In this vulnerable and insightful episode, we dive deep into the rarely discussed topic of friendship breakups with author Katherine Sledd. Through exploring her book "How to Be a Bad Friend," we unpack the shame, pain, and complexity surrounding friendship endings, while examining why society lacks frameworks for handling these significant life transitions. This conversation offers healing perspectives on friendship loss and illuminates how honoring both ourselves and our former friends can lead to personal growth.

Key Topics Discussed:

● Understanding "good friend" expectations and societal pressure

● Navigating friendship breakups and healing

● The myth of unconditional friendship

● Breaking the cycle of toxic labels and shame

● Creating healthy boundaries in friendships

● Moving forward after friendship loss

Katherine Sleadd is the author of How to Be a Bad Friend: The Hidden Life of Failed Relationships a book about the complexity of friendships and the heartache of friend breakups. Katherine holds a Master’s degree in counselling psychology with a concentration in trauma and abuse and is a licensed therapist in Colorado. She works with people healing from relational harm and aids them in rebuilding their connection to themselves and authentic community. Katherine lives with her partner and children near Boulder.

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