187 episodes

This is a podcast for modern women looking to understand the complexities of female friendship. Hosted by Danielle Bayard Jackson --female friendship coach and educator-- Friend Forward provides research, strategies, and tough-love truth to answer your questions about how to navigate relationships with other women. Tune in every week for new insights about how to create and maintain better female friendships. (And in between episodes, follow along on TikTok at @thefriendshipexpert or IG @daniellebayardjackson)

Friend Forward Danielle Bayard Jackson -- Female Friendship Expert

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 212 Ratings

This is a podcast for modern women looking to understand the complexities of female friendship. Hosted by Danielle Bayard Jackson --female friendship coach and educator-- Friend Forward provides research, strategies, and tough-love truth to answer your questions about how to navigate relationships with other women. Tune in every week for new insights about how to create and maintain better female friendships. (And in between episodes, follow along on TikTok at @thefriendshipexpert or IG @daniellebayardjackson)

    Authenticity, Oversharing, and the Value of Not-So-Deep Friendships: A Conversation with Israa Nasir

    Authenticity, Oversharing, and the Value of Not-So-Deep Friendships: A Conversation with Israa Nasir

    You’re walking home from a friend’s party when you begin to replay a conversation you had with someone you met and, as you recall the way you dived right into personal life details within the first three minutes, you’re wondering if you overshared…
     
    Other people might regret opening up in that way but not you, because you often say - if it’s not a deep friendship, then I don’t want it - but is that really a healthy mantra?
     
    In today’s episode, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson speaks to Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist, speaker and writer, about the intricacies of certain friendships, challenging the belief that relationships must be intensely intimate to hold value. Together they discuss how different friendships can meet various emotional needs, and they also bust some myths about authenticity and oversharing. 
     
    And, as always, stay tuned for this week’s homework. 
     
    To connect with Israa Nasir, you can find her on Instagram, and to access the workshop referenced in this episode,  you can join her substack here too. 
     
    **And you can now pre-order Danielle’s new book, Fighting For Our Friendships* here!**
     
    Pre-order your copy to receive three pre-order bonuses, including audio courses that will not be available publicly.
     
    To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday.
     
    Want to join our Book Club and join in the conversation? Join us here. 
     
    To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson
     
    Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward
     
    To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching

    Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com
     

    • 25 min
    Why We Yearn For Friendship Groups, And The Pros & Cons of Groups vs Dyads

    Why We Yearn For Friendship Groups, And The Pros & Cons of Groups vs Dyads

    You’re out shopping and you see a group of four women walk by, sipping on coffee, pushing their carts and laughing at something together, and you feel a little sting. You’re wondering if you’ll ever experience that group dynamic again the way you did when you were younger, and you’re secretly wishing that you had a solid friendship group, in the way so many other people seem to. 
     
    In today’s episode of the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert explores why we yearn for friendship groups, especially in our 30s, what the research has to say about it, and the pros and cons of friendship groups as opposed to dyadic friendships. So if this issue has been top of mind lately, then this episode is for you.
     
    If you’re desiring a little more vulnerability, depth and intimacy from your friendships, then this is the episode for you. 
     
    And, as always, stay tuned to the end for this week’s homework. 
     
    If you’re in a period where you’re trying to better understand women’s friendships, specifically relating to how to position yourself to make new like-minded friends as a woman in her 30s, you can join the waiting list for Danielle’s “Five Stages Of Adult Friendship” course here.
     
    To pre-order Danielle’s book, Fighting For Our Friendships, click here
     
    If you want to get your hands on the extended learning guide related to last week’s podcast episode, exploring the barriers to vulnerability in friendship (totally free of charge for a limited time only), grab your guide at betterfemalefriendships.com. 
     
    To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘+ Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday.
     
    To connect with Danielle wants to hear about it - drop her a DM at @friendforward on Instagram or visit us 24/7 at  www.betterfemalefriendships.com
     
    Want to join our Book Club and see what we’re reading this month? Join us here. 
     
    To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson
     
    Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward
     
    To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching

    Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com
     

    • 14 min
    Four Reasons Why Your Friends Are Not Being Vulnerable With You

    Four Reasons Why Your Friends Are Not Being Vulnerable With You

    You’re walking home after a coffee date with a new friend and begin to reflect on the time that you spent together. You really like hanging out with her, but you realize that she doesn’t share anything about herself with you, at least not anything personal, and come to think of it, you have another friend who’s the same… 
     
    In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson explores four reasons why your friends might not be opening up to you. If you’re desiring a little more vulnerability, depth and intimacy from your friendships, then this is the episode for you. 
     
    If you want to delve even deeper into this topic, and get scripts, strategies and exercises to extend your learning, Danielle is offering an extended learning guide on this particular topic, totally free of charge for a limited time only! To grab your guide, head to betterfemalefriendships.com. 
     
    And, as always, stay tuned to the end for this week’s homework. 
     
    To pre-order Danielle’s book, Fighting For Our Friendships, click here
     
    To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘+ Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday.
     
    To connect with Danielle wants to hear about it - drop her a DM at @friendforward on Instagram or visit us 24/7 at  www.betterfemalefriendships.com
     
    Want to join our Book Club and see what we’re reading this month? Join us here. 
     
