For girls and women, friends are like oxygen.  They make life better, they "get us" like no one else, they induce side-splitting laughter, and they make impossible days feel bearable. If you've found your people, give thanks, and if you haven't, have hope. The best lessons in friendship often come during the loneliest seasons of friendship, and as Kari explains, those lonely seasons can help you "up" your friendship game and become the friend you hope to find. Ep. 39 Show Notes: o   Order Kari’s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive o   Kari’s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o   Kari’s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o   Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook