This episode has been a long time coming because I can think of no one better to talk about the essentialism of friendship in living an AWEd Life than Nina Badzin.

Nina hosts her own podcast called Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship which is clearly devoted solely to this topic!

I came clean about my own struggles with making connections in midlife as well as wondering when it is time to let go or keep pursuing current friendships.

I hope you find something in this conversation to help you navigate your own friendships and if you don’t hear it covered in this episode, there are 90+ others to go check out on Nina’s podcast when you’re done listening!

SHOW NOTES:

Book mentioned, Platonic by Dr. Marisa Franco

Nina’s conversation with Dr. Marisa Franco, author of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--And Keep--Friends on Ep. 32

Nina references one of her podcast episodes relating to being the one always making plans. Here’s the link to go listen: Ep. 3 – The Friend Who Never Initiates Contact

Where to connect with Nina:

IG - @dearninafriendships

Twitter -  @NinaBadzin

LinkedIn 

Join her podcast’s Facebook Group

Facebook Page

Go to her website: www.ninabadzin.com for links to all things Nina Badzin! 

******

Follow Hallie on socials:

• IG @theawedlife and @hallie_sawyer

• Threads: @Hallie_Sawyer

• FB Page: @TheAWEdLife

• TikTok: @theAWEdLife

******

Support the podcast by becoming a Patron of the podcast

Learn how here: https://www.patreon.com/theAWEdlife

******

The AWEd Life podcast is supported by:

ION Intelligence of Nature Gut Support: Defend from toxins, support healthy digestion, and boost immune function

Four Sigmatic Coffee- Unlock the power of mushrooms by ordering here and using Hallie10 for a 10% discount 

Tenzo Tea- my favorite matcha! Use TENZOHALLIE at checkout for 25% off your first order

ARMRA Natural Immune Support: This is a once daily product I use to boost, protect and restore my immune system, using the power of colostrum and its 400+ bioactive nutrients. Use HALLIE as discount code for 10% off your order