Friendship IRL

Alex Alexander
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Friendship IRL

Ever noticed how much we talk about romantic, family, and parent-child relationships, while friendships often get the silent treatment?Welcome to "Friendship IRL," the Podcast where we dive deep into what's working (and what isn't) in our friendships. Think of our episodes as a coffee date with your closest pal, filled with real stories that'll make you nod and say, "Yep, been there!" And here's the kicker – we're not stopping at stories.  Get ready for practical advice you can actually use to supercharge your own friendships. By the end of each episode, you won't just be nodding at the familiar stories – you'll be all set to take action and nurture those meaningful friendships. Eager to uncover what it truly takes to cultivate connections through life's twists and turns? Come join the Friendship IRL community – let's explore the path to more authentic friendships together. Take the conversation beyond the podcast! Follow Alex on Instagram (@itsalexalexander) or Tiktok (@itsalexalexander), or send her a voice message directly with all your friendship thoughts, problems, and triumphs by heading to AlexAlex.chat and hitting record. New episodes release weekly on Thursdays. 

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    You Say You Want a Village … But do you?

    Your village is out there, waiting for you. It might even be knocking on your door, and you haven’t realized. People often think they need to make enormous shifts to find community; they need to move to a tiny village on the other side of the world or into a compound in the woods. But that’s not true. Here’s what you actually need: subtle shifts and a willingness to be uncomfortable. So many people talk about how they want a village, and yet, I see them rejecting the small changes t...

    37 min

  2. 12/26/2024

    A Recap of 2024: My Illness, Podcast Growth, and What’s Ahead in 2025

    The year 2024 feels like an absolute whirlwind. Where did the time go?Today’s episode was inspired by one of my podcast producers, Alison, who told me she loves episodes this time of year that take you behind the scenes, which feels good to me; I want to catch you up on what’s been going on.As you may know, I’ve been struggling with health issues this year, so much of what you’ve been listening to was pre-recorded. But finally, in early November, I got diagnosed with a trio of chronic illness...

    22 min

  3. 12/19/2024

    How to Talk to Friends About Celebrating Holidays Together

    I sobbed in the car about the holidays this week – but not for reasons you might think.Here’s what made me emotional: I am so grateful and excited for the ways we are celebrating our holidays this year. It could not be further from the reasons I’ve car sobbed in years past.Some of you are already excited about the holidays, and I love that for you. But that is not everyone’s experience, and for years, it was not mine. There was a period in my 20s when my partner Michael literally called me th...

    31 min

  4. 12/05/2024

    Creating Traditions that Stick (Hint: Sustainability is Key!)

    Traditions are incessant. They HAVE to keep happening. That’s what makes them traditions! So how do you create traditions that stick around month after month, year after year? In my opinion, it’s all about sustainability. Traditions have to be something you can maintain on some level as life changes. Otherwise they fizzle out and aren’t traditions anymore.In this episode, I offer tips on how to create traditions that are sustainable for all the people in your life, from your formal commu...

    34 min

  5. 11/28/2024

    Let’s Talk Chosen Family

    If you’ve listened to this podcast before, then you know the concept of the chosen family is very important to me personally.Some people in my chosen family play a variety of roles. Some play just one. Some are back-ups; others are back-ups for my back-ups. Cumulatively, it all adds up: today I feel more supported than I ever have in my life.I’ve talked about chosen families in other episodes – including Episode 16, about my friend Jeff’s, and Episode 19, about my own – but I’ve never done on...

    35 min

  6. 11/21/2024

    Filling Your Life With Transformational Spaces and Believing Mirrors With Debra Driscoll

    A few years ago, Debra Driscoll was living in Brooklyn, navigating a long-distance relationship and a life split between the city and the sea. Then, in 2020, her world was turned upside down.Instead of seeing this as a setback, Debra took it as an opportunity to fast-forward her dreams and create something beautiful. Now Debra is a spiritual teacher and energy guide who, from her home in Tobago, runs a thriving community, Big Life Magic, which is made up of people who are looking for a s...

    44 min

  7. 11/14/2024

    Getting Less Passive and More Active on Podcasts and Social Media With Sharon Walters

    Many times on this podcast, I’ve talked about how powerful virtual connection can be, with the caveat: are you ACTUALLY engaging, or are you just lurking? Today we dive into connection through podcasts and social media, emphasizing active over passive consumption. Our guest is Sharon Walters, a coach and author who has made it her mission to transform gratitude from a reaction to an action.In this episode, Sharon highlights the impact of positive feedback and genuine interactions. She us...

    1h 4m

  8. 11/07/2024

    How to Stop Saying ‘Someday’ and Plan That Trip With Your Friends!

    I just got back from this wild, adventurous, 11-day road trip with my friend to see two Taylor Swift concerts on opposite sides of the country. How did we make it happen? Partly, the stars aligned; partly, we’re privileged in that we’re self-employed, childless, and could afford it; but also, we just went for it. It was so fun and actually inspired a new goal: I want to go on a one-week girls trip sometime this decade.By this point in my life, I’ve traveled a lot. I’ve had so many fun ex...

    29 min
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Ever noticed how much we talk about romantic, family, and parent-child relationships, while friendships often get the silent treatment?Welcome to "Friendship IRL," the Podcast where we dive deep into what's working (and what isn't) in our friendships. Think of our episodes as a coffee date with your closest pal, filled with real stories that'll make you nod and say, "Yep, been there!" And here's the kicker – we're not stopping at stories.  Get ready for practical advice you can actually use to supercharge your own friendships. By the end of each episode, you won't just be nodding at the familiar stories – you'll be all set to take action and nurture those meaningful friendships. Eager to uncover what it truly takes to cultivate connections through life's twists and turns? Come join the Friendship IRL community – let's explore the path to more authentic friendships together. Take the conversation beyond the podcast! Follow Alex on Instagram (@itsalexalexander) or Tiktok (@itsalexalexander), or send her a voice message directly with all your friendship thoughts, problems, and triumphs by heading to AlexAlex.chat and hitting record. New episodes release weekly on Thursdays. 

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  • Creator
    Alex Alexander
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 AlexAlex, LLC
  • Show Website
    Friendship IRL

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