Bästa Dear Friends podcaster (2024)

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Disclosing My Invisible Disability Increased the Intimacy In My Friendships: Estelle Erasmus 25:11

6d ago25:11

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #97: Invisible disabilities can turn into a source of shame and unknowingly get in the way of friendships. What is an invisible disability? It's any condition that is not obvious, perhaps even to the closest of friends. Some examples are depression, anxiety, other mental health diagnoses, as well as physical conditio…

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Mixtapes, Mahjong, and Other Sensory Friendship Experiences: Gretchen Rubin 47:43

15d ago47:43

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #96: I have been a Gretchen Rubin fan since 2009 when I read The Happiness Project the week it came out. Who could resist that cover and concept? And I cannot believe this, but I got to discuss my favorite topic, friendship, with Gretchen Rubin on Dear Nina. In celebration of Gretchen's paperback release of Life in F…

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Overtalking, Undertalking, and Lessons on Friendship in the Art of Storytelling: Micaela Blei 30:11

26d ago30:11

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #95: Oversharing, overtalking, undertalking, undersharing, small talk, deep talks, mismatches in vulnerability, and the art of listening---these are the tricky friendship topics we are dealing with today. I'm joined by Micaela Blei, a GrandSLAM-winning storyteller and former founding Director of Education at The Moth…

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5 Friendship Issues to Consider Addressing With a Therapist: Roxanne Francis 24:42

1M ago24:42

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #94: Everyone runs into bumps in their friendships. Trust me, I have a decade's worth of writing material from readers and listeners to prove that point. But when are friendship issues getting to the point where addressing them with a therapist is highly recommended? I'm joined by award-winning psychotherapist, Roxan…

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Small Friendship Slights and Changing Your Instagram Handle 8:46

1M ago8:46

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #93: A quick conversation about the subtle hurts that can make friendship difficult. It's the small slights I cover on Dear Nina in general, not the giant betrayals. Why? The big "stuff" is much more black and white, and we don't need much conversation around whether to stay friends. Today I also have a big instagram…

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The Courage to Trust Friends After You’ve Been Hurt 14:45

2M ago14:45

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #92: For anyone who has been hurt by a friend--or a group of friends--recently or in the past, this 14-minute episode is for you. It's a solo episode that came from my reaction to a TikTok video I saw by a woman who was left out of a group trip years ago and has decided she will never trust anyone with her friendship…

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Why Big Friend Groups Often Fail; And Helping Kids Manage Conflict with Friends: Dr. Lisa Damour 27:23

2M ago27:23

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #91: Dr. Lisa Damour's latest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers , is out in paperback. On this episode we revisit the best nuggets of my previous conversation with Dr. Lisa, focusing on teen and tween friend groups and all of the anxiety that goes along with parenting a teen who is dealing with not being in a gr…

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The Friends You Want Around During a Crisis: Kelly Lang 28:41

2M ago28:41

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #90: Many of us say we would be there for our friends in an emergency, but that's often theory until it's tested. Not everyone can rise to the occasion. And crisis is a time when the friends you want around you and the ones you may need to leave behind (even for just a while) becomes very clear. Kelly Lang, co-author…

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Negative Friendship Patterns; Breaking an Unhealthy Cycle: Christie Tate 35:57

3M ago35:57

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #89: Do you ever feel like you or someone you know is just not “good at” friendship? It's never too late to address negative patterns in our friendships or any relationship. Today's guest, author Christie Tate, author of B.F.F.: A Memoir of Friendship Lost and Found, set out to break decades of unhealthy cycles in he…

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Differences of Opinion With Friends and The Potential of Friendship Between Cousins: Emily Locker 30:19

3M ago30:19

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #88: Managing differences of opinion with friends can get tricky. An obvious area is politics, but smaller differences also get between friends, like parenting decisions. Examples: parents who give their kids a phone and social media years before the other friend; public vs. private school; where you live; how you va…

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Beyond The Golden Girls: Platonic Life Partners at Any Age, with Rhaina Cohen 29:33

3M ago29:33

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #87: Shows like The Golden Girls and Grace & Frankie are beloved by so many, but also treated as a fantasy. What if platonic life partnerships didn't have to be merely a dream? What if you didn't have to wait until retirement age to consider centering your life around friendship? Today's guest, Rhaina Cohen, author o…

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Every Friendship Starts With an Act of Bravery: Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston 32:26

4M ago32:26

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #86: Making friends and deepening existing friendships starts with some basic truths. "Every friendship starts with an act of bravery. And every friendship goes to the next level because of someone's act of bravery. " "Do not wait for the other person to make the first move. It's always your turn." These are just two…

