Friendshipable

Terri + Manya

A podcast about friendship. Friendshipable--having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to have the emotions or conduct of friends or to create the state of being friends. Terri + Manya (co-founders of Project BFF) have conversations and interviews about friends, friendships, and friendship-adjacent topics.

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112: Finding your hype squad with 'Tine Zekis

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03/01/24 • 27 min

From Project BFF, Terri and Manya riff on the topic of finding your hype squad with the fabulous author, speaker and founder 'Tine Zekis.
'Tine wrote the book (literally) on finding your hype squad, and here is an article on the topic: Assemble Your Hype Squad. In this episode, we talk about what a hype squad is, why having one can make a real difference in your career--for black women especially, and how to strategically build a group of friends, family, mentors, and like-minded individuals who can keep you motivated, share your dreams, and stand by your side through thick and thin.

Christine ('Tine) Zekis is an educator turned software engineer, international speaker, and author of Overcoming Imposter Syndrome at Work: The Black Woman's Guide to Conquer Perfectionism, Stop Overthinking & Thrive in Your Career. She is the Founder and CEO of Getting Black Women Paid, which empowers Black women professionals to accelerate their careers and soar past the six-figure mark. 'Tine is a sought-after speaker on panels and at tech conferences where she discusses salary negotiation, career changers, imposter syndrome, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the industry.
You can find 'Tine on her website Getting Black Women Paid, and on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Thank you for listening.
After much reflection, we have made the difficult decision to shut down Project BFF and the podcast. Our last podcast episode aired on August 23, 2024. We are leaving the podcast live on Buzzsprout through the end of 2024.
We are proud of this podcast and honored to have hosted such amazing and engaging guests.
Our hope is that Project BFF and Friendshipable have inspired you to form new friendships, strengthen existing ones, and encourage others to do the same
Thank you for being a part of our story. The two of us have truly deepened our friendship during this time, and we look forward to new and memorable adventures together in and around New England, which serves as the adopted home for both of us.
With gratitude and friendship,
Manya and Terri
To contact us, you can email Manya at [email protected]

102: What to do when a friend has hurt you, with Keith Wilson

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12/08/23 • 28 min

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff about how to deal with a friend who has hurt you, or when you have been hurt by a friend, with counselor Keith Wilson.
We discussed the concept of constructive conflict, apologizing and taking responsibility for one's role in the difficulties, and finding personal peace amid conflict with a friend.

Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor in private practice in Rochester, NY. He’s had more than thirty-five years’ experience with as diverse populations as: troubled youth, troubled marriages, domestic violence victims and perpetrators; addicts and alcoholics; sexual abuse offenders, survivors, and non-offending spouses; the seriously mentally ill, the worried well, and the people who love all the above. He is the author of three self-help books, three novels, and innumerable articles on mental health and relationships.
You can learn more about him on his website.

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114: Friendship and leaders, with Jennifer Wilson

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03/15/24 • 31 min

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff about the unique challenges of friendship for women in leadership roles, with leadership coach Jennifer Wilson.
We discussed some of the difficulties of mixing friendship and leadership--especially the power balance and how the need for confidentiality can be a challenge for friend relationships at work. And we discussed the joys of having work friends, and the boundaries one must create to maintain those two roles. We also talked about how work friendships are also generational--older workers may not consider friendships appropriate in the workplace, while many younger employees have specific expectations for finding friends in the workplace.

Jennifer Wilson is a leadership coach, writer and speaker. She recently stepped back from a 17-year career in her family’s business, The Canada Homestay Network (CHN) and now chairs their Board of Directors. Jennifer has worked as a registered midwife, is a certified Kolbe Consultant, and is trained in Crisis Intervention and compassion fatigue. She also holds an Associate Certified Coach credential with the International Coaching Federation.
Learn more about Jennifer's coaching on her website Oak Bay Coaching and Consulting or find her on LinkedIn.

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111: Change is the constant, with Lesley Seymour

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02/23/24 • 31 min

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff on how change in your life and friendship is inevitable and how to deal with that, with Lesley Jane Seymour.
We talked about how it is lonely at the top for executives, how to share with others that you are lonely and looking to build friendships, and how a Zoom call with friends can be as good as going out to lunch.
Lesley Jane Seymour is founder of CoveyClub, launched in 2017. CoveyClub holds a space for women 40+ while they figure out what is next for them. CoveyClub offers classes, a blog, a weekly podcast (Reinvent Yourself with Lesley Jane Seymour), networking groups, and a private social app. From 2008 to 2016, Seymour served as Editor-In-Chief of More Magazine. In July of 2015, Seymour created history by having the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, guest edit an entire issue. Before taking over More, Seymour served as the Editor-in-Chief for Marie Claire, Redbook, and YM. She is the author of two books: On the Edge, 100 Years of Vogue and I Wish My Parents Understood. Seymour is a certified Tiny Habits coach.
Learn more about Covey Club on their website, Instagram, and Facebook.
Listen to Lesley's podcast: Reinvent Yourself.

