Navigating adult friendships can be messy, complicated, and sometimes downright confusing. But whether you are Gen-Z, Millennials, Gen X and beyond, friendship is an essential relationship for your wellbeing. Real Talk Friend Therapy is your go-to podcast for honest conversations, expert advice, and real-life strategies from a Black, feminist perspective to help you build stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling friendships in adulthood.
Join former BuzzFeed personality, Daysha Veronica, each week as she tackles everything from friendship red flags and setting boundaries to making new friends, maintaining long-distance friendships, dealing with friendship breakups, and handling tough conversations. Whether you're struggling with ghosting, social anxiety, toxic friendships, or just want to deepen your connections, this is the place for practical tips and real talk.
This podcast will answer questions and topics like:
Why are adult friendships so difficult?
How do I make new friends as an adult?
How do I keep friendships strong when life gets busy?
How do I deepen my friendships and make them more meaningful?
How do I deal with a toxic friendship?
How do I handle jealousy or competition in a friendship?
How do I know when it's time to end a friendship?
How do I make friends after moving to a new city?
How do I handle long-distance friendships?
and so much more!
If you want to create more meaningful relationships and learn how to be a better friend, give us a stream where ever you listen to podcasts!
And if you have thoughts, feelings or revelations that you want to share about an episode or you’re looking engage, chat and possibly make a new friend, make sure you join our FREE community Facebook group!
The time has come for our mid-season break! But before heading off into summer, Daysha wanted to offer up some coaching this week on how to make time for friendship since it is one of the biggest challenges for people when trying to make friends in adulthood…
Read MoreWe all want friends, right? But have you ever thought about why you want them? Daysha can’t help but notice how often people seem to be treating their friends more like accessories than people lately. Yes, vibing and taking cute photos at brunch are a fun part of having adult friends. But what about when friends lean on us for more complex needs like a ride to the airport or to give their car a jump in the middle of the night?…
Read MoreBESTIES! The moment you've been waiting for is here— Season 2 has officially kicked off and for our first episode back, Daysha sits down with her bestie/producer and favorite white woman, Becky Harris, to discuss what it means to be in an interracial friendship in 2025…
Read MoreCan you believe it's the end of season 1?! For the final episode of the season, Daysha decides to talk about a popular negotiation concept that she adapted for personal relationships within her book, Eat Your Way To Self-Confidence…
Read MoreHappy Halloween, besties! There is nothing scarier than knowing when is the right time to be vulnerable with a new friend. And sadly there are many misconceptions out there--like the idea that to be vulnerable is to be weak…
Read MoreBoundaries, or not having a clear understanding our own boundaries, is truly at the heart of much of the conflict we get into–especially with our friends. So, let's get clear on what they are...
Read MoreFalling in love or finding our soulmate should not just be restricted to or romantic partners. This week, Daysha explores the line between love and friendship using Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love...
Read MoreDespite having huge differences on topics like astrology and meditation, Daysha and her producer, Becky, maintain a strong friendship. How is this even possible? This week, Daysha gets to the root of what it means to be friends with someone...
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