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#5: Building and Navigating Adult Friendships for Fulfillment and Well-Being with Tejal V. Patel

February 26, 2025 • Misha Vayner • Season 1 • Episode 4

Have you ever felt the growing pains of friendships in adulthood or the weight of balancing motherhood with your own well-being?

What if the key to deeper, more fulfilling connections lies in how we regulate our stress and nurture ourselves first?

In this episode, I sit down with stress regulation coach Tejal V. Patel to explore the complex yet rewarding journey of friendships and motherhood in midlife.

We dive into:

✨ The realities of adult friendships—how they shift, evolve, and sometimes rupture before deepening

✨ The power of self-relationship—why prioritizing your inner world transforms every relationship around you

✨ Emotional well-being for children—how your regulation directly impacts their resilience and growth

✨ Pivoting from a high-stress career to purpose-driven work—Tejal shares her journey and tips for making the shift without burnout

This heartwarming conversation is packed with wisdom, real-life stories, and practical tools to help you cultivate more nourishing relationships—both with yourself and those you love.

00:00 Introduction: Navigating Friendships and Motherhood

00:55 Meet Tejal V. Patel: Stress Regulation Coach and Author

01:33 Deep Dive: Personal Challenges and Adult Relationships

02:39 Finding Your Tribe in Motherhood

06:35 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Friendships

09:38 The Importance of Self-Acceptance in Social Situations

14:27 Navigating Relationship Ruptures and Healing

21:33 The Power of Repair in Relationships

33:33 Free Mini Training: Healing Stress Patterns

36:39 Embracing Imperfection in Parenting

37:51 Navigating Adult Friendships and Communication

38:55 Launching a Podcast and Overcoming Anxiety