As we get older, it feels like opportunities to make friends diminish. Even finding the time to maintain the friendships we already have can feel more challenging.Between busy schedules, demanding jobs, family obligations and other responsibilities, we are left with little time for socializing, wondering how to be closer to those who make us feel like home.In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with female friendship coach and educator, Danielle Bayard Jackson for tangible tips on how to overcome these challenges to spice up your social life, make new friends, and embrace the ebs and flows of friendship for years to come!We also talk about…The surprising connection between friendship and our long-term health.How to navigate friendships through different seasons of life.Types of friendships and how to find the aligned friends you needWhy friendship breakups feel so devastating, and how to copeHow to leverage technology to make new friendsHow to create friendship rituals and stay connected even when you have limited capacityIdentifying what friendship success looks like for youResources:Follow Danielle on TikTok @thefriendshipexpertFollow Danielle on Instagram @daniellebayardjacksonPre-order Danielle’s new book “Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships” Out May 7th, 2024Listen to Danielle’s podcast Friend ForwardFor more friendship advice and coaching visit Danielle’s website: betterfemalefriendships.comFollow @BumbleForFriends on InstagramDownload the Bumble For Friends appHave a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Watch weekly episodes on Youtube @BalancedBlackGirl Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesSponsors: Notion | Notion combines your notes, docs, and projects into one space that’s simple and beautifully designed. Now that it’s powered by AI, it’s not only keeping you organized but it’s making your work that much easier. Try Notion for free when you go to notion.com/balancedBite Toothpaste | Bite toothpaste tablets are made with clean ingredients that are super effective. Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/BALANCEDLES or use the code BALANCEDLES at checkout to claim this deal.Nutrafol | Nutrafol is the number one dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement, with over 1 million people seeing thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding. Go to nurtafol.com/BALANCEDLES and use promo code BALANCEDLES for discount.LMNT | LMNT is a zero sugar electrolyte drink mix with a research-backed ratio of electrolytes. To try it out go to drinkLMNT.com/balancedles to receive a free LMNT sample pack with any order.Foria | Experience your juiciest and deepest sensual experience with a bottle of Foria. Get 20% OFF your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/BALANCED or use the code BALANCED at checkout.Prose | Custom, made to order haircare with Prose is the key to achieving all your hair goals this. year. Take your free in depth hair consultation and get 50% off your first subscription order today PLUS 15% off and free shipping every subscription order after that! Go to prose.com/balancedles for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription order.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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