Best Femalefriendship Podcasts (2025)

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She’ll Be Here Eventually: When Your Bestie Is Always Late (and You’re Always Waiting) 31:37

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Send us a text She’ll Be Here Eventually: When Your Bestie Is Always Late (and You’re Always Waiting) Description: You love her to death… but she’s always late. Every dinner, every coffee date, every plan—she’s on her own time zone. ⏰ In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie dive into the friendship friction that comes with one…

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Besties, Boys & Boundaries: When You Both Catch Feelings 33:30

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Send us a text Episode Title: Besties, Boys & Boundaries: When You Both Catch Feelings Description: It’s all fun and flirting… until you both catch feelings. 💔 In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie dive into one of the oldest friendship taboos in the book — what happens when two best friends fall for the same person. Is ther…

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7 Holiday-related friendship issues that you need to prepare for now// Friendship Expert Danielle Bayard Jackson 37:56

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In this episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson discusses the complexities of women's friendships during the holiday season. She outlines several common friendship issues that arise during this time, including the drama surrounding invitations, the challenges of reuniting with former friends, financial considerations, an…

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Didn’t Show Up: When Friends Ghost Your Biggest Moments 33:39

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By Jennifer Hobbs & Jackie Schroeder

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You Don’t Have to Like Her: When You Can’t Stand Your Bestie’s Other Friends 30:23

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Send us a text Episode 16 - You Don’t Have to Like Her: When You Can’t Stand Your Bestie’s Other Friends Description: We’ve all been there—you adore your best friend, but cannot stand one of her other friends. Maybe she’s loud, shady, competitive, or just not your vibe. Do you say something? Stay quiet? Protect the peace—or protect your energy? In …

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The Motherhood Drift: When Life Pulls Best Friends Apart 34:58

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Send us a text Episode 15 - The Motherhood Drift: When Life Pulls Best Friends Apart Description: Not every friendship ends with a fight. Sometimes, it just drifts. In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie dive into the quiet heartbreak of friendships that change when one friend becomes a mother and the other doesn’t. From unan…

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3 mistakes we make when "holding space" for female friends// Hosted by female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson 19:24

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the complexities of "holding space" in our female friendships. She discusses: the importance of holding space for friends the three types of support friends need common mistakes made in providing emotional support effective strategies t…

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Friendship Love Languages: Show up for your bestie in the way she feels it most. 35:23

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Send us a text Episode 14 - Friendship Love Languages: Show up for your bestie in the way she feels it most. Ever notice how we talk about love languages for couples, but rarely for friendships? In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie dive into the five love languages—words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, qua…

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6 Psychological Reasons Why We Remain Friends with "Frenemies" 28:49

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You recently realized that a friend in your life is more like a "frenemy", but for some reason you can't seem to end the relationship. Why is it so difficult to separate yourself from someone who doesn't always have your best interest at heart? In this week's episode, host and resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares what the resea…

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When Your Kids Grow Up and You Find Yourself Again 37:17

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Send us a text Episode 13 - When Your Kids Grow Up and You Find Yourself Again Who were you before you were “Mom”? And is she still in there? In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie get real about the bittersweet season of motherhood when the kids are grown (or at least independent) and you suddenly realize you have space—some…

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Bestie Blessings: Why Every Husband Should Celebrate His Wife’s Ride-or-Die 36:48

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Send us a text Episode 12 - Bestie Blessings: Why Every Husband Should Celebrate His Wife’s Ride-or-Die Behind every strong marriage, there’s often an unspoken MVP: the best friend. In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie shine a light on one of the most overlooked—but most important—roles in a relationship: your wife’s bestie…

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The Ultimate Bestie Test: Who Knows Who Best? (Vegas Edition) 45:26

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Send us a text Episode 11 Think you know your best friend? Like really know them? In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie put their 40+ years of friendship on the line with the ultimate bestie quiz—right from their Vegas hotel room. From first crushes and haircut disasters to guilty pleasure TV shows and irrational fears, noth…

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Wild by Necessity: How Too Much Responsibility Made Us Rebellious 32:16

