About this episode

Barnet Bain discusses the complexities of adult friendships and how to build deeper connections.

In today's expert episode, I'm joined by Barnet Bain —award-winning filmmaker, author, and teacher—who just released his new book, "How to Be a Friend in an Unfriendly World." We dive deep into the art of adult friendship, why so many of us struggle to build fulfilling connections, and the common self-awareness gaps that hold us back. Barnet shares compelling personal stories, including a pivotal moment with his daughter that shifted his entire perspective on friendship. We talk about the power of self-talk, the importance of handling rupture and repair, why honoring others doesn’t mean abandoning yourself, and the difference between boundaries and walls. This conversation goes far beyond the basic tips on being a good friend—it’s all about how to grow, expand, and build deeper, more meaningful relationships that actually feel safe and supportive. To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the best solution for you:  https://tally.so/r/Y5Z6LN To get my course bundle Heal Your Break Up, go to https://www.breakupbestie.com/heal-your-break-up-course  and use the code PODCAST for $25 off! To join Healing…

People in this episode

Host: Break Up Bestie

Guest: Barnet Bain

Topics covered

• adult friendships
• self-awareness
• relationship building
• self-talk
• boundaries
• personal stories

Keywords

• friendship
• self-improvement
• relationships
• communication
• boundaries
• self-awareness

Sponsors

SKIMS, Wayfair, takelean.com

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: How to Be a Friend in an Unfriendly World

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