Making friends in your 40s, 50s, and beyond doesn’t have to be awkward. Here’s how to feel more connected—starting today

How to Make Friends in Midlife (Without It Feeling So Awkward)

Why friendship is the real wellness hack—and how to find your people after 40. Because loneliness at this age and stage is real, but you’re not broken. This podcast episode unpacks the science, awkwardness, and surprising joy of forming new friendships in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. Plus, real talk about retreats, belonging, and finding your people.

Can we just say it?

Making friends in midlife is weird.
If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and wondering, “How do I make new friends at this stage of life?”—you’re not alone.

Thousands of women are wondering:

• How do I make friends in midlife?

• Why is adult friendship so awkward?

• Where do you meet people after 40?

• Is it normal to feel lonely in your 50s?

This blog is your honest, research-backed, and slightly irreverent answe...