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Find Your People: Why Deep Friendship Is a Health Essential

Find Your People: Why Deep Friendship Is a Health Essential

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 This conversation hit me hard — because of the loneliness so many women quietly carry? It’s real. And you are not alone. The month of March is Women’s History Month, and we’re talking about what truly matters to women. Friendship is at the top of that list. In this conversation with author Jennie Allen, we unpack why so many of us have plenty of acquaintances but still feel deeply disconnected. The research is clear: meaningful friendship isn’t optional — it’s essential to our mental, emotional, and physical health. We talk about why we’ve lost the art of initiation, how to find your people, and what to do if building deep friendships feels harder than it should. Life Happens. Let’s Talk About It. Listen in to learn more: [0:00:00] Humans Are Starving for Connection, Not Convenience [0:02:07] We’re “Connected” Yet Lonely: The Friendship Gap for Women [0:09:58] Loneliness Is More Dangerous Than Drugs or Alcohol [0:16:43] Your Inner Circle: Why You Only Need 3–5 Deep Friends [0:23:38] You Can Be Lonely, or You Can Initiate—Those Are Your Options In this episode, we are digging into the growing loneliness epidemic, how the quality of your friendships affects every aspect of your health, the biggest barriers to building meaningful friendships, the difference between having a village and having an inner circle (and why we need both!), five different types of friends you need in your life, three qualities to look for in a friend, how to handle conflict in friendship, and healthy boundaries in relationships with friends and family. Connect with Paula on Instagram THE CARRY™ ALL NEWSLETTER by and for working moms Jennie Allen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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