245. you’re not bad at friendships! (here’s what’s happening)

if you’re struggling with finding new friends as a postgrad, this episode is for YOU. in this solo episode, i’m sharing my favorite ways to make friends, stay connected, and avoid feeling lonely after graduating college! from making time to be social despite your new 9-to-5 to keeping in touch with long-distance friends, this episode covers every friendship topic for your post-college era.  i talk about: • the mindset shift i made to avoid feeling lonely as a postgrad  • how college social dynamics are so different from postgrad ones  • catering your professional life to your social needs  • finding motivation to be social even when you’re super busy  • what everyone needs to know about loneliness  • common habits we often overlook that are making you lonely   • why so many postgrads are more likely to feel lonely • my life hacks for preventing loneliness in the first place as a postgrad • creative ways to keep in touch with long distance friends + family • and so much more! mentioned: • last week's ep • grit lab recap • angela duckworth ep • marisa franco ep 🍿 subscribe on youtube 💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast! @shepersistedpodcast shepersistedpodcast.com [e-mail]  © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.