I’m SO excited about today’s episode, which is all about friendship. I think we spend a ton of time thinking about relationships and trying to be the best partner possible, and while that’s SO important, platonic friendships are ALSO incredibly important and really under-discussed. This episode is a celebration of friendship, and also is jam-packed with advice ABOUT friendship, including Carissa Stanton (@broccyourbody) and Olivia Noceda (@olive.eeeats) on: * the story of how their friendship began * their best advice for making friends as an adult * how to build the intimacy to turn a friendship into a BEST friendship * why allowing for awkwardness is so important in building friendship * how they've made their long distance friendship work * how to get over hurt feelings when friends move * how they deal with jealousy (over money, relationships, etc) in their friendship * where they get their incredible confidence * what they love most about each other Plus, friendship coach Danielle Bayard Jackson (@friendforward) answers all of YOUR friendship Qs, including: * the number one thing people do wrong in friendships * exactly what to do with friends you disagree with (about COVID, politics, their choice of partner, etc)—and how to know when to cut things off * how much your friends should be similar to you versus expanding your bubble * how to diversify your friendship group—including Danielle's secret tip for bringing more Black people into your friendship circle * how to break up with a friend (including whether she recommends ghosting) * an exact script for dealing with conflict with friends * her best tips for making friends as an adult that aren't lame (both virtually and in real life!) * how to stay close to friends in different seasons of life (friends with kids versus none, or single versus married) * what to do when you wish your partner had more friends Finally, my own bestie, Gretchen Lidicker (@gretchen.amanda) joins me to chat about: * our personal friendship story * our secret to fast-forwarding intimacy in friendships * how to deal with anxiety and chronic illnesses in friendships * Gretchen's genius tips for long distance relationships * how to use a time audit to improve your friendships * their best tips for making new friends, including what to actually do together I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the episode! Screenshot and tag me—I’m @lizmoody— and my guests and share your thoughts, feelings, and reactions. I’d also so love and appreciate it if you shared it with your own bestie! PS: Have you snagged my Foodie preset pack? You can get all 8 presets, designed to make your food pics look as good as they taste, at lizmoody.com/presets. PPS: Healthier Together is officially a number one best-seller! You can get your copy on Amazon or at lizmoody.com/cookbook.  Please keep sending me your creations on Instagram—they make me so happy! This episode is sponsored by Garden of Life, who just released their insanely delicious Apple Cider Vinegar gummies. I love how supportive they are of my immune system and gut health—if you snag a bottle using my link, it lets the brand know you found them through me, which I massively appreciate and it costs you nothing extra. Link: https://amzn.to/3tJ0iyj This episode is sponsored by LifeSeasons, a company that makes amazing supplements for gut health, inflammation, immunity, and many, many more, including my beloved allergy blend. Go to a href="https://shop.lifeseasons.com?