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Category: Friendship IRL Podcast

Friendship IRL podcast promotional graphic for Episode 183. The top half features a warm burnt-orange background with a smiling woman with curly dark hair, wearing a mustard yellow short-sleeve top and a vibrant teal and orange floral patterned scarf, posed with one hand on her hip in a confident, joyful stance; her name "Stephanie Malia @StephanieMaliaKrauss" appears in small white text beside her. The bottom half transitions to a light cream background with bold black and burnt-orange text reading "HOW TO SHOW UP FOR A KID WHO ISN'T YOURS." A circular text badge in the upper left corner reads "Episode #183" in white, and the "Friendship IRL" podcast logo with a small audio player icon appears at the bottom center of the graphic.

Raised by Community: The Small Moments That Actually Save Kids (and Adults)

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June 25, 2026 No Comments
Friendship IRL podcast promotional graphic for Episode 182. The background features a warm, moody photo of an open journal or notebook resting on a wooden surface beside a stack of books, with a person wearing an orange/rust-colored garment visible in the soft-focus upper background, suggesting a cozy writing or reading setting. Overlaid in the center is a teal-blue semi-transparent rectangle with large bold white italic text reading "How I Accidentally Wrote a Book About Friendship," topped by a white circular badge with the text "EPISODE 182" in black and orange. At the bottom of the graphic, a white footer bar displays the "FRIENDSHIP IRL" podcast logo in bold black text alongside small audio player icons.

The Book Is Here. Here’s How It Actually Happened.

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June 18, 2026 No Comments
Friendship IRL podcast promotional graphic for Episode 181. The graphic features a muted, desaturated background photo of two people gently clasping hands together, suggesting comfort, support, or intimacy between friends, with warm reddish-brown tones visible in their clothing. Overlaid in large bold white text with a dark outline across the center of the image are the words "Why I Keep My Friends' Secrets From My Husband." A terracotta/rust-colored banner runs across the top reading "FRIENDSHIP IRL PODCAST," and a matching footer banner at the bottom reads "LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE AT FRIENDSHIPIRL.COM/EPISODE181.

The Secrets We Keep (For Our Friends)

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June 11, 2026 No Comments
Friendship IRL podcast promotional graphic for Episode 180, featuring a warm burnt-orange background in the top half with a circular "Episode #180" text stamp in the upper left corner. The top half showcases a smiling young woman with long, wavy strawberry-blonde hair wearing a dark brown v-neck top, leaning slightly forward against the orange background, with a small credit reading "IGH HAYHURST @ESPRESSOPODCASTPRODUCTION" visible near her shoulder. The bottom half transitions to a cream/off-white background displaying large bold text reading "HOW TO MAKE" in dark brown, followed by "FRIENDS ON BUMBLE BFF" in large burnt-orange bold lettering. The graphic concludes with the "FRIENDSHIP IRL" logo centered at the bottom in black and orange text, accompanied by small podcast player control icons.

How One Bumble BFF Match Turned Into a Best Friendship

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June 4, 2026 No Comments
Friendship IRL podcast promotional graphic for Episode 179. The graphic features a large terracotta/rust-colored rectangular overlay dominating the center of the image, with bold white italic text reading "The Invisible Rules Running Your Friendships," and a white circular badge at the top displaying "EPISODE 179" in orange and black text. In the background, a woman with long brown hair wearing a white blouse stands near large windows with a green outdoor landscape visible behind her, and a second person is partially visible in the foreground near a countertop with food items. A white footer bar at the bottom displays the "FRIENDSHIP IRL" logo in bold black text alongside a podcast audio player interface with playback controls.

What Is Friendship Culture? (And How to Shift It Without Blowing Everything Up)

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May 28, 2026 No Comments
Friendship IRL podcast promotional graphic for Episode 178. The graphic features a soft, muted photograph of two people shown from behind, with one person resting a hand gently on the other's shoulder in a comforting gesture — suggesting emotional support; one figure appears to wear glasses and has short dark hair. Overlaid in large, bold white text with a dark outline across the center of the image are the words "What to Say When a Friend Is Getting Divorced." A pale yellow-green banner at the top reads "FRIENDSHIP IRL PODCAST," and a matching footer banner at the bottom reads "LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE AT FRIENDSHIPIRL.COM/EPISODE178.

How to Show Up for a Friend Going Through a Divorce

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May 21, 2026 No Comments
Friendship IRL podcast graphic for episode: Friendship Stalls: How to Move From Acquaintance to Actual Friend

Friendship Stalls: How to Move From Acquaintance to Actual Friend

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May 14, 2026 No Comments
Friendship IRL podcast promotional graphic for Episode 176. The graphic features a split background photo of two women engaged in a tense or serious conversation — on the left, a woman with dark hair in an orange top appears to be speaking expressively, while on the right, a woman with curly dark hair wearing a plaid shirt listens with her arms crossed, both seated in a neutral-toned setting. Overlaid in the center is a large dark teal rectangle with bold white italic text reading "How to Have Hard Conversations With Friends Without a Fight," and a circular badge at the top reads "EPISODE 176" in dark red lettering. A white footer bar at the bottom displays the "FRIENDSHIP IRL" logo in bold black text alongside a podcast audio player interface.

The Cost of Quiet: How to Stop Avoiding Conflict and Have Those Hard Conversations

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May 7, 2026 No Comments
Friendship IRL podcast promotional graphic for Episode 175. The image features a soft, faded background photo of two women laughing together - one with curly dark hair wearing a white lace top and another with lighter hair, both appearing joyful and close. Large white text with black outline overlays the center reading "Why I Hate the Word 'Toxic' In Friendship." At the top is a light blue banner with "FRIENDSHIP IRL PODCAST" and at the bottom a dark footer states "LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE AT FRIENDSHIPIRL.COM/EPISODE175.

Why I Hate the Idea of “Toxic Friendships”

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April 30, 2026 No Comments
Friendship IRL podcast promotional graphic for Episode 173. The image features a light purple background with a large orange number "2" at the top, followed by black text reading "Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Gossip About a Friend." On either side are photos of two women in casual blue clothing sitting thoughtfully - one brunette woman on the left with her hand to her head, and one blonde woman on the right, both appearing contemplative against a bright indoor setting with white French doors. The bottom footer contains white text reading "FULL EPISODE AT FRIENDSHIPIRL.COM/EPISODE173.

Gossip in Friendship: Is It Really as Bad as Everyone Says It Is?

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April 28, 2026 No Comments
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    Alex Alexander

    I’m an author, podcast host and professional overthinker of human connection based in Seattle.

    I never meant to do this work, it found me. I was deep in my friendship-era decades before it was cool.

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