The Friendship Tour | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Tips and Advice, Christian Friendship

The Friendship Tour | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Tips and Advice, Christian Friendship

Are you craving deeper, more meaningful friendships with other women? Do you believe that friendship—like anything truly worth having—requires intention, effort, and even a bit of personal growth? Welcome to The Friendship Tour—a podcast for women who want to build strong, lasting relationships and create supportive, joy-filled communities. I’m Cecelia Curtis—a friendship mentor, military spouse, and boy mom who’s built and maintained friendships around the globe. Each week, my guests and I invite you to reflect, laugh, and grow through honest conversations about adult friendship in all its beautiful, complicated, and transformative stages. In each episode, we explore topics like: 💬 How to make friends as an adult ❤️ How to maintain friendships through life’s transitions 🧠 What it means to grow emotionally in your relationships 🚫 How to set boundaries and handle rejection or burnout 🌱 Why friendship is a lifelong personal development practice Whether you’re building (or rebuilding) your village, seeking deeper connections, or simply want to be a better friend, The Friendship Tour is your space to feel seen, supported, and encouraged. 🎧 Tune in weekly for heartfelt stories, practical relationship-building tips, and plenty of laughter along the way. Let’ stay connected between episodes! Facebook Community: bit.ly/thefriendshiptourpodcast Instagram: @thefriendshiptourpodcast YouTube: youtube.com/@thefriendshiptourpodcast Email: ccurtis@thefriendshiptourpodcast.com **BE A GOOD FRIEND!**

Episodes

June 9, 2025 9 mins

We’ve all heard it: “People just don’t like me because I’m honest.” But is that really the case? In this episode of The Friendship Tour, I unpack the truth behind honesty in friendships—where it helps, where it hurts, and how to do it well.

I explore the difference between honesty and bluntness, and why the way we speak truth matters more than ever in today’s friendship dynamics. With humor, wisdom, and lived experience, I share pr...

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In this mini episode of The Friendship Tour, I share a special thank you to everyone who joined the very first Friendship Tour Book Club meeting — it was a beautiful night of laughter, honesty, and connection.

But today’s message isn’t just a recap — it’s an invitation! I want to hear from YOU. For an upcoming Q&A-style episode, I'm collecting your real friendship questions: What’s been hard? What are you wondering about female...

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In this episode of The Friendship Tour, we get real about vulnerability — what it means, why it’s terrifying, and why it’s absolutely essential for deep, lasting friendships.

I share a personal story about opening up to Mia during my journey with infertility, and how her response showed me what true friendship looks like in times of pain and uncertainty. Her words offered more than comfort and understanding — they offered hope and ...

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In this heartfelt episode of The Friendship Tour, I sit down with an old friend, Mia Overton-Smith, for a deep, honest conversation that starts with confidence—and goes so much further.

Together, we explore where confidence really comes from and what happens when we struggle to believe we’re enough. As the conversation unfolds, we dive into topics like self-love, body image, healing from internal lies, faith, and the powerful act o...

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In this episode of The Friendship Tour, I share real insights from real women who are part of the Women, Friendship, and Community Facebook group. From friendship breakups to mom friends to the wisdom we wish we’d had years ago—this one’s full of heart, truth, humor, and wisdom.

As a group, we recently explored four questions: ✨ Are you team “No New Friends”—or do you stay open to new connections? 📝 What’s one piece of friendshi...

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Have you ever been ghosted by a friend — with no warning, no explanation, just silence? You’re not alone, and you’re likely not exaggerating the pain.

In this episode of The Friendship Tour, I'm diving into one of the most confusing and surprisingly common experiences in adult friendships: ghosting. Whether it’s someone you were just getting to know or a longtime friend who suddenly disappeared, ghosting hurts — and it often leaves...

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Moving to a new city or town as an adult can feel exciting — and also incredibly lonely. In this episode of The Friendship Tour, we’re sharing real-world tips for how to make friends and build connection when you’re new in town. Whether you've relocated for a new job, a new relationship, the end of a relationship, your grandkids, or just a bit of adventure, this episode covers the strategies, mindset shifts, and small steps that ...

