Making Friends Later in Life Series | Episode 2: Your Social Energy Style — Why Friendship Feels Draining (or Lonely)

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Making Friends Later in Life | Episode 2: Your Social Energy Style — Why Friendship Feels Draining (or Lonely)

Making friends later in life isn’t about trying harder — it’s about understanding yourself better.

Welcome back to our mini-series Making Friends Later in Life, inspired by what we’re seeing in women’s groups online: so many women want connection, but they’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure why friendship feels harder than it used to. This series isn’t about “fixing you.” It’s about slowing down and understanding you first — because the best friendships start with self-awareness, not a quick intro blurb.

In Episode 2, Jennifer and Jackie break down the three social energy styles — introvert, extrovert, and ambivert — and why mismatched energy can leave you feeling lonely, drained, or misunderstood, even when you do have people around. We share real-life examples (hello, holiday hosting + introvert husbands 😅), talk about why energy shifts as we get older, and why knowing your style helps you choose friendships that actually fit your life.

At the end, we do an on-air Social Energy Self-Test and encourage you to take it too.

✅ Download the Episode 2 Social Energy Self-Test here: Social Energy Style Worksheet

Because you’re not bad at friendship — you just need one that matches how you’re wired.

🎙️ Hosted by Jennifer & Jackie
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🎵 Closing Song: Definition of a Best Friend by Brooke August & Hannah Rose
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