Why Are Adult Friendships So Hard? Exploring the Makings of Friendship with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

The Black Girl Bravado

Black Girl Bravado

Health & Fitness

4.9 • 2.6K Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2023

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Making new friends as an adult isn’t for the faint of heart— it takes initiative, courage and vulnerability. Thankfully although meeting new friends and establishing meaningful connections can be difficult, it’s not impossible! This week we’re joined by New York Times bestselling author, psychologist and friendship expert, Dr. Marisa G. Franco to discuss the science of friendship. In this episode we discuss: The significance of valuing platonic relationships and the impact of friendship on our mental health How to work through feelings of possession within friendship Ways to mitigate anxiety when making new friends And much more! Connect with Dr. Marisa G. Franco Hit our Homegirl Hotline…we’d love to hear from you! Call or Text us at (310) 363-0167 for advice, to share the things you’re proud of, or any gems you think we’d enjoy. Support us on Patreon | Get Bravado bonus content + special discounts! Shop our Merch here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:00.0	Are you tired of not being a chosen friend?
0:02.0	Are your wounds affecting your friendship?
0:04.0	Do you want to meet new friends, but you're afraid of rejection?
0:07.0	We're getting into the making of platonic friendship with Dr. Marissa G. Franco.
0:12.0	Stay tuned.
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0:40.0	at good culture.com. Welcome to the black Girl Bordeaux Podcast, your weekly fix for all things mental health and wellness.
0:59.2	I'm Brittany, the joke cracking detail-oriented friend, who is always down the road when you need her.
1:04.7	For the legal stuff, though, not the illegal stuff.
1:07.8	And I'm Germany, the loyal friend who keeps you laughing.
1:11.1	I'm a Ray of Sunshine, and you can always find me on a dance floor and not only are we
1:15.9	besties but we're your besties you heard me right it's home girl vibes here
1:20.8	get ready for the girls to dish the real, the raw, and the fucking funny.
1:26.1	And listen, we may drag you, but it's always in love.
1:30.1	Let's start the show cuties.
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