Hey Fearless Friends - Send me a text and let me know what you are fearlessly facing as you age. You might get a shoutout on the show.And the "F WORD" is: FRIENDSHIP. Fearlessly Facing our friendships as we age.Friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson unpacks the science of women's platonic relationships and offers practical strategies for navigating friendship challenges after 50. Research shows that loneliness increases cognitive decline, dementia, and heart disease by 32% in women over 50, making our friendship connections crucial for health and wellbeing.• Reframing being "new" as an advantage when entering social situations• Using the "acceptance prophecy" to approach social situations with confidence • Understanding how online friendships should supplement not replace in-person connections• Handling reciprocity issues by framing concerns as invitations rather than accusations• Recognizing when a friendship has run its course and how to navigate ending relationships• Honoring your authentic self in friendship while remaining open to growth• Taking control of your friendship journey by stepping outside your comfort zoneFind Danielle's book "Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships" anywhere books are sold and check out her podcast "Friend Forward" for more insights on women's friendships.Ready to FEARLESSLY FACE all the F WORDS - be educated, inspired and encouraged?______________Fearlessly Facing Fifty and Beyond has over 200 episodes with Inspo and stories to age fearlessly and connect confidently to others thriving at midlife and beyond.Make sure to share with friends and family and would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the Fearlessly Facing Fifty podcast share it with the world - a review means so much.And don't forget to follow along on all the socials:http://instagram.com/theamy.schmidthttps://www.instagram.com/fearlesslyfacingfifty_fwords/https://www.facebook.com/fearlesslyfacingfifty/https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schmidt-a5684412/