Episode 230: High-Maintenance vs. Low-Maintenance Friends with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

We’ve heard the term “girl’s girl” before and understand what in means in theory to support other women. But what does it actually look like putting it to practice?

Today I have the pleasure of sitting down Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Dr. Joy is a licensed psychologist and the host of the award-winning podcast Therapy for Black Girls. We have an in-depth conversation on sisterhood, why community is vital for our well-being, and how to create meaningful connections with other women in our lives.

We Also Talk About…
- What inspired Dr. Joy to become a licensed psychologist and create Therapy for Black Girls
- Why female friendships are beneficial to our health
- The differences between friendship, community, and sisterhood and why they aren’t interchangeable
- High-maintenance vs. Maintenance friends and the role of reciprocity
- How attachment styles shows up in friendships
- The benefits of intergenerational friendships
- Normalizing therapy and exploring different types of therapeutic modalities

RESOURCES:
• Follow Dr. Joy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hellodrjoy/...
• Listen to the Therapy for Black Girls podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
• Listen to the “What Does It