In this episode of **Living BIG**, things are getting a little more... friendly
Becca officially welcomes returning guest **Meredith Garwood** as the new co-host of the podcast, and together they dive into a conversation about adult friendship, authenticity, vulnerability, and what it actually takes to build meaningful community as grown-ups.
From motherhood and marriage to loneliness, show choir, ADHD, and the pressure to curate a “perfect” life, this episode explores why genuine connection matters more than appearances—and why brave friendships require intentionality, reciprocity, and the courage to show up as your real self.
They unpack the realities of making friends in adulthood, the difference between supportive and draining relationships, and how communities like BIG become spaces where people can truly belong.
If you’ve ever wondered:
- Why making friends as an adult feels hard
- How to find “your people”
- What healthy friendship actually looks like
- Or how authenticity changes relationships
…this conversation is for you.
**Living BIG is about creativity, courage, community, and becoming fully yourself.**
**Learn more at** biginc.org**.**
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**Episode Chapters:**
00:00 Authentic vs Curated Lives
00:45 Meet the New Co-Host
02:08 Why Friendship Matters
03:25 Building Intentional Community
04:34 Friendship Through Showing Up
06:34 The Search for Adult Friendships
08:06 What Adults Really Want in Friendship
09:31 Why Show Choir Builds Community
09:54 Friendship Through Life Stages
11:20 What Makes a Great Friend?
12:52 ADHD, Friendship, and Staying Connected
14:17 Authenticity & Self-Awareness in Relationships
15:26 Reciprocal Friendship & Matching Energy
16:13 Inner Circles & Vulnerability
17:59 Authenticity vs the “Perfect Life”
20:00 Building Brave & Supportive Communities
21:42 Standing Up for Friends in Rooms They’re Not In
22:25 Mel Robbins & The Three Pillars of Friendship
23:48 Proximity, Timing, and Energy
25:25 Intentionality in Adult Relationships
26:34 Checking In on Your People
27:54 How to Build Lasting Community
28:56 You Have to Be a Friend to Make Friends
