Navigating Friendships in the Digital Age with Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston

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Alli Worthington

Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Education, Society & Culture

4.8 • 634 Ratings

🗓️ 29 April 2024

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Join us today for an engaging talk with Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston, recognized experts on friendships. They share their wisdom on navigating the highs and lows of relationships, recognizing toxic behaviors, and fostering healthier connections. Known for their popular Sister, I Am with You page, and their bestseller, Amy and Jess provide practical advice to enrich your social life in our latest discussion. In their latest book, Here For It (the GOOD, the BAD, and the QUESO): The How-To Guide for Deepening Your Friendships and Doing Life Together, they offer strategies to strengthen bonds and highlight the importance of love and open communication in friendships. Our conversation covers essential tips on dealing with common friendship challenges and taking the initiative to form new relationships. Tune in for their expert advice on improving and deepening your friendships. Join Amy, Jess, and I as we talk about: 5:58 video Red flags for toxic friendships 17:22 video Common friendship challenges 21:47 video The importance of going for it when making friends 23:18 video Amy’s & Jess’ best friendship advice Favorite quotes: 9:22 video - “If there aren’t any friends in your life right now that are life-giving then take that energy for meeting and investing in new people.” 9:59 video - “To develop good and deep friendships with anyone is going to take time.” 19:45 video - “Go into difficult conversations like Ted Lasso. Be curious and don’t assume you know what their motive is.” 22:48 video - “You have the magic and the power. You just have to believe it and go out there, live your life, and go after what you want. If a friendship is something that you want, go after it. Don’t waste wishing someone else would do these things that you are capable of doing.” 24:14 video - “It is actually a gift when you reach out to someone and pursue them in friendship whether they receive the gift and whether they have time for the gift or not.” Coaching this week: Use Self-Awareness to Take Action (39:15 video) In coaching this week, I share how self-awareness alone won't lead to progress; it must be combined with action to achieve goals and gain momentum. To move forward, you can identify one manageable step you can take toward your objectives, initiating a vital shift from insight to real change. Recommendation: (43:00 video) This week, I share a must-read book about maximizing longevity for your overall health and wellness. Links to great things we discussed: Sister I Am With You Website Sister I Am With You Instagram Amy Weatherly Instagram Jess Johnston Instagram Here For It (the Good, the Bad, and the Queso): The How-To Guide for Deepening Your Friendships and Doing Life Together Plowshare Prayer - Spencer LaJoye Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad Hair Extensions 8 Sheep Organics Organic Sleepy Body Lotion Live Tinted Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity Create a Course Alli on YouTube Remaining You While Raising Them Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe to YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

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0:00.0	If it's not reciprocal, it's not a friendship. So you can be giving to someone because it's on your
0:07.0	heart feels like something you should do. But yeah, if there's no give back, that's not a friendship.
0:15.0	Hey, hey, I'm Allie, and I believe that an emotionally healthy you is the greatest gift you can give yourself,
0:22.1	your family, and the world.
0:23.9	This is your weekly investment in your personal development.
0:27.2	Join discussions with top experts as we focus on how to achieve your dreams, grow your business,
0:32.8	and deepen your faith.
0:34.0	As always, we keep it practical with lots of tools and action steps that you can put
0:38.7	into motion today. I'm so glad you're here. Let's dive in. Welcome to the show today. You're in
0:46.9	the right place because I am with the absolutely delightful Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnson.
0:51.8	We're talking about friendship, the ups and downs, the good and the bad,
0:55.3	how to know when something's a little bit on the toxic side and what to do about it. These
1:00.1	girls are so fun and they give us some great tips for having healthier friendships. After we talk
1:04.9	with Amy and Jess, you know it's time for coaching. I'm giving you part three in our self-awareness
1:09.4	series. Today we're diving into how to use self-awareness to take action in your life.
1:14.5	And for the final segment of the show, I'm bringing you a book that I'm making all of my friends read.
1:19.1	So now it's your turn to read it.
1:21.6	Okay, without further ado, here are my friends, Amy and Jess.
1:26.9	Amy and Jessica, welcome to the show.
1:29.4	I am thrilled to have you on.
1:31.5	Tell me, how did you all meet?
1:32.8	Thank you so much for having us, first of all.
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