Core Friends

Carly Cassidy
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Self-proclaimed “Biiig Apple Girl” Carly Cassidy is on a mission to fight the loneliness epidemic one friendship at a time. Through candid chats with real-life friends, Core Friends dives into origin stories, growing pains, and the beauty of platonic love at every age. Your ears (and your heart) are in good company here.

  1. Sep 1

    From a Boobie Shower to Best Friends feat. Emily

    This week I am joined by core friend, Emily to go over our origin story and maintaining friendships across state lines and oceans. We also get into college radio, Catholic school chaos, and taking leaps of faith online. Podcast Intro- 'if tears could dance (i'll be alright) by STELLA. & pedram Cover photo- Meghan Marshall Check out Emily's substack here Subscribe to my substack here

  2. Jul 5

    I Started a Podcast About Friendship and I Don't Have Any Close Friends with David Nebinski

    This episode is a resharing of a guest episode I did for my friend David's podcast, the 'Portfolio Career Podcast.' Titled and inspired by a substack article I wrote about Core Friends titled, I Started a Podcast About Friendship and I Don't Have Any Close Friends. I also debrief highlights from our conversation in this article, Core Friends: Stop Trying to Make Fetch Happen. We talk about the challenges of modern friendship, try to answer the question, 'what is a best friend?' and more! You can find David's podcast here and follow him on substack here. Podcast Intro- 'if tears could dance (i'll be alright) by STELLA. & pedram Cover photo- Meghan Marshall

  3. Apr 7

    Tiktok Brought Me Best Friends feat Amanda, Brielle and Nicole

    I'm joined this week by not one, not two, but three beautiful and hilarious guests: Amanda (core friend veteran), Brielle, and Nicole. Together we recall how we met and prove that one can make best friends in the comment section of social media platforms. We talk about everything under the short-lived NYC sun (come back, please!) including our struggles with burnout and how we strive to stay sane and social amidst it all. Spoiler alert- we also share a psychic. Tune in for good fortune.

  4. Mar 24

    Connecting the Dots- Mapping the Roads that Lead to Friendship with Joshua K

    I am joined by Joshua Keay to explore the concept of friendship mapping, inspired by a Medium article he wrote in 2018 titled 'What I learned by mapping ten years of friendships.' Joshua shares his journey to New York City and the building of his social network, illustrating how connections can lead to unexpected friendships and personal growth. Listen to learn why you shouldn't bring a wingman to events and more! Check Out The Original Article Here Join the bunch on Instagram: @corefriendspod Podcast Intro- 'if tears could dance (i'll be alright) by STELLA. & pedram Cover photo- Meghan Marshall

  5. Mar 11

    From the Core- Burning the Candle at Both Ends & Candle-lit Dinner Parties with Friends

    In this solo reflection, I dive into recent feelings of burnout and a decision to reduce posting frequency in order to stay balanced. I also explore what a friend's birthday dinner taught me about male friendships and a spontaneous invitation leading to serendipitous connections. Join the bunch on Instagram: @corefriendspod Podcast Intro- 'if tears could dance (i'll be alright) by STELLA. & pedram Cover photo- Meghan Marshall

  6. Mar 3

    Losing Friends to Relationships and Mean-Girl Dynamics feat Amanda Jewell

    Join me for pt. 2 of my conversation with Amanda this week to dive into the balance between relationships and friendships in adulthood. We discuss the challenges of maintaining friendships during romantic relationships and the emotional rollercoaster of codependent friendships. Listen for our real stories of friendship breakups, the emotional impact of mean-girl dynamics and experiences battling loneliness on the quest for authentic relationships. Join the bunch on Instagram: @corefriendspod Podcast Intro- 'if tears could dance (i'll be alright) by STELLA. & pedram Cover photo- Meghan Marshall

  7. Feb 24

    And They Were Roommates!- Becoming Best Friends in 48 Hours with Amanda Jewell

    This week Amanda is back to bring us her latest life updates. We discuss the challenges of living in a historical landmark apartment in NYC and her recent wellness retreat experience in Costa Rica. Listen to learn how a cost-saving initiative brought Amanda deep friendship and vulnerability in fragile moments (cue Panic attack). We get deep and have deep laughter (I'm trying so hard to not use AI for these descriptions guys, so you're gonna have to grin and bear (with) it when it comes to these puns. Sorry, love you bye! Join the bunch on Instagram: @corefriendspod Podcast Intro- 'if tears could dance (i'll be alright) by STELLA. & pedram Cover photo- Meghan Marshall

  8. Feb 17

    From the Core- Building the Community vs Knocking on the Gatekeeper's Door

    'From the Core' are solo episodes where I peel back the layers to reflect candidly on the state of my friendships and creative pursuits, as well as the lessons learned along the way. This week I explore: braving sub-zero temperatures for chosen family, the power of tiktok to forge new relationships, and being disillusioned with communities centered on exclusivity. Join the bunch on Instagram: @corefriendspod Podcast Intro- 'if tears could dance (i'll be alright) by STELLA. & pedram Cover photo- Meghan Marshall

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Self-proclaimed “Biiig Apple Girl” Carly Cassidy is on a mission to fight the loneliness epidemic one friendship at a time. Through candid chats with real-life friends, Core Friends dives into origin stories, growing pains, and the beauty of platonic love at every age. Your ears (and your heart) are in good company here.

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  • Creator
    Carly Cassidy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Carly Cassidy 2025
  • Show Website
    Core Friends