Are you craving deeper, more meaningful friendships with other women? Do you believe that friendship—like anything truly worth having—requires intention, effort, and even a bit of personal growth? Welcome to The Friendship Tour—a podcast for women who want to build strong, lasting relationships and create supportive, joy-filled communities. I’m Cecelia Curtis—a friendship mentor, military spouse, and boy mom who’s built and maintained friendships around the globe. Each week, my guests and I invite you to reflect, laugh, and grow through honest conversations about adult friendship in all its beautiful, complicated, and transformative stages. In each episode, we explore topics like: 💬 How to make friends as an adult ❤️ How to maintain friendships through life’s transitions 🧠 What it means to grow emotionally in your relationships 🚫 How to set boundaries and handle rejection or burnout 🌱 Why friendship is a lifelong personal development practice Whether you’re building (or rebuilding) your village, seeking deeper connections, or simply want to be a better friend, The Friendship Tour is your space to feel seen, supported, and encouraged. 🎧 Tune in weekly for heartfelt stories, practical relationship-building tips, and plenty of laughter along the way. Let’ stay connected between episodes! Facebook Community: bit.ly/thefriendshiptourpodcast (The Women, Friendship, and Community Facebook group) Instagram: @thefriendshiptourpodcast YouTube: youtube.com/@thefriendshiptourpodcast **BE A GOOD FRIEND!**
Motherhood is beautiful, exhausting, and—let’s be honest—a little lonely sometimes. That’s why mom friends matter so much. In this special Mother’s Day episode of The Friendship Tour, I'm diving into the unique bond between moms who truly understand what it means to juggle parenting, identity, and friendship. From diaper changes and picky eaters to deep conversations and encouragement, mom friends are the lifelines we didn’t know w...
Have you ever felt that sting of not being invited? Was there a text you didn’t get, a party you weren’t invited to, a group chat you didn’t even know existed? If your heart has ever whispered, “Why not me?” — this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you.
In this episode, we’re talking about being left out — and how sometimes, it’s not rejection… but redirection. What if the closed doors, missed invites, and friendships that drif...
This week on The Friendship Tour, Cecelia Curtis shares why community matters more than we sometimes realize—and how a simple Friday night at the football field reminded her of that truth.
We’re talking about the difference between friendship and community, and the three big reasons why having a village around you makes life a little easier, a little lighter, and a whole lot more joyful.
If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, e...
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Let's read a book together! Why? So we can connect with other amazing women. And, because I personally want to read more and scroll less. I'm just being honest.
If you want to join me for a virtual book club, please send a message to ccurtis@thefriendshiptourpodcast.com. Don't wait too long, though! I want to make sure the groups are small enough for women to engage with one another, so we only have room for a small g...
Women often say they want more friends or deeper friendships—but what we don’t always talk about is how overwhelming it can be to actually make new friends as an adult. From awkward small talk to decoding texting etiquette, building new connections can feel like dating all over again.
In this episode of The Friendship Tour, I’m joined by my lifelong friend Kina Thornton-Frazier to talk about the emotional highs and lows of forming ...
You want meaningful friendships. You need connection. But something keeps getting in the way. Maybe it's the ghost of friendships past. Perhaps it's a breakup, a betrayal, or a childhood full of unhealthy relationship dynamics. If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking a new connection, replaying old stories in your head, or second-guessing your worth in someone else’s life — this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you. In th...
Can your friends actually help you become more successful in life? The answer is a resounding yes — especially when those friendships are rooted in mutual growth, encouragement, and accountability.
In this inspiring episode of The Friendship Tour, I’m joined by my friend Michelle Dallas for a conversation on the principle of “iron sharpens iron.” We explore how the people closest to us can push us forward, help refine our goals, an...
Have you ever met someone who seemed nice, engaged with her a few times, then something happened that made you think, “NOPE! This friendship isn’t for me.” Perhaps that happened to you. You met, hung out, then nada - you never heard from her again. What happened???
We all have our relationship warning signs or red flags - the things that make us think the relationship just won’t work out. And other people have them, too. And, tha...
“How do introverts make friends? They wait for extroverts to find them, like them, and adopt them.”
