A Circle is Round

Julia Toro
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A Circle is Round

There's a friendship crisis in America. Friendships are one of the key indicators of happiness...and we're lonelier than ever. A Circle is Round is all about adult friendship: how to make new friends, nurture the ones you have, and feel connected in this modern world. Hosted by Julia Toro and Steph Douglass, 2 women in their 30s who are searching for something more.

  1. 06/22/2023

    Ep. 23 - How to Stay Friends for Decades with Nancy Lopez

    Do you want your friendships to last longer? Have you drifted apart from good friends? Steph and Julia interview Steph's long time Bestie, Nancy Lopez about how to really make friendships stick. In this ep we cover: Steph + Nancy the origin story [spoiler: imagine them as little 10 year olds!!] When they knew they'd be friends forever What makes a quality and long term friendship Steph hits "cliche saying" bingo

    44 min

  2. 06/15/2023

    Ep. 22 - Mango Margaritas, College, and Read Receipts

    Do you ever order cocktails and not like them? What are your thoughts on college? Do you have read receipts turned on? Steph & Julia discuss our cocktail strategy, our thoughts on education & dating, and how we approach read receipts. In this episode, we cover: Real-time friend feedback Our non-cute dinner series The nuances of Drake lyrics Establishments with "Factory" in the name Dating with education requirements How trust & read receipts are directly related

    35 min

  3. 06/08/2023

    Ep. 21 - Are We Too Busy?

    Do you wish you could be more spontaneous — but your schedule is too full? Why is scheduling things with friends so hard these days? Julia & Steph discuss how to not to get bogged down by plans, actually get things on the cal, and also be more spontaneous. In this episode, we cover: Our group trip recap Which types of restaurants are best for groups Scheduling with friends Planned spontaneity A new app idea that you're not allowed to steal

    44 min

  4. 06/01/2023

    Ep. 20 - How to Actually Feel Connected

    Do you hang out with a bunch of people but don't necessarily FEEL connected? What is it that makes us feel connected? Steph & Julia discuss what makes them feel connected, their own connection styles, and why being present is the key to having fun In this episode, we cover: Chelsea Handler's pool parties Being present and what it really means How to feel more connected in conversation How to have more fun in group settings Different connection styles

    44 min

  5. 05/25/2023

    Ep. 19 - THE GROUP TRIP

    Do you know how to have fun on group trips? Do you wish you were better at planning them? Do you want to go on MORE group trips? Steph & Julia discuss the art of the group trip, how to plan/attend the best ones, and how to be more intentional about group trips in general. In this episode, we cover: Swingers vs. Poly How to be a great group trip attendee How to be a great group trip planner The best mindset to have for group trips Why we can't let bachelor/bachelorettes be the only group trips we go on

    1h 1m

  6. 05/11/2023

    Ep. 18 - Is Platonic Male Friendship a Myth?

    Can you ever really be *just* friends with a person of the gender you're attracted to? Steph & Julia answer a listener question about platonic male friendship, the nuances involved if you're in a relationship, and whether or not we think it's real. In this episode, we cover: Whether platonic male friendship is possible as straight women New platonic male friends vs. ones you had before your relationship What friendship with men brings to our lives (if anything) How to handle partner jealousy P.S. If you've got friendship questions, submit them to @acircleisround on IG

    43 min

  7. 05/04/2023

    Ep. 17 - Creativity & Friendship

    Do you ever get tired of doing the same old shit? How vulnerable are you really when it comes to friendship? Do you struggle with inviting people to do things with you? Steph & Julia discuss better ways to bond, how to be truly yourself around other people, and how to invite someone out in a way that feels *totally no pressure*. In this episode, we cover: Steph’s big announcement (going natural) Which teen celebrities made it out unscathed Why vulnerability is terrifying The magic of being creative with your friends How to invite someone out in a way that makes them feel wanted but not pressured

    45 min

  8. 04/20/2023

    Ep. 16 - Finding Your People

    Do you use the phrase "my people"? Have you ever looked around a room and thought: These are definitely not my people. Do you ever wonder if it's you or them? Steph & Julia discuss how to find your people, whether having "people" is a myth to begin with, and what to do if you're in a social situation where you feel like an alien. In this episode, we cover: How we define "our people" What to do when the connection isn't there Why we can't plan friendship The art of letting go Why we want everyone to love us — even if we don't love them

    48 min
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There's a friendship crisis in America. Friendships are one of the key indicators of happiness...and we're lonelier than ever. A Circle is Round is all about adult friendship: how to make new friends, nurture the ones you have, and feel connected in this modern world. Hosted by Julia Toro and Steph Douglass, 2 women in their 30s who are searching for something more.

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  • Creator
    Julia Toro
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Julia Toro
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