In this candid and refreshingly funny episode of Growth Through Friendship, Juliet and Angela take on the topic of honesty - when to share it, when to hold it back, and how to navigate the tricky terrain between radical truth and respectful silence. From laughing about inappropriate small talk to unpacking whether telling someone their baby looks like Winston Churchill is ever acceptable, this episode explores honesty through both a humorous and deeply reflective lens.

They dive into real-life moments where speaking their truth helped or hindered friendships, the pain of unreceived honesty, and the reality that sometimes - no matter how lovingly you deliver feedback - it might still land wrong. With stories about friendship fallouts, awkward neighbour chats, and self-censorship in relationships, they question whether honesty strengthens connection or creates distance.

The conversation also explores the role of emotional self-awareness, how hormones and cycles can impact our communication, and whether our fast-paced culture leaves enough room for thoughtful reflection before reacting. They discuss everything from cultural norms to screens, parenting, AI, and even the usefulness of standing in puddles with a stick (you’ll get it when you listen).

By the end, they arrive at a powerful conclusion: honest conversations, when rooted in care and emotional regulation, can build deeper, more resilient connections - even if they’re uncomfortable in the moment.

In this reflective episode of Growth Through Friendship, Juliet and Angela dive into the subtle but powerful ways we project our inner world onto others. What starts as a light catch-up soon becomes an exploration of how our perceptions are shaped by past experiences, unprocessed emotions, and internal narratives. They examine the psychology of projection - how we see in others what we struggle to accept in ourselves - and how it plays out in everything from relationships to parenting, and even online spaces.

They also touch on themes like judgment, neurodivergent labels, gender bias, and institutional failure. With honesty and humour, they navigate the emotional complexity of being misunderstood, the dangers of assuming intent, and how to create more space for reflection before reaction. This episode offers a grounded, compassionate take on how self-awareness can shift not just our relationships, but how we move through the world.

In this soulful and expansive episode, the duo dives deep into the topic of manifestation - questioning whether it's mystical, practical, or a bit of both. They explore personal stories of intuitive decision-making, synchronicity, and vision board wins, including discussions around Liz Gilbert’s Big Magic, delayed dreams, and accidental downloads. The conversation covers visualisation techniques, the difference between manifesting money vs. experiences, and how being in survival mode can sabotage our ability to receive. They also touch on neurodivergent thinking, the law of attraction, magical thinking, and whether actionless manifesting is a myth. From humorous side quests about Cruella de Vil to insights on psychological wealth, spiritual downloads, and letting go of the how, this episode blends neuroscience, psychology, and woo into a vibrant, reflective conversation.