How do you make friends as an adult without it feeling awkward? Why does it seem so much harder than it was when we were kids? And how do you take a friendship from surface-level small talk to something deeper and more meaningful?

This week, Sarah is diving into all things adult friendships—answering your questions about connection, vulnerability, and what it really takes to form lasting relationships. She’s breaking down the biggest misconceptions about making friends as a grown-up, exploring the fine line between independence and emotional openness, and sharing practical ways to strengthen your friendships—especially for men who want to move past the usual "sports and work" conversations. Plus, she’s got some fascinating research on just how long it actually takes to build a true, meaningful bond.

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In a world that feels more uncertain than ever, fear may be the logical response. But does it have to run the show? This week on This Changes Everything, Sarah sits down with Marlon Morgan, founder and CEO of Wellness Together, for a deep dive into fear—why we feel it, how it shapes us, and how we can move through it with the help of real, meaningful connections.

Marlon shares how deep relationships help us regulate fear and introduces the concept of "yes, and" relationships—taking a page from improv to build trust, reciprocity, and resilience. They also break down how modern life magnifies fear and what we can do to stay connected instead of consumed. If you’ve ever wondered how to feel safer, more grounded, and more connected, this episode is for you.

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Jayne Mattingly is a disability and body image advocate, eating disorder recovery coach, artist, and founder of The AND Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to destigmatizing mobility aids. Through her lived experience with chronic illness, disability, and an eating disorder, she developed the concept of Body Grief. In this episode, she breaks down Body Grief’s seven stages, as she and Sarah dive into the emotional toll of living in a changing body, the importance of community in the healing process, and how to move toward body trust. Jayne shares her personal journey and offers insight into reframing our relationship with our bodies. Don’t miss this powerful conversation, and pre-order This is Body Grief, for a deeper dive.

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