Best Rachel Steinman Podcasts (2024)

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137: Mentoring, with Charlynn Ruan 26:25

3M ago26:25

26:25

How do you identify a woman who can be a good mentor? Who do you listen to, how old are they, where are they in their life and career? How do you start a mentoring relationship? How do you gracefully end one? Listen in to this latest episode to think about who you want as a mentor and how to achieve it with our guest Charlynn Ruan. Dr. Charlynn Rua…

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136: Virtual friendshipw, with Sara Miley 27:02

3M ago27:02

27:02

Is it possible to have a friend that you've never met in real life? In our modern times the answer is: definitely. We can keep in touch virtually. Video calls, texting, keeping tabs on social media. Meeting in real life absolutely has its advantages. But it isn't the only way we can build friendships. You can build connection virtually, though it i…

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135: Friendship is the new marriage, with Rachel Steinman and Rachel Winter 29:54

3M ago29:54

29:54

Making friends in the era of platonic romance. The fact is that friendship is the new marriage. We can find intimacy without sex, be invested in each others lives, and grow in friendship together. Just us as we talk with Rachel Steinman and Rachel Winter, authors of the book Stay Golden, Girls as we chat about the importance of women’s friendships …

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134: Virtual friendships, with Jodi Samuels 30:02

3M ago30:02

30:02

Jodi Samuels is a connector who shares much of her life on social media. As a result her life is full of friends, followers, and buddies. Virtual friendships have advantages in modern times, especially the ability to break cultural barriers and make connections between people with diverse needs. As we get older our friendships become fewer and more…

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133: Defining limits within friendships, with Jan and Jillian Yuhas 26:45

4M ago26:45

26:45

How do you handle boundaries in a friendship? Have you ever had a conversation with a friend about your values, to get on the same page? Joins us as we chat with Jan and Jillian Yuhas about boundaries and self-worth, and why they matter in our relationships. We learn how an ultimatum is not a boundary and the importance of thinking about "we" in a …

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132: Friendship and fear, with Dawn Bennett 27:30

4M ago27:30

27:30

Does fear play a role in your friendships? We chat with Dawn Bennett about how fear shuts down our ability to be open and can create a divide in our relationships, how to do the emotional work around our own reactions to people, and how that all relates to the human need to connect. Dawn Bennett is a trainer, coach, and accredited EFT practitioner.…

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131: Healthy boundaries with work friends, with Tina Baxter 27:54

4M ago27:54

27:54

How can we maintain healthy boundaries with our friends in the workplace? Join us as we chat with Tina Baxter about how we have friends we work with, and also make friends with people at our work. There are things to consider in terms of these relationships, i.e., boundaries, for things like social media (what can or should you be sharing, or not s…

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130: Evolving friendships, with Jamie Lerner 24:34

4M ago24:34

24:34

How comfortable are you with yourself? That makes a difference in how you show up, for yourself and your friends. When you know and care for yourself you don't need to take what others say or do personally. And you can understand where your friend is coming from--and that it isn't about you. We project a lot onto other people (in some ways, your re…

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129: Friendship and corporate politics, with Mark Herschberg 28:20

5M ago28:20

28:20

The line between work friends and office politics can be blurry! We dive into the world of professional friendships with Mark Hershberg, author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught you. We explore how to leverage the power of connection while avoiding the pitfalls of favoritism.Hear expert advice on: The benefits o…

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128: Friendships at work after 50, with Ellen Rothstein 27:27

5M ago27:27

27:27

Are you socially connected at work? Those who work typically spend a lot of time at work. And work friendship are a benefit, but can get complicated. We want to find our own tribe within the workplace, but what do we do when someone leaves--does the friendship end? As we get older, our roles in the workplace evolve, and that can change friendship r…

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127: Expectations of friendship, with Emily Cox 26:48

5M ago26:48

26:48

We have social expectations for the ending of romantic relationships, but we don't have many for the ending of a friendship. Join us as we talk with Emily Cox about the role of our social life in our identity and how we develop that, and how common an experience it is for us to struggle with friendship, especially when many of us didn't get many of…

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126: Networking and mentorship, with Melissa Snow 27:24

5M ago27:24

27:24

What are the benefits of having a female mentor--in business or in life? We sat down with Melissa Snow to discuss how to find a community to support you and how to create genuine connections. We talked about the role of networking (it's not just about making connections), the value in finding someone who believes in you, and who you trust, to be a …

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125: Life affirming friendships, with Susie Schaefer 26:50

