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Friendship Project

Friendship, community & belonging

Hosted by Rhiannon Schneider · New episodes daily

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The Quiet Joy of Parallel Play With Adult Friends | Friendship Project

Oct 20, 2026 · 9 min

Discover the profound comfort of parallel play with adult friends in this episode of Friendship Project. Host Sonia McCrudden explores how shared silence and side-by-side presence offer a deeper, more restorative form of intimacy than…

When Their World Shatters: How to Hold Space for a Friend's Loss | Friendship Project

Oct 19, 2026 · 10 min

In this deeply compassionate episode of Friendship Project, host Sonia McCrudden explores the profound and often terrifying act of holding space for a friend who has lost their home to disaster. Whether due to fire, flood, or sudden…

When Grief Hits Your Best Friend: How to Show Up Without Fixing It | Friendship Project

Oct 18, 2026 · 10 min

This episode of the Friendship Project explores the nuanced art of supporting a best friend through bereavement, specifically focusing on the difficult period after the initial funeral and casseroles have faded. Host Sonia McCrudden…

Why I’m Still Friends With My Ex’s New Girlfriend | Friendship Project

Oct 17, 2026 · 8 min

In this deeply reflective episode of the Friendship Project, host Katie-Louise Pickering explores the complex, often taboo topic of maintaining a friendship with your ex’s new partner. This conversation is essential for anyone navigating…

The Family We Chose: Siblings by Choice in Foster Care | Friendship Project

Oct 16, 2026 · 7 min

In this deeply personal episode of Friendship Project, host Cherith Avila explores the profound concept of 'chosen family' through the lens of her own experiences growing up in the foster care system. This narrative is essential listening…

The Unspoken Bond of Military Life: Intimacy Beyond Words | Friendship Project

Oct 11, 2026 · 9 min

This episode explores the profound, unspoken bond of military life, focusing on the unique intimacy and resilience found in friendships among women who have served or lived within military communities. Host Sonia McCrudden delves into how…

Why I Stay Friends With My Ex’s New Girlfriend | Friendship Project

Oct 10, 2026 · 6 min

In this episode of Friendship Project, host Cherith Avila explores the unconventional and often taboo topic of maintaining a friendship with an ex-partner’s new girlfriend. This conversation is designed for anyone navigating the complex…

The Secret They Kept: How to Find Belonging When Trust Shatters | Friendship Project

Oct 9, 2026 · 11 min

In this episode of Friendship Project, host Katie-Louise Pickering explores the profound emotional turmoil that arises when a close friend reveals a hidden secret or lie. This discussion is essential for anyone navigating complex adult…

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