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Episode 18: The Real Ones
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- The Good Influence
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- Apr 28, 2026
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- 3825
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Summary
Friendships don't just happen — especially after college. In this episode, Suzanne, Francesca, and Chelsea get into all of it: how they actually met, why making friends as an adult is genuinely hard, and what it takes to build the kind of friendship group that feels like home. They talk first impressions (spoiler: everyone was a little intimidated), friendship breakups and how to handle them without making it a whole thing, the art of letting people drop off without taking it personally, and why the best friend groups are built on shared discomfort, low pressure, and showing up even when you don't feel like it.If you've been thinking about the state of your friendships lately, this one's gonna hit. Follow and subscribe to The Good Influence wherever you listen — new episodes every week.