Episode #96: I have been a Gretchen Rubin fan since 2009 when I read The Happiness Project the week it... more

Episode #95: Oversharing, overtalking, undertalking, undersharing, small talk, deep talks, mismatches in vulnerability, and the art of listening---these are the... more

Episode #94: Everyone runs into bumps in their friendships. Trust me, I have a decade's worth of writing material from... more

Episode #93: A quick conversation about the subtle hurts that can make friendship difficult. It's the small slights I cover... more

Episode #92: For anyone who has been hurt by a friend--or a group of friends--recently or in the past, this... more

Episode #91: Dr. Lisa Damour's latest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers , is out in paperback. On this episode we... more

Episode #90: Many of us say we would be there for our friends in an emergency, but that's often theory... more

Episode #89: Do you ever feel like you or someone you know is just not “good at” friendship? It's never... more

Episode #88: Managing differences of opinion with friends can get tricky. An obvious area is politics, but smaller differences also... more

Episode #87: Shows like The Golden Girls and Grace & Frankie are beloved by so many, but also treated as... more

Episode #86: Making friends and deepening existing friendships starts with some basic truths."Every friendship starts with an act of bravery.... more

Episode #85: "The more the merrier" is a common expression for good reason. Most of us don't want to be... more

Episode #84:  Debra Arbit and I tell our real-life friendship story, which is a great example of going from barely... more

Episode #83: Have you ever befriended your ex's ex? Today's episode focuses on the potential friendship that comes from a... more

Episode #82: The friendships formed during difficult, even dark, periods of our lives create a lasting impact unlike any other... more

Episode #81: Have you ever held back sharing good news because you sensed a friend wasn't truly celebrating with you?... more

Episode #80: "Neediness" has come up in plenty of episodes, but this is the first one dedicated to that loaded... more

Episode #79: Bri McKoy is a cookbook author and military wife who has moved seven times in 12 years. She... more

Episode #78: You feel good potential friendship chemistry with someone, but then what to do next?  This is an episode... more

Episode #77: If there's one thing we need these days, it's some joy and laughter. It's dark times. And while... more

Episode 76: This episode of Dear Nina focuses on reaching out amidst turmoil (this time in particular, in the Middle... more

Episode #75: If you're struggling with managing your friendships or looking for innovative ways to make new friends, this episode... more

Episode #74 with Kristin Nilsen: Have you ever stopped to acknowledge the profound impact of your childhood friendships, even the... more

Episode #73 with Ruchi Koval: Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you simply can't connect with someone... more

Episode #72:  Sometimes we hurt a friend unintentionally, but an apology is still in order. Is there a friend out... more

Episode #71: Diamonde Williamson, found a way to make art from a painful friendship breakup and help others process their breakups,... more

Episode #70: Ever feel like your social life is a waiting game, stuck in the perpetual hope for an invitation... more

Episode #69: with Jennifer Cramer-MillerYou know those articles and memes that are everywhere reprimanding us about what NOT to say... more

Episode #68: Today we're discussing a harder topic than usual--what to do when your friend is in a very unhealthy... more

Episode #67: In this episode, I encourage listeners to reach out to some long distance friends and plan a trip!... more