Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship Nina Badzin
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DEAR NINA features honest conversations about the ups and downs of friendship. Why didn't your friend text you back? Why didn't your friend include you in her birthday dinner? It's because she's mad at you. Kidding, she's probably not. But maybe she is? See what I mean! Friendship is tricky, even for grownups. I'm your host, Nina Badzin. Since 2014 I've been fostering discussions about the nitty gritty of adult friendships with sensitivity and practicality in my advice column. The podcast has been referenced in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Chicago Tribune, The Minneapolis Star Tribune, and elsewhere. Instagram and Tiktok: @dearninafriendshipAll links: linktr.ee/ninabadzin
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Send us a Text Message.Episode #97: Invisible disabilities can turn into a source of shame and unknowingly get in the way of friendships. What is an invisible disability? It's any condition that is not obvious, perhaps even to the closest of friends. Some examples are depression, anxiety, other mental health diagnoses, as well as physical conditions such as chronic pain, fatigue, and too many other examples to list where symptoms are felt but not seen.This week's guest, Estelle Erasmus, share...
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Mixtapes, Mahjong, and Other Sensory Friendship Experiences: Gretchen Rubin
Send us a Text Message.Episode #96: I have been a Gretchen Rubin fan since 2009 when I read The Happiness Project the week it came out. Who could resist that cover and concept? And I cannot believe this, but I got to discuss my favorite topic, friendship, with Gretchen Rubin on Dear Nina. In celebration of Gretchen's paperback release of Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World, I am replaying our episode from about a year ago. I found my favorite...
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Overtalking, Undertalking, and Lessons on Friendship in the Art of Storytelling: Micaela Blei
Send us a Text Message.Episode #95: Oversharing, overtalking, undertalking, undersharing, small talk, deep talks, mismatches in vulnerability, and the art of listening---these are the tricky friendship topics we are dealing with today. I'm joined by Micaela Blei, a GrandSLAM-winning storyteller and former founding Director of Education at The Moth.Topics we covered:There is no right or wrong in how much to talk or how much to share. The words "over" or "under" signal a potential mismatch in c...
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5 Friendship Issues to Consider Addressing With a Therapist: Roxanne Francis
Send us a Text Message.Episode #94: Everyone runs into bumps in their friendships. Trust me, I have a decade's worth of writing material from readers and listeners to prove that point. But when are friendship issues getting to the point where addressing them with a therapist is highly recommended? I'm joined by award-winning psychotherapist, Roxanne Francis, who responded brilliantly and graciously to the five areas of friendship dilemmas I hear about most often. Meet Roxanne Francis, MSW, RS...
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Small Friendship Slights and Changing Your Instagram Handle
Send us a Text Message.Episode #93: A quick conversation about the subtle hurts that can make friendship difficult. It's the small slights I cover on Dear Nina in general, not the giant betrayals.Why? The big "stuff" is much more black and white, and we don't need much conversation around whether to stay friends.Today I also have a big instagram tip if you're looking to change your Instagram handle. I changed mine to @dearninafriendship. Instagram doesn't make it all that simple if you have t...
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The Courage to Trust Friends After You’ve Been Hurt
Send us a Text Message.Episode #92: For anyone who has been hurt by a friend--or a group of friends--recently or in the past, this 14-minute episode is for you. It's a solo episode that came from my reaction to a TikTok video I saw by a woman who was left out of a group trip years ago and has decided she will never trust anyone with her friendship again. Other titles I considered: (and all relate to this 14-minute episode!)Not All Women Are Vicious Don’t Let Being Left Out Dictate Y...
Customer Reviews
A friendship podcast we needed
I love listening to Nina’s guests as well as hearing her own reflections on the many perspectives on friendships. We don’t talk enough about this in our culture and yet it’s one of the few things that make us feel truly connected. So grateful for this podcast!
Love this podcast!
This podcast is entertaining and helpful. Listening to Nina and her guests is like being with a confidant. I even hear Nina's voice in my head as I interact with my friends and family!
One of my favorite podcasts
Dear Nina has become one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. Nina has such a warm approach as she sheds light on a topic that is so often overlooked or ignored. She delves into issues clearly and concisely (and has a very calming voice!). This podcast has been so helpful to me and makes you feel like you’re not alone in navigating the complexities of friendship, which can sometimes be more challenging than romantic relationships. Thanks for being a breath of fresh air, Nina!