5M ago26:50

26:50

As we get older, our friendship circles often get smaller. We know who we are. Truths come out. We look for comfort. We seek stability and will let go of things, including friendships, that don't feel balanced. Listen in on our conversations with transformational book coach Susie Schaefer, who counts many of her clients as life-affirming friends. S…

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124: Finding your voice, with Erin Roberts 29:27

6M ago29:27

29:27

Why are we sometimes so afraid to use our voices? Our voice sets us apart from other mammals, yet we can be so afraid to use it. For fear that our ideas will not be interesting enough or not have enough value. Even among our friends. Listen in on our conversation with voice coach Erin Roberts as we talk about how our hearts and minds live in our bo…

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123: Motivating each other to move, with Sarah Parise 29:35

6M ago29:35

29:35

Have you ever thought about the benefits of working out with a friend? Listen in on our conversation with personal trainer Sarah Parise as we discuss how our friends can keep us accountable to our exercise programs and can encourage us to be more adventurous. We talked about how to start small with an exercise program if you are starting from scrat…

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122: Mentoring emerging leaders, with Sharlee Lyons 25:06

6M ago25:06

25:06

Have you ever considered the power of mentoring in catapulting leaders to all-star status? Beyond just being a guiding hand, it can be a powerful tool in fostering authentic leadership and team development. In this episode, we talk about the essence of female mentorship and why it is crucial in today's professional landscape. With our guest, Sharle…

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121: Confidence matters in your friendships, with Tamara Plug 27:56

6M ago27:56

27:56

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff on how confidence can be the antidote to feelings of isolation in disconnect in our relationships, with fun and confidence coach Tamara Pflug. We are wired for survival. Our brains are on the lookout for danger, that is how it keeps us alive. Being part of a tribe is safety, and there is value for us in fee…

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120: Decluttering friendships, with Julie Caraccio 25:05

7M ago25:05

25:05

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff on the concept of clutter in our friend relationships, with coach and professional declutterer Julie Caraccio. We discussed the role of boundaries, how to be confident in your boundaries, and how to make real change (hint: It involves awareness and action). We also asked the question: what is the clutter in…

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119: Friendship and anger, with Bronwyn Schweigerdt 29:37

7M ago29:37

29:37

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff on dealing with emotions like anger in friendship, with psychotherapist and anger expert Bronwyn Schweigerdt. We talk about the importance of recognizing when one is feeling anger--you have to validate it, name it to tame it. We went into detail about how anger is a secondary emotion, there is always anothe…

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118: Supporting our friends, with Terry Tucker 26:34

7M ago26:34

26:34

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff with Terry Tucker, about stop worrying about dying and focusing on living. He is a cancer patient, and he shares with us some of what he has learned about friendship through this journey. He reminds us of the importance of being there to support our friends when they are going through a difficult time. Also…

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The Rachels- Why Friendship is the New Marriage and Golden for Mental Health 1:03:59

7M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Rachel Winter and Rachel Steinman are best friends, co-authors, and co-hosts of this special collab between the Dear Family, Podcast with Stay Forever Gold. Rachel Winter is a writer, director, and an Academy Award®-nominated producer for Dallas Buyers Club. She produced LeBron James’ biopic, Shooting Stars, and produced and directed the audio dram…

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117: Mentoring and friendship, with JR Rennie 26:58

7M ago26:58

26:58

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff with John "JR" Rennie about leadership, mentorship, and friendship. We talk about relying on others--friends or mentors--to give us direction when we are facing the unknown, wise bits of advice from a trusted source can make all the difference in the world. In addition, we discussed how to be a good mentor …

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116: Deeper levels of friendship with Ashley Carver 27:52

8M ago27:52

27:52

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff on building deeper levels of friendship with Ashley Carver. We discuss how friendships evolve over time, what role fear may play in our relationships, how our ideals for friendship may change as we get older, and why it is important for our friendships that we know ourselves, as well. Ashley Carver is a spi…

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115: Investing in friendship with Tamika Carlton 29:32

8M ago29:32

29:32

From ProjectBFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff on the topic of friendship with relationship expert Tamika Carlton. We talked about the fact that studies show that only 14% of people are truly happy and what does that really mean. We know that friendships contribute to our happiness and we talked about how we have to invest in our relationships. We also d…

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114: Friendship and leaders, with Jennifer Wilson 31:19

