The Friendship Studio

Where Else Can I Make Friends Outside Of Work?

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Hi everyone! I'm back with a follow up to the "Coworkers Aren't Your Friends" episode. So many of you all resonated with that topic, so I created an episode that is a practical guide to making friends outside of work.

I talk about specific places to go that create healthier and longer-lasting connections and recapping why workplaces are harder today to create strong friendships.

In this episode I go into topics about:

• choosing recurring hobbies over one-off events

• dance, writing workshops, group fitness, improv, choir, martial arts as perfect environments for building friendships

• skill-based learning like languages, book clubs, pottery, welding, acting and music production

• faith and spiritual communities for consistent connection

• volunteering as a filter for kind, empathetic people

• animal shelters, community gardens, mutual aid groups and how to find them

• playing the long game and avoiding instant over-investment

• being intentional, staying open, handling awkwardness, risking rejection

Let me know in the comments, wherever you are listening, what are you challenging yourself to commit to for the next 4 weeks in order to start building new friendships?

Come back every week and let us know how it has been going...what are you learning, have you met anyone new yet, and what has been hard about it?

I'll see you all in the next episode!

-Jacq

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The Truth About Clingy Friends, Neediness, & Attachment

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Hi everyone! This episode is all about understanding our clingy friends and our own clingy behavior.

We explore why clingy friendship behavior shows up, how attachment styles shape our reactions, and what helps both anxious friends and the people who love them. We share tools to self-regulate, set clear plans, and build security in our own lives.

Some of the subjects we jump into in the episode are around: • fear of abandonment and low self-worth as root causes • attachment theory overview and four attachment styles • anxious and avoidant push-pull dynamics in friendship • strengths within anxious traits such as loyalty and empathy • self-regulation tools and diversifying emotional support • building routines and anchors outside friendship • attachment labels as frameworks not fixed identities If you enjoyed this episode, or maybe if you disagreed with parts of it, just let me know in the comments wherever you're listening If you watch this episode on YouTube, give it a thumbs up 👍 and engage with the video.

Disclaimer: While I have a background in human psychology, I am NOT a licensed therapist or psychologist so please reach out to a medical/mental health professional for more personalized help with your needs.

Resources I used in the making of this episode:

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1993-01038-001
https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-theory/
https://www.simplypsychology.org/attachment.html

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Flaky Friends, Hard Truths (From a Former Flake)

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Flaky friends. You probably love them but they drive you crazy with their inconsistent behavior. In this episode, sit with me as I look at what actually makes a "flaky" personality, how does it show up in our friendships, and what I think you should do about your flaky friends...all coming from the perspective that I used to BE the flaky (fun-loving 😇) friend.

If you struggle with flaky friends (or you are the flaky friend) and want to dig into a little of the why- this one is for you!

Go ahead and share your thoughts or your stories in the comments, or if you actually want to write in anonymously to me, the link is going to be below wherever you are listening. 👇🏼

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New Year, New World, New Friends

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Hi Friends! Welcome back to The Friendship Studio- Happy New Year 🥳 In one of the first episodes of 2026, I wanted to talk about a something that sparked the idea of "friendship as our foundation". The inspiration came from a short I saw on Youtube (see link below) and today I wanted to talk about the concept of "world building" and what it could look like if friendship was part of the foundation of our lives. I talk about the concept of world building, "romance" in friendships (yes, it can be there ) and what that looks like if it were, and why we need to decide what will be in the world WE want to live in. Let me know how your New Year is going and what would your world look like with friendship as part of your foundation.

See you next week.

-Jacq

Link to Youtube short that inspired this podcast episode: https://youtube.com/shorts/ketI6vRa5OU?si=cMAcwqdoiBC8so4m

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I'm Learning How to Show Up When It's Hard

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Hi Friends! I am creating a series called "Friend-to-Friend". These will be informal conversations where I talk a bit more personally about life, friendships, whatever's on my mind and that I think you may want/need to hear.

This first Friend-to-Friend episode, is a casual, honest chat about showing up when it’s hard — even when being seen feels uncomfortable. I share why starting this podcast challenged me, and how choosing to show up anyway has been worth it!

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What Jealousy Reveals in Friendship

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

In this series opener about common problems in adult friendships, I go into the topic of jealousy and competition in friendships. What is jealousy and how does it show up? Is it a deal breaker? Let's get into it in this podcast episode!

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Friendly, Not Friends: Create Those Boundaries at Work

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

You don’t have to overshare to be likable at work. This episode dives into how to maintain your sanity at work, stay respected, and avoid getting pulled into emotional work drama.

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Work Friendships Don’t Last, Here's Why

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

You leave a job, and suddenly those “everyday people” vanish. Here is a brief chat about why that happens, what it says about work connections, and how to manage the grief around losing those connections.

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Coworkers Aren’t Your Friends: A Deep Dive

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Work friendships can feel deep… until they’re not. Let’s talk about the illusion of “work friends", why I don't believe in them, and what you can focus on instead.

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How To Stop Being The Clingy Friend Before It Backfires: A Reddit Story

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

In this mini episode, I read a short story from Reddit about someone who knows he is the "clingy" friend. He shares what happened between him and a friend and wants some advice on how to move forward with other people in a better way.

This story will start us off, before going on a deeper dive in future episodes into what exactly clinginess is, where it comes from, and how to handle clinginess in a friendship.

What does this story make you think about your clingy behavior or a friends? Where do you think clinginess comes from? Have friendships gotten too suffocating in today's modern world or are we afraid of closeness in friendships?

Let me know what you think in the comments 👇🏼

See you all next time!

- Jacq

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Feeling Disconnected From Life and Friends? Me too

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT

This episode I wanted to share a short story about what made me feel a bit more "alive" again.

Have you felt like life and your friendships have been just...missing something? Dull? Bland?

Come into the studio for a bit and let's dive into why life has just been "meh" lately.

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