Friends After College
Friends After College
Mia Bettino
Hosted by socially anxious extrovert Mia Bettino, Friends After College aims to explore the confusing world of friendships in adulthood. Join Mia as she chats with professionals in psychology, people who turned community building into careers, and individuals in her own personal life!
What's Been Goin' On! - Solo Episode
This week, I go solo - and totally unedited - after taking a lil hiatus (sad!) to explain what's been going on with me. I hope this resonates with anyone else who's had to deal with similar issues, and please feel free to reach out if it does! Thank you all so much for your support, and I'm hoping to get back to a normal episode cadence very very soon!
Aug 30, 2022
17 min
Creating Content for a Cause with Elena Kilgore
This week, I'm joined by the wonderful Elena Kilgore to talk all things friendship, Tik Tok, and her incredible initiatives. Elena is the founder of Other People Fund and Support for the Psyche, a business and nonprofit that helps raise money to pay for other people's therapy sessions.Shop Other People Fund merch here!Check out Elena's Tik Tok!Follow Other People Fund and Support for the Psyche on Instagram!
Aug 2, 2022
30 min
5 Lessons I've Learned About Friendship (Solo Episode)
Hey folks, it's Mia! This week, I decided to go solo to reflect on some of the most important lessons I've learned about friendship during the five most significant periods of growth in my life.Check out the podcast on Instagram and Tik Tok!
Jul 26, 2022
21 min
Sober Curiosity with Jordan Grainger
This week, I spoke with Jordan Grainger about sober curiosity: what it is, how it can affect your friendships (especially in your 20s!), and the advice she'd give to people looking to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol.**DISCLAIMER: I am in no way an authority figure on alcohol addiction, and the opinions shared in this episode are in no way prescriptive and are only based on my personal experience with alcohol. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse disorder, you can contact SAMHSA’s national hotline at 1-800-622-HELP (4357).Follow Jordan on Tik Tok!Check out Jordan's podcast, Still No Plan!
Jul 19, 2022
38 min
Building a Community IRL with Maiya Mindoro
Join me this week in welcoming the ray of sunshine that is Maiya Mindoro! Maiya (she/her), a content creator and founder of Denver Girl’s Club, discusses all things Tik Tok, community-building, and balancing self-care with a busy life.Check out Maiya’s Tik Tok!Join Denver Girl’s Club on Geneva!Follow Maiya on Instagram.
Jul 12, 2022
34 min
The Psychology of FOMO with Jacqueline Rifkin
This week, I got to speak with Jacqueline Rifkin, an expert on the Fear of Missing Out — FOMO. In this episode, we explore the psychology behind FOMO, what FOMO means for us as individuals, how social media plays into FOMO, and how we can overcome that awful, anxious feeling we get when we experience FOMO.You can find Jacqueline's work on her website: http://jacquelinerifkin.com/Follow Jacqueline on Twitter: @jacirifkinFollow Friends After College on Instagram and Tik Tok: @friendsaftercollegepod
Jun 28, 2022
36 min
Welcome to Friends After College!
Helloooo everyone! It's Mia! Welcome to my new podcast, Friends After College, where we will be discussing all things friendships in adulthood. Today, I'll introduce myself and tell you a little bit about my own friendship journey! New episodes will be coming out very soon, so stay tuned!
Jun 21, 2022
8 min