Making friends as an adult is hard.

Not because you’re awkward.

Not because you’re “bad at people.”

But because adult friendship runs on rules no one taught you.

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with my student, Sammy Pera, to break down what’s actually happening psychologically when you’re starting over - moving cities, studying abroad, rebuilding community, or watching everyone else look “settled” while you feel behind.

This isn’t a “go join a club” pep talk. I don’t believe in those.

It’s the truth:

Discomfort doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re early.

You’ll learn why waiting to “feel settled” keeps you stuck, why friendship doesn’t magically appear, an ...