April 30, 2026 · show notes

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The Thoughts That Are Quietly Sabotaging Your Friendships

If you’ve ever walked into a room and had the thought, “I don’t think they like me,” this episode is for you.

Most people assume their friendships struggle because of what they say or how they act. But the real issue is happening underneath the surface—your thought patterns. The quiet beliefs you carry into conversations can shape how you show up, how you interpret others, and ultimately, the kinds of relationships you build.

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SHOW NOTES 🔗

00:00:00The feeling right before you’re around people

00:00:31What’s actually causing that tension

00:01:20Why your thoughts shape your friendships

00:01:52The first thought that holds you back

00:03:00When you feel like you’re “too much”

00:04:22The assumption that costs you connection

00:06:24When you start questioning a friendship

00:07:26Why “we should hang out” never happens

00:08:41The thought that changes how you see people

00:10:38Why you feel watched and awkward

00:13:18The spiral that kills your confidence

00:17:07A better goal than “making friends”

00:20:32The pattern behind all of these thoughts

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