Down The Well

Replenish Your Well: Waking Up to The Need for Authentic Friendships in Motherhood | Andrea Faulkner Williams

Down The Well

Show Notes

Sz 2 Ep 8 | Elle sits down with her longtime friend and fellow entrepreneur, Andrea Faulkner Williams, to share real and heartfelt reflections on nurturing friendship through the busyness of motherhood.

Ever felt like you're drowning in the demands of life? You're not alone.

Elle and Andrea share raw, honest truths about:

• The tender challenges that shape motherhood

• Keeping friendships strong when life feels busy

• Championing each other's dreams

• Turning comparison into inspiration

Take a moment to laugh and cry along with Elle and Andrea as they show you the positive difference friendship can make in motherhood.

🔔 Subscribe for more soul-nourishing conversations that remind you: You're not alone in this beautiful mess of motherhood and life.

💬 Comment below: In what was is friendship a lifeline for you?



Timestamps:

0:00 Intro: First in-person podcast with Andrea

5:40 Motherhood: The most challenging job ever

11:16 Friendship challenges in adulthood and mothering

19:56 Non-comparative support in friendships

25:43 Handling emotional mismatch in friendships

31:25 How to be a good friend

37:05 Creating a joy list for happiness

42:38 Championing each other's callings and dreams

49:26 Rapid-fire questions about their friendship

55:54 Dealing with insecurities and teen gossip

59:19 Closing thoughts and appreciation

Show Links:Andrea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreafaulknerwilliams/?hl=en

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Down The Well Links:

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About Down The Well:

Motherhood should be full of joy and meaning. But it often isn't. Why? On Down the Well, Elle Rowley explores the mother's hero's journey—a path different from what you've read in books. It's a descent into the soul, where transformation is inevitable. Let's ensure it's for the better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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