Friendship, Actually
Modern Friendship & Real Life
Hosted by Elise Blackwell · New episodes daily
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Why It Hurts to Watch Your Friend Self-Sabotage (And What To Do) | Friendship, Actually
This episode of Friendship, Actually explores the emotional toll of watching a friend self-sabotage and provides actionable advice on how to support them without losing yourself. Host Elise Blackwell addresses the specific pain of…
When Words Fade: Loving a Friend in Dementia Care | Friendship, Actually
In this deeply moving episode of Friendship, Actually, host Elise Blackwell explores the profound and often unspoken challenges of maintaining a friendship when one partner enters long-term dementia care. This episode is essential…
Why You’re Always the Designated Driver & How to Finally Stop | Friendship, Actually
In this episode of Friendship, Actually, host Elise Blackwell explores the hidden emotional toll of being the 'Designated Driver' in long-term friend groups. If you have ever felt like the sober anchor in a sea of chaos, carrying the…
When Your Friend Gossips About You: How to Keep Your Heart Safe | Friendship, Actually
This episode of Friendship, Actually explores the painful but common experience of discovering that a close friend has gossiped about you. Host Elise Blackwell addresses the specific sting of betrayal when private vulnerabilities—such as…
The Quiet Loneliness of Outgrowing Your Friends | Friendship, Actually
In this episode of Friendship, Actually, host Elise Blackwell explores the quiet loneliness that arises when you outgrow your friends. This is not about jealousy or arrogance, but about the isolation felt when your personal growth—whether…
When a Friend’s Body Betrays Them: Loving Through the Invisible | Friendship, Actually
In this deeply empathetic episode of Friendship, Actually, host Elise Blackwell explores the complex, often unspoken dynamics of maintaining close friendships when one person is diagnosed with a chronic illness. This conversation moves…
Why Broken Money Promises Hurt More Than Words | Friendship, Actually
In this episode of Friendship, Actually, host Elise Blackwell explores the deep emotional toll of lending money to friends and why broken financial promises often hurt more than verbal disagreements. This guide is designed for anyone who…
When Your Best Friend Moves to Assisted Living: Love Without Walls | Friendship, Actually
In this deeply moving episode of Friendship, Actually, host Elise Blackwell explores the complex emotional landscape of maintaining a close bond when a best friend moves into assisted living. This conversation addresses the specific, often…