11 episodes

The latest research, interviews with experts and sharing stories about how we can all have better, longer-lasting and more fulfilling friendships.

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    • Society & Culture

The latest research, interviews with experts and sharing stories about how we can all have better, longer-lasting and more fulfilling friendships.

    Getting dumped (pt. 2) and a round-up of this season!

    Getting dumped (pt. 2) and a round-up of this season!

    The second part of our exclusive interview with Professor Robin Dunbar from the University of Cambridge about when and why relationships break up and, as we approach a new year, we sum up what we have learnt so far from this season of A Friend Indeed!
    Music by Wataboi from Pixabay.

    • 21 min
    Getting dumped: why friendships end (part 1)

    Getting dumped: why friendships end (part 1)

    We speak with the 'friendship guru' himself, Professor Robin Dunbar from the University of Cambridge, about when and why relationships break up.
    Here is a link to his new book: https://tinyurl.com/rdunbar
    Music by Wataboi from Pixabay.
     

    • 15 min
    Becoming a “yes person” - the art of making new friends

    Becoming a “yes person” - the art of making new friends

    Is there a secret formula to making friends? Author and psychology lecturer Dr Nic Hooper gives us his tips on how to conquer the fear and make new connections. 
    Nic's new book is here: https://tinyurl.com/f87xteam
    Get in touch on Twitter @FriendIndeedPod or friendindeedpod@gmail.com and tell us what you think of the podcast.
    Music by Wataboi from Pixabay.

    • 26 min
    Investigating the male friendship "crisis"

    Investigating the male friendship "crisis"

    The media says men struggle to have meaningful friendships, but is that really true? We look into it and speak with Scott Johnson who has set up a group for men to walk and talk about their mental health. 
    Proper Blokes Club: https://www.facebook.com/theproperblokesclub/
    Music by Wataboi from Pixabay
     

    • 27 min
    Are 'friends with benefits' a good idea?

    Are 'friends with benefits' a good idea?

    Do sex and friendship mix? Cate Campbell, an accredited psychosexual therapist and co-host of the (rather brilliant) Real Sex Education podcast speaks to us about 'friends with benefits' relationships, how to make them work and what to do if they go wrong.
    Here is a link to the study mentioned in this episode: https://tinyurl.com/fwbenefit

    • 21 min
    The brain tumour 'twins'

    The brain tumour 'twins'

    We speak with two women who have developed an incredible bond that has seen them through the hardest times in their lives.
    If you want to know more about Janice and Elly's fundraising or Brainstrust, then click here: https://tinyurl.com/tumourtwins
    Please let us know what you think of this podcast: friendindeedpod@gmail.com.
    Music by TimMoor & Wataboi at Pixabay.

    • 13 min

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