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Real Talk Friend Therapy: Honest Conversations, Advice + Tips For Stronger Adult Friendships
Real Talk Friend Therapy: Honest Conversations, Advice + Tips For Stronger Adult Friendships
Navigating adult friendships can be messy, complicated, and confusing for many. But whether you are Gen-Z, Millennials, Gen X and beyond, friendship is an essential relationship for your wellbeing. Join former BuzzFeed personality, Daysha Veronica, each week as she tackles everything from friendship red flags and setting boundaries to making new friends, maintaining long-distance friendships, dealing with friendship breakups, and handling tough conversations. Whether you're struggling with ghosting, social anxiety, or toxic friendships, this is the place for practical tips and real talk!
Episodes
EP 42: #WhyAreWeFriends FT. Kendall
Making friends as an adult can feel overwhelming—but it's far from impossible. In this episode of our recurring series, #WhyAreWeFriends, Daysha explores the real-life origins of her closest relationships to better understand how meaningful friendships are formed and maintained.This week, Daysha reconnects with Kendall, her wifey for lifey from high school who she hasn’t lived in the same stat
EP 41: Hosting Vs Hanging Out
Is it just Daysha or does even brunch feel like it’s gotten way more curated, aesthetic and high stakes lately? Are you someone who likes to show out when they plan a get together, but feel like people are all bailing on you at the last minute? Or are you the person who likes to say yes in the moment to an invite but then bail at the last minute?In this week’s episode, Daysha goes over:The differe
EP 40: Can Men And Women Truly Ever Be Friends? FT. Becky Harris and Jess
While it’s coming a little late, in honor of Women’s history month, Daysha decides to tackle the age-old question of whether or not men and women — and more specifically hetero men and women can ever truly be friends. While the question can seem silly and slightly regressive, Daysha invites her bestie, Becky Harris, to sit down and ponder with her since Becky has had a lot of successful male frien
EP 39: How Living In Contrast Is Keeping You From Your Best Relationships
Contrast, as defined in The Law of Attraction by Michael J. Losier, is “anything you don’t like, doesn’t feel good, or causes you to be in a negative mood.” And when we live in contrast for too long — aka we observe people who make us feel negative, but continue to engage with them and give them our attention, then we are only inviting more negativity into our lives.In this week Daysha goes over:W
EP 38: Where In The World Has Daysha Been FT. Becky Harris
BESTIES! I know it's been a HOT minute since we've connected, and that season 2 ended rather abruptly. So for my first episode back, I wanted to give y'all some background on some of the drama that was going down in my life and spill some piping hot tea about my experience working on the immersive theater show, Brassroots District, that's going on in LA right now. And you know I ha
EP 37: Attachment Styles and Friendship
When people talk about attachment styles in popular culture, it’s usually within the context of a romantic relationship. But understanding your attachment style can actually be super beneficial for your friendships as well. In this week’s episode, Daysha goes over:What the three major attachment styles areHow we, as a culture, have been thinking about independence all wrongAnd how she learned how
EP 36: How To Say No—Especially When It Comes To Financial Situations with Friends (#BetterYouBetterFriend)
For our last episode in the friendship and money series, Daysha has a mini coaching session for y’all this week that dives into ways you can turn down group outings in a clear and kind manner when you don’t have the funds. In this episode she:Offers strategies on how to define your financial boundariesWalks you through a step-by-step example on how to say no and what to do when faced with push bac
Episode 35: How To Exist In Mixed Earning Friendships FT. Aja Evans
Do your friends make more money than you? Or are you the friend who outearns their friend group? Regardless of where you fall, talking about money and budgets and limitations is already extremely stressful, but when you add friendship on top of it — it can really make or break some relationships. So, this week, Daysha sits down with licensed financial therapist, Aja Evans, to discuss:How to create
EP 34: Being the “Broke Friend”
Welcome back to the second half of season 2, besties! For our first episode back, Daysha wanted to talk about her journey of being the “broke friend” for the last 11 months as she dealt with a long period of unemployment.Specifically, she’ll be discussing:The emotions that came up for her this time aroundHow her conversations changed with her friends And why being the “broke friend” is not as awfu
A Special Update + Friendship Pain Point Survey
Hi y’all! I know it’s been a minute but Daysha has a quick life update and the Friendship Pain Point survey is now OPEN! Please fill out the survey so Daysha can learn more about you and how to best tailor future episodes to meet your needs.REFERENCES:Friendship Pain Point SurveyRESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this wee
EP 33: Making Time For Friendship
