The ARTwork of YOU with Lori Gouhin
Welcome to 'The ARTwork of YOU! I'm your host Lori Gouhin - a serial entrepreneur, certified life coach & mentor, self-taught artist, educator, and a happily married mom to 3 adult daughters.
In this show we dive deep into the elements of creativity, self-awareness, mindset goal strategy, and accountability so that you can realize your dreams. The podcast cuts through the fluff to offer real talk, real stories, and actionable strategies for taking control of your destiny.
It’s time to start showing up in your life as the masterpiece you are, because in essence you are the artwork. So if you are ready to be brave and start designing your life, hit that subscribe button and join us for this empowering journey because this show is for you!
The ARTwork of YOU with Lori Gouhin
Ep 104 The Truth About Adult Friendships
In this eye-opening episode of The ARTwork of YOU, host Lori Gouhin explores one of the most overlooked areas of adult life; friendship.
Why do so many adults feel lonely, disconnected, or unsure how to build deep, lasting friendships? Lori opens up about her own journey from surface-level connections to creating the strongest, most genuine circle of friends she’s ever had and the intentional choices that made it possible.
She dives into:
- Why adult friendships often feel confusing, awkward, or emotionally distant even when you’re surrounded by people.
- The difference between being friendly and being deeply connected.
- How consistency, humor, vulnerability, and alignment form the foundation of true friendship.
- Why letting go of misaligned relationships is an act of honesty, not guilt.
- How your self-worth and identity directly influence the quality of friendships you attract.
Lori shares stories of laughter, support, fantasy football mishaps, and neighborhood fun all underscoring one simple truth: you don’t find deep friendships; you grow into them.
This episode will help you re-examine how you show up in your relationships and inspire you to build friendships that are fun, freeing, and fully aligned with who you are becoming.
Episode Highlights
- The myth of “low-maintenance” friendships
- Consistency builds safety — and safety builds connection
- Balancing depth with fun for authentic bonds
- The courage to be fully seen and stop editing yourself
- Becoming the kind of friend you want to attract
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In this eye-opening episode of The ARTwork of YOU, host Lori Gouhin explores one of the most overlooked areas of adult life; friendship.
Why do so many adults feel lonely, disconnected, or unsure how to build deep, lasting friendships? Lori opens up about her own journey from surface-level connections to creating the strongest, most genuine circle of friends she’s ever had and the intentional choices that made it possible.
She dives into:
- Why adult friendships often feel confusing, awkward, or emotionally distant even when you’re surrounded by people.
- The difference between being friendly and being deeply connected.
- How consistency, humor, vulnerability, and alignment form the foundation of true friendship.
- Why letting go of misaligned relationships is an act of honesty, not guilt.
- How your self-worth and identity directly influence the quality of friendships you attract.
Lori shares stories of laughter, support, fantasy football mishaps, and neighborhood fun all underscoring one simple truth: you don’t find deep friendships; you grow into them.
This episode will help you re-examine how you show up in your relationships and inspire you to build friendships that are fun, freeing, and fully aligned with who you are becoming.
Episode Highlights
- The myth of “low-maintenance” friendships
- Consistency builds safety — and safety builds connection
- Balancing depth with fun for authentic bonds
- The courage to be fully seen and stop editing yourself
- Becoming the kind of friend you want to attract