Nourishing Friendships

How to Make Friends You Love in Midlife and Beyond

De: Alisoun Mackenzie

Narrado por: Kirsty Dewar

Do you want more friends – to talk to, go out with, or have fun with?

To foster deeper, more meaningful friendships?

Or to cope better with friendship challenges?

Good friends lift your spirits, enhance your life, and even help you live longer. Yet many people in midlife and beyond feel lonely and yearn for like-minded friends. This book will help you meet them.

This book is for you if ANY of the following are true:

• You’re lonely and wish you had more good friends.
• You’re unsure how to make good friends and want practical tips.
• You’re entering a new stage of life and want to connect with like-minded people, for company, support, and fun.
• You want deep, meaningful friendships that light up your heart.
• You’re envious of others who have a close-knit group of friends and want to find your tribe.
• You’re looking for friends to do particular activities with.
• You want to cope better with friendship challenges and enjoy harmonious friendships without any drama.

Packed with practical tips so you find it easier to:

• Find, make, and keep good friends.
• Be a good friend to yourself and others.
• Nurture good friendships with the right people.
• See the signs of toxic friendships and avoid them.
• Set boundaries with friends.
• Say ‘no’ to friends, without feeling guilty.
• Resolve issues and conflicts with friends.
• End friendships with compassion.
• Cope better when friendships end.
• Rekindle friendships.
• Accept the evolving nature of friendships as you get older.

Now, more than ever, we need nourishing friendships. You’ve only got one life. You deserve to be happy.

Are you ready to make more good friends?

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Alisoun Winkle (P)2025 Alisoun Winkle

Helped me rebuild real friends

There was a time in my midlife when I looked around and realized I didn't have many close friends. I didn't even know where to start. This book really helped me think differently about friendship. not just how to make new ones, but how to keep the good ones and walk away from the ones that weren't healthy. I liked the self-reflection questions and real advice. It made me want to build better, deeper connections,

A beautiful book grounded with heart.

Today we often don't give as much attention to our friends as we need to and this book reminds us of their importance to our mental, physical and spiritual health. Thanks.

Made Me Rethink Friendship

I picked this up because I’ve been craving deeper connections as I’ve gotten older. It really got me thinking about the kinds of friendships I want and how to actually build them. The advice felt relatable, not preachy, and it helped me realize I’m not the only one trying to figure this out. I’ve already started putting some of the ideas into practice and it’s made a difference. Definitely worth reading if you’re feeling a little stuck socially.

Heartfelt, Honest, and Exactly What I Needed in Th

Nourishing Friendships is a beautifully written and deeply relatable guide for anyone navigating friendship in midlife and beyond. The narration is warm and inviting, and the advice feels like it’s coming from a wise, compassionate friend. It helped me reflect on what I truly want in my relationships and gave me the tools to build deeper, more meaningful connections. If you’ve ever felt lonely or unsure how to make new friends as an adult, this audiobook is a must-listen. Uplifting, practical, and full of hope.

Real Connections After 50? Yes, Please.

I didn’t think I’d be building new friendships at this stage of life, but this audiobook showed me it’s not only possible, it’s necessary. I related so much to the part about outgrowing certain relationships and craving deeper, more aligned ones. The examples and prompts nudged me to reflect on what kind of friendships I actually want now. I even reached out to someone I’d been thinking about for months. Felt like getting permission to start fresh—and I’m so glad I did.

Great Advice for Friendships

I’m in a new chapter of life, my kids are all in college now, and I’ve recently moved to a brand-new area. It’s been a big shift, and honestly, I’ve been feeling the weight of that change. I’ve found myself wanting to have some new positive friendships, with people that have similar interests, who bring companionship and fun. I wasn’t sure how to make that happen as I am now in my fifties. It felt a little uncomfortable, like I was starting from scratch. I didn’t think I’d be building new friendships at this stage of life, but this audiobook reminded me that it is possible and good for me. The part about outgrowing old relationships really hit home. I’ve been feeling that as I have been growing and changing that some of my past friendships weren't that great. This book has helped me dig deeper into how I feel. The reflections and prompts helped me get clear on the kind of friendships I truly want now, and how to start finding them. Positive helpful advice, I really enjoyed this book.