We know we need friends, but finding “our people” can be hard! In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with author Anna Runkle about why so many of us struggle to build meaningful friendships, how covert avoidance keeps us from true connection, and what practical steps help us identify the relationships that genuinely support who we’re becoming.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why finding your people matters more than simply having people.
- How to recognize red flags, energy drains, and covert avoidance.
- Practical steps and mindset shifts that make adult friendship easier and more authentic.
Visit Anna’s website.
Check out her book, CONNECTABILITY: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People, And Feel (At Last) Like You Belong.
Sign up for Anna’s free Daily Practice.
Follow along with the transcript.
Follow Anna on Social Media:
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- Instagram: @crappychildhoodfairy
- YouTube: @crappychildhoodfairy
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