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The More the Merrier? That's Not Always True: with Danielle Bayard Jackson 38:09

4M ago38:09

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #85: "The more the merrier" is a common expression for good reason. Most of us don't want to be considered exclusive. We want others to feel welcomed and comfortable around us. But there are times when the more the merrier is not the case-- when the group dynamics for a particular event won't work if everyone comes a…

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Turning an Acquaintance Into a Friend: Debra Arbit 33:24

4M ago33:24

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #84: Debra Arbit and I tell our real-life friendship story, which is a great example of going from barely acquaintances to close friends in our 40s. Well, when we met Debra was still in her 30s, but I was in my 40s. We share the emails and texts that move us from office-mates to friends. Debra and I don't agree on ev…

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The Sisterhood of the Fellow Exes: Lara Starr 24:08

4M ago24:08

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #83: Have you ever befriended your ex's ex? Today's episode focuses on the potential friendship that comes from a shared hurt and a shared healing. I was intrigued when Lara Starr emailed me about her "sister exes." Lara has written extensively in her Substack, It's Kind of a Long Story, about the friendships that ca…

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The Lasting Ties of Friendships Formed in Difficult Times: Jenny Leon 30:50

5M ago30:50

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #82: The friendships formed during difficult, even dark, periods of our lives create a lasting impact unlike any other bond. These friendships "in the trenches" can come in many forms---a health crisis, a traumatic experience, or even experiencing an especially intense work environment with a harsh boss and terrible …

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Friends Who Want to Hear Your Good News: Chaz Sandifer 32:58

5M ago32:58

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #81: Have you ever held back sharing good news because you sensed a friend wasn't truly celebrating with you? Do you have friends who show up in bad times, but are slow to show support in good times? This episode is for you! I share some thoughts on identifying the friends who want to hear your good news, how to deve…

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Neediness in Friendships: Sally Vardaman 29:11

6M ago29:11

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #80: "Neediness" has come up in plenty of episodes, but this is the first one dedicated to that loaded word. The episode was inspired by a letter from a listener--author, Sally Vardaman, who found herself reacting to my mom's story in episode #72 about her decision to end a friendship over what she called, "neediness…

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Moving Every Three Years and Creating Community: Bri McKoy 28:41

6M ago28:41

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #79: Bri McKoy is a cookbook author and military wife who has moved seven times in 12 years. She went from burning everything in the kitchen to learning to cook as a way to create community. Have you ever wondered how to make good friends in a new city? Bri has repeatedly accomplished this task with some towns provin…

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Pursuing a New Friend and Texting Etiquette 30:30

6M ago30:30

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #78: You feel good potential friendship chemistry with someone, but then what to do next? This is an episode about pursuing a new friend. (We also get into some texting etiquette.) How do you pursue the friendship in a way that lets the other person know you're interested, but doesn't scare them off? And if you're so…

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Laughter from Loneliness: Gabe Mollica 21:29

7M ago21:29

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #77: If there's one thing we need these days, it's some joy and laughter. It's dark times. And while today's story of a heartbreak from a friendship breakup isn't exactly what we think of as funny on its own, I am thrilled to tell you that there is a fantastic comedian out there who has made humor and art out of a pa…

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Yes, Reach Out to Your Friends During a Crisis 18:05

7M ago18:05

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 76: This episode of Dear Nina focuses on reaching out amidst turmoil (this time in particular, in the Middle East), navigating conversations when you’re not sure what to say, and the profound impact of letting someone know you’re thinking of them. Questions discussed include: Can a simple message of love and support …

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Scheduling, Structure, and Traditions as the Key to Making and Keeping Friends 30:47

8M ago30:47

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #75: If you're struggling with managing your friendships or looking for innovative ways to make new friends, this episode is your roadmap to a richer, more fulfilling social life. What you might be missing if you're not spending time with friends is a container for those friendships. My guests have tons of ideas for …

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The Childhood Friends Who Shaped Our Identities: Kristin Nilsen 31:22

8M ago31:22

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #74 with Kristin Nilsen: Have you ever stopped to acknowledge the profound impact of your childhood friendships, even the most casual and fleeting ones, on your adult identity? This episode is dedicated to the friends who touched our lives, even if they are no longer an active part of it. Walk down memory lane with K…

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I'm Not Into This Friendship: Advice from Ruchi Koval 29:58

8M ago29:58

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #73 with Ruchi Koval: Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you simply can't connect with someone trying to become better friends with you? Or, have you ever needed to "downgrade" a friendship? Letting down another person is never easy! Join me as I sit down with Ruchi Koval, a renowned author, motivation…

