Show Notes
If you've ever thought "making friends as a mom shouldn't be this hard," or feel like you're the only one struggling with friends, this conversation is for you. Catie Borland unpacks why mom loneliness is so real, and how the picture-perfect friendship expectations we carry are quietly disqualifying the real connections sitting right in front of us. Catie shares practical, do-it-today advice, plus the mindset shift that changes everything: some of your favorite friends are people you haven't even met yet. Whether you've been on a "friendship island" for years or just need the nudge to send that text, this episode will remind you friendship takes work—but it doesn't take much.
Catie Borland is a girl who loves to connect with others and to help others connect
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