8M ago31:19

31:19

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff about the unique challenges of friendship for women in leadership roles, with leadership coach Jennifer Wilson. We discussed some of the difficulties of mixing friendship and leadership--especially the power balance and how the need for confidentiality can be a challenge for friend relationships at work. An…

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113: The art of friendship, with Peg Doyle 30:39

8M ago30:39

30:39

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff about the value of friendships with Peg Doyle. We talk about how friendships change as our life situation changes, the value of social connections, and how important it is to make friends with yourself in order to be a good friend. Peg Doyle is a motivational health & wellness speaker and author of the book…

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112: Finding your hype squad with 'Tine Zekis 27:44

9M ago27:44

27:44

From Project BFF, Terri and Manya riff on the topic of finding your hype squad with the fabulous author, speaker and founder 'Tine Zekis. 'Tine wrote the book (literally) on finding your hype squad, and here is an article on the topic: Assemble Your Hype Squad. In this episode, we talk about what a hype squad is, why having one can make a real diff…

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111: Change is the constant, with Lesley Seymour 31:09

9M ago31:09

31:09

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff on how change in your life and friendship is inevitable and how to deal with that, with Lesley Jane Seymour. We talked about how it is lonely at the top for executives, how to share with others that you are lonely and looking to build friendships, and how a Zoom call with friends can be as good as going out…

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110: Manya + Terri answer MORE questions to get to know each other better 22:06

9M ago22:06

22:06

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff on some deep and some fun topics. And we get to know each other better. And acknowledge that we missed posting new episodes the last two weeks, thanks to life getting in the way. We dive into a list of questions from this article: 80 fun questions to ask your friends to get to know them on a deeper level. Spe…

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109: Manya + Terri answer questions to get to know each other better 24:49

10M ago24:49

24:49

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff on some deep and some fun topics. And we get to know each other better. We dive into a list of questions from this article: 80 fun questions to ask your friends to get to know them on a deeper level. Specifically, we discuss: What three words describe what you are grateful for? What is most important to you n…

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108: Friends and mental health, with Nisha Lehmann 28:11

10M ago28:11

28:11

From Project BFF HQ, Manya (minus Terri) riffs with Nisha Lehmann about games for mental health and the role of our friends in supporting us as we deal with mental health challenges. We discussed the app she designed, Confidential Conversations, which offers anonymous and affordable peer-led online support groups for a wide array of mental health i…

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107: Friendship and race with Marci Duncan and Kerry Sandell 30:03

10M ago30:03

30:03

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff on the topic of how to talk about race with friends, with special guests Marci Duncan and Kerry Sandell, authors of the play Dissonance. We discuss how these two friends first started having conversations about race, how to broach a difficult topic with a friend, rather than tiptoeing around it, and how to …

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106: Having hard conversations with friends, with Midori Doumani 29:01

10M ago29:01

29:01

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff about how to have hard conversations with friends, with coach and blogger Midori Doumani. We discuss how to engage in difficult conversations with friends holistically and leaning into discomfort. Midori Doumani is a wife, mom, employee, blogger, friend, wife and so much more. She teaches adults how to have…

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105: Friendship after divorce with Joy Bartholomew 29:33

11M ago29:33

29:33

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff on what happens to friendships when one of you gets divorced, with divorce and life coach Joy Bartholomew. Friend and family relationships change through divorce, so it's more than just losing a spouse. How can you decide who has your best interest at heart? And who is in your corner? How can you grow those t…

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104: Working with your best friend with Abigail Griebelbauer and Cecilia Edwards 30:23

11M ago30:23

30:23

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff on what it's like to work with your best friend, with Abigail Griebelbauer and Cecilia Edwards. We had a fabulous conversation about how they met and built their friendship and what it is like to work together and be friends. Abigail and Cecilia believe in the power of inclusion and representation, which is w…

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103: How friendships helps us be our best selves, with Kimberley Spencer 31:21

11M ago31:21

31:21

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff on how to be our best selves with coach and author Kimberly Spencer. In addition to how friendships help us be our best selves, we discussed the value of community, friends being of service to each other, and why it is important to remember that you are worthy, just because you are. Kimberly Spencer is an awa…

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102: What to do when a friend has hurt you, with Keith Wilson 28:04

11M ago28:04

28:04

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff about how to deal with a friend who has hurt you, or when you have been hurt by a friend, with counselor Keith Wilson. We discussed the concept of constructive conflict, apologizing and taking responsibility for one's role in the difficulties, and finding personal peace amid conflict with a friend. Keith Wils…

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101: Building a network of friends with Betsy McMillan 29:53