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Grudges and Apologies in Friendships: with My Mom 21:25

9M ago21:25

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #72: Sometimes we hurt a friend unintentionally, but an apology is still in order. Is there a friend out there who might be waiting for you to say, "I'm sorry?" Are you ready to forgive the friend who comes to you with an apology? This is the episode where we encourage you to think about forgiveness---asking for it a…

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Learning From a Friendship Breakup: Diamonde Williamson 26:02

9M ago26:02

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #71: Diamonde Williamson, found a way to make art from a painful friendship breakup and help others process their breakups, too. Just like romantic breakups, friendship breakups can lead to feelings of grief, loss, and loneliness. Yet, these feelings are often dismissed or minimized, making it hard to heal and move f…

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Become Your Own Social Director: Stop Waiting for Invitations 21:15

9M ago21:15

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #70: Ever feel like your social life is a waiting game, stuck in the perpetual hope for an invitation to hang out? It’s time to flip the script! This episode is about empowering you to take control of your social time and friendships. Don't wait around hoping to be invited--reach out, take the lead, and discover the …

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Don't be afraid of saying the wrong thing to friends with a chronic illness 33:23

9M ago33:23

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #69: with Jennifer Cramer-Miller You know those articles and memes that are everywhere reprimanding us about what NOT to say to a friend who is going through a hard time of any kind? Jennifer is here today to say THE OPPOSITE of that. She's urging us to stop being afraid of saying the wrong things to friends with chr…

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When Your Friend is an Unhealthy or an Abusive Relationship 22:28

10M ago22:28

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #68: Today we're discussing a harder topic than usual--what to do when your friend is in a very unhealthy or even an abusive relationship. It can be extremely difficult as a friend, as opposed to a family member, to know when you can step in to help, or how you can help. I'm grateful to Rachel Katz for sharing her st…

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Visit Your Long Distance Friends 16:35

10M ago16:35

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #67: In this episode, I encourage listeners to reach out to some long distance friends and plan a trip! Why? I finally put my money where my mouth is and spent time with out of town friends, and in this solo episode, I'm telling you all about it. Visiting long distance friends requires time and usually a financial co…

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Introvert Energy in Friendships: Heidi Shertok 24:33

10M ago24:33

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #66 with Heidi Shertok Today we’re talking about a topic that people have written to me about consistently over the years--friendships between introverts and extroverts. Here to help me is Heidi Shertok, who told me that being an introvert in an extrovert’s world has presented some problems for her in her friendships…

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Friend Groups and Accepting Teen Friendship Strife: Dr. Lisa Damour 24:30

10M ago24:30

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #65: Dr. Lisa Damour is the NYT bestselling author of Untangled, Under Pressure, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, and the co-host of the Ask Lisa Podcast. On Dear Nina, I focus on adult friendships, but sometimes I touch on teen friendships because teen friend strife is slipping into adult friendships. While it was …

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Old School Blogging and Online Friendships: Jill Smokler (Scary Mommy) 39:24

11M ago39:24

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #64 with Jill Smokler (Scary Mommy) What happens when two longtime, old school bloggers reminisce about the good old days of blogging? You get laughs, reflections, and a deep dive into the intricate dynamics of the blogging community from the early days to today. I'm joined by my friend and star blogger, Jill Smokler…

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Telling Friends They've Let You Down: Dr. Marisa G Franco 25:54

11M ago25:54

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #63 with Dr. Marisa G. Franco Conflicts in friendships can feel so daunting, but sometimes we have to tell friends they've let us down rather than distancing ourselves and ignoring calls and texts. (A tactic too many of us use.) Here to help is Dr. Marissa G Franco, author of the instant NYT bestseller, Platonic: How…

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The Friendship of the Weekly Walking Partners: Leslie Hooton 20:17

11M ago20:17

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #62. "Monday is Nan. Tuesday is Maryanne. Wednesday is Leslie. Thursday is Lisa. And Friday is Susan. It was an act of love, an act of friendship. . . " Many of us enjoy walking with friends. But the power of walking and friendship is extra inspiring in today's episode. Leslie Hooton, author of three novels and a tru…

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The Case For Phone Calls and Low-key Hangs With Friends: Jo Piazza 21:56

11M ago21:56

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #61: Award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and podcast creator, Jo Piazza, joins me to answer the question---Is texting ruining the art of friendship communication? Together we make the case for old-school phone calls and low-key hangs. We referenced two of Jo's Substack pieces: In Praise of the Low-keyHang …

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College Friends: The Magic of the 90s and the Potential of Current Campus Friendships 27:57

