EPISODE 10: F*ck, Let’s Talk About Friendship! with Maddie Marsh

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In this episode of F*ck, I’m Nearly 50!, I sit down with one of my forever people, Maddie Marsh, to talk about midlife friendships, the real, the raw, and the ridiculously funny. 👯‍♀️

We met in the classic mid-30s way, a mother’s group, two 8-week-old babies, no sleep, and one bright pair of trainers (mine, naturally). Fast forward 12 years and our friendship has survived playdates, water parks, Big Burp Enterprises (yes, that’s a thing), career pivots, identity wobbles, and some full-on life curveballs.

This conversation dives into:

💥 The chaos and intensity of newborn friendships

🎢 Why long-term friendships evolve, and how to keep them going

🧠 The emotional labour of being a good friend (and when to let one go)

👀 Why you might need a friendship “audit” in your 40s

📱 Digital vs IRL friendships, and why nothing beats a real hug

💡 How to build chosen family when life pulls you in 100 directions

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Maddie brings her signature honesty, drama, humour, and heart, and reminds us that great friendships aren’t about being in touch all the time, they’re about showing up when it matters most.

Whether you’ve got a ride-or-die crew or feel like you’re starting over, this one’s for you. ❤️

Hit play, laugh along, and then go text your best mate. Better yet, plan something fun, messy, and memory-making. 🥟🎳🦈

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