The Brave Girl Project Podcast

Morning Meditation - Loving Kindness for Yourself and Others Join us for a soothing morning meditation focused on loving kindness for ourselves, loved ones, community members, and even those with whom we have difficulties. Download a complementary journaling page to deepen the experience. Remember to practice this meditation every morning for a week to cultivate ongoing peace and bravery. Share with friends and leave your thoughts in the comments!

Losing a friend can be really tough, and finding new connections can feel overwhelming.

In this episode, I’m sharing practical advice to help tween and teen girls and their parents navigate friendship loss and build new, meaningful relationships.

If your daughter is struggling with friendships, feeling left out, or unsure how to put herself out there, this episode will give her the tools and encouragement she needs.

💛 Looking for more support? Check out my online communities and resources to help your daughter build strong, supportive friendships.
• The Brave Girl Tribe for 5th to 8th-grade girls https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/sales-page-4e6fa287-3f61-4983-bf97-9d19c12aebeb
• The High School Girls Support Group https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/the-brave-girl-High-School-Group
• Beyond The Drama: Supporting Your Daughter Through Friendship Challenges https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/offers/xL6NHofi/checkout
• Survive and Thrive in Middle School – A Course for Parents and Daughters https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/offers/fhJosTkp/checkout?coupon_code=SURVIVETHRIVE50
• Schedule a complimentary chat to learn how I can support you and your daughter https://calendly.com/thebravegirlproject/30min?month=2025-02

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📌 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Friendship Challenges
00:31 Understanding Loneliness and Disconnection
01:27 Coping with Friendship Loss
02:20 Building Self-Confidence and Taking Risks
03:23 Shifting Your Mindset
03:55 Taking Action to Make New Friends
05:27 Finding the Right Spaces for New Connections
05:49 Online Communities for Support
07:58 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
08:44 Resources and Support

Unmasking Frenemies: Is Your Friend Actually A Frenemy? | Brave Girl Project Podcast

Learn to identify signs that your friend may exhibit enemy-like behaviors such as competition, jealousy, and betrayal.

Learn practical advice on protecting yourself and steps to foster healthier friendships. Perfect for tween and teen girls, as well as their parents, this episode is packed with valuable insights and resources to help navigate challenging relationships.

*The Brave Girl Project Website -https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/home

*Survive & Thrive In Middle School Course for Parents and Girls https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/survive-thrive-in-middle-school

*Beyond The Drama: Supporting Your Daughter Through Friendship Challenges Course https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/offers/xL6NHofi

*How To Coach Yourself – Using the STEAR Map https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/offers/oLnRt9m5

*The High School Girls Support Group https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/offers/9zRbWPev

*The Brave Girl Tribe Membership https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/sales-page-4e6fa287-3f61-4983-bf97-9d19c12aebeb

00:00 Introduction to the Brave Girl Project Podcast
00:55 Understanding Frenemies: Definition and Signs
01:12 Competitive Behaviors of Frenemies
01:44 Betrayal and Two-Faced Attitudes
02:41 Emotional Manipulation and Red Flags
04:46 Protecting Yourself from Frenemies
05:42 Building Healthier Connections
06:04 Having Difficult Conversations
07:04 Resources and Support for Girls and Parents – see links above
08:31 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this episode of the Brave Girl Project podcast, I talk about the challenges we face as parents when helping our daughters manage tough emotions. I dive into the concept of emotional dumping and share strategies on how we can support our daughters without becoming overwhelmed ourselves. I also discuss the importance of self-care, setting healthy boundaries, and empowering our girls to become problem solvers. Plus, I offer tips on how to avoid taking on their emotional burdens and how to maintain a healthy emotional balance within the family.

I would love to support you and your daughter. Please send me an email to [email protected] or visit my website www.TheBraveGirlProject.com

You can watch the video of the podcast on YouTube, and you can follow me on Instagram and Facebook.

In this episode of the Brave Girl Project podcast, we dive into why friendships can sometimes feel tough and why friends might act in hurtful ways.

I'll be exploring the social, emotional, and developmental reasons behind these behaviors, sharing signs of toxic friendships, and giving you practical tools for handling difficult conversations. We'll talk about things like insecurity, peer pressure, and social status—helping you understand what's really going on and how to evaluate the health of your friendships.

If you're looking for more support and resources for middle and high school girls, be sure to check out my website and connect with me on social media! You can also watch this episode on YouTube

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How To Have A Difficult Conversation

How Healthy Is Your Friendship?

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00:00 Welcome to the Brave Girl Project Podcast

00:48 Understanding Why Friends Can Be Mean

01:11 Social and Emotional Triggers

02:16 Developmental and External Factors

04:58 Signs of a Toxic Friend

06:52 Communicating with a Mean Friend

08:54 Final Thoughts and Resources