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All About Men's Friendships

The more I think about men's friendships, the more fired up I get. If I could paint an analogy for you, men’s friendships feel like a big ball of yarn with thousands of strings that we have to untangle.There are a lot of narrowly defined stories about how a man should “be” in today’s society - they should be powerful, they should provide and be self-sufficient, and they should be in control. But just because society was built for men, by men, does not mean these systems are working for the mo...

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  You Say You Want a Village … But do you?

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  A Recap of 2024: My Illness, Podcast Growth, and What’s Ahead in 2025

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  How to Talk to Friends About Celebrating Holidays Together

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  Creating Traditions that Stick (Hint: Sustainability is Key!)

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  Let’s Talk Chosen Family

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  Filling Your Life With Transformational Spaces and Believing Mirrors With …

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  Getting Less Passive and More Active on Podcasts and Social Media With Sha…

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  How to Stop Saying ‘Someday’ and Plan That Trip With Your Friends!

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  Welcome to the Toastmasters: Formal Communities with Brendan Smith

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  Navigating Friendship Through Chronic Illness

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  Celebrating 100 Episodes – Plus, an Extensive Look at the Wheel of Connect…

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  Is Individualism Costing Us More Than We Realize?

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  Breaking Through One-Sided Connections With Chrissy Marie

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  How to Set Bridges Instead of Boundaries with Zya Be

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  10 Friendship Hot Takes

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  Reconnecting With Old Friends When You’ve Become a Different Version of Yo…