Welcome to the Unfiltered with Roxy podcast, where we embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment together. I'm Roxana Feenster, your host, and I'm thrilled to welcome you into this safe space filled with warmth, wisdom, and genuine connection.
Unfiltered with Roxy is more than just a podcast; it's a sanctuary where mindfulness meets practicality, offering real advice and solutions to help you truly rock your life. Each episode is curated with love and intention, aiming to nourish your soul and inspire positive change.
Join me as we dive deep into meaningful conversations with inspirational guests, sharing their stories, insights, and the wisdom they've gathered along their own paths. Together, we'll explore wellness and mindfulness gems that serve as fuel for our journey towards living our best lives.
Whether you're seeking clarity, motivation, or simply a moment of peace, Roxy Unfiltered is here to support you every step of the way. Let's embark on this transformative journey together, no filters!
Welcome to the Unfiltered with Roxy podcast, where we embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment together. I'm Roxana Feenster, your host, and I'm thrilled to welcome you into this safe space filled with warmth, wisdom, and genuine connection.
Unfiltered with Roxy is more than just a podcast; it's a sanctuary where mindfulness meets practicality, offering real advice and solutions to help you truly rock your life. Each episode is curated with love and intention, aiming to nourish your soul and inspire positive change.
Join me as we dive deep into meaningful conversations with inspirational guests, sharing their stories, insights, and the wisdom they've gathered along their own paths. Together, we'll explore wellness and mindfulness gems that serve as fuel for our journey towards living our best lives.
Whether you're seeking clarity, motivation, or simply a moment of peace, Roxy Unfiltered is here to support you every step of the way. Let's embark on this transformative journey together, no filters!
🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 24:
Adult Friendships: Layers of Connection at a Big Age
Welcome to Unfiltered with Roxy!
Friendship isn’t just about fun nights out or sharing laughs, it’s about who shows up for you in the heavy, unglamorous moments. In this episode of Unfiltered with Roxy, I dive into what it means to build, keep, and grow friendships as adults, and why they matter so deeply for our well-being.
Episode Summary
Adult friendship can feel complicated. Between busy schedules, past wounds, and life transitions, many of us wonder why friendship feels harder now than it did when we were kids.
I share my own friendship journey, from situational friends as a young mom to the deep family and work friendships that carried me through grief and growth. I reflect on how watching my kids navigate friendships has taught me about loyalty, forgiveness, and resilience. And I highlight why making space for your own needs is the foundation of truly being there for others.
I also share personal stories, from reconnecting with old friends to how my morning self-care routine helps me show up better in relationships.
Lessons & Themes
Friendship comes in many forms: neighbors, hobby buddies, family friends, coworkers, and lifelong confidants.
True friends show up in both the joyful and the hard moments.
Making space for your own healing and needs is essential for healthy friendships.
Distance doesn’t have to end friendships, it just takes intention and effort.
Growth means forgiving ourselves for past mistakes and choosing to show up better now.
Quote of the Day
“Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest. It’s about who walked into your life, said ‘I’m here,’ and proved it.”
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Resources
Lisa Whelchel – Friendship for Grown-Ups
Shasta Nelson – Frientimacy
Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman – Big Friendship
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee – Feel Better, Live More podcast, Ep. 177 + bite-sized episodes
Unprocessed Podcast – “Should Our Friends Re-Mother Us?”
Friend Forward Podcast – Danielle Bayard Jackson
The Black Mother Wound Podcast – Episode #057
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