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Motherhood is beautiful, exhausting, and—let’s be honest—a little lonely sometimes. That’s why mom friends matter so much. In this special Mother’s Day episode of The Friendship Tour, I'm diving into the unique bond between moms who truly understand what it means to juggle parenting, identity, and friendship. From diaper changes and picky eaters to deep conversations and encouragement, mom friends are the lifelines we didn’t know w...

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Have you ever felt that sting of not being invited? Was there a text you didn’t get, a party you weren’t invited to, a group chat you didn’t even know existed? If your heart has ever whispered, “Why not me?” — this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you.

In this episode, we’re talking about being left out — and how sometimes, it’s not rejection… but redirection. What if the closed doors, missed invites, and friendships that drif...

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This week on The Friendship Tour, Cecelia Curtis shares why community matters more than we sometimes realize—and how a simple Friday night at the football field reminded her of that truth.

We’re talking about the difference between friendship and community, and the three big reasons why having a village around you makes life a little easier, a little lighter, and a whole lot more joyful.

If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, e...

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Hi Friends!

Let's read a book together! Why? So we can connect with other amazing women. And, because I personally want to read more and scroll less. I'm just being honest.

If you want to join me for a virtual book club, please send a message to ccurtis@thefriendshiptourpodcast.com. Don't wait too long, though! I want to make sure the groups are small enough for women to engage with one another, so we only have room for a small g...

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Women often say they want more friends or deeper friendships—but what we don’t always talk about is how overwhelming it can be to actually make new friends as an adult. From awkward small talk to decoding texting etiquette, building new connections can feel like dating all over again.

In this episode of The Friendship Tour, I’m joined by my lifelong friend Kina Thornton-Frazier to talk about the emotional highs and lows of forming ...

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You want meaningful friendships. You need connection. But something keeps getting in the way. Maybe it's the ghost of friendships past. Perhaps it's a breakup, a betrayal, or a childhood full of unhealthy relationship dynamics. If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking a new connection, replaying old stories in your head, or second-guessing your worth in someone else’s life — this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you. In th...

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Can your friends actually help you become more successful in life? The answer is a resounding yes — especially when those friendships are rooted in mutual growth, encouragement, and accountability.

In this inspiring episode of The Friendship Tour, I’m joined by my friend Michelle Dallas for a conversation on the principle of “iron sharpens iron.” We explore how the people closest to us can push us forward, help refine our goals, an...

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Have you ever met someone who seemed nice, engaged with her a few times, then something happened that made you think, “NOPE! This friendship isn’t for me.” Perhaps that happened to you. You met, hung out, then nada - you never heard from her again. What happened???

 

We all have our relationship warning signs or red flags - the things that make us think the relationship just won’t work out. And other people have them, too. And, tha...

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“How do introverts make friends? They wait for extroverts to find them, like them, and adopt them.”

Funny? Maybe. True? Not quite.

If you're an introvert who craves deeper connection but struggles to initiate friendships, this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you. I share practical, encouraging tips to help introverts build real, authentic relationships—without pretending to be someone they’re not.

💡 In this episode, you’ll l...

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March 14, 2025 1 min

This episode is so simple. If you love them, tell them. Maybe they really need to hear it today. Maybe you really need to say it today. You may not get another chance. You might 1,000 more chances. Say it in ways big and small, and make sure they hear it. I love you. Tell them.

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When life gets hard, who do you turn to? When you’re celebrating a big win, who do you call first? If your answer is unclear—or if you’re realizing your circle might not be as deep as it looks—this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you.

Many women crave meaningful friendships but still find themselves feeling lonely, unsupported, or unsure how to truly connect. It’s not just about how many friends you have, but about the qualit...

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What do you do when you meet someone interesting, cool, or fun - someone who you’d like to be friends with? What are the next steps?

In episode 34, I shared 5 tips for making new friends. Here in episode 45, I’m sharing 5 MORE tips for making new friends. Why? Because friendship is so important! And, despite many of us having hundreds or thousands of social media friends or followers, many of us are still longing for deeper, more...

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Is your friend just not herself? Does her behavior, sudden distance, or physical appearance have you concerned? Maybe she needs mental health support.

 

Many of us have found ourselves in this situation - where we see that something is different and we genuinely want to help, but we just don’t know what to do. 

 

In this important episode, Dr. Kandece Skinner, a licensed educational psychologist, shares 6 ways you can help a friend...

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