223. Why are female friendships so hard?

223. Why are female friendships so hard?

In today's episode we break down the controversy but also the beauty of female friendship - why exactly are they so difficult? Or is that all a myth? It turns out what makes female friendships sometimes so difficult is also what makes them so rewarding - the intensity, the level of disclosure, the expectations, the bond! We also discuss how society tries to undermine the sacred nature of female friendship through competition, comparison and the cursed role of male attention, but also how to ensure healthy, long lasting connections with your girlfriends.

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400. 15 things everyone should do in their 20s

400. 15 things everyone should do in their 20s

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399. The psychology of exercise

399. The psychology of exercise

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398. 5 ways to get unstuck in your 20s

398. 5 ways to get unstuck in your 20s

Feeling stuck in your 20s is a rite of passage, but it's can also feel deeply hopeless when nothing in your life seems to be moving or changing in the way you want it to. In today's episode, we break ...

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397. The psychology of office politics

397. The psychology of office politics

When we think about office politics, you might think gossip, favouritism, or power plays - the kind of behind-the-scenes drama that makes work feel draining. But office politics isn’t just about one-u...

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396. Homesickness

396. Homesickness

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395. Is depression just a chemical imbalance?

395. Is depression just a chemical imbalance?

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394. What is the pursuer-distancer relationship dynamic?

394. What is the pursuer-distancer relationship dynamic?

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