Is "friendship poaching" really a thing? And when it happens to you, what should you do? In part 1, we looked at the benefits and risks of introducing friends to one another, but in part 2, we'll unpack the anxiety around "friend stealing".-------Want vlogs, bonus episodes, a monthly book club, and additional friendship research? Join the Friend Forward Group Chat.--------Grab your copy of "Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships" and read it with your book club!----Have an upcoming event? Host Danielle Bayard Jackson has been leading engaging, research-based presentations for over a decade. Book her to speak at info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com.----SPONSORED BY TELL PUBLIC RELATIONSHost Danielle Bayard Jackson's insights have been featured on national talk shows, NBC News, New York Times, Washington Post and other media outlets. She's also served as the official spokesperson for Bumble's new app "Bumble for Friends", and she has secured interviews on some of the country's top podcasts.If you're looking for the same kind of visibility for your brand, visit us at Tellpublicrelations.com to come up with a game plan of how you can get more of the shine that you deserve.

Should you introduce your friends to one another? In this episode, we'll explore the benefits of having what network researchers refer to as high friendship overlap. We'll also look at the main reason women are reluctant to connect their friends: the potential for "poaching", which we'll address in part 2. Want vlogs, bonus episodes, a monthly book club, and additional friendship research? Join the Friend Forward Group Chat.--------Grab your copy of "Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships" and read it with your book club!----Have an upcoming event? Host Danielle Bayard Jackson has been leading engaging, research-based presentations for over a decade. Book her to speak at info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com.

In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares insights for women who feel like they've passively cultivated a friendship network filled with relationships that they don't even really want. Tune in to learn how to navigate this situation with more clarity and confidence.-------Looking for your next book club read? Order your copy of Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships. and we'll send you an exclusive "facilitator's guide" (free!) to help you lead the conversation with your book club. Send confirmation of your order number to hello(at)betterfemalefriendships(dot)com and we'll send you this free resource.---Want Danielle to speak at your event? Email our team at info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com.---In this episode, Danielle briefly hinted at an event taking place in Tampa, Florida on March 8, 2025. We can't share too much yet, but save the date!

Got trust issues? In this week's episode, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares 4 ways to gradually and responsibly allow yourself to be more trusting in your female friendships.Want two bonus strategies? We reserve extra content (including bonus episodes!) for members of the private Friend Forward Group Chat. Join here.-----LAST CHANCE TO JOIN OUR GROUP COACHING PROGRAM, "FRIENDSHIP ELEVATED". We have our welcome call kicking off next week which means you have three days left to register. Join at betterfemalefriendships.com/friendship-elevated---- Want Danielle to speak at your event? Email our team at info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com.---Are you in a transitional period in your life and ready to take a serious friendship inventory? We strongly suggest this activity to experience genuine "aha" moments about what needs to shift in your friendship landscape.

People are turning to "artificial companions" to supplement (and sometimes replace) what they're getting from real-life friends. What are the pros and cons of using A.I for friendship? Why do people seek this kind of connection? And what are the broader implications of this trend?In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, Danielle Bayard Jackson actually formed her own A.I friend and is reporting back. Listen to this episode to learn more about friendship at the intersection of artificial intelligence.----Book a personal session with Danielle here.-----Book Danielle to lead a workshop or be a keynote speaker at your upcoming events by emailing info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com.-----Last chance to join the Friendship Elevated Group Coaching Program. Learn more here.-----Buy your copy of Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships (and read it with your book club!) here.