Funny? Maybe. True? Not quite.
If you're an introvert who craves deeper connection but struggles to initiate friendships, this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you. I share practical, encouraging tips to help introverts build real, authentic relationships—without pretending to be someone they’re not.
💡 In this episode, you’ll l...
This episode is so simple. If you love them, tell them. Maybe they really need to hear it today. Maybe you really need to say it today. You may not get another chance. You might 1,000 more chances. Say it in ways big and small, and make sure they hear it. I love you. Tell them.
When life gets hard, who do you turn to? When you’re celebrating a big win, who do you call first? If your answer is unclear—or if you’re realizing your circle might not be as deep as it looks—this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you.
Many women crave meaningful friendships but still find themselves feeling lonely, unsupported, or unsure how to truly connect. It’s not just about how many friends you have, but about the qualit...
What do you do when you meet someone interesting, cool, or fun - someone who you’d like to be friends with? What are the next steps?
In episode 34, I shared 5 tips for making new friends. Here in episode 45, I’m sharing 5 MORE tips for making new friends. Why? Because friendship is so important! And, despite many of us having hundreds or thousands of social media friends or followers, many of us are still longing for deeper, more...
Is your friend just not herself? Does her behavior, sudden distance, or physical appearance have you concerned? Maybe she needs mental health support.
Many of us have found ourselves in this situation - where we see that something is different and we genuinely want to help, but we just don’t know what to do.
In this important episode, Dr. Kandece Skinner, a licensed educational psychologist, shares 6 ways you can help a friend...
Do you find yourself keeping score in friendship? It goes something like this… “I went to her kid’s birthday party, but she didn’t come to my kid's party!” “I scheduled the last brunch meetup, so it’s HER turn to plan something!” Or, perhaps you catch yourself saying, “After all I’ve done for her?!”
Are you laser focused on reciprocity in your relationship? If so, it sounds like you have a transactional friendship.
While it’s r...
HAPPY GALENTINE'S DAY!!!
What is Galentine's Day? It's a day that's all about FRIENDSHIP! And, I want to celebrate friendship with all of you - friends near and far.
Listen to the full episode to learn how YOU can be part of The Friendship Tour's 2025 Galentine's Day celebration. But don't delay! The celebration ends on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:59pm PST.
As always, be a good friend!
Let's stay in touch!
What is community? Is it simply a group of people living in the same general area as one another? Is it people who all have something in common, such as a belief system, dialect, or country of origin? Is community even a thing or is it a feeling - a feeling of familiarity, warmth, and fellowship?
Perhaps community is all of the above - or maybe it’s none of the above. Perhaps community is whatever you decide it is. It could be th...
“I’m just so busy.” It’s something we all say, and it’s something we all hear when we ask a friend how she’s doing. There’s something about our culture that makes us wear this “busyness” as a badge of honor. We’re all supposed to be busy...or at least SAY we're busy.
To be fair, there are some people who have extremely busy lives and very little free time after work and family commitments. Some of those women manage to have thriv...
What's The Friendship Tour Podcast all about? FRIENDSHIP! We talk about making friends, keeping friends, encouraging our friends, having fun with friends, and creating deeper friendships. In short, if it's friendship-related, it's fair game. Let's talk about it ALL so we can create and maintain those meaningful relationships that help us grow as individuals and feel more supported and less alone in life. Join me on The Friendship...
Do you know lots of great people, but still, somehow, feel isolated and alone? Do you have plenty of acquaintances, but few deep, meaningful friendships?
If surface-level relationships leave you wanting so much more, I have one suggestion. Talk about deeper things. Maybe your friends and acquaintances will enjoy a bit more depth, maybe they won’t. Maybe they will love getting to know more of you, or maybe they’re not quite ready ...
Everyone needs an honest friend - the kind of friend who can tell you about yourself. The kind of friend who tells you not just what you want to hear, but what you need to hear…for your own good…because she loves you that much.
This week’s guest, Alicia Matthews, is that kind of friend for me. When I went to her with complaints about my husband, she got real with me. It only took a few words, but those words were effective! She p...
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