E9: The Dark Side of Friendship - Mean Girlz

02/28/21 • 27 min

Has someone you thought was a "friend" turn "mean girl" on you? OR have YOU ever been the mean girl? In this episode of Girlz Just Wanna Tell Stories, we'll explore the depths of mean girl behavior, the complexities of why women get ugly with each other, and how to recognize the triggers to prevent future "mean girl" activity. Discover which co-host was both the mean girl and victim of such behavior and the importance of recognizing the difference between a mean girl and a tough girl.
ABOUT US:
J9 and KT are two Gen X’ers who reveal the secrets of a life-long friendship - from the lockers of middle school to high school, college + TWA, first jobs, engagements, marriages, raising children, step-parenting, cross-country moves, divorce, starting over, and finally - life in the empty-nest. Join them as they share how their friendship has ebbed and flowed since they met in 1979 - and all the hilarious stories they've collected along the way. Each episode highlights the value of friendship and offers takeaways to inspire you to reach out to an old friend, make a new friend, or how to be a totally awesome friend and everything that does (and doesn't work) to build real social connections that support well-being, bring you joy and make life better.

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E8: Friendship Firsts: From First Secrets to First Fights and Everything in Between

IN THIS EPISODE: The Girlz share stories of friendship FIRSTS - from first secrets, first fights, to first vacations - and a little bit of everything in between. Discover more fun stories from J9 + KT from their first experience away from home together (cheerleading camp), their first big "adult" vacation (Oahu), and the first time they tried a new sport together (surfing)! By understanding that you are never too old to try something for the first time, you are helping the brain create new pathways and maintaining strong mental acuity. Committing to trying new "FIRSTS" in your life helps keep friendship bonds strong, adds dimension - and FUN - all while possibly adding more healthy (and memory-filled) days to your life.
ABOUT US:
J9 and KT are two Gen X’ers who reveal the secrets of a life-long friendship - from the lockers of middle school to high school, college + TWA, first jobs, engagements, marriages, raising children, step-parenting, cross-country moves, divorce, starting over, and finally - life in the empty-nest.
Join these life-long friends as they share how their friendship has ebbed and flowed since they met in 1979 - and all the hilarious stories they've collected along the way. Each episode highlights the value of friendship and offers takeaways to inspire you to reach out to an old friend, make a new friend, or how to be a totally awesome friend and everything that does (and doesn't work) to build real social connections that support well-being, bring you joy and make life better.

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E10: Fake Friends vs Real Friends

In this episode, Girlz shares thoughts and insight regarding the HBO documentary Fake Famous, and the lengths people will go through to create out-of-this-world online profiles in order to achieve online fame - or so it seems! J9 and KT dig into pop culture and compare ways they practiced "fakeness" back in the day. Get the scoop on FOMO and FOPO and all the reasons keeping close personal connections remain the most important and "real" part of your everyday life.
ABOUT US:
J9 and KT are two Gen X’ers who reveal the secrets of a life-long friendship - from the lockers of middle school to high school, college + TWA, first jobs, engagements, marriages, raising children, step-parenting, cross-country moves, divorce, starting over, and finally - life in the empty-nest. Join them as they share how their friendship has ebbed and flowed since they met in 1979 - and all the hilarious stories they've collected along the way. Each episode highlights the value of friendship and offers takeaways to inspire you to reach out to an old friend, make a new friend, or how to be a totally awesome friend and everything that does (and doesn't work) to build real social connections that support well-being, bring you joy and make life better.