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. RESOURCES: We Should Get Together: The Secret To Cultivating Better Friendships--Kat Vellos (https://amzn.to/3VqPKEu) Self Coaching 101 -- Brooke Castillo (https://amzn.to/3xHKPoP) https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/02/harvard-thinking-podcast-explores-loneliness-epidemic/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/12/24/loneliness-epidemic-u-s-surgeon-general-solution/71971896007/ Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyTo get updates, news or more information, please JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Exclusive RTFT and Yes Queen Content: www.patreon.com/yesqueenlife FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/811422574359543 Email List: https://www.yesqueenlife.com/real-talk-friend-therapy-daysha-veronica Daysha Veronica IG: @DayshaVeronica TikTok: @DayshaVeronica Twitter/X: @DayshaVeronica Yes Queen IG: @YesQueenLife TikTok: @YesQueenLife Twitter/X:@YesQueenLife

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 conversations will help viewers get inspiration on how they can start up friendships in their own life AND get clarity on how they can be better friends to the people currently in their life. Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyTo get updates, news or more information, please JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Exclusive RTFT and Yes Queen Content: www.patreon.com/yesqueenlife FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/811422574359543 Email List: https://www.yesqueenlife.com/real-talk-friend-therapy-daysha-veronica Daysha Veronica IG: @DayshaVeronica TikTok: @DayshaVeronica Twitter/X: @DayshaVeronica Yes Queen IG: @YesQueenLife TikTok: @YesQueenLife Twitter/X:@YesQueenLife

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 jumping off point to discuss: - What is friendship? - Are all friendships created equal? -How can we get more clear about the types of friendships we have with people? - And how is it even possible to have friends who think differently from us?! RESOURCES: We Should Get Together: The Secret To Cultivating Better Friendships--Kat Vellos (https://amzn.to/3VqPKEu) What Makes Someone A Friend To Us--Daysha Veronica (https://www.yesqueenlife.com/dayshas-queendom/2022/1/17/a-friend-vs-a-homie-how-to-know-if-you-have-good-friends) Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyTo get updates, news or more information, please JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Exclusive RTFT and Yes Queen Content: www.patreon.com/yesqueenlife FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/811422574359543 Email List: https://www.yesqueenlife.com/real-talk-friend-therapy-daysha-veronica Daysha Veronica IG: @DayshaVeronica TikTok: @DayshaVeronica Twitter/X: @DayshaVeronica Yes Queen IG: @YesQueenLife TikTok: @YesQueenLife

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 choose the right type of friends to have in her circle. And after meeting a psychic who warned her of rising jealousy in one of her relationships, she decided to utilize meditation to help her gain more insight into her mind and the state of her relationships. In this episode, she offers up her own personal experience with meditation and how it can be an amazing tool to help those struggling with negative self-talk, low self-confidence and those who struggle to trust their inner wisdom. Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey MurphyTo get updates, news or more information, please JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Exclusive RTFT and Yes Queen Content: www.patreon.com/yesqueenlife FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/811422574359543 Email List: https://www.yesqueenlife.com/real-talk-friend-therapy-daysha-veronica Daysha Veronica IG: @DayshaVeronica TikTok: @DayshaVeronica Twitter/X: @DayshaVeronica Yes Queen IG: @YesQueenLife TikTok: @YesQueenLife Twitter/X:@YesQueenLife

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 and non-romanic relationships. In this episode, Daysha will introduce herself and breakdown why a lot of adults today are feeling SO lonely-- it's literally being called a loneliness epidemic. But not to fear, because Daysha is here to help her listeners level up themselves and their friendships. Get ready for some wild stats and good vibes y'all! Producer: Becky Harris Executive Producers: Daysha Veronica, Bailey Murphy REFERENCES: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/24/health/lonely-adults-gallup-poll-wellness/index.html https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7em9x/friendship-applications-gen-z-loneliness https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/12/24/loneliness-epidemic-u-s-surgeon-general-solution/71971896007/ To get updates, news or more information, please JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Exclusive RTFT and Yes Queen Content: www.patreon.com/yesqueenlife FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/811422574359543 Email List: https://www.yesqueenlife.com/real-talk-friend-therapy-daysha-veronica Daysha Veronica IG: @DayshaVeronica TikTok: @DayshaVeronica Twitter/X: @DayshaVeronica Yes Queen IG: @YesQueenLife TikTok: @YesQueenLife Twitter/X:@YesQueenLife

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, and powerful self-reflection exercises, Daysha is not only excited to help you make stronger, soul-fulfilling friendships, but to also see you transform into the person that everyone is dying to call their friend. To get updates, news or more information please JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/811422574359543 Email List: https://www.yesqueenlife.com/real-talk-friend-therapy-daysha-veronica Daysha Veronica IG: @DayshaVeronica TikTok: @DayshaVeronica Twitter/X: @DayshaVeronica Yes Queen IG: @YesQueenLife TikTok: @YesQueenLife Twitter/X:@YesQueenLife