Episode

Friendships as an Adult: Answering Your Questions About Expanding Your Circle

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Powerhouse Women
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Apr 21, 2026
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Summary

Do you want friendships that feel real, supportive, and go beyond surface-level? Today, I answer your questions about one of the most requested topics: how to develop friendships as an adult! If you're struggling with loneliness or feel like you just aren't connecting, I share simple ways to find your people, expand your circle, and nurture the relationships you want to go deeper with. I talk about what to do when a friendship is no longer a fit for you, and how to get vulnerable & open about what you need in your relationships. Get ready to connect on a deeper level and create friendships that expand, not shrink, you! HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How to meet and make new friends as an adult. 07:20 The 2 phases of friendship + what they each need. 10:35 What to do when you're not feeling supported in a friendship. 15:10 Why do we need vulnerability if we want to connect deeper? 18:30 How do you know when it's time to break up a friendship? 21:35 How our relationships act as a mirror for our growth. RESOURCES + LINKS Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE ! Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE! FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity