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April 29, 2025 23 mins

Your friends are either fueling your fire or throwing water on it. In this episode, Todd and Bettijo dive into why your circle isn’t just influencing your life — it’s shaping it. If you’re feeling drained, it might be time to check your guest list.


SUMMARY

We’re getting real about the people you keep close and why not everyone deserves a permanent seat at your table. In this episode, Todd and Bettijo explore the critical importance of your circle of friends and how much it impacts your personal growth, mental health, and success. They break down why some friendships are only seasonal, how to recognize toxic relationships, and the freedom that comes from setting healthy boundaries.

You’ll hear personal stories about overcoming survival mode, building a positive support system, and why curating your circle is key to living your best life. Todd and Bettijo also tackle the tough-love truth: not every relationship is meant to evolve with you, and that’s completely okay. They share how choosing the wrong friends can stall your growth, and how to spot the real ones — plus when it’s time to cut ties.

Whether you’re working to protect your energy, grow into your full potential, or finally distance yourself from negative influences, this episode gives you some tools (and the permission) to do it.


HIGHLIGHTS

  • Why your support system shapes your success.
  • How the wrong friendships can stall your growth, and how to spot the real ones who will support you.
  • How to recognize toxic friendships — and what to do about them.
  • Why not every friendship is meant to last forever, and how to recognize seasonal friendships.
  • The tough-love truth: Some relationships are meant to end for you to grow, and that’s completely okay.
  • When to set boundaries (and why it’s not selfish).
  • Bettijo’s “membership club” model for setting healthy boundaries (and keeping the wrong people out).
  • Todd’s personal story about losing friends — and why you shouldn’t feel guilty about letting people go.


LISTEN TO LEARN

  • How to spot red flags in your circle of friends.
  • Why curating a positive support system is key to living your best life.
  • How setting boundaries is key to protecting your mental health.
  • The importance of recognizing when a relationship isn’t evolving with you and how to let go.
  • How to choose friends who support your personal growth journey.

Not every friendship is meant to last. Hit play now to learn how to curate a tribe that truly lifts you up!


Follow on Instagram:  Todd @toddbridges & Bettijo @pagingsupermom


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DANG! is produced by Loop 101 Media, Bettijo Bridges, Todd Bridges & Attalie Anne

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