get to talk to multiple people.

It's a fun conversation.

Well, today we're talking about something, oh, so important, which is friendship.

So many people have recognized during the pandemic that they crave heart-centered,

deep, reciprocal connection. I have talked to so many women in the Vibrary and Happy

Women Club about it. I have coached women about this. And so today we have two amazing guests

who will help us with this topic.

Our guests today are Jess Johnston and Amy Weatherly.

Both the authors of the book, I'll be there, but I'll be wearing sweatpants.

And we talk about how they kind of got out of their comfort zone and decided to put the ball in their own courts

in terms of inviting and creating heart-centered connection. You know, so many of us feel like,

oh, I'm never invited. I'm always excluded. All these other people are doing this, but that puts us

in a victim mindset and doesn't help us to change anything.

Well, in this episode, you'll hear how Amy and Jess put the ball in their own courts,

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