Dear Bestie

Feb 21 2020

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Nice to meet you, old friend! We're Julia and Mia, the hosts of the Dear Bestie podcast. Each week, we explore the science, sociology and history of friendship. Why? We believe that friendship is the cornerstone of society. It makes like richer, happier and healthier. Along the way, we'll read your letters and answer questions like: How can I make friends in a new city? How do I back away from a relationship without doing damage? What makes a good friend, and how do I know if I am one? You'll also hear stories from listeners like you. So tune in. We're glad you're here. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbestiepodcast/support

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How to Start Over: Transition in Friendship

Feb 21 2020 29 mins

Recently, we (Jules and Mia) made a change to the Dear Bestie Show. We decided to focus on the podcast side of things. So, Julia packed up her microphone and we said goodbye to our dear friends at KAKU. We had a mountain of decisions ahead of us. We had to think about how and when to podcast (especially difficult with an ocean between us) and who would take on which responsibilitie

Ep 12: "Elevating Motherhood" Crossover!

Feb 05 2020 59 mins

There's no friend like a mom friend. On this very special crossover episode, Julia talks with Lori Beth Aldridge from the "Elevating Motherhood" podcast about what makes the bond between moms so vital. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbestiepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbestiepodcast/s

Ep. 11: Fun with Post-Partum Depression!

Jan 21 2020 60 mins

In this episode, Julia talks to her real life friend, Leslie, about the joys of post-partum depression and being a single mom. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbestiepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbestiepodcast/support

Ep: 10 Friendship Graveyard

Jan 13 2020 58 mins

Is it time to dig a grave and lay a friendship to rest? Or is it time to bury the hatchet and mend fences? (Or perhaps it's time to stop mixing metaphors!) Mia and Jules discuss all the possible reasons, large and small, to give you a guide on when to end a friendship. Jules talks about lying to a friend about something small that turned into a big deal and Mia shares how talking a

Episode 9: Ya Basic

Nov 28 2019 59 mins

Welcome to the "Common Issues in Friendship" episode of your favorite podcast! Jules and Mia are back to discuss the most universal problems that even the best of friends inevitably face. Jealousy, time constraints, poor communication, judgy-ness, we'll canvassing the whoooole neighborhood. So sit back, turn the volume up, and get ready for some opinions. --- Send in a voice

Ep. 8: Envy Rocks the Boat

Nov 28 2019 60 mins

This week's episode is about one of the seven deadly sins (and not everyone's favorite, either). We're talking about envy-- why it crops up, how to address it, and how to salvage a friendship. Tune in for a special guest, too! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearbestiepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod

Ep. 7: Cross Sex Friendships.

Nov 14 2019 57 mins

Picture it: Two cavemen huddled near a fire. They're wearing cheetah-skin loincloths. They're exchange grunts roughly translated to, "I don't know, man. Can cavemen and cavewomen really be just friends?" Tune in to this episode of Dear Bestie to listen to us tackle this complicated, messy and age-old question. We'll visit some unexpected places along the way! --- Send in a voice me

Ep. 6: Online vs. Real Life Friendships

Nov 07 2019 59 mins

We all have a best fran -- the real life bestie you run errands and watch Queer Eye reruns with. And then there's your online bestie-- the person you met on Instagram and admire from a distance. Your friendship is built on memes and hearts and emojis. What's the difference between these two types of friendship? Can on online bestie became a real life bestie? Tune in and weigh in!&n

Episode 5: Your Best, Worst, & Best-Worst Advice

Oct 31 2019 52 mins

Raise your hand if you've been the unfortunate recipient of unsolicited advice! In this episode, we're asking who tends to give the most advice, why they do it and what you can do to stop receiving it. We also read YOUR best, worst, and best-worst pieces of advice. Some of them were sweet, some were absurd, some were barely legal, and they were all fantastic. --- Send in a vo

Ep. 4: Change is in the Air

Oct 23 2019 60 mins

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month, we're talking about friendship through transition-- particularly through loss. Julia shares about the way pregnancies and miscarriages changed her life, what her friends did that helped carry her through periods of grief, and what NOT to say to someone who is suffering. We give practical tips for how to recognize transition as it's happe