Do you wish you had more mom friends?  You're not alone. Unfortunately villages don't just happen. They're created! Today’s guest, Emily Siegel, is a friendship mentor, podcast host, working mom of two adorable little boys, and the leader of The Connected Mom Life Community.  She helps busy moms create the circle of friends they crave because she firmly believes we weren’t made to mom alone, and she’s on a mission to see that we stop trying. In our conversation she highlights the three most common misconceptions moms believe that hold them back from the relationships they'd love, how to make friendships *stickier* and whether or not it's okay if our spouse is our main source of connection in this season. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED... Why making mom friends feels harder than datingThe comment to make to test the waters and see if a potential friend is a "safe" personHow to fit friendship into your life as a busy mom by making the most of the time you haveDON'T MISS- Emily's fail proof pick-up line to get a mom's number // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE// Laura Tremaine // CONNECT WITH EMILY SIEGEL // Website: TheConnectedMomLife.com Instagram:  @theconnectedmomlife I believe in you + I'm cheering you on. Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta. Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/Apply Support the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologetic www.parentingwholeheartedly.com