The time has come for our mid-season break! But before heading off into summer, Daysha wanted to offer up some coaching this week on how to make time for friendship since it is one of the biggest challenges for people when trying to make friends in adulthood.We’re always saying we’re too busy to hang out. But are we really, tho? Or are there other underlying emotions blocking us from finding the t
EP 32: I Asked My Mom If We Could Ever Be Best Friends FT. Angela and Erika
Over the last several years, there has been a cultural push in America for mothers and daughters to become best friends. For last week’s episode, Daysha sat down with a licensed therapist to get her take. So, this week she decided it only made sense to reach out to her mom to see if she ever had a desire to be best friends with her or her siblings. In addition to her mother, Angela, her sister, Er
EP 31: Can My Mom Be My Best Friend? Should She Be? FT. Aaliyah Nurideen
Happy almost Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there!With Mother’s Day coming up this weekend in the US, Daysha decided to use the next two episodes to explore this cultural trend she’s noticed over the years: mothers and daughters being “best friends.”This week, she sits down with licensed therapist Aaliyah Nurideen to discuss:Can mothers and daughters actually be best friends? Is it healthy for
EP 30: Why Do YOU Want Friends? (#BetterYouBetterFriend)
We all want friends, right? But have you ever thought about why you want them? Having healthy friendships is an important part of your wellbeing, and we go over in episode 8 how friendship impacts your mental health with a licensed therapist.But Daysha can’t help but notice how often people seem to be treating their friends more like accessories than people lately. Yes, vibing and taking cute phot
EP 29: #WhyAreWeFriends? FT. Rachel
Making friends as an adult can feel overwhelming—but it's far from impossible. In this episode of our recurring series, #WhyAreWeFriends, Daysha explores the real-life origins of her closest relationships to better understand how meaningful friendships are formed and maintained.This week, Daysha reconnects with Rachel, a close high school friend that she fell out of touch with after Rachel mov
EP 28: What If I Don’t Have Friends of My Race? (part 2) FT. Dannyell Rasco
In this powerful follow-up episode, Daysha continues the conversation about what it means to grow up without many (or any) friends of your own race—and how to authentically build those connections later in life. In part 1, Daysha shares how her upbringing brought her through a variety of spaces that allowed her to form diverse friendships throughout her life. But it wasn’t until she worked at Buzz
EP 27: Bromance, Adventure and A Journey of Understanding to the Middle East FT. Miles Spencer
Do you think your friendship would be able to survive an 1,100 mile trek through the deserts of the Middle East? Or that you’d both be able to write a book about it together afterwards?This week, Daysha sits down with Miles Spencer, half of the writing duo behind the Amazon bestseller, A Line in the Sand. They discuss how Spencer and his “adventure bestie,” Wells Jones, sought to better understand
EP 26: How To Support Your Bestie After Sexual Assault FT. Katie W. Simon
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the topic of sexual assault, but features no graphic depictions.The National Sexual Violence Resource Center reports that:81% of women and 43% of men have reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetimeOne in three female victims of completed or attempted rape experienced it for the first time between the ages of 11 and
EP 25: What Does It Mean To Be A Girl's Girl in 2025? FT. Becky Harris
With it being the beginning of March, which ushers in Women's History Month and International Women's Day, Daysha decided to chat with her favorite feminist bestie, Becky Harris, on what it means to be a "girl's girl" in 2025.How are we actually showing up for and supporting women in an intersectional way in 2025? What are we trying to communicate when we say another woman is
EP 24: What If I Don't Have Friends Of My Race? (Part 1)
With Black History Month coming to a close, Daysha wanted to explore how the race of our friends can impact how we are perceived by others. When it comes to BIPOC people who either have fewer or no friends of their race, the implication is often that they aren't [Black, Brown, Asian, etc.] enough, but how much truth is there to that assumption? And is it possible for us to exist in a world whe
EP 23: Friendship Vs Romance--Is It Worth The Risk? FT. Curly Velasquez
Happy Galentine's Day and almost Valentine's Day, besties!Have you been struggling with having romantic feelings for your best friend? Are you unsure about whether or not you should tell them? Well, Daysha has definitely been there and invites her BuzzFeed bestie, Curly Velasquez, on the podcast to discuss the pros and cons of revealing your feelings and risking your friendship for romance
EP 22: Navigating Interracial Friendships in 2025 FT. Becky Harris
BESTIES! The moment you've been waiting for is here. Season 2 has officially kicked off and for our first episode back, Daysha sits down with her bestie/producer and favorite white woman, Becky Harris, to discuss what it means to be in an interracial friendship in 2025.RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about this week’s ep
