In today’s episode, Psychodynamic Therapist, Friendship Educator and toddler mom Blake Blankenbecler joins me for an honest conversation on all things friendship in motherhood. We discuss how to both maintain existing friendships and cultivate new aligned relationships as a busy mom. Blake shares her journey of moving around a lot, going through infertility and how to navigate friendships through challenging seasons of life.

Whether you struggle with balancing time for friends with the overwhelm of motherhood or are desperately craving building community and connection with other moms, this episode is packed with valuable insights and next steps!

We discuss:

• Tips for balancing time for your primary relationships and friendships

• How to find aligned friends in motherhood

• Blake’s top two criteria for identifying healthy, supportive friendships

• What research says your “inner circle” should look like

• How to figure out when a friendship is worth the effort

• Navigating conflict and hard conversations

• Handling unsolicited advice and comparison

• The truth about vulnerability in friendships

• Finding friends in a new city or new season of life

• Friendship through infertility, grief, and challenging times

This conversation is full of insight on cultivating and nourishing relationships with the friends who are truly aligned with your most authentic self!

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.