Better Together
Friendship, Community & Human Connection
Hosted by Jessie Plover · New episodes daily
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Latest episodes
When a Childhood Friend Becomes Your Political Enemy | Better Together
This episode of Better Together explores the profound emotional complexity of losing a childhood friend to political polarization. Host Jessie Plover addresses the specific heartbreak that occurs when the person who knew you best becomes…
Love Doesn't Change, But the Name Does: Navigating Trans Friendship | Better Together
Navigating friendship when someone transitions genders is one of the most tender, terrifying, and beautiful challenges we face as adults. In this episode of Better Together, host Jessie Plover explores the complex emotional landscape of…
Reconnecting After Ten Years: The Magic of Picking Up the Phone | Better Together
This episode explores the profound anxiety and eventual liberation of reconnecting with old friends after a decade or more of silence. Host Jessie Plover addresses the specific fear that lingers when hovering over an old contact's name…
Why Your Success Feels Like a Wall: Navigating Loneliness in Your Circle | Better Together
In this episode of Better Together, host Jessie Plover explores the profound and often isolating experience of feeling disconnected from old friends after achieving personal or professional success. This guide is essential for…
Finding Love Across the Religious Divide: How to Bridge the Gap | Better Together
In this episode of Better Together, host Jessie Plover explores the delicate art of maintaining deep friendships across significant religious and spiritual divides. This guide is designed for anyone who has ever felt the anxiety of a…
The Quiet Agony of Watching a Friend Hurt Themselves | Better Together
In this deeply reflective episode of Better Together, host Jessie Plover explores the complex and often unspoken emotional burden of watching a friend repeat self-destructive patterns. This guide is essential for anyone who has ever felt…
The Unspoken Bond of Those Who Served: Military Friendship Intimacy | Better Together
This episode explores the profound and often misunderstood intimacy of military friendships, offering a compassionate guide for veterans, active-duty service members, and their civilian partners. Host Jessie Plover delves into the unique…
Why Broken Promises Hurt More Than You Think: Rebuilding Trust | Better Together
In this episode of Better Together, host Jessie Plover explores the profound emotional impact of broken promises and offers a compassionate roadmap for rebuilding trust in friendships and relationships. This discussion is essential for…