12M ago27:57

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #60: College friendships! Daisy Alpert Florin, author of My Last Innocent Year, joins me to discuss the unparalleled intimacy of college friendships. We delve into the impact of choosing the right college environment, as well as how the lack of technology (in the 90s) and the abundance of time led to more meaningful …

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Difficult Teen Friendships and Parent Involvement: Stephanie Sprenger 36:35

12M ago36:35

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #59: How can we help our teens navigate the complexities of friendships without projecting our own experiences, desires, or traumas onto them? What level of parent involvement is appropriate? In this thought-provoking episode, I spoke to the insightful Stephanie Sprenger to explore the delicate art of guiding our chi…

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Poker, Mahjong, and Becoming Closer Friends Through a Game: Mark Oppenheimer 30:28

12M ago30:28

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 58: The value of poker, mahjong, and other games for making friends and getting closer with the friends you already have. I’m a longtime fan today's guest, author and podcaster, Mark Oppenheimer, who spoke with me about the value of participating in a regular game with friends. In Mark's case, he has a longstanding p…

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Listen for What’s Not Being Said and Other Friendship Solutions From the Five Senses: Gretchen Rubin 46:38

1y ago46:38

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 57: Gretchen Rubin and I spoke about her newest book, Life in Five Senses, and specifically about how awareness of the five senses can improve our friendships. We covered examples such as listening better for what’s being said and not being said, making plans to see new sights with friends, paying attention to where …

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Revisiting the Problems and Potential of Group Texts: Kat Vellos 36:42

1y ago36:42

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 56: I’m revisiting the problems and potential of group texts (but mostly the problems) because there are still some group text shenanigans I’d love to see go away. I want us to love our group chats with friends! We CAN improve! In this episode you will get some easy ways to make the group texting experience better. I…

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How to Support a Friend Facing an Ambiguous Loss: Emma Nadler 26:41

1y ago26:41

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #55: "One afternoon, Emma Nadler gets a call from her daughter's doctor that changes her life forever. Faced with the realities of raising a child with a rare genetic condition, Nadler must confront her preconceptions of motherhood and her perfectionistic beliefs." Today we’re talking about how to support friends fac…

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Text Your Friends Back: Laura Tremaine 32:39

1y ago32:39

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #54: One of Laura Tremaine's friendship philosophies is to put connection and relationship on your daily to-do list. And one example of a "to-do" we discussed was this: TEXT YOUR FRIENDS BACK! This came up for Laura after a few friends called her out. After realizing some of her communication mishaps and a few other …

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It's Never Too Late to Make New Friends: Megan Tamte 30:54

1y ago30:54

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #53: Evereve's co-founder and co-CEO, Megan Tamte, joins me to discuss making new, very close friends later in life. And by later, we mean any time in adult life. We talked about how to reach out to potential friends, how to hear "no," how to say "no," reaching out to old friends, and real friends vs. deal friends. M…

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Choosing a New Expat Life After a Tragedy 33:44

1y ago33:44

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #52: Today on Dear Nina I have a guest with a harrowing and inspiring story to share about starting a new life with new friends after a horrific tragedy. This is unlike any story I've heard firsthand, and I'm grateful for Jen's candor and honesty. Jen Zwinck wrote to me: After my husband was killed, I moved with my d…

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Recognizing a Toxic Friendship 30:01

1y ago30:01

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #51: First thing to know, not all friendships with issues are "toxic." I'm not sure there's a more overused word on the internet. That said, it's something we need to discuss on a friendship podcast. Recognizing a toxic friendship and what to do about it sounds like a serious thing to discuss. And it is! But my two g…

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How Friendship Changes With Age and Overlooking Foibles 19:16

1y ago19:16

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #50: I'm thrilled to welcome my mom back to Dear Nina. My mom, Kathy Sackheim, has been an instrumental part of the Dear Nina friendship universe. I quote her often in the column and the podcast. In this 20-minute episode she answered some questions that came in from the Dear Nina Facebook group. We covered the ways …

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Unexpected Friends and the Key to Long-term Friendship: Will Schwalbe 37:52

1y ago37:52

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #49: Author, Will Schwalbe, joins the show today with some of these thoughts and more: It's better to say something than nothing. Make the hard phone call. Donate to the cause. Let friends help you. Ask questions. Look past what you think you know about people. Assume the best. These are all keys to long-term friends…

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Friendship Despite Disagreements: Ask a Jew or Three 32:26

1y ago32:26

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #48: There is so much value to having friends with different points of view and backgrounds. I love witnessing a friendship between people whose differences should make their connection unlikely, but instead their ability to discuss their experiences leads to greater understanding and closeness. Challenge and disagre…

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