The Friendship Studio
Welcome to The Friendship Studio Podcast! This show explores how psychology, emerging technology, and evolving social norms are reshaping the way we experience adult friendship. Life today can feel a little like episodes straight out of Black Mirror — so I created this conversational space for people who are curious about connection, modern culture, and who like to nerd out a bit about technology and what it means for our global society. Keep me company each Sunday as we reflect, laugh, and figure out what it really means to stay human and connected. Hosted by Jacq J. Have a burning question, comment, or story that you want Jacq to know about or answer? Use this form → https://forms.gle/9nFKRKZKZzSSwfNT9
Episodes
Hi everyone! I'm back with a follow up to the "Coworkers Aren't Your Friends" episode. So many of you all resonated with that topic, so I created an episode that is a practical guide to making friends outside of work.
I talk about specific places to go that create healthier and longer-lasting connections and recapping why workplaces are harder today to create strong friendships.
In this episode I go into topics ab...
Hi everyone! This episode is all about understanding our clingy friends and our own clingy behavior.
We explore why clingy friendship behavior shows up, how attachment styles shape our reactions, and what helps both anxious friends and the people who love them. We share tools to self-regulate, set clear plans, and build security in our own lives.
Some of the subjects we jump into in the episode are around:
• fear of abandon...
In this mini episode, I read a short story from Reddit about someone who knows he is the "clingy" friend. He shares what happened between him and a friend and wants some advice on how to move forward with other people in a better way.
This story will start us off, before going on a deeper dive in future episodes into what exactly clinginess is, where it comes from, and how to handle clinginess in a friendship.
What does thi...
Flaky friends. You probably love them but they drive you crazy with their inconsistent behavior. In this episode, sit with me as I look at what actually makes a "flaky" personality, how does it show up in our friendships, and what I think you should do about your flaky friends...all coming from the perspective that I used to BE the flaky (fun-loving 😇) friend.
If you struggle with flaky friends (or you are the flaky frien...
Hi Friends! Welcome back to The Friendship Studio- Happy New Year 🥳
In one of the first episodes of 2026, I wanted to talk about a something that sparked the idea of "friendship as our foundation". The inspiration came from a short I saw on Youtube (see link below) and today I wanted to talk about the concept of "world building" and what it could look like if friendship was part of the foundation of ou...
Hi Friends! I am creating a series called "Friend-to-Friend". These will be informal conversations where I talk a bit more personally about life, friendships, whatever's on my mind and that I think you may want/need to hear.
This first Friend-to-Friend episode, is a casual, honest chat about showing up when it’s hard — even when being seen feels uncomfortable. I share why starting this podcast challenged me, and how c...
In this series opener about common problems in adult friendships, I go into the topic of jealousy and competition in friendships.
What is jealousy and how does it show up? Is it a deal breaker? Let's get into it in this podcast episode!
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This episode I wanted to share a short story about what made me feel a bit more "alive" again.
Have you felt like life and your friendships have been just...missing something? Dull? Bland?
Come into the studio for a bit and let's dive into why life has just been "meh" lately.
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Work friendships can feel deep… until they’re not. Let’s talk about the illusion of “work friends", why I don't believe in them, and what you can focus on instead.
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You leave a job, and suddenly those “everyday people” vanish. Here is a brief chat about why that happens, what it says about work connections, and how to manage the grief around losing those connections.
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You don’t have to overshare to be likable at work. This episode dives into how to maintain your sanity at work, stay respected, and avoid getting pulled into emotional work drama.
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