Why Adult Friendships Are SO HARD (And What to Do About It)

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Chalene gets real about why female friendships feel harder in midlife—and why they're more important than ever for a woman’s health and happiness. In this episode, she opens up about the science-backed benefits of meaningful connection, including lowered risk of depression, boosted mood, and even increased longevity. Chalene shares surprisingly simple strategies she recommends for finding your people even after moving to a new city, no matter your age or stage of life. ✅ What You Will Learn: Why friendship matters more to your health than workouts or clean eating How to change the story you're telling yourself about making friends The impact of hormones, life transitions, and COVID on your social life Where to meet women you truly vibe with (yes, even online counts!) Practical tips to reconnect, make new friends, and deepen your circle Why strong social ties cut depression risk by 60% 🤓 Related Episodes: What You’ve Been Told About Menopause Is False | Dr Mary Claire Haver ► https://youtu.be/gv3Yo2j2o4E?si=VxAk7SWwWXb1SyTo ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000631199496 The Shocking TRUTH About Menopause—Top Doctors Finally Speak Out ► https://youtu.be/6FTZF_dnL0s?si=BodKZaWx-J84eAfC ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000687463601 TOP 13 Women's Health Experts on Hormones, Fat Loss, Aging & More ► https://youtu.be/dbrKi2O7q3I?si=StVsQQVKIbjlM6Kt ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chalene-show-diet-fitness-life-balance/id911042029?i=1000706951685 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/chalenejohnson?sub_confirmation=1 🤓 Research: U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on Loneliness and Isolation (2023) ➜ https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf Family Ties and Older Adult Well-Being: Incorporating Social Networks ➜ https://academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/article/78/12/2080/7280264#google_vignette Social Rejection and Physical Pain – Neuroscience Study (2018) ➜ https://academic.oup.com/scan/article/13/5/501/4995994 Harvard Study of Adult Development (1938–Present) ➜ https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/ TED Talk by Dr. Robert Waldinger (Director of the Study) ➜ https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness ======================== For more resources and tips, join me on Patreon ➜ http://chalene.com/more And don't forget to join my weekly newsletter for lifestyle tips and deals of the week: ➜ https://chalene.com/newsletter Let’s Connect... Website ➜ https://chalene.com Instagram: ➜ https://www.instagram.com/chalenejohnson TikTok: ➜ https://www.tiktok.com/@chalenejohnson