Ghosting is nothing new, but it does seem like it's become a more common option for those who want to end a relationship. New research suggests that platonic ghosting is just as painful as being ghosted by a romantic partner.But what do you do when it happens to you?In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson offers 4 steps to help you decrease the time you spend ruminating and internalizing and finally move toward action that will help you heal.-----------------Want to book a one-on-one session with Danielle? Visit us here.----------------ONLY 9 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR FRIENDSHIP ELEVATED (and receive "early bird" pricing). Join us as we work through research, exercises and lessons -- with bi-weekly coaching from Danielle herself-- for four intense months together. Learn more here: betterfemalefriendships.com/friendship-elevated--- Hire Danielle to speak at your conference! Contact our team at info@tellpublicrelations.com

In the market for new friends? In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares 4 phrases to avoid. ----Buy your copy of "Fighting for our Friendships" and read it with your book club or women's organization! Order your copy here.------Want to become a friendship coach? We're designing a high-level certification program. Learn more by emailing us at hello(at)betterfemalefriendships(dot)com.-----Want to experience a real transformation in your friendships? Doors to our (final?!) group coaching program, Friendship Elevated, are NOW OPEN. Learn more here.---- Want to stop ruminating about a frustrating friendship issue? Talk to a trained professional. Book your call here.-----Want to book Danielle to speak at your event? Email info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com

In this episode, you'll hear 3 women speak about the friendship issues they experienced and how shaking off the embarrassment of pursuing support for their relational health made a huge difference.----ANNOUNCEMENT!Doors for the 16-week Friendship Elevated Group Coaching Program JUST OPENED. Enjoy 20% off registration when you sign-up before August 18. Join us as we come together in an intimate community for bi-weekly coaching (led by founder Danielle Bayard Jackson), five video modules, out-of-the-box exercises, and research-based strategies to help women begin enjoying more satisfaction in their female friendships.Learn more at betterfemalefriendships.com/friendship-elevated-------Grab your copy of the new book Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Friendships-----Book Danielle to speak by contacting her team at info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com----THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR: TELL Public Relations, a woman-owned PR agency dedicated to helping female entrepreneurs get more visibility.Learn how to get publicity for your business this (competitive!) holiday season by attending TELL's virtual workshop. Details at tellpublicrelations.com.And don't forget your weekly dose of visibility tips by listening to the TELL Me in Ten Podcast to learn publicity tips in ten minutes or less.

In this episode, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson discusses the idea that being a good friend to some might mean being a bad friend to others. She explores four points to consider when choosing which friendships to prioritize: being a good friend is relative, time is a limited resource, only 50% of friendships are reciprocal, and some people may be displeased with your choices. She encourages listeners to take inventory of their friendships and consider concentrating their efforts on their top three to five friends.Keywordsfriendships, good friend, bad friend, overwhelm, prioritize, time management, reciprocal friendshipsTakeawaysBeing a good friend is relative and different people have different expectations of what it means to be a good friend.Time is a limited resource, and investing in certain friendships means other friendships may receive less attention.Only 50% of friendships are reciprocal, meaning that not all friends rank each other the same way.When choosing which friendships to prioritize, some people may be displeased or have expectations that you're not meeting.Chapters00:00Introduction: The Complexity of Women's Friendships02:25Chapter 1: Being a Good Friend is Relative05:02Chapter 2: The Hidden Costs of Leaning into Certain Friendships07:41Chapter 3: Understanding the Reciprocity of Friendships13:26Chapter 4: Dealing with Displeased Friends: The Consequence of Prioritizing16:15Conclusion: Taking Inventory of Your Friendships-----------Buy Danielle's book "Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships"Book a private coaching sessionTake a friendship inventoryJoin the (final?!) cohort of our group coaching program, Friendship Elevated**BOOK DANIELLE TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT: email info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com

Sometimes life's circumstances become so overwhelming that you find yourself withdrawing from friends. During your "hibernation" period, you hope that they'll stick around without getting upset, losing interest, or questioning the friendship. So what exactly is a hibernation friend and what can we do to ensure that we have the kind of friendships that make it through?-- In this episode, Danielle Bayard Jackson-- host and friendship expert-- announces a pivot in the business. Before entering into this new season, she's decided to revive one-on-one group coaching sessions for a limited time.To book your session visit us at betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching.----To book Danielle to speak at your event, please contact info@tellpublicrelations(dot)com. We are currently booked for October 2024, but have availability in September and November.---Enjoying the podcast? Consider buying Danielle's book: Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships

In this week's episode of the podcast, Danielle Bayard Jackson-- host and friendship expert-- shares how she discovered she's in a new friendship season, and what she's doing to build more active friendships. To experience your own "aha" moments, take your friendship inventory buy clicking this link and using code "summersale" to enjoy 30% off within the next 7 days:https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/inventory

It can be intimidating to go out into the world and enjoy new experiences on your own. But what are the benefits? And are there strategies to help you to enjoy the experience?In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson offers three mindset shifts that will embolden you, followed by 6 tangible tips for engaging more confidently.-----Join us in DC for the final stop of the "Fighting for our Friendships" book tour, moderated by Dr. Marisa G. Franco on July 12. Tickets at betterfemalefriendships.comTake the Friend Forward Friendship Inventory, including an activity workbook and 45-minute guided video. You will immediately gain clarity on who to prioritize and what shifts need to be made in your friendship landscape:https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/inventory

What is social health, and how can you improve it? Today we're speaking with Harvard-trained social scientist Kasley Killam who's been studying social health for ten years. Her new book, The Art and Science of Connection, is the world's first book on social health, and we're going to get clear on why this is an actual domain of our overall health.Spoiler: It can't be solved by just talking to your bestie once a week. It's much deeper than that.-----Take the Friend Forward Friendship Inventory, including an activity workbook and 45-minute guided video. You will immediately gain clarity on who to prioritize and what shifts need to be made in your friendship landscape:https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/inventory-----Buy Danielle's book Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships

As a single woman who is actively dating, it can be tough to get adequate support from your friends. Sometimes they mean well, but the things they say and do can feel dismissive or insulting, and that can begin to create a certain emotional distance that's hard to recover from.That's where dating expert Lily Womble comes in. In Lily's new book "Thank You, More Please", she breaks down how women can get more adequate support from their friends along their dating journey.As always, the unedited version of this interview can be found in our private community, The Group Chat.----Take the Friend Forward Friendship Inventory, including an activity workbook and 45-minute guided video. You will immediately gain clarity on who to prioritize and what shifts need to be made in your friendship landscape:https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/inventoryTo learn more about the research around women's connection and conflict, visit Betterfemalefriendships.com

After a brief hiatus, we're back and ready to hit you with some fresh content to kick-off the summer!In this episode, we share an excerpt from our interview with Anna Goldfarb (@annagoldfarb), journalist and author of the new book Modern Friendship.We also chat a bit about the "Fighting four our Friendships" book tour. Three of the last four stops were sold out! But we're only halfway done. Come hang out with us in the few remaining cities:6/7: Raleigh/ Durham6/13: Orlando6/20: Chicago7/12: DC (with a very special guest!)Details at Betterfemalefriendships.com-----Take the Friend Forward Friendship Inventory, including an activity workbook and 45-minute guided video. You will immediately gain clarity on who to prioritize and what shifts need to be made in your friendship landscape:https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/inventory---Are you curious about what the latest research reveals about the mechanics of women's friendships? Order your copy of Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships and then host a book club meeting for it this summer!

We recently posted this video to TikTok, and there were women in the comments who said they don't want friends... many of them specifically lamenting the perils of being friends with other women. What do we say to those who are feeling that way? And for women who ARE feeling that way: what would it take to have you change your mind?In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, we share responses that we received on Instagram to this question: For women who used to feel like they didn't need friendship (specifically friendship with other women), what made you begin to open up?*If you're enjoying this conversation, you'd love the new book "Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Friendships".----------*You can also share your personal friendship stories with Danielle on her book tour.FIGHTING FOR OUR FRIENDSHIPS TOUR5/13 TAMPA5/18 LOS ANGELES5/30 NYC6/4 ATLANTA Buy your ticket NOW before registration closes!*Connect with Danielle on Instagram.---*Invite Danielle to speak at your event by contacting Sam at info@tellpublicrelations.com-----Take the Friend Forward Friendship Inventory, including an activity workbook and 45-minute guided video. You will immediately gain clarity on who to prioritize and what shifts need to be made in your friendship landscape:https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/inventory

