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86 | DAY 1 of The Friendship Reset Challenge: Reflect

Welcome to Day 1 of the Friendship Reset Challenge! Today is all about reflection. Before you can build stronger adult friendships or make new friends, you need clarity.
In this episode, we’ll pause to ask three simple, but powerful questions:✨ Which friendships feel life-giving?✨ Which ones feel draining?✨ What do I need more of—and less of—from the people around me?
This reflection step is about noticing what’s really happening in your female friendships so you can move forward with intention.
If you’ve been wondering how to reset your friendships or need practical friendship advice, this episode is your starting point.
Join me for Day 1 of the Friendship Reset Challenge: Reflect.
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85 | Intro to The 3-Day Friendship Reset Challenge

Introduction to The Friendship Reset Challenge
How do you feel about your current friendships? Do they build you up or leave you feeling drained? Do you have fun or are your friendships a bit of a drag? Do you have anyone you can call a true friend?Have you been sitting on the sidelines while everyone talks about friendship, but not really DOING anything about creating and maintaining friendships of your own? If so, join me on the 3-Day Friendship Reset Challenge.In this episode, I introduce a simple, intentional plan to refresh your adult friendships, deepen connections, and create more joy in your relationships. This is perfect for women seeking practical friendship advice and ways to make friends that truly last.But this episode is just the beginning! The challenge officially kicks off with the next episode.If you're joining me for the challenge, let me know how it's going! Connect with me!
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84 | Friendship in Action: Book Club Highlights and Sneak Peek at the Friendship Reset Challenge

FRIENDSHIP IN ACTION!In this special episode of The Friendship Tour, I’m sharing highlights from the recent virtual book club—where women came together to connect, share ideas, and gain new perspectives on female friendship, motherhood, and life. You’ll hear what women loved most about the event, from meaningful conversations to the joy of simply spending time together.
Plus, get a sneak peek at the upcoming 3-Day Friendship Reset Challenge, designed to help you reflect, reconnect, and reaffirm your most important adult friendships. If you’ve been asking yourself how to make friends as an adult, how to deepen the friendships you already have, or you just need practical friendship advice, this episode is for you.
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83 | 6 Truths About Deep Friendships Every Woman Needs to Hear

6 Truths About Deep Friendships Every Woman Needs to HearAre you hanging out in Facebook groups asking, “Where is my bestie?” Are you putting yourself out there, hoping to meet a woman who could be a true friend, but still frustrated? You’re tired of doing life alone, and you’re longing for a real connection. I get it, and you’re not alone. 
In this episode, I’m sharing 6 truths about deep friendships that every woman needs to hear…because here’s the thing: deep friendships are beautiful and life-giving, but they also come with tough realities that often get overlooked.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by slow-to-grow friendships, wondered if you’ve shared too much, or grieved when a close friendship ended, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone and, hopefully, encourage you to keep going.
✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:
1. Why deep friendships don’t happen instantly (and what it really takes to build them)
2. Why moving beyond small talk matters in forming friendships
3. The role of vulnerability, risk, and deep sharing in moving past surface-level connections
4. How to handle the unbalanced seasons when friendship feels one-sided
5. Why even strong friendships can be seasonal—and how to treasure them without losing hope
6. The importance of ongoing maintenance and small, intentional actions to keep friendships alive
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82 | Real Women Share Their Thoughts on the “Strong Friend” Role in Friendships

Community Response to The "Strong Friend" SeriesIn this special community-focused episode of The Friendship Tour, we’re closing out our Strong Friend Series by hearing directly from real women in The Friendship Tour's Facebook group.
💬 Some of the responses you’ll hear include:
Why being called “the strong friend” can sometimes feel isolating.
How seasons of life can shift whether we carry that role or not.
The survival habits that come with strength—and the healing that begins when we allow ourselves to be human.
Why some women are choosing words like solid instead of strong to describe their friendships.
This episode is a reminder that friendship is not one-size-fits-all, and every woman’s story adds depth to our understanding of what it means to show up for one another.
✨ Whether you’ve been the strong friend, or you love someone who is, this conversation will encourage you to reflect on your own friendships and maybe even let your guard down a little.
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81 | The "Strong Friend's" Dilemma: Helping vs. Enabling with Latasha Kennedy

Are you helping… or are you enabling? It’s not always easy to tell the difference, especially in our closest relationships. In this episode of The Friendship Tour, we’re closing out the 3-part Strong Friend series with a conversation that gets right to the heart of support, accountability, boundaries, and the weight of “superwoman” expectations.
My guest, Latasha Kennedy (founder of Girlfriends Thriving), joins me to discuss the tension strong friends face when their care crosses into enabling—and how we can recognize the signs in ourselves and in others. Together, we talk about:
✨ The difference between helping and enabling (and why intent isn’t the same as impact)✨ The roles accountability and boundaries play in helping without enabling✨ Why strong women must learn to let others in, embracing humanity instead of superhero status✨ How to support the strong friends in your life with practical questions, real listening, and intentional presence
If you’ve ever been the “go-to” friend who feels the weight of everyone else’s needs—or if you love someone who carries that weight—you won’t want to miss this conversation.
💡 About My Guest:
Latasha Kennedy is a visionary entrepreneur, award-winning filmmaker, and the founder of Girlfriends Thriving—a community that helps women break free from limiting beliefs and step into lives of purpose, fulfillment, and abundance. She’s passionate about empowering women to live boldly, authentically, and without the superhero mask.
👉 Learn more about Latasha and her work at www.girlfriendsthriving.com
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✨ Remember: Strong friends, you are not superheroes. Let others see your humanity, and receive support with the same grace you give it. And to everyone else—check on your strong friend. Listen. Be present. Be a good friend.
 

