{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68f03d18c0456d557e9af496/6a42b4bf81f451b90505aa80?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Truth About Adult Friendships","description":"<p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Summary:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>In this episode of \"For the Rest of Us,\" Tolu introduces the show's first guest, <strong>Simone Saunders</strong>, a therapist and content creator. They engage in a candid conversation about the complexities of adult friendships, addressing everything from making new friends to navigating the growth and changes within existing ones.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>To submit your anonymous questions, please click <a href=\"https://forms.gle/VKjS3NHRvQEZjCDy7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this link</a>.\t</p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>00:00 -</strong> Introduction of guest Simone Saunders&nbsp;</li><li><strong>02:58</strong> - <strong>Dilemma 1:</strong>&nbsp; How do you make new friends without feeling like you are forcing it.</li><li><strong>05:30 -</strong> How the proximity factor affects a relationship</li><li><strong>06:01</strong> – <strong>Dilemma 2:</strong> Addressing the guilt of outgrowing friendships</li><li><strong>08:51</strong> - Personal check-ins: Tolu and Simeone talk about their current life phases and upcoming book launch.</li><li><strong>17</strong>:22 – <strong>Podcast Main Topic: </strong>Defining what makes a friendship feel safe</li><li><strong>22</strong>:56 - Building depth in friendships and the role of vulnerability</li><li><strong>24</strong>:<strong>37 - </strong>Redefining vs. ending friendships and swallowing your ego</li><li><strong>29</strong>:<strong>08 - </strong>What effort looks like in adult friendships</li><li><strong>40</strong>:<strong>42 - </strong>Closing thoughts on the necessity of human connection.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources &amp; Mentions</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Ashay Therapy Services:</strong> Tolu’s group practice. <a href=\"https://ashaytherapy.janeapp.com/locations/ashay-therapy/book#/free-20-minute-consultation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click</a> to book a free 20-minute consult (for Canadian residents).</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Tolu Adepoju"}