The American Time Use Survey finds that the average amount of time Americans spend with their friends each week has dropped significantly. In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson-- female friendship expert and educator-- shares what the research says about spending time together. She also shares her personal three-month experiment of trying to triple her time with friends... and 7 barriers that came up for her during the process.-----Take the Friend Forward Friendship Inventory, including an activity workbook and 45-minute guided video. You will immediately gain clarity on who to prioritize and what shifts need to be made in your friendship landscape:https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/inventory-----** Order Danielle's book (and get your preorder bonuses before they expire!) at Betterfemalefriendships.com/fighting-for-our-friendships** Want to book Danielle to speak at your event? With more than 15 years of experience in education and with tons of formal keynote presentations and workshops under her belt, she's ready to bring a personalized experience to you and your audience. Contact info@tellpublicrelations.com** Follow Danielle on Instagram @daniellebayardjackson

Sometimes it can feel like there are so many "girl codes" to memorize along our journey toward connection with other women. But after six years of studying the research on women's conflict and cooperation, host and female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson noticed three themes that continue to emerge. She synthesized what she's learned and created an original framework called The Three Affinities of Female Friendship to explain the three things that account for women's connection-- and disconnection-- according to the research.You'll find a more in-depth explanation of this theory in chapter 2 of Danielle's book Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships.It comes out in 12 days, which means you have less than 2 weeks to claim your preorder bonuses before they disappear.Connect with Danielle on social media @daniellebayardjacksonBook Danielle to speak at your upcoming event by contacting Sam at info@tellpublicrelations.com.Follow the details of Danielle's book tour (!!!)[This episode is sponsored by TELL Public Relations. Ever wonder how Danielle is booking so many media appearances, speaking gigs, book delas and brand partnerships? If you'd like this kind of visibility for your own brand, visit Tellpublicrelations.com.]

Would you ever pay someone to be your bridesmaid? And how would you feel if you were a bridesmaid at a wedding and you learned that a fellow bridesmaid had been hired to stand beside you? And finally, what reasons would a woman even have to pay for an extra bridesmaid?Today, on the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert is joined by Jen Glantz, writer and an official bridesmaid for hire. In this episode, Danielle and Jen discuss the reasons why Jen gets hired for this role (and it might not be what you think), how being a bridesmaid can make or break a friendship, and how to navigate this role with grace, while keeping your friendships intact. And if you’re a bride-to-be, there’s some gold advice for you too. And, as always, stay tuned for this week’s homework. To connect with Jen Glantz, you can find her on @jenglantz or at @bridesmaidforhire.**And you can now pre-order Danielle’s new book, Fighting For Our Friendships* here!**Pre-ordering means you receive three pre-order bonuses, including audio courses that will not be available publicly. If you’ve not already claimed these bonuses, head to https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/fighting-for-our-friendships to do so before they expire on May 7th!To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday.Want to join our Book Club and join in the conversation? Join us here. To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjacksonStay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforwardTo explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coachingBook Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

Oftentimes when we hear people speak of "vulnerability," we picture an image of someone tearfully sharing about their childhood or expressing heavy feelings. But there are other ways to show vulnerability that can help you grow closer to friends that don't involve sharing secrets or having an emotional breakdown. If you've committed to being a bit more vulnerable in your female friendships, this episode will provide 6 specific examples of how to open up that you may have been overlooking.Host Danielle Bayard Jackson, host and friendship educator, will walk you through it.*** This content can be found in chapter 8 of Danielle Bayard Jackson's new book, Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships. You have a few weeks left to preorder your copy (and claim your bonuses!). Order your book here and then claim your bonuses at betterfemalefriendships.com-----Follow us on Instagram so you're always in the know: @friendforward----Book Danielle to speak at your women's conference, event, or seminar by connecting with Sam at info@tellpublicrelations.com.-----THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:This episode is sponsored by TELL Public Relations, a visibility agency for women of color. If you've seen the way host Danielle Bayard Jackson has secured speaking engagements, book deals, brand deals, and media coverage and want to experience the same levels of visibility for your own brand, visit tellpublicrelations.com today.