80 | The "Strong Friend" Unmasked: Vulnerability, Baggage, Burnout, and Freedom with Latasha Kennedy

The Strong Friend Unmasked
Are you the “strong friend” in your circle? The one who always shows up, holds everything together, and carries the weight of everyone else’s struggles? While being dependable and supportive is a gift, it can also come with a hidden cost—frustration, resentment, loneliness, stress, and even physical symptoms like panic attacks and high blood pressure.
In this episode of The Friendship Tour, I continue The Strong Friend Series with Part 2: The Strong Friend Unmasked.
Here, we discuss: ✨ What makes it difficult for the “strong friend” to show vulnerabilities ✨ The unspoken baggage we often carry ✨ How burnout shows up when you’re always the “go-to” person ✨ Why we are not superheroes—and why that truth matters for our health and friendships ✨ Latasha’s powerful personal story of letting go of the “superhero cape” and finding true freedom
If you’ve ever felt like the reliable one - the “strong wife,” “strong sister,” or the “strong friend,” this conversation will remind you that strength doesn’t mean carrying everything alone.
About Today’s Guest:Latasha Kennedy is an award-winning filmmaker, business consultant, and founder of Girlfriends Thriving, where she helps women break limiting beliefs and live with purpose, fulfillment, and abundance. Learn more at www.GirlfriendsThriving.com.
Resources & Links: 💛 Join The Friendship Tour Facebook Group to continue the conversation 💛 Listen to Part 1 of The Strong Friend Series 💛 Connect with Latasha and her work: GirlfriendsThriving.com
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79 | Are You The "Strong Friend"? 3 Mistakes We Make in Our Female Friendships (and How to Avoid Them) with Latasha Kennedy

Are you the "strong friend"—the one everyone calls when life falls apart, the steady one who always shows up? If so, how do you feel about it? And who do you call on when YOU need support?In this episode of The Friendship Tour, Latasha Kennedy and I explore what it means to carry that role in adult friendship—and how it can sometimes leave us feeling unseen or worn out.
We’ll unpack 3 common mistakes "strong friends" make in female friendships:
- Overextending yourself by trying to fix everything
- Saying “I’m fine” when you’re not
- Letting pride keep you from letting others in
Here, you'll hear practical friendship advice, encouragement for your friendship journey, and tips for creating healthier, more balanced relationships.
✨ Whether you’re the "strong friend," the "strong sister," or the "strong wife," - or you love someone who is! - this conversation is for you.Let's Connect!🌐 Website: www.ceceliacurtis.com📩 Email: ccurtis@thefriendshiptourpodcast.com📸 Instagram: @thefriendshiptourpodcast💌 Newsletter: Subscribe Here!📘 Facebook Community: Join Us!

78 | SELAH: A Time to Pause, Reflect, and Recharge Your Life and Friendships

SELAH: A time to pause, reflect, and recharge your life and friendships.​​Sometimes the best thing we can do for our ourselves—and our friendships—is to pause. In this short episode of The Friendship Tour, Cecelia shares how the word Selah (found in the Psalms and beautifully echoed in Forrest Frank’s song) reminds us to stop, breathe, and reflect.
She opens up about taking her own little “Selah” to rest and recharge, and offers gentle encouragement for you to do the same. Whether it’s through a quiet walk, a cup of tea, or a moment with God, pausing can help us become better women and better friends.
✨ The Friendship Tour will be back with a full episode next week. In the meantime, here are some friendship-inspired listening options:
Catch up on older Friendship Tour episodes you may have missed.
Hear Cecelia on Kristina Borseti’s podcast, Organized on Purpose, where she talks about how clutter—yes, those piles of stuff—can actually get in the way of making meaningful friendships.
Tune in to Beth Steigerwalt’s show, Heal Depression with God, where Cecelia shares how to connect more deeply with other women and support friends through both joys and struggles.
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77 | NEW TRAILER! - The Friendship Tour with Cecelia Curtis

WELCOME TO THE FRIENDSHIP TOUR!Have you ever scrolled through Facebook friendship groups, hoping to find your people, but still come up empty? You’re not alone—and that’s exactly why The Friendship Tour exists.
This is the podcast for women navigating the beautiful (and sometimes complicated) world of adult friendships and female friendships. Whether you’re longing for deeper connections, looking to strengthen your current circle, or wanting to build a supportive community, you’ll find encouragement here.
Each episode blends faith-based insight, real-life stories, and practical friendship tips and advice to help you make friends, keep friends, and become a better friend along the way.
I’m Cecelia Curtis—wife, boy mom of 3, daughter, sister, and friend—and I believe we’re all better when we have each other to lean on. So, grab a cup of tea (or maybe a glass of wine) and join me on The Friendship Tour.