Friendship IRL
Alex Alexander
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Why I Need You To Care About Friendship
• 26 minThis week, the Friendship IRL podcast turns a year old. One whole year! I launched this podcast knowing this was an important topic, but the more work I do, the more I think it’s such a fundamental thing we don’t talk enough about. People have told me this podcast makes them feel seen, which makes me so happy. But here’s the thing: I cannot do this alone. The only way we make an impact is by people listening, reflecting, and by then making small changes in their own lives. Then, we create a ripple effect, making the social fabric out there a little tighter. Today I’m talking about why I need you to care about friendship. For me, friendship is foundational, since I didn’t have a strong support system growing up. Here, I go a little deeper into my story. If this is your first time listening to the podcast, or if you’ve been here for the very beginning: thank you. I’m really excited to dive in on year two. In this episode you’ll hear about: A year with Friendship IRL: we’ve covered loneliness, different types of friendships, societal problems that friendship/connection impacts, lived experiences and moreMy story, growing up in an unpredictable household with substance abuse present – and why friendship isn’t just “nice to have,” but foundational for so many How I relied on my friends, friends’ parents, coaches, neighbors, and people around me to learn how to get out of this and not be in survival mode anymoreHow I got creative when I couldn’t find that “all consuming” support system and built a broader support system for myself on instinct made up mostly of friendsReasons to care about friendship: for the people who are rock bottom, but also for the people who need support in more simple waysThe phrase “I’m fine, it’s fine, everything’s fine,” and the relief you can feel when you finally get the thing you needResources & Links Like what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram! Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!
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