Friendship Files
Friendship, community & belonging
Hosted by Yvette Hanson · New episodes daily
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When Your Best Friend Dates Someone You Secretly Dislike | Friendship Files
In this episode of Friendship Files, host Yvette Hanson explores the complex emotional terrain of navigating a best friend’s new relationship when you secretly dislike their partner. This guide is essential for anyone who has ever felt…
Why Your Friend’s Interruptions Hurt More Than You Admit | Friendship Files
In this episode of Friendship Files, host Glenda Joyce explores the painful and often overlooked dynamic of conversational narcissism in adult friendships. This guide is for anyone who feels a hollow ache when their achievements are…
The Third Wheel Squeeze: How to Feel Small in a Couple's Bubble | Friendship Files
This episode of Friendship Files explores the painful yet common experience of feeling like a 'third wheel' in a couple's dynamic, offering deep emotional validation and practical strategies for navigating social exclusion. Host Glenda…
The First Dinner With Your Best Friend’s New Partner (And How to Survive It) | Friendship Files
This episode of Friendship Files explores the complex emotional landscape of meeting your best friend’s new partner for the first time. Host Yvette Hanson addresses the universal anxiety, jealousy, and grief that often accompany this…
Why Silent Friends Are Your Lifeline: The Comfort of Not Speaking | Friendship Files
In this episode of Friendship Files, host Glenda Joyce explores the profound comfort and deep connection found in silent friendships. This conversation is for anyone who feels exhausted by the pressure to constantly perform, communicate…
The Awkwardness of Changing Names or Identities Mid-Life | Friendship Files
This episode of Friendship Files explores the profound emotional landscape of changing names or identities mid-life, addressing the awkwardness, grief, and liberation that accompany such significant personal transformations. Host Glenda…
Finding Your Tribe in the Rare: How Support Groups Heal Loneliness | Friendship Files
This episode of Friendship Files explores the profound healing power of rare disease support groups for individuals battling chronic illness, loneliness, and the emotional burden of explaining their unique health journeys to those who…
The Specific Loneliness of Living in a New City Alone | Friendship Files
This episode of Friendship Files explores the specific, marrow-level loneliness that accompanies moving to a new city alone. Host Yvette Hanson addresses the deep exhaustion of feeling like an outsider in a place where no one knows your…