Hi everyone! In this episode, I talk about my experience learning the importance of authenticity in friendships. Enjoy!

Sources:

• Having friends and people you are able to confide in are protective factors against depression, chronic. illness, and heart disease: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship
• Are brains are so big because of our need for social interaction: https://www.thesocialcreatures.org/thecreaturetimes/evolution-of-social-connection
• More information on cognitive dissonance:  ...