The Heart of Friendship | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Advice

Female Friendship Made Easier! In today’s episode, Cecelia announces a brand-new Heart of Friendship Meetup & Community-Building Workshop—designed just for ladies who want real friendships and deeper connection. If you’ve been wanting to make new friends, deepen your existing relationships, build your own sisterhood, or just a feel a bit more connected in your own community, this workshop is for you. Workshop Details Date / ...

The holiday season is almost here! For many, it’s a time of love, laughter, and connection—but for others, it can feel lonely, especially if you’re away from friends or family.

In this replay episode, Cecelia shares practical friendship advice and ideas for nurturing meaningful connections during the holidays, whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or spending time on your own.

You’ll learn strategies for:

• Strengthening a...

In this episode of The Heart of Friendship, Cecelia Curtis explores why female friendships and community are essential for a joyful, meaningful life. Drawing from the Bible, philosophy, sociology, and even Winnie the Pooh, Cecelia makes the case that humans were designed for connection—and true friendships help us grow, support one another, and navigate life’s ups and downs.

You’ll hear insights from:

• The Bible: In Genesis 2:...

We’ve all had those moments — someone says something that rubs us the wrong way, and before we know it, our petty side makes an appearance. In this honest episode, Cecelia H. Curtis, Christian Friendship Coach and host of The Heart of Friendship, shares one of her own petty moments (yes, it involves a customer service call gone wrong) and what she learned about herself, emotional maturity, and pettiness itself.

If you’ve ever caugh...

Welcome to a very special episode of The Heart of Friendship (formerly known as The Friendship Tour)! In this episode, host Cecelia H. Curtis, a Christian Friendship Coach, wife of 22 years, and boy mom of three, shares the heartfelt story behind the podcast rebrand and what this new start with the same heart means for listeners.

Originally launched as The Friendship Tour, this podcast began as Cecelia’s personal journey to reconne...

Welcome to The Heart of Friendship, the podcast for women who want to understand how to make friends, strengthen adult friendships, and nurture female friendships that truly last.

Hosted by Cecelia Curtis, a Christian Friendship Coach, wife of 22 years, and boy mom of three, this top 2% global-ranked podcast helps women like you make friends, kee...

In this heartfelt and full-circle episode of The Friendship Tour, host Cecelia Curtis welcomes her former colleague, Josie Cordova — the very woman who inspired The Friendship Tour podcast.

Hear how a chance reunion at a grocery store in England sparked nearly two years of reconnection, reflection, and meaningful conversations about friendship. This story is proof that one encounter can change the course of your life.

Listen in as ...

Do successful women have a harder time building and maintaining meaningful friendships?

In this episode of The Friendship Tour, Cecelia sits down with Dr. Anokhi Kapasi, host of the Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life podcast (formerly Solve for Mom), to talk about the unique friendship challenges that come with success, ambition, and modern womanhood.

Together, Cecelia and Dr. Kapasi unpack how perfectionism, control, and fear of fail...

Conflict is normal — even in the healthiest female friendships. But how you handle it can determine whether your bond deepens or slowly fades away.

In this episode of The Friendship Tour, Cecelia sits down with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Ashley Cook, to discuss conflict — why it happens, why we avoid it, and how to navigate it with grace. Ashley walks through the five styles of conflict resolution — avoidance, defeatin...

Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult? 4 Reasons We Struggle with Friendship

Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult? You’re not alone in wondering! In this episode, host Cecelia Curtis, a Christian friendship coach, wife, boy mom, and all-around friendship encourager, breaks down four key reasons adult friendships can feel so complicated — and what to do about it.

Cecelia shares why making and keeping friends as grow...

In today’s episode, I invite you to slow down and show gratitude for the people who've been showing up for you — the friend, coworker, or acquaintance who prays for you, listens to you, checks in, or just makes you laugh.

Reaffirming is about nurturing what’s already good. It’s a reminder that friendship doesn’t always need fixing or finding — sometimes it just needs watering.

Think of one current relationship that feels good and r...

Welcome to Day 2 of The Friendship Reset Challenge.

Today’s focus is Reconnect — taking intentional action to reconnect with an old friend. Whether you send a text, make a quick call, or reach out to someone who’s been on your heart, this small act can make a big difference. It might lead to a rekindled friendship, or it might simply be a sweet moment of connection — either way, it’s progress.

💡 Friendship tip: Don’t overthink it....

Welcome to Day 1 of the Friendship Reset Challenge! Today is all about reflection. Before you can build stronger adult friendships or make new friends, you need clarity.

In this episode, we’ll pause to ask three simple, but powerful questions: ✨ Which friendships feel life-giving? ✨ Which ones feel draining? ✨ What do I need more of—and less of—from the people around me?

This reflection step is about noticing what’s really happenin...

Introduction to The Friendship Reset Challenge

How do you feel about your current friendships? Do they build you up or leave you feeling drained? Do you have fun or are your friendships a bit of a drag? Do you have anyone you can call a true friend? Have you been sitting on the sidelines while everyone talks about friendship, but not really DOING anything about creating and maintaining friendships of your own? If so, join me on ...

FRIENDSHIP IN ACTION! In this special episode of The Friendship Tour, I’m sharing highlights from the recent virtual book club—where women came together to connect, share ideas, and gain new perspectives on female friendship, motherhood, and life. You’ll hear what women loved most about the event, from meaningful conversations to the joy of simply spending time together.

Plus, get a sneak peek at the upcoming 3-Day Friendship Rese...

6 Truths About Deep Friendships Every Woman Needs to Hear Are you hanging out in Facebook groups asking, “Where is my bestie?” Are you putting yourself out there, hoping to meet a woman who could be a true friend, but still frustrated? You’re tired of doing life alone, and you’re longing for a real connection. I get it, and you’re not alone. 

In this episode, I’m sharing 6 truths about deep friendships that every woman needs to he...

Community Response to The "Strong Friend" Series In this special community-focused episode of The Friendship Tour, we’re closing out our Strong Friend Series by hearing directly from real women in The Friendship Tour's Facebook group.

💬 Some of the responses you’ll hear include:

• Why being called “the strong friend” can sometimes feel isolating.

• How seasons of life can shift whether we carry that role or not.

• The surviva...

Are you helping… or are you enabling? It’s not always easy to tell the difference, especially in our closest relationships. In this episode of The Friendship Tour, we’re closing out the 3-part Strong Friend series with a conversation that gets right to the heart of support, accountability, boundaries, and the weight of “superwoman” expectations.

My guest, Latasha Kennedy (founder of Girlfriends Thriving), joins me to discuss the te...