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Send us a text Episode 10 Ever been called “wild” when you were really just tired? This episode of Slightly Unsupervised is for the girls who carried everyone else’s mess—siblings, parents, grandparents, even cousins—while still expected to smile and keep it all together. Jennifer and Jackie peel back the curtain on how too much responsibility, too…

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For the woman who has TOO many friends... 26:01

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson speaks to women who -- in the midst of a loneliness epidemic-- actually have too many friends. If you're a woman who is highly visible and/ or highly social and are becoming resentful or burned out by your efforts to maintain multiple connections, this episode is for you. D…

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Best Friends, Bloodlines & Blunt Truths: Debbie & Ashley’s Wild Ride — Part 2 26:52

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Send us a text Episode 9 Part 1 gave you a peek into Debbie and Ashley’s aunt-niece madness, Part 2 is a full-blown backstage pass. Recorded in a Vegas hotel room, Jennifer and Jackie dive back in with these two ride-or-dies for even more outrageous stories, vintage fashion regrets, unexpected celebrity run-ins, and the kind of funeral pep talks on…

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The unique stress that women face (and how social support helps us through it) 28:50

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the unique stressors that women face and how their friendships serve as a crucial buffer against these stressors. The conversation delves into the biological, ecological, and social dimensions of stress, emphasizing the importance of perceived social support. Danie…

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Best Friends, Bloodlines & Blunt Truths: Debbie & Ashley’s Wild Ride Part 1 29:48

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Send us a text Episode 8: Best Friends, Bloodlines & Blunt Truths: Debbie & Ashley’s Wild Ride Part 1 Ever had a friendship so deep, so loyal, and so wild that it feels like no one else would even get it? Now imagine that friend is also your aunt. In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie hit record in a Vegas hotel room with De…

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Friendship Red Flags: The Ones We Ignored (and Paid For) 33:31

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Send us a text Episode 7 Friendship Red Flags: The Ones We Ignored (and Paid For) Ever stayed in a friendship that felt… off—but you couldn’t quite name why? In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie dig into the quiet discomforts and loud betrayals of toxic friendships—from emotional vampires and jealous digs to ghosting, guilt…

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How to create "community care plans" within your female friendships // A conversation with Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins 21:18

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In this conversation, Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins discusses the importance of community care as a form of resistance, emphasizing the mutual support and holistic care that communities provide. Alongside host and women's friendship expect Danielle Bayard Jackson, Dr. Robbins defines community care, shares strategies for engaging women in community care…

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Losing a Friend: When the Silence Hurts Most 33:04

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Send us a text Episode 6 Losing a Friend: When the Silence Hurts Most What happens when your best friend becomes a stranger? In this deeply emotional episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie open up about one of the hardest—and often least talked about—parts of friendship: the grief that comes with losing someone who once knew your who…

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The Friends Who Shaped Us: Seasons, Reasons & Lifetimes 34:38

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Send us a text Episode 5 The Friends Who Shaped Us: Seasons, Reasons & Lifetimes Some friends walk in when everyone else walks out—and some quietly walk out when you need them most. In this raw and deeply personal episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie open up about the friendships that left a mark: the ones that came in clutch, the …

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How to be 'helpable' (and the power of the "Benjamin Franklin Effect") 21:57

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Why is it hard to ask our friends for help? What are the benefits of becoming "help-seeking" women in our friendships? And once we do get the nerve to ask for support, how can we do it in a way that actually motivates people to show up for us? This is a pretty research-heavy episode, and it's going to finally allow you to exhale. Truly. Because hos…

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"Tell me what you want, what you really, really want."// 5 Most Common Contradictory Friendship Goals 25:05

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, resident friendship coach and women's relational health expert Danielle Bayard Jackson delves into five of the most common contradictions women face in their relational goals. Together we'll explore contradictions like the desire for siloed friendships versus wanting a friend group; and the temptation …

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What Makes a True Best Friend? The Spark, the Trust, and the Red Flags 50:53

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Send us a text Episode 4 What Makes a True Best Friend? The Spark, the Trust, and the Red Flags What does it really mean to be a best friend—and how do you know when you've found one? In this heart-filled episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie dive into the emotional blueprint of lifelong friendship. From that first spark of connecti…

