Reality tv often gets a bad wrap, but for girlfriends who watch together, it becomes a bonding agent. Why is that? The hosts of the wildly popular "2 Black Girls, 1 Rose" podcast are real life besties who break it all down on this week's episode.

Be sure to listen to their show wherever you listen to podcasts, and join their Patreon for a deeper dive into all things reality tv.

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To learn more about what the research reveals about the mechanics of women's friendships, buy your copy of Danielle Bayard Jackson's new book, Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships.

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Want to learn and connect in real life? Save the date for March 7-8, 2025 for a two-day event in Tampa, Florida. Details to come.

Research finds that on the other side of healthy conflict, people report feeling closer to one another. But what happens when we don't actually have the skills to navigate hard conversations?

Domenique Harrison offers therapy at the intersection of race and relationships, and in this episode, she shares some of the key skills necessary to walk through difficult interactions with people we care about (whether or not racialized issues are at the heart of the conversation).

If you know you need to get better at tough talks but you're not sure where to start, this episode is for you.

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[Note: The insights shared in this episode are not, in fact, therapy. Please talk to your personal mental healthcare provider before applying notes from this conversation.]

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Learn more at betterfemalefriendships.com.

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**Mystery event** Save the date for March 7-8, 2025 (and book a flight to Tampa, Florida!). More details to come.

The word "community" is being thrown around by a lot of brands and organizations, but what does that word really mean? Whether you're a community builder or a woman looking to experience a real sense of community, listen to this episode of Friend Forward to learn four traits of authentic community so you can find spaces where you truly belong. Host and friendship educator Danielle Bayard Jackson breaks it down for you.

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Want an in-person community experience? Save the date and book a flight to Tampa, Florida for March 7-8, 2025. Details to come (!!!!).

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Buy your copy of Danielle's new book Fighting for our Friendships and host a discussion with your book club this month!

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Want to book a speaker who specializes in the science of women's conflict and connection, connect with us at info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com and learn more about speaker Danielle Bayard Jackson here.

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