    To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson
     
    Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward
     
    To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching

    Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

    • 20 min
    Three Surprising Ways Your Friendships Impact Your Marriage

    Three Surprising Ways Your Friendships Impact Your Marriage

    Here, on the Friend Forward podcast, we’ve explored the issue of friendship at the intersection of our romantic relationships in a myriad of different ways, but today on the show we are specifically exploring the question of, how do your friendships impact your marriage?
     
    This is a question that’s been top of mind for our resident friendship expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson, since reading Rhaina Cohen’s book, The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life With Friendship At The Center. If you’ve ever wondered if, once you find your person, friendships are less important, well then this is the episode for you, as Danielle shares three surprising ways that your friendships impact your marriage. 
     
    And, as always, stay tuned to the end for this week’s homework. 
     
    You can listen to the episodes that further explore issues surrounding friendships and relationships, below:
     
    How your friendships may be impacting your dating life and relationships with Dr. Tara of Luvbites - Listen here
     
    Is your PARTNER the reason that your friendships are on life support? - Listen here
     
    To pre-order Danielle’s book, Fighting For Our Friendships, click here
     
    To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘+ Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday, and our ‘Girl Problems’ episodes are released bi-weekly on Tuesdays. 
     
    To connect with Danielle wants to hear about it - drop her a DM at @friendforward on Instagram or visit us 24/7 at  www.betterfemalefriendships.com
     
    Want to join our Book Club and see what we’re reading this month? Join us here. 
     
    To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson
     
    Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward
     
    To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching

    Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

    • 14 min
    What to do when you're stuck in the middle of a boyfriend and a best friend who don't get along, with Ore Agbaje-Williams, author of “The Three of us”

    What to do when you're stuck in the middle of a boyfriend and a best friend who don't get along, with Ore Agbaje-Williams, author of “The Three of us”

    A recent survey of 13,000 recipients found that 44% of people have reduced the time they spent with a friend because they didn’t like her partner. 
     
    So what can you do if your best friend and your partner don’t get along? If you’re feeling stuck in the middle, then this episode is for you. 
     
    Today I am joined by Ore Agbaje-Williams, author of the book, “The Three Of Us”, which is the book we are currently reading in your book club and Ore herself is joining us in our discussion! (Click here to join us too!)
     
    “The Three Of Us” is a fictional story about a woman whose husband and best friend don’t get along, and so I wanted to invite Ore on to the show to discuss this issue and share her insights on the matter. 
     
    And stay tuned until the end because I’ll be providing three tangible tips of what you can do if you find yourself stuck in the middle between your best friend and your partner. And as always, I’ll be sending you on your way with some homework… 
     
    To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday, and our ‘Girl Problems’ segment are released bi-weekly on Tuesdays. 
     
    To connect with Ore Agbaje-Williams, you can find her on Instagram, and you can purchase her book here too. 
     
    Want to join our Book Club and join in the conversation? Join us here. 
     
    To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson
     
    Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward
     
    To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching

    Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

    • 16 min
    [REBROADCAST] Platonic Love vs. Romantic Love -- Notes on Prioritizing Friendship with Dr. Christina Douyon

    [REBROADCAST] Platonic Love vs. Romantic Love -- Notes on Prioritizing Friendship with Dr. Christina Douyon

    For women, is romantic love more valuable than platonic love? And if so, what role does our culture play in influencing the ways that we prioritize these relationships?
     
    Today, on the Friend Forward podcast, we are rebroadcasting an episode that first aired three years ago, because it is one that is so powerful and still so relevant to share around this Galentine’s Day.
     
    In this conversation, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson talks with Dr. Christina Douyon, a psychologist and race & culture researcher who Danielle met when they both attended the University of Florida.
     
    They discuss how we define the role of platonic love, and how this differs to how we define and often prioritize the romantic relationships in our lives, society’s role in this, how this can be damaging for our overall satisfaction in our relationships, whether the term “best friend” is problematic or not, and the difficulties surrounding balancing our roles and responsibilities in different relationships.
     
    And, stay tuned until the end where they share five ways to see if your friendships are growth-fostering relationships. And for this week’s homework, of course.
     
    And as always, stay tuned to the end for this week’s homework.
     
    To find out more about Danielle’s Friendship event, happening in March 2024, click here.
     
    To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday, and our ‘Girl Problems’ segment are released bi-weekly on Tuesdays.
     
    To connect with Dr. Christina Douyon, you can find her on Instagram and you can visit the Face Race website here.
     
    Want to join our Book Club and see what we’re reading this month? Join us here.
     
    To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson
     
    Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward
     
    To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching

    Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
212 Ratings

212 Ratings

Kbay6789 ,

Healing

When I found this I originally was just constantly struggling with friendships and just unable to find the words for what I've experienced. The voice this podcast has given me has been crucial. I have friend trauma and it impacts trying to make friends to this day. I don't think I can thank you enough for this and I'll always spread the word about what you do!

Crazy Sere ,

LOVE

Really love this podcast! Has helped me through a lot ❤️

Karlynic ,

Danielle Deserves Her Flowers

Danielle’s podcast is absolutely amazing. I can’t say enough good things about how useful, insightful, and applicable the information she teaches us is! Danielle does an amazing job providing fact based information as well as anecdotal information. As a woman who prioritized platonic relationships, this podcast has helped me learn how to be a better friend, and be more introspective myself. Danielle, you deserve your flowers! Your authenticity and genuine desire to help us comes across effortlessly. THANK YOU.

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