EP 21: Your Relationship BATNA
Can you believe it's the end of season 1?! For the final episode of the season, Daysha decides to talk about a popular negotiation concept that she adapted for personal relationships within her book, Eat Your Way To Self-Confidence.With the new year quickly approaching, Daysha wanted to make sure that you have all the tools you need to make important decisions about your friendships and where
EP 20: Why is Vulnerability SO Hard? FT. Sharmishtha Gupta
Isn't it crazy how much we love when people are vulnerable with us, but we HATE being vulnerable ourselves? Vulnerability is key to deepening our friendships, but will it ever be possible to get comfortable with being vulnerable?This week, Daysha decides to sit down with licensed mental health counselor, Sharmishtha Gupta, to find out:Why is vulnerability so hard?Why do we think we look weak w
EP 19: Retrogrades + Reconnections
Mercury retrograde is upon us, y'all! And while it is commonly known for its chaos and delays, it is also a time that is best used for reflection and reconnection. So, this week Daysha does a light deep dive on what Mercury retrograde is, and how you can best use this time to reconnect with past friends or grieve and let go of the relationships that no longer serve you.REFERENCES (As an Amazon
EP 18: Post Election Day Thoughts
This has been a rough few weeks, y'all. So, Daysha decided to take some time to process her thoughts and feelings about the election and share why it has been so impactful for some voters, especially when it comes to navigating close relationships where there were voting differences.RESOURCES:Want to hear new episodes 2 days early? Subscribe to our Patreon!Looking for someone to talk to about
EP 17: WTF is Vulnerability?
Happy Halloween, besties! There is nothing scarier than knowing when is the right time to be vulnerable with a new friend. And sadly there are many misconceptions out there--like the idea that to be vulnerable is to be weak.So, this week Daysha breaks down what vulnerability is, what it is not and why she wishes she had been more vulnerable in a past situation with a family member.REFERENCES (As a
EP 16: Feel The Fear... And Text Them Anyway! (#BetterYouBetterFriend)
We all have an image in our heads of the person we want to be seen and known as. But does that image actually line up with reality? Are we actually as good of a friend as we THINK we are--and more importantly, are we willing to find out where we fall short?Continuing this month's lineup of #SpookySeason topics, Daysha dares you for this #BetterYouBetter friend episode this week to feel the fea
EP 15: Making/Maintaining Friends Across The Political Aisle FT. Kaity Rodriguez
October might be the month of frights, but this year, it's November 5th that has us all on edge—Election Day.But regardless of the outcome of the election, our ability to communicate (let alone make friends) with those that have differing political beliefs and values has gone out the window in our tense political landscape. This week, Daysha probes licensed therapist, Kaity Rodriguez, on wheth
EP 14: Energy Vampires (#BetterYouBetterFriend)
Even though California refuses to accept that it's fall and the beginning of spooky season, Daysha is still pressing forward. And for this week's #BetterYouBetterFriend episode she thought, what better way to get into the season than discussing vampires--specifically, energy vampires!REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases):https://psyc
EP 13: #WhyAreWeFriends FT. Dee Smith
Making friends at any stage in life can feel extremely nerve-wracking. But it's definitely not impossible--in fact, many of us have done it once before unconsciously.So, within this recurring series on the podcast, #WhyAreWeFriends, Daysha decides to investigate the origins of her own friendships to see how she became friends with the people in her own circle.This week, Daysha sits down to cha
EP 12: What Kids Get Right About Friendship FT. Staci Hayes
So with it being back-to-school season, it got Daysha thinking about that common refrain that we all say as adults–making friends now is so much harder than when we were kids.Is it though? Yes. The answer is yes, BUT it does not have to be.This week’s guest, Staci Hayes, is a former elementary school educator who is going to school us on what we can learn from the kids when it comes to making frie
EP 11: Dealing with Boundary Crossers FT. Calix Vu-Bui
This is it y'all-- the last installment in our three-part series on boundaries. In the last episode, Daysha discussed with licensed therapist, Calix Vu-Bui, what are ways that we can get better about communicating our boundaries to others.But even if you got your communication skills on lock, there's always going to be someone who either cannot or will not respect your boundaries. So, for
EP 10: To Communicate or Not Communicate Our Boundaries FT. Calix Vu-Bui
Welcome to part 2 of our three part series on boundaries! In the last episode, Daysha went over what boundaries are and how we can better discover our own. Knowing our own boundaries, however, is the easy part. Being able to communicate them to our loved ones is the real challenge, ok?!So, for this episode, she taps the realest mental health professional to go over how we can not be so nervous whe
EP 9: WTF are Boundaries?
