🎙️ In this episode, Jewel dives headfirst into the fascinating world of attachment styles—but with a twist! She’s zooming in on how these patterns play out in our friendships (yep, not just romantic relationships!). From the calm and confident secure type to the rollercoaster of the anxious, the chill-but-distant avoidant, and the wild card disorganized, Jewel breaks down each style with clarity and heart.

✨ But she doesn’t stop there—Jewel shares practical, real-life tips for each attachment style, helping you build stronger, deeper, and more secure bonds with your friends. Whether you're figuring yourself out or just want to show up better for the people you love, this episode is packed with insight, aha moments, and good vibes. Get ready to level up your friendship game! 💖👯‍♀️

• 00:00 - Understanding Attachment Styles In Friendships

• 07:52 - Exploring Anxious Attachment

• 12:05 - Navigating Avoidant Attachment

• 15:52 - Disorganized Attachment: The Push-Pull Dynamic

• 23:09 - Outro

  
  

You’ll Learn:

• Attachment styles influence all relationships, not just romantic ones.

• Understanding your attachment style can enhance self-confidence and relationships.

• Secure attachment is characterized by emotional availability and support.

• Anxious attachment leads to over-apologizing and fear of rejection.

• Avoidant attachment prioritizes independence and may avoid emotional closeness.

• Disorganized attachment combines anxious and avoidant traits, leading to relationship challenges.

• Building internal safety is crucial for anxiously attached individuals.

• Avoidant individuals should practice emotional expression to foster intimacy.

• Disorganized individuals need to recognize and name their triggers with compassion.

• Creating safe, consistent friendships helps rewire attachment patterns.

  
  

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If you are new here, WELCOME! The Socially Delightful Podcast is an edu-tainment podcast created for the big-hearted girlies who want to not just feel more confident but DELIGHT in themselves, delight in socializing and other people, and create delightful friendships and relationships. We are on a mission to create a culture of connection in our modern world, and to more DAMSELS LIVING IN SOCIAL DELIGHT.

Your host Jewel (from @ConnectionWithJewel) is a future therapist, overly certified coach, and human-connection obsessed, imperfect human. Jewel has helped 65+ people through her one-on-one program, and is now going to be helping YOU through her podcast! If you want Jewel’s help becoming your most socially delighted self, check out her one-on-one program, group program, retreats and MORE at www.connectionwithjewel.com!

This ain’t your average self-help podcast. Each week, through stories and shenanigans and laughs and modern philosophy, Jewel will be LIGHTING YOU THE F UP so you can enjoy being yourself and fill up your cup through connecting to the other people around you. And help create a culture of connection and SOCIAL DELIGHT.

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In this episode, Jewel dives into the sneaky ways perfectionism can mess with our friendships and emotional connections. Ever feel like you're overthinking every text or putting pressure on yourself to be the “perfect” friend? You’re not alone—and Jewel’s got your back.

She unpacks how perfectionism often shows up as a survival strategy, keeping us stuck in our heads and holding back from real connection. But don’t worry—there’s a way out! Jewel shares how embracing vulnerability, practicing self-compassion, and letting go of the need to be flawless can actually strengthen your relationships and ease social anxiety.

You’ll also get some super practical (and surprisingly fun!) tips to “unshame” yourself, treat yourself with kindness, and try playful social experiments that help you show up more fully—and more you—in your friendships.

• 00:00 - The Burden of Perfectionism

• 04:36 - How to Release Perfectionism in Your Friendships

• 08:54 - The Power of Self-Compassion

• 20:40 - How My Program Can Help You

• 22:54 - Outro

  
  

You’ll Learn:

• Perfectionism is a survival strategy that harms relationships.

• Vulnerability is essential for emotional closeness.

• Self-compassion helps regulate anxiety and fosters connection.

• Practicing vulnerability can be challenging but rewarding.

• Perfectionism leads to overthinking and emotional burdens.

• Embracing imperfection can enhance friendships.

• Small playful exposures can reduce the fear of judgment.