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120: Decluttering friendships, with Julie Caraccio

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04/26/24 • 25 min

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff on the concept of clutter in our friend relationships, with coach and professional declutterer Julie Caraccio.
We discussed the role of boundaries, how to be confident in your boundaries, and how to make real change (hint: It involves awareness and action). We also asked the question: what is the clutter in your life or friendships costing you?
Julie Coraccio is an award-winning professional life, and end-of-life, organizer, certified life coach, and professional declutterer. She is passionate about supporting people in clearing clutter in all areas of their lives; getting organized; and becoming more mindful and aware. For over a decade she hosted the popular podcast, Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out and is the author of 15 books.
You can find Julie on her website Reawaken Your Brilliance, on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or via email [email protected]

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44: Summertime friendships

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06/03/22 • 23 min

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff about summertime and friendships.
The Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer and Friendships. We can all get outside more, it's warm, it's daylight into the evening and, whether we meet for a meal or a walk in our favorite neighborhood or nearby pond, lake or ocean, it can be a time to connect and visit with a friend or two.
In which we discuss, once again, our favorite number--the Dunbar number.
Resources:
Make Friends During Summer Without Solo Travel
What on earth is summer friendship syndrome?

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34: Myths of modern friendship

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03/25/22 • 25 min

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff about friendships in our current times.
There is a fear that friendships have changed, thanks to social media and our always-on culture. Is that really true? With Facebook choosing the word "friend" to mean our connections on the site, does that diminish the value of the word? Does online interaction with a friend have any impact on our relationship in real life?
There have been fears about technology impacting our relationships all through recorded history, including fear in the early 20th century that landline telephones were going to ruin social interaction.
We also discuss the Dunbar number and what are the limits on the number of friends we can have.
Resources we discuss:
The myths and reality of modern friendship, by Rebecca Roache
Why the Digital Age Is Not Destroying Friendship, by Lydia Denworth, author of Friendship
Read our interview with Lydia on Project BFF.

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32: Friendship is the cure

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03/11/22 • 21 min

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya talk about how friends can be the antidote to loneliness.
Humans are social animals, and that collaboration has enabled us to survive as a species. Loneliness "is an aversive state that has evolved as a signal to change behavior, very much like hunger, thirst, or physical pain, to motivate us to renew the connections we need to survive and prosper."
We all feel lonely at times. Profound loneliness is an issue that hides in plain site--we don't necessarily see it as a threat. Yet it can be as big as risk factor to premature death as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Feeling disconnected from people puts us on alert to change that situation and look for meaningful engagement. Reaching out to others and building friendships can be the cure for loneliness.
Resources we mention
A Cure for Disconnection, by Jennifer Latson in Psychology Today

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28: Bye bye loneliness: the role of friendship

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02/11/22 • 22 min

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff about loneliness and how having friends helps combat it.
We thrive when we are connected. And social connections are the key to happiness and health. "Loneliness can have long-term effects on health and is as lethal as smoking 15 cigarettes a day."

How to build a more connected life:

Get to know yourself, connect with yourself and your own instincts
Have/cultivate self-compassion. This can soften the blow of judgement and ridicule from people who don’t understand us

Obstacles to building friendships can raise the risk of loneliness. People skilled at friendship may have a natural defense against prolonged or severe loneliness. Those who are not yet as skilled can develop the habits and behaviors that support friendships.

Books and articles and resources we discuss:
Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World, by Vivek Murthy
Goodbye loneliness, Hello happiness - a prescription for healthier lives, in The Boston Globe
The Unlonely Project, The Foundation for Art & Healing
Emerging Together: The Tackling Loneliness Network Action Plan, UK government

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41: How many friends can I really have?

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05/13/22 • 24 min

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff about the so-called Dunbar number--that describes the numerical limits on how many connections an individual can have.
The conversation centers around Robin Dunbar, Emeritus Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at Oxford University. Based on his research, he believes the size of the neocortex in our brains is linked to the size of a cohesive social group--that ratio limits the complexity of the social systems we can handle.
According to his theory:

5 loved ones
15 good friends
50 friends
150 meaningful contacts
500 acquaintances
1,500 people you can recognize

Resources we discuss:

You Can Only Maintain So Many Close Friendships, Sheon Han in The Atlantic
Dunbar's number: Why we can only maintain 150 relationships, BBC
Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationships by Robin Dunbar

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How many episodes does Friendshipable have?

Friendshipable currently has 142 episodes available.

What topics does Friendshipable cover?

The podcast is about Friends, Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Friend, Friendship, Podcasts and Relationships.

What is the most popular episode on Friendshipable?

The episode title '61: Friendship and Herself360, with Cathie Briggette' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Friendshipable?

The average episode length on Friendshipable is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of Friendshipable released?

Episodes of Friendshipable are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Friendshipable?

The first episode of Friendshipable was released on Jul 16, 2021.

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