287: Making Friends as an Adult: The Good, the Hard, and the Awkward with Kristen Strong
About this episode
This episode features a conversation with Kristen Strong about the challenges and joys of making and maintaining friendships as an adult.
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Kristen Strong (author, mom of 3, and military spouse) for a heartfelt conversation about something so many of us wrestle with… friendship. Whether it’s finding new friends as an adult, navigating the awkwardness of starting over, or simply maintaining meaningful connections in a busy season, Kristen brings so much honesty and encouragement to our chat. We talk about the ups and downs of friendship through different life stages, the unique challenges of modern life (hello, social media), and how vulnerability and intention can lead to deeper, more fulfilling relationships. Kristen also shares some beautiful wisdom from her new book, Desperate Woman Seeks Friends. It’s part memoir, part gentle guide for anyone feeling a little lonely or disconnected. You’ll walk away from this episode feeling less alone and more equipped to take the next small step toward community—whatever that might look like for you right now. Links from this episode: Kristen on Instagram (@kristenstrong) Kristen’s Website Order her new book: “Desperate Woman Seeks Friends: Real Talk about Connection, Rejection, and Trying Again for the Friendships You Need“ Desirae on…
People in this episode
Host: Desirae
Guest: Kristen Strong
Topics covered
- friendship
- adult relationships
- vulnerability
- social media
- community
- parenting
Keywords
- friendship
- adult friendships
- connection
- loneliness
- social media
- vulnerability
- community
Sponsors
Laundry Sauce
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Desperate Woman Seeks Friends
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