The Friendship Project
Women, Friendship & Modern Life
Hosted by Kari Hearn · New episodes daily
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When Their New Love Leaves You Out: Finding Your Place Again | The Friendship Project
When a best friend enters a new relationship and pulls away, it can feel like a profound rejection, leaving you with a hollow ache of being the 'third wheel' in your own life. This episode of The Friendship Project explores the complex…
The Quiet Joy of Niche Hobby Friends | The Friendship Project
Discover the profound power of niche hobby friendships in this episode of The Friendship Project, hosted by Kari Hearn. This conversation explores how connecting over specific interests—whether it’s restoring vintage lamps, perfecting…
When One Stays Single & The Other Divorces: Navigating the Shift | The Friendship Project
This episode of The Friendship Project explores the complex emotional landscape that emerges when two close friends experience diverging life paths regarding marriage and divorce. Specifically, it addresses the unique strain on friendships…
When the Title Goes: Navigating Friendship After Career Loss | The Friendship Project
This episode of The Friendship Project explores the profound emotional landscape of navigating friendship after career loss, addressing the specific silence that falls when a professional title is removed from the equation. Host Kari Hearn…
When You Outgrow Your Circle: The Loneliness of Success | The Friendship Project
In this deeply resonant episode of The Friendship Project, host Kari Hearn explores the painful yet transformative experience of outgrowing your social circle as you achieve personal and professional success. This guide is essential for…
Who Am I Without the Job? Navigating Friendship When Identity Shifts | The Friendship Project
This episode of The Friendship Project explores the profound emotional shift that occurs when a friend loses their professional identity due to layoffs, burnout, retirement, or career changes. Host Kari Hearn addresses the specific type of…
The Quiet Kinship of Hospital Waiting Rooms | The Friendship Project
In this episode of The Friendship Project, host Kari Hearn explores the profound and unexpected bonds formed in hospital waiting rooms. These spaces, often viewed as sterile and clinical, are revealed to be sites of deep human connection…
When a Friend Transitions: Loving Someone Through Change | The Friendship Project
In this heartfelt episode of The Friendship Project, host Kari Hearn explores the complex emotional landscape of supporting a friend who is transitioning. This guide is designed for allies, LGBTQ+ community members, and anyone navigating…