Episode 230: High-Maintenance vs. Low-Maintenance Friends with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

We’ve heard the term “girl’s girl” before and understand what in means in theory to support other women. But what does it actually look like putting it to practice?
Today I have the pleasure of sitting down Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Dr. Joy is a licensed psychologist and the host of the award-winning podcast Therapy for Black Girls. We have an in-depth conversation on sisterhood, why community is vital for our well-being, and how to create meaningful connections with other women in our lives.
We Also Talk About…
What inspired Dr. Joy to become a licensed psychologist and create Therapy for Black Girls
Why female friendships are beneficial to our health
The differences between friendship, community, and sisterhood and why they aren’t interchangeable
High-maintenance vs. Maintenance friends and the role of reciprocity
How attachment styles shows up in friendships
The benefits of intergenerational friendships
Normalizing therapy and exploring different types of therapeutic modalities
RESOURCES:
• Follow Dr. Joy on Instagram www.instagram....
• Listen to the Therapy for Black Girls podcast podcasts.apple...
• Listen to the “What Does It Mean to Be A Girl’s Girl?” episode on Therapy for Black Girls open.spotify.c...
• Need someone to talk to? Check out the Therapy for Black Girls Directory to find a therapist near you www.google.com...
• Join the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.ther...
• Read Dr. Joy’s book “Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community” www.amazon.com...
• Read “Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends” by Dr. Marisa G. Franco www.amazon.com...
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[@Bettylulseged]

Wow. We usually talk about grief when losing life but I have come to realization I have been grieving in different aspects of my life in the past few years

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

That is such an insightful reflection Betty 🤎 I can fully relate!