"I introduced a friend to my friend group and she did something very uncool that caused the rest of my friends to not allow her over again. I want this friend to apologize, but she seems to not think she did anything wrong and brushed it off when I brought it up. I'm embarrassed. Any advice?"

To answer the question, Josie is joined by Everygirl Editor Madeline Galassi to chat about all things friendships, insecurities, and what "The White Lotus" got wrong about friend groups.

“I just got rejected, and it really sucks. Any tips to feel better?”

Josie explains why rejection shouldn't be seen as such a bad thing, and can even be seen as a positive (success in dating or your career is just a numbers game). Using studies, celebrity examples, and a parable, Josie will have you believing that rejection is actually a good thing–it's just the fear of it that is keeping us small. Save this episode for when you're struggling with feeling rejected.

"I know a close friend who I have known for years that I feel is growing at a different pace than me, and I think we might be growing apart but I’m unsure of where to go from here. She is extremely unhappy and complains and vents to me 24/7 but seems to be doing little to change or deal with the things making her unhappy. She doesn’t take my advice and gets defensive if I point out where she may be wrong or try to set any boundaries. I’m burnt out around her but I’m afraid to lose my closest friend and sever many ties. I’m trying really hard to be a good friend and be there for her, but it is constant and I am drained. Am I the asshole??". Josie shares how to know when it's time to break up with a friend, the difference between when to be supportive and when to step away, and why we shouldn't give our friends advice. How do you know when it's time for a friendship breakup? This episode gives you everything you need to know.

Anna Goldfarb is a friendship correspondent for The New York Times, and author of Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections. In today's episode, Anna shares the unexpected reasons behind our loneliness epidemic, why we all feel like we don't have enough friends, and how friendship is different today than in years past. Josie asks Anna about why we feel insecurities in friendships, as well as concrete tips to form deeper connections, make new friends as an adult, and feel more fulfilled in your relationships. Anna also shares what Matthew McConaughey and Guy Fieri can teach us about friendship, the Bravolebrity friendship that is the healthiest IRL, and how to do a "friendship cleanse" for a much more satisfying, healthy, and meaningful social life in 2025. 

In our first episode of 2025, the Everygirls are yapping. Josie and podcast assistant Emma yap about the biggest lessons they learned from 2024 (like the lesson about love Emma learned from AI and why Josie is going to stop overthinking solo episodes). They also share their 2025 resolutions and intentions. This week's "Ask the Everygirl" question is about friendship breakups, and Josie and Emma chat about why friendships have limited real estate and when you should have a conversation versus just moving on.

Kenzie Elizabeth is the entrepreneur and content creator dubbed "Gen Z's Martha Stewart." In today's episode, you'll get to know Kenzie like you've never known her before. She shares insight into her childhood and what she credits to her incredible confidence. We also talk about how your 20s are actually the hardest decade and the most important life lessons she has ever learned. Kenzie also shares some amazing tips for hosting, finding hobbies, improving friendships, and romanticizing your life.

There's a reason why Maddy Ellberger, PhD, LCSW, is called "the Elle Woods of Psychology:" She brings an honest, luxurious, and fresh approach to therapy, and uses research-backed practices to coach clients to live their best lives. And on today's episode, she's spilling all her tips. She explains DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) and how to apply it to your life for a major transformation. Josie and Maddy also discuss how to stop overthinking once and for all, how to beat seasonal depression, and why you should never vent. Maddy has a fascinating and fresh perspective on everything from what happiness actually means to why your "comfort show" should be different than you think. She's not your regular therapist–she's a cool therapist.

Do you KNOW that you're destined for something greater but fear holds you back? Have you struggled to find your tribe, or a core group of people that fulfill and support you? Lori Harder is a best-selling author, investor, entrepreneur, and master networker. She is the author of the book A Tribe Called Bliss: Break Through Superficial Friendships, Create Real Connections, Reach Your Highest Potential. Today, Lori is sharing her secrets to major success in this inspiring conversation that will leave you motivated AF. Josie and Lori also chat about why your network determines your net worth and how friendships are key to financial and career success. Lori gives powerful, concrete advice to find, form, and keep meaningful friendships: Why friendships are like checked luggage, how all relationships have an expiration date, and three questions to ask at every event, party, or coffee date.

Erin Lichy immediately won us over as one of the six incredibly dynamic and powerful women in the new installment of The Real Housewives of New York, which launched her into Bravolebrity stardom overnight. In this episode, Josie grills Erin for all the BTS tea: how she got cast, what dynamics are like when cameras aren't around, and what she really thinks about her conflicts with the women this season. She also shares the relationship and sex tips she attributes to a 10+ year passionate, happy relationship with her husband Abe (the Babe), how they met, and what Abe struggled with most with his wife becoming a Real Housewife. Erin has also had an impressive career, getting into real estate at 19 years old, so shares her #1 secret to success, and career advice she learned from her Real Housewives castmates. Plus, to wrap up the year, Josie and Emma give superlatives for all the trends, celebrities, and pop culture moments from 2023.

Do you wonder how to make friends as an adult or how to find (and keep!) fulfilling friendships? Maybe you're struggling with being in a different life stage as your friends or don't feel fulfilled by your social life? This week's episode is with Danielle Bayard Jackson, a certified female friendship coach, educator, and friendship expert for Bumble for Friends. Her friendship expertise has been featured in The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Josie grills Danielle for all her best tips for fostering fulfilling friendships, such as how to turn any acquaintance into a best friend and how to approach conflict (spoiler: conflict is actually a good thing!). She also shares mind-blowing research on why female friendships are necessary for your mental and physical health, how many friends you need, and why we need different types of friendships for ultimate fulfillment. Cue "Wannabe" by Spice Girls, because Danielle will teach you how to have friendship that never ends.

This is not your grandmother's dating advice–unless you're Kim Murstein. Kim started a podcast with her Grandma Gail to discuss the generational differences of dating, sex, and relationships. Since the podcast’s launch, the duo has been featured on multiple news networks and have grown a massive fanbase on TikTok. In this episode, Josie talks with Kim and Gail about dating red flags, the pros and cons of dating in the 1950s versus 2023, and how to be more confident. They also answer audience questions to give you advice to improve your love life. Trust us: You will be LOLing and "aww"-ing your way through this episode, but will also come away with tangible advice (Grandma Gail knows what she's talking about).

Do you care about what other people think of you? Are you ever told you’re too aggressive, or not aggressive enough? Have you been called too bossy, bitchy, naive, or nice? PSA: Most women have experienced the Likeability Trap and Goldilocks Conundrum (be nice, but not too nice!). On this week’s episode, Josie sits down with Award Winning Journalist, MSNBC Anchor, and author of The Likeability Trap, Alicia Menendez, to discuss why women are wired to care about being liked, why the system we’re in is harmful for every gender, and how to get out of the trap once and for all. Alicia also discusses how to get to know your true self and show up as your true self in the workplace, social settings, and your relationships.

Struggling to make friends in a new city? Wondering how to set healthy boundaries in your friendships as you go through life changes? Unsure of how to go about breaking up with a friend? This week on The Everygirl Podcast, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer answers all of these questions and more, as she, Alaina, and Josie discuss the ins and outs of friendships as an adult. Dr. Kirmayer explains everything from what makes certain people click as friends to keeping in touch with friends from earlier stages of our lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to ensure that their friendships are fulfilling and healthy.