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Danielle Bayard Jackson -- Female Friendship Expert

Friend Forward

Welcome back to a new season, baby! (And we're on YouTube!)

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Listen, I know this might sound harsh, but hear me out:

There is a research study that examines the ways that certain aspects of your personality impact the way you form and maintain friendships. This week we're :

 • digging into the study to better understand how we can better show up in friendships
 • evaluating the personality domains that most impact relationship quality
 • getting homework to help us adapt the parts of our personality that have gotten in the way of quality friendships while maintaining our authenticity [Patreon exclusive]

While you should definitely keep the essence of who you are and not look for ways to adapt to please others, it's worth evaluating the ways that some (malleable!) aspects of your personality might need to be adapted if they're having a consistently negative impact on your friendships.

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** DID YOU KNOW you can enjoy this same episode on YouTube? 

**You can also access the FULL EPISODE by coming to "Office Hours" (our Patreon community). Get access now at www.betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast

** If you're serious about making new connections with other women in 2025, we're weeks away from the Women's Connection Summit happening on March 7-8 in sunny Tampa, Fl. Wanna be an attendee (or heck, even a sponsor)? Get the details at www.womensconnectionsummit.com

Major thanks to the Women's Relational Health Institute for sponsoring this episode of the Friend Forward podcast.

Should you change your personality to make (and keep!) friends? An examination of The Big 5 Personality Traits at the Intersection of Friendship with friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson [Patreon Excerpt]

Why does it seem like women are always talking about "fake friends"? While SOME women really ARE actively betraying their friends and operating with bad intentions, there's actually more to the story.

In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host, author and relational health educator Danielle Bayard Jackson shares her analysis of the popular phrase.

In this EXCERPT of the Friend Forward Podcast, we'll explore:

 • 4 theories for why women talk about "fake friends"
 • 3 ways to position yourself for genuine female friendships
 • signs of a genuine, deep friendship

FULL EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY IN THE "OFFICE HOURS" COMMUNITY ON PATREON:

Join any time at https://www.betterfemalefriendships.c...

TAKE OUR NEW COURSE: "FORMING FRIENDSHIPS ACCELERATOR" to learn how to form new connections in 3 weeks (yes, seriously).

https://www.betterfemalefriendships.c...

COME TO OUR WOMEN'S CONNECTION SUMMIT IN SUNNY TAMPA, FL on MARCH 7-8!

https://www.womensconnectionsummit.com/

Book Danielle to speak at your event or facilitate a workshop for your team/ school/ business:

https://www.betterfemalefriendships.c...

Why are we obsessed with talking about "fake friends" (and how do we find genuine female friendships?) -- Episode excerpt with friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson

Research shows that cynicism is on the rise. What does that mean for your ability to create and maintain deep friendships? In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, we review some key points from the book "Hope for Cynics" by Jamil Zaki and think through the relational consequences of this trend.

Remember, the full episode is available exclusively in "Office Hours", our Patreon network.

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*Attend our annual Women's Connection Summit on 3/7-8/2025

**Serious about making new friends in the new year? Register for our "Forming Friendships Accelerator!"

***Follow Danielle on Instagram

Cynicism is on the rise. Here's how it's ruining your friendships. (Analysis with friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson) [Patreon Excerpt]

*Announcement Edition*

We've got a few things happening behind the scenes that you should know about:

 1. Our "For the Girls" challenge kicks off on Monday, February 3 If you're serious about improving the strength and health of your platonic connections with other women, this challenge is for you. Free for members of the "Dean's List" tier of our "Office Hours" community. Join now at 
Patreon.com/friendforward 2. Galentine's Day is coming up, and it's the perfect time to round up some of your girls and go through 
Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships 3. together. To encourage you to make it happen, we're giving you a free Facilitator's Guide. Download your copy at
 betterfemalefriendships.com 4. now for a limited time.
 5. The Women's Connection Summit is happening in a few WEEKS. Join us in sunny Tampa, Fl for a weekend filled with informative panels, speed-friending, food and drinks, and an opportunity to learn about the science of connection WHILE making new connections in real time. Grab your ticket at 
womensconnectionsummit.com. 6. If you need a speaker, panelist, or workshop facilitator to explore the science of women's connection and conflict at your Women's History Month event, Danielle Bayard Jackson some availability... so book ASAP. Email Sam at info@tellpublicrelations.com with details and we'll get back to your shortly.

Friend Forward Announcements: 4 Things You Should Know About What's Happening BTS

We're sharing 5 signs that you may not be ready for authentic community.... yet. After we share these signs, you'll hear an excerpt from our interview with Cat Lantigua, author of the book Build It And They Will Come: A Guide To Architecting Intentional Community.

We end the episode with host Danielle Bayard Jackson sharing three ways she dropped the ball with community-building this year (and how she's attempting to recover).

Remember, the FULL EPISODE is available EXCLUSIVELY at "Office Hours" (our Patreon channel). Join now.

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Our "For the Girls" challenge starts MONDAY, February 3! Free for Patreon members. Join now.

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We're FIVE WEEKS away from the Women's Connection Summit. Grab your ticket NOW before the price goes up.

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This episode is sponsored by the Women's Relational Health Institute, an organization for women leaders who want to build authentic connections for among their female-dominated teams.

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Invite Danielle to speak for your Women's History Month program, summer event, or upcoming staff development. Inquire at daniellebayardjackson.com

Are you ACTUALLY ready for authentic community? Interview with Cat Lantigua and Danielle Bayard Jackson

How do you talk to your friends about money? In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, friendship expert and host Danielle Bayard Jackson interviews financial therapist Aja Evans whose book "Feel-Good Finance" is a total game-changer.

