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The holidays are meant to be joyful—but for many of us, they can also be complicated and STRESSFUL!

This episode builds upon last week's conversation about why the holidays can feel especially hard and offers five simple, practical tips to help you navigate holiday gatherings with more ease—especially when you’re being hosted.

Whether you’re staying with family or attending a themed party you’re not quite sure about, these ideas ar...

In this episode of The Heart of Friendship, Cecelia Curtis sits down with licensed therapist Cynthia Weary for an honest and heartfelt conversation about why the holidays feel heavy for so many women—and how we can better support ourselves and each other.

Cynthia shares her powerful personal story, including loss, grief, divorce, and healing, and explains how those lived experiences shaped her calling to serve others through mental...

In this eye-opening episode of The Heart of Friendship, Cecelia sits down with guest Dana Mosley for an honest conversation about the real, often-unspoken reasons so many women struggle to make and keep friends in adulthood.

Together, they unpack the emotional and relational patterns that quietly shape our friendships — often without us realizing it.

- The unhealed pain many women carry that blocks true connection

Today, Cecelia Curtis celebrates 100 episodes of The Heart of Friendship and thanks you, the listeners, for being part of this journey!

To celebrate, there are TWO (2) $50 Amazon gift cards up for grabs!

How to enter:

1. Listen to this episode

2. Leave a new podcast review

3. Send a screenshot of your review to Cecelia via Facebook, Instagram, or email (ccurtis@thefriendshiptourpo...

After a beautiful Thanksgiving break filled with family, joy, and quality time with her girls in Napa, Cecelia checks in to share a moment of gratitude, presence, and rest. From brunch with her friends to a ladies-only tasting room, a turkey trot, hosting Thanksgiving dinner, and kicking off the Christmas season, she soaked in every moment of connection.

And now? She’s gearing up for something BIG:

It...

This week on The Friendship Tour, I'm bringing back one of the most-loved conversations from last year—an episode filled with warmth, wisdom, and the kind of gentle encouragement we all need as we move through the holiday season.

I’m joined by my mother-in-law, Alberta Curtis Minters, a woman whose life is rooted in gratitude, grace, and quiet strength. Her perspective on thankfulness isn’t performative or seasonal—it’s lived. And ...

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....