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8 | Why We Grew Apart: Lessons on Female Friendship, Grief & Healing with Wendy Alleyne

Did my friend Wendy and I really grow apart—or was something deeper going on?
In this follow-up conversation, we dive into grief, depression, and the hidden challenges that can pull friends apart. Wendy and I explore how important it is to truly show up for your friends, even when life gets messy.
This episode is full of lessons on female friendship, understanding, and healing—perfect for anyone navigating the ups and downs of adult friendships.
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7 | Can Female Friends Rebuild After Growing Apart? with Wendy Alleyne

Can Female Friends Rebuild After Growing Apart? Featuring Wendy Alleyne
We often hear about friendships that fade—but what about friendships that rebuild?
Wendy and I were inseparable in high school, then life took us in different directions. Years later, we’ve reconnected—and our friendship is stronger than ever. In this episode, we share our journey, the challenges we faced, and the lessons we learned about communication, understanding, and showing up for each other.
If you’ve ever wondered whether a friendship can survive distance, time, or life’s ups and downs, this episode is for you.
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6 | Female Friendship Across the Years: Childhood Neighbors, Adult Friends with Nadeen Gayle

Some neighbors are nosey, some are loud, and some are like family. Meet Nadeen Gayle, my childhood neighbor and forever friend.

5 | BONUS-What’s on Your Mind?

Do you know what happens when I tell people I started a podcast about friendship? They share all kinds of friendship stories with me! Now, I want to hear from YOU! What do YOU want to hear about and talk about when it comes to friendship?

4 | Female Friendship Tip: Be Thoughtful with Moira Ballard

Who's the most thoughtful person you know? What's the most thoughtful thing someone has ever done for you or you for someone else? Join me as I discuss thoughtfulness with my friend, Moira Ballard.

3 | Want Better Female Friendships? Forgive Each Other - featuring Dr. L’Tanya Morrow-Cain

Twenty years ago, I did something stupid and petty, and I hurt my dear friend, Dr. L'Tanya Morrow-Cain. I can blame it on youth or wedding planning stress, but the truth is it just wasn't right. But you know what? My friend forgave me! And, she taught me a few life lessons in the process.
She taught me that honesty is always the best policy. She taught me that even if you're honest, there could still be consequences. And the best lesson of all? She taught me how good it feels to be forgiven.
It's been 20+ years since "the incident", but our friendship is still going strong - because I asked for forgiveness and my dear friend was willing to forgive.
Join me on The Friendship Tour as I discuss forgiveness with my lifelong friend, Dr. Morrow-Cain.
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2 | What's the Key to Deeper Female Friendships? Authenticity - featuring Alexandria Fichera

I will never forget these words: "Oh, Honey. Let it out." They were the kindest words, the gentlest words, and some of the most impactful words every spoken to me. These few simple words, spoken by my dear friend, Alexandria Fichera, somehow gave me freedom to be...ME.
Everyone talks about being authentic, but what does that really mean? I'll tell you what it means to me. It means sharing the good and the bad. It means sharing the ups and the downs. It means being open, honest, and a tad bit vulnerable with people you trust.
Why is authenticity important? Well, I've found that it's often the key to deeper friendships, personal freedom, and personal peace.
In this episode, I discuss authenticity, openness, honesty, vulnerability and so much more with my friend, Alexandria Fichera. We explore how her loving invitation to open up a bit on our first outing as friends turned into a trusted friendship I could lean on during various seasons of my life. So, please join me on The Friendship Tour!
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Want to Hear Authentic Conversations?
1. Episode 9 | Faith-Building Friends - featuring Theresa Johnson
2. Episode 13 | Somebody Prayed for Me - And Those Prayers Got Through! - featuring Ashley Smith
3. Episode 22 | I Made a Bad First Impression - Can We Still Be Friends? - featuring Tiffany Hurt

1 | What is a True Friend? - featuring Lauren Gray

What is True Friendship?
What does true friendship really look like, feel like, and sound like? How do you know when it’s real? Can you laugh together and cry together? Do you show up for each other in both the good times and the bad? Can you be your complete, genuine selves with one another? Do you challenge each other to grow? Even with busy lives, do you still choose to spend time together—and most importantly, do you have fun?!
In this very first episode of The Friendship Tour, I sit down with my best friend, Lauren Gray, who truly embodies what it means to be a lifelong friend. Lauren and I have been friends since 2nd grade, and our bond has only grown stronger with each passing year.
Join us for this heartwarming conversation about friendship, shared history, and what it takes to nurture connections that last a lifetime.
Grab a tissue or two (this one might make you shed a tear!), then join Lauren and me on The Friendship Tour!
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Share this episode with your BFF.
Keep listening—and celebrate the friends in your life!
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