Midlife Friendships: Who Stays, Who Fades, and Who’s Still to Come!

We know how important female friendships are in midlife - hey, imagine life without them… scary, right? These relationships are our lifelines, our sounding boards, and our greatest cheerleaders, but what happens when a friendship no longer aligns with who you are? When it quietly starts to feel more draining than uplifting, and you’re faced with the uncomfortable truth that it might be time to walk away?

In this solo episode, Michelle dives into the emotional rollercoaster of midlife friendships, how they change, why some fade, and how to navigate it all without guilt. Drawing from her own reflections and powerful conversations in her community, she opens up about the bittersweet nature of letting go, while embracing the joy of meaningful new connections.

She also shares Mel Robbins' concept of the three pillars of friendship - proximity, timing, and energy, and how they can help us better understand the evolution of our relationships.

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Michelle x