Mo-Nection
Welcome to MoNection. A place for women who are looking for MORE connection, courageous and honest conversations, and some laughs along the way. I'm your host Venus King.
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43. Girl Chat: Why Friendship Looks Different in the Second Half of Life
In this episode of Mo-Nection, I’m joined by returning guest and dear friend, Sadie Bohnenkamp, for an honest conversation about friendship in the second half of life. Sadie and I talk openly about how connection shifts as we grow—when we know ourselves better, value authenticity more deeply, and are no longer interested in performing just to belong.
We reflect on our very different personalities and personal practices—from Sadie’s action-oriented nature, love of humor, and simple journaling habits to my own evolving relationship with reflection and grounding. What becomes clear is that meaningful friendship doesn’t require sameness; it requires respect and space to be fully yourself.
We dive into what it looks like to build lasting connections through boldness and kindness—reaching out, offering genuine compliments, sending handwritten notes, and being willing to hear “no” without making it personal. We also explore how friendships and community have evolved in a more virtual world, why smaller circles often become the most meaningful, and how authenticity—not perfection—is what sustains real connection.
This conversation also touches on outgrowing friendships, navigating discomfort, setting boundaries, and telling the truth even when it’s hard. We talk about identity, confidence, and the freedom that comes with no longer trying to fit into spaces that no longer align.
This episode is an invitation to rethink friendship in the second half of life—not as something that happens accidentally, but as something we choose, nurture, and tend with intention.
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