Boundaries, or not having a clear understanding our own boundaries, is truly at the heart of much of the conflict we get into–especially with our friends.So, over the course of the next three episodes, Daysha decides to delve deeply into the world of boundaries. Specifically--What are they and how can we get clear about naming our ownHow can we communicate them effectively to our friends and loved
EP 8: Why Friendship Matters FT. Bri Angele
Daysha is fascinated by how friendship has become a back burner relationship in our modern world. So, this week she interviews licensed therapist, Bri Angele, LPCC to discuss why friendship matters from a mental health perspective and to see if she has any insight on how we got here.Brianna Angele, or Bri, has worked in the helping professions for over a decade and is now a Licensed Professional C
EP 7: The Line Between Love and Friendship (Triangular Theory of Love)
Falling in love or finding our soulmate should not just be restricted to or romantic partners. This week, Daysha explores the line between love and friendship using Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love and discusses how our ability to be a better friend can actually help us become better romantic partners and improve our relationships with family.RESOURCES (As an Amazon Associate, Days
EP 6: Married At First Sight Denver and Toxic Hype Behavior in Friendships (#FriendshipGoals)
From movies to reality tv, friendship is a key relationship that always exists on these programs. But which relationships are goals and which relationships are an "OH HELL NO!" Within this new format, Daysha will dig deeper into friend groups/duos portrayed in popular culture to see what we take away from these portrayals that can help us make new friends or deepen our current friendship
EP 5: Lonely vs Being Alone (#BetterYouBetterFriend)
Our feelings of loneliness throughout the US have reached public health crisis level status!But as someone who spends a lot of time alone, Daysha rarely feels lonely and decided to unpack this week how loneliness is a feeling that we have a lot more control over than we think. So get ready for some real talk on solitude, connection, and self-awareness.REFERENCES (As an Amazon Associate, Daysha ear
EP 4: #WhyAreWeFriends FT. Becky Harris
Making friends at any stage in life can feel extremely nerve-wracking. But it's definitely not impossible--in fact, many of us have done it once before unconsciously. So, within this new recurring series on the podcast, #WhyAreWeFriends, Daysha decides to investigate the origins of her own friendships to see how she became friends with the people in her own circle. She hopes these conversation
EP 3: What Is Friendship?
Becky, one of Daysha's best friends and a producer on this podcast, gave Daysha the biggest badge of honor when she said that last week's meditation episode made her want to try meditation.Why was this such an honor--because Becky is definitely team anti-woo woo. But, despite their differences on this, Daysha and Becky still maintain a strong friendship and this week, Daysha uses this as a
EP 2: Thoughts, Feelings + Meditation (#BetterYouBetterFriend)
In order to attain those high-quality friends that we seek, we have to BE that high-quality friend ourselves.So, this week's episode is part of a new recurring series on the podcast called #BetterYouBetterFriend, and focuses on tools, exercises and personal stories that are meant to help you become a better friend by becoming a better version of yourself.Daysha has struggled for years to choos
EP 1: Why Aren't We Friends?
The last time Daysha started a podcast, she did it with someone she considered a friend. But going through the process really put their "friendship" to the test in ways that taught Daysha A LOT about what she actually needed in her friendships going forward.So, she decided to go at it again solo, and rebrand the podcast to create a space to get real about what we need in our friendships
This Is Real Talk Friend Therapy with Daysha Veronica--Teaser #1
Real Talk Love Therapy has now been rebranded to Real Talk FRIEND Therapy!
Hosted by former BuzzFeed personality and the queen of self-confidence building, Daysha Veronica, this new iteration of the Real Talk series will teach you how to deepen or repair some of your most cherished bonds while also letting go of the relationships that no longer serve you.
Through expert insights, personal stories,
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