Most friendships are great, but a few are not. Ever felt stuck in a friendship that drains you? Research shows we lose half our social circle every 7 years—but what if you’re holding onto the wrong people?
Why Listen?
If you’ve ever felt torn between loyalty and self-preservation, this episode gives you the clarity to evaluate, release, and rebuild friendships that truly align with who you’re becoming. Are you ready to face the hard-hitting questions to test the real strength of your friendships and the your motives on why to you want to end them? Learn how to spot empty words and recognize true support. As well as other powerful self-reflection tools to decide whether a friendship is worth keeping. Find out how to make tough decisions with confidence and without guilt.
In this self-leadership episode, we dive into:
✔ The Michelangelo Effect: How the right friends sculpt your best self (and how the wrong ones chip away at your confidence)
✔ The 3 Pillars of Friendship: Proximity, time, and energy—why some bonds thrive while others fade
✔ The Brutal Truth About Friendship Drift: How to let go without guilt when people outgrow each other
✔ A Hard-Hitting Self-Test: If your friend couldn’t speak, would their actions still make you feel loved?
Sources & Authority:
– Backed by Harvard’s 80-year study on happiness & relationships
– Real-life stories of friendship evolution (and heartbreak)
– Actionable steps to **detox your social circle** without regret
Hit play if you’re ready to stop people-pleasing and start cultivating friendships that actually fuel your growth.
Show Notes: Evaluating Friendships – The Uncomfortable Truths
[00:00:00] “Half Your Friends Will Be Gone in 7 Years—Are You Ready to Let Go?”
Discover how to navigate the natural evolution of friendships without guilt or regret. Learn to embrace change and make room for deeper, more meaningful connections.
[00:02:30] “The Michelangelo Effect: Are Your Friends Sculpting You or Cracking You?”
Find out how the right friendships shape your best self—and how the wrong ones can quietly erode your confidence. Learn to recognize who truly uplifts you.
[00:03:30] “Proximity, Time, Energy: The 3 Pillars of Friendship—Is Yours Built on Sand?”
Understand the hidden forces that make or break friendships. Gain clarity on why some connections thrive while others fade—and what you can do about it.
[00:07:18] “She Said, ‘You Left Me, So I Moved On’—The Brutal Truth About Friendship Drift”
Learn how to handle the painful but necessary process of friendship endings. Discover how to let go with grace and avoid resentment.
[00:13:33] “If Your Friend Couldn’t Speak, Would Their Actions Still Make You Feel Loved?”
Are you ready to face the hard-hitting questions to test the real strength of your friendships and the your motives on why to you want to end them? Learn how to spot empty words and recognize true support. As well as other powerful self-reflection tools to decide whether a friendship is worth keeping. Find out how to make tough decisions with confidence and without guilt.