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If We Could Talk to Our 25-Year-Old Selves 41:53

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Send us a text Episode 3: If We Could Talk to Our 25-Year-Old Selves If you’ve ever looked back and thought, “What was I even doing at 25?”—this episode is for you. Jennifer and Jackie get honest, nostalgic, and a little emotional as they share the life lessons, hard truths, and surprising wins they wish they could whisper to their younger selves. …

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Women feel more "interpersonal guilt" than men. Here's how that's impacting our female friendships. 23:40

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If you had one week where you couldn't experience guilt, how would that change your friendships? Would you end relationships? Would you set boundaries? Would you ask for help? Would you pull away from your family to spend more time with friends without feeling bad about it? These questions were sparked by the book I'm reading, "The Guilt Pill" by S…

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Is ChatGPT impacting your friendships? These 7 questions will help you to know for sure. 24:17

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the complex relationship between artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, and women's friendships. This episode offers seven questions that equip you to evaluate and interrogate ways that your ChatGPT use might be impacting the breadth, depth, and quality of …

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When Friendships Break: How We Found Our Way Back 38:24

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Send us a text Episode 2: When Friendships Break: How We Found Our Way Back What happens when your forever friend suddenly isn’t in your life anymore? In this episode of Slightly Unsupervised, Jennifer and Jackie get real about what it’s like when a friendship falls apart—and the beautiful, messy process of putting it back together. They open up ab…

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How Bestiemony® Was Born: A Wild Weekend, a Vow, and a Trademarked Friendship Ceremony 29:49

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Send us a text 🎙 Episode 1: 🎙 How Bestiemony® Was Born: A Wild Weekend, a Vow, and a Trademarked Friendship Ceremony Hosts: Jennifer Hobbs & Jackie Schroeder Podcast: Slightly Unsupervised In the very first episode of Slightly Unsupervised, best friends Jennifer and Jackie share the hilarious, emotional, and very real origin story of Bestiemony®—th…

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No, she's not (always) "gaslighting" you // a conversation about "therapy speak" during friendship conflict with Dr. Isabelle Morley 18:42

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In this conversation, Dr. Isabelle Morley (author of the book "They're not gaslighting you") and host Danielle Bayard Jackson discuss the increasing prevalence of therapy-related language in everyday conversations, particularly in the context of friendships and conflicts. They explore the definitions and nuances of terms like gaslighting, narcissis…

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When life transitions impact your friendships: A conversation with Almost 30 hosts Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams 32:08

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Want to two friends discuss the life transitions that strained their friendship? In this conversation, Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, co-hosts of the Almost 30 podcast (title of their new book!), share their journey of navigating friendships through various life transitions. They discuss the evolution of their friendship, the challenges they f…

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Trees, cars, and sidewalks: How poor urban planning hurts your social life // a conversation with Fatima Elkott, urban planner 20:10

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Okay, I know I shouldn't have favorites but this episode (and this guest!) might really be in my top 10 favorite episodes that we've produced in the show's five-year history. In this conversation, urban planner Fatima Elkott discusses the significance of city design in shaping our environments and social interactions. She emphasizes the impact of u…

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"It's just easier to be friends with guys" -- a sentiment we need to unpack. 13:55

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson delves into the complexities of women's friendships, particularly the perception that friendships with men are easier. She explores various factors contributing to this belief, including differences in: conversation styles bonding rituals emotional expectations safety conce…

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Surprising ways that the "mother wound" shows up in female friendships // with Dr. Dylesia, mother-daughter trauma recovery expert 22:44

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In this conversation, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson and Dr. Dylesia (@drdylesia) -- an expert on mother-daughter trauma and estrangement-- explore the intricate dynamics of mother-daughter relationships and how they influence women's friendships in adulthood. They discuss the concept of 'mother wounds' and how unresolved issues…

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THIS is the reason you have "friend fatigue": A reflection on the power of "friend-life integration" 17:37

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the concept of 'friend fatigue,' a growing concern among women in their thirties and forties who are overwhelmed by their lack of "friend-life integration". Danielle discusses the emotional and social labor involved in maintaining friendships, particularly in the c…