• Self-kindness is crucial in moments of social anxiety.

• Authenticity in friendships leads to deeper connections.

• You do not need to be perfect to be loved.

  
  

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If you are new here, WELCOME! The Socially Delightful Podcast is an edu-tainment podcast created for the big-hearted girlies who want to not just feel more confident but DELIGHT in themselves, delight in socializing and other people, and create delightful friendships and relationships. We are on a mission to create a culture of connection in our modern world, and to more DAMSELS LIVING IN SOCIAL DELIGHT.

Your host Jewel (from @ConnectionWithJewel) is a future therapist, overly certified coach, and human-connection obsessed, imperfect human. Jewel has helped 65+ people through her one-on-one program, and is now going to be helping YOU through her podcast! If you want Jewel’s help becoming your most socially delighted self, check out her one-on-one program, group program, retreats and MORE at www.connectionwithjewel.com!

This ain’t your average self-help podcast. Each week, through stories and shenanigans and laughs and modern philosophy, Jewel will be LIGHTING YOU THE F UP so you can enjoy being yourself and fill up your cup through connecting to the other people around you. And help create a culture of connection and SOCIAL DELIGHT.

If you wanted to leave me a review, I would be elated! I read every single one so let me know what you love about the show!

Hang out awhile! Be sure to hit subscribe and connect with me here:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/connectionwithjewel

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifecoachjewel

• Website: www.connectionwithjewel.com

In this episode, Jewel gets REAL about the rollercoaster ride that is birthday season! From the existential dread to the social pressure to have the “perfect day,” she tackles it all with heart and humor. But here’s the twist – Jewel spills the tea on how she turned her own birthday into an unforgettable celebration by embracing vulnerability, keeping it playful, and getting super honest with her friends. She’s here to remind you that birthdays don’t have to be a stress-fest – they can be a celebration of YOU! So, get ready to feel all the feels, set awesome intentions, and invite your crew to celebrate in ways that truly light you up! 🎂💫🎉

• 00:00 - The Emotional Weight of Birthdays

• 01:56 - Expectations & Social Pressures That Come From Birthdays

• 14:18 - Creating a Meaningful Birthday Experience

• 11:37 - Tips for a Fun & Loved Birthday

  
  

You’ll Learn:

• Birthdays can evoke deep emotional responses.

• Existential fears about aging contribute to birthday anxiety.

• Social expectations can amplify feelings of loneliness.

• Vulnerability is key to meaningful connections.

• Setting intentions for celebrations can enhance experiences.

• It's important to communicate needs to friends.

• Playfulness can transform birthday celebrations.

• Recognizing personal growth helps alleviate pressure.

• Friendship dynamics can change over time.

• It's okay to feel sad or anxious on your birthday.

  
  

💡 Love this episode? Share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

If you are new here, WELCOME! The Socially Delightful Podcast is an edu-tainment podcast created for the big-hearted girlies who want to not just feel more confident but DELIGHT in themselves, delight in socializing and other people, and create delightful friendships and relationships. We are on a mission to create a culture of connection in our modern world, and to more DAMSELS LIVING IN SOCIAL DELIGHT.

Your host Jewel (from @ConnectionWithJewel) is a future therapist, overly certified coach, and human-connection obsessed, imperfect human. Jewel has helped 65+ people through her one-on-one program, and is now going to be helping YOU through her podcast! If you want Jewel’s help becoming your most socially delighted self, check out her one-on-one program, group program, retreats and MORE at www.connectionwithjewel.com!

This ain’t your average self-help podcast. Each week, through stories and shenanigans and laughs and modern philosophy, Jewel will be LIGHTING YOU THE F UP so you can enjoy being yourself and fill up your cup through connecting to the other people around you. And help create a culture of connection and SOCIAL DELIGHT.

If you wanted to leave me a review, I would be elated! I read every single one so let me know what you love about the show!

Hang out awhile! Be sure to hit subscribe and connect with me here:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/connectionwithjewel

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifecoachjewel

• Website: www.connectionwithjewel.com