12M ago29:53

29:53

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff on traveling and buiding a network of friends with writer Betsy McMillan. Join us as we discuss how to start a friendship with someone you just met (hint: it's all about being willing to start a conversation). For some of us, aging can lead to isolation and being able to have conversations and build connectio…

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100: Making positive changes with Paul Wrightson 29:04

12M ago29:04

29:04

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff with Paul Wrightson, founder of Live Fully Now, about how the death of his good friend changed his life and how we shouldn't wait until something drastic happens in our lives to make positive changes. We also discussed the importance of making friends with yourself and to do something every day that lifts us …

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99: Soul-led conversations with Sharon Hefetz 30:33

12M ago30:33

30:33

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya chat with author and mindset coach Sharon Hefetz about connections between women, soul-led conversations, and how our friends are holders of our stories and keepers of our secrets. Sharon is a coach, mother of 3, entrepreneur, and published author who has dedicated her life to empowering women to reach their full …

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98: Understanding social fitness with Kate Jesionowski 27:21

1y ago27:21

27:21

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff on social fitness with coach and marketing executive Katie Jesionowski. We discussed relationships as journeys, the role friendships have played in her life, thoughtful ways to contribute to social fitness, and the Harvard Study on Adult Relationships. Katie Jesionowski is the Chief Marketing Officer at Total…

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97: The math of friendship with Leia Johnson 36:25

1y ago36:25

36:25

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff with author Leia Johnson about friendships she has built with fostering families who are raising biologically related children. We talked about the power of the foster care community, the math of friendship, and how to look for people who when they talk, it matters. Leia first picture book is Sister, a book a…

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96: Deep conversations 3: Terri + Manya answer questions to start deep conversations with friends 27:17

1y ago27:17

27:17

From Project BFF HQ Terri + Manya answer a few questions from this article on PyschCentral: 45+ Deep Conversation Starters to Bond with Friends and Family. This week we answer: What was your favorite novel as a kid? Has your character been shaped by anyone? What subject did you look forward to in school? We hope this inspires you to have some deep …

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95: Starting a conversation with friends, with Heather Browne 32:13

1y ago32:13

32:13

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff on talking with friends and other tips about strengthening these relationships with renowned relationship expert Dr. Heather Browne. We discussed how important it is for our friendships that we work on ourselves--and bring a better version of ourselves to our relationships. We also learned that a conversation…

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94: The power of connection with Peter Bombaci 30:52

1y ago30:52

30:52

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff with Peter Bombaci, the founder of the GenWell Project, about the power of human connection for health, happiness, longevity, and improving society. We talked about several studies that show how bad loneliness is for us as humans, including the Harvard Study on Adult Development, which looks at human happines…

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93: Being consistent with friends, with Juli Shulem 29:37

1y ago29:37

29:37

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya are joined by Juli Shulem to talk about what productivity has to do with friendships. Listen in as we talk about the importance of scheduling time with friends--it helps us stay connected with each other and also helps reduce feelings of being overwhelmed. And, we also learn about Juli's pen pal, who she has writt…

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92: Adulting and friendships with Sara Deacon 31:30

1y ago31:30

31:30

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff about adulting and why friendships matter with coach, speaker, and mentor Sara Deacon. We had such a great time talking with Sara and we learned about Sara's work with teens and young adults, how friend and peer relationships are so influential at that time of life, and how our choices of friends matter. We a…

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91: Reinventing ourselves in grief with Cindy Burns 25:07

1y ago25:07

25:07

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya speak with Cindy Burns a widow who found a new purpose in life as a grief doula, a certified life purpose life coach, and a happiness coach. Listen in as we talk about the fact that life doesn't stop when we lose a spouse, how to manage grief, and how to help a friend who is grieving (spoiler alert: the key is to …

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90: Friendships in midlife with Karen Viesta 26:59

1y ago26:59

26:59

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya talk with Karen Viesta, a certified health and life coach and host of the podcast Wellegant Woman: Redefining Midlife. We discussed the importance of friendship in midlife, looking at friendships as an investment, being intentional about who we bring into our inner circle, and how friendships can give us purpose…

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89: Seeing the best in friends with Craig Colby 27:25

1y ago27:25

27:25

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya speak with Craig Colby, an award winning television producer, storyteller, coach, advisor, and author of ALL CAPS: Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection. Listen in as we talk about the stories in the book and his friend Dave and how that relationship changed both their lives in high school and how his …

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