In this episode, we'll cover:

-reasons why talking about money in friendships is difficult

-research around women's friendship and comfort level with talking about finances

-tips from a financial therapist about how to have tough conversation whether you make less or more than your friends.

REMEMBER: The FULL 35-MINUTE EPISODE is available exclusive at "Office Hours" (our Patreon). https://www.betterfemalefriendships.c...

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The Women's Connection Summit is happening in 4 weeks in sunny Tampa, Fl! 

GRAB YOUR TICKET!

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Book host, author, and relational health educator Danielle Bayard Jackson to speak at your event Daniellebayardjackson.com OR grab her book, Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships

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Thank you to our sponsor, WOMEN'S RELATIONAL HEALTH INSTITUTE. Visit womensrelationalhealthinstitute.com

"Should we talk about money with friends?" Interview with financial therapist Aja Evans

By far, the most common question I get as a friendship coach is this: "How do I make friends as an adult?" 

In this episode, I outline 5 things to consider when you're trying to make new friends. While there are no tricks or short-cuts to creating new friendships, there are a few mindsets and strategies you can apply to begin to grow your circle and create familiarity (and intimacy!) with other women.

Watch the YOUTUBE VIDEO for this episode to see all the hand gestures and unnecessary facial expressions that went along with this mini-lecture.

After you listen to the episode, join us in the Facebook Group "GIVE IT A REST: Podcast After-Party" to tell us what you think and to share your personal experiences... and to vote for the topic of the next episode!

Learn more at www.giveitarestmovement.com or follow us on Instagram @giveitarestmovement

See you over there!

-Danielle Bayard Jackson

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Thank you to our sponsor The Fresh Tax Maven, the "business bestie" every female entrepreneur needs to help her during tax season.

Visit https://www.thefreshtaxmaven.com/ and use code GIVEITAREST to get a $100 restaurant gift card when you book an appointment!

How to Make Friends as an Adult [Youtube Recording]

How do you break your bad habit of cancelling plans? And how do you get past the frustration of being ditched by a friend?
 
In this episode, I address both groups: the offenders, and the offended! Regularly cancelling plans can have long-term effects on our female friendships, and it's about time we had the conversation. 
 
After you listen to the episode, join us in the Facebook Group "GIVE IT A REST: Podcast After-Party" to tell us what you think and to share your personal experiences... and to vote for the topic of the next episode! Learn more at www.giveitarestmovement.com
 

 
See you over there!
 

 
Danielle Bayard Jackson
 
Author, Friendship Coach
 
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 Thank you to our sponsor The Fresh Tax Maven, the "business bestie" every female entrepreneur needs to help her during tax season. Visit https://www.thefreshtaxmaven.com/ and use code GIVEITAREST to get a $100 restaurant gift card when you book an appointment!

"Sorry, I can't make it." How to Stop Cancelling on Your Friends

What do you do when your friendship falls into a routine of constant complaining? While it may feel good to occasionally vent, "chronic complainers" suffer from an ongoing negative mindset-- and it can take quite a toll on a friendship.
 

 
Here's the timeline for today's episode: I'll share 
 
1. how I accidentally became a chronic complainer, 
 
2. how I got out of it,
 
3. 4 phrases to say when a friend launches into complain-mode, 
 
4. the research that shows the impact it literally has on our brains every time we engage! 
 

 
We've all been guilty, so tune in to this episode to learn how to manage your friends' constant complaining (and your own!).
 

 
For more information, visit www.giveitarestmovement.com or grab a copy of "Give it a Rest: The Case for Tough-Love Friendships". If you are going through a tough situation right now with one of your friends, message us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/giveitarestmovement to book a 20-minute vent session so we can help you through it!
 

 
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Thank you to our sponsor The Fresh Tax Maven, the "business bestie" every female entrepreneur needs to help her during tax season. Visit https://www.thefreshtaxmaven.com/ and use code GIVEITAREST to get a $100 restaurant gift card when you book an appointment!

4 Ways to Respond to a "Chronic Complainer"

What do you do when your friend's in love with someone but you're not feeling it? 
 
Today's episode roadmap:
 
1. Two things to consider before you speak up (as always, there's research involved!)
 
2. How to frame your feedback
 
3. What to do when your friend's in a make-up/ break-up carousel
 
I end the episode with a reflection of a personal relationship failure when I was in college and what my roommate finally said to wake me up.
 

 
After you listen to the episode, join us in the Facebook Group "GIVE IT A REST: Podcast After-Party" to tell us what you think and to share your personal experiences... and to vote for the topic of the next episode! Learn more at www.giveitarestmovement.com
 
See you over there!
 
Danielle Bayard Jackson
 
Author, Friendship Coach
 
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Thank you to our sponsor The Fresh Tax Maven, the "business bestie" every female entrepreneur needs to help her during tax season. Visit https://www.thefreshtaxmaven.com/ and use code GIVEITAREST to get a $100 restaurant gift card when you book an appointment!

"I can't stand your boyfriend." How to survive when her partner's the worst.

You want to make new connections, but there are EIGHT sneaky habits that you may have that might be sabotaging your attempts. In this week's episode, we highlight a few common mistakes that we unknowingly make that send the message, "NOT INTERESTED" whenever we're in public-- and then we'll show you how to make it right. If you're looking for more in-depth support for making (and keeping!) friends, join our 8-week program "Friendship Elevated" before the price increases on October 1. See you at BETTERFEMALEFRIENDSHIPS.COM/MEMBERSHIP

Are THESE habits making you look unapproachable?

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