433: Making Friends as a Mom: Why It’s Hard—and How to Do It Anyway // Dr. Marisa G. Franco

3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

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🗓️ 9 June 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Making new friends as an adult is challenging—and motherhood often makes it even harder. Between family responsibilities, full schedules, and emotional fatigue, it can feel like there’s no space left for connection. And even when we do show up, it’s not always easy to know how to move from polite small talk to real, meaningful friendship. In this episode, psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Marisa G. Franco joins me to unpack why friendship often feels so complicated in adulthood—and how we can begin to build the kind of relationships we long for. Whether you’re starting from scratch or hoping to deepen the friendships you already have, this conversation will give you both clarity and compassion for where you are—and the tools to take a small step forward. This episode will help you: 🤗 Break out of the “I showed up but still feel lonely” cycle 🤗 Rewire your mindset to believe people actually want to be your friend (because they do!) 🤗 Recognize the hidden habits that may be quietly sabotaging your ability to connect 🤗 Learn what to do when you feel like you’re trying…but still not clicking with anyone If friendship has felt harder than you expected in this season of life, this episode will remind you that you’re very much not alone—and that meaningful connection is still possible. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes: 400: 3 Modern Manners for Friendship // Brooke Romney 386: Raising Securely Attached Kids // Eli Harwood, MA, LPC 417: The Sneaky Ways Comparison Creeps Into Conversations (and How to Stop It) // Kathie Gwilliam Episode Sponsors: Brightbox: Go to brightboxes.com to check out all their thoughtful options. Whether you're sending encouragement, appreciation, or just a little joy, Brightbox makes it easy to spread light. Factor: Get started at factormeals.com/3in3050off and use code 3in3050off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box. Let's Connect! Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course ***

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0:00.0	You're listening to 3 and 30 Takeaways for Moms, and it is June, my friends, summer is upon us.
0:06.5	I wanted to make sure you know that my Flex of Gold Journal is a wonderful tool to help you
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0:16.5	for moms to help us capture the everyday joys of motherhood, even on the days that feel long and
0:21.7	chaotic. During the summer, it's easy to get caught up in the busyness of trips, camps, and
0:26.9	endless messes to clean up and meals to make. But this journal helps you pause each day to notice
0:32.8	a small fleeting moment of joy, like riding bikes to get ice cream, catching fireflies in the yard,
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0:44.6	I got one of these journals as a gift a few years ago, and it brings me so much joy. It's actually
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1:01.0	that much. Leslie, what an honor that you have such a generous stock of journals to give us gifts.
1:06.6	We all need a loving friend like you in our lives. And everyone else, if you're in need of a boost
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1:41.7	Welcome to 3-30, a podcast to help you feel more like yourself within your motherhood.
1:47.3	Each 30-minute episode features three actionable takeaways to help you become a more self-assured mom,
1:53.2	someone who knows yourself, honors your needs, and loves your people.
1:57.8	Listen in to feel encouraged as we learn together how to overcome overwhelm and find more magic in motherhood.
2:03.6	I'm your host, Rachel Nielsen. I'm so glad you're here.
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