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Episode 104: Why So Many Friendships Struggle During Seasons of Growth (and How to Handle It)
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What happens to our friendships when our lives start to expand?
In this episode of Tales from The Lane, I'm joined by Dear Nina: Conversations about Friendship host Nina Badzin, whose podcast is ranked in the top 1% globally—and whose work sits right at the intersection of honesty, emotional maturity, and real-life friendship dynamics.
Together, we explore what happens to friendships during major life transitions: career growth, changing family structures, shifting priorities, and the inevitable reality that we can't take everyone with us into every season.
We talk about:
- Why friendships often feel strained during periods of growth
- How a single, honest conversation can sometimes change everything
- Redefining reciprocity so it doesn't become a silent scorecard
- Why proximity matters more than we like to admit—and what happens when it disappears
- The courage it takes to be the inviter instead of waiting to be included
This is a grounded, compassionate conversation for anyone navigating success, change, and the quieter emotional work that comes with it.
About Nina Badzin
Nina is the host of Dear Nina: Conversations about Friendship, a top 1% podcast focused on the realities of adult friendship. Her work helps people think more clearly, communicate more directly, and let go of unnecessary resentment in their relationships.
🎧 Learn more about Nina's work, and find her on Instagram, LinkedIn, or you can sign up for her Substack Newsletter.
And if this episode resonates, you'll find deeper frameworks for navigating growth, change, and identity in my book Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers.
You can also download my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide, a practical tool for stepping out of autopilot and intentionally designing your next season.