In this highly-requested solo episode, Lucie dives deep into her experience making adult friendships — specifically how she built a new social circle after moving from NYC to the suburbs. If you’ve ever wondered how to make new friends after 30, how to actually keep them, or how to balance your social battery with mom life, this one’s for you. Listen for personal stories of how Lucie met her people in a place where she knew no one, the mindset shift that made it easier, and tips anyone can apply - whether you’re in a new town or just craving deeper connections.

The Happiness Lab Podcast episode I mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Aon3Yu9KmFvr6PeZN0KqX?si=MjAm5I91R62XdX_ZrRGFCg

Watch our episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX

00:00 my situation & my new town

04:54 friends I’ve made in different stages of life

06:20 my first group of mom friends

07:50 getting to know people in my new town before I moved there

09:50 going on coffee dates with new people

12:22 meeting my neighbor

14:17 meeting people through Milo’s school

17:56 intimidating parts of moving to the suburbs & my mindset

20:31 using WhatsApp

22:00 getting to know Michael’s friends’ wives & people from other towns

23:35 rekindling a high school connection

24:31 playing tennis and starting a clinic

25:48 meeting a local follower

26:27 going from acquaintances to real friends

27:09 finding common interests and doing shared activities

33:01 being in friend search mode

34:23 going on double dates

36:16 what my social life looks like now

37:59 how my job impacts my friendships

40:25 tips to make new friends

To apply to be a guest on the show, visit luciefink.com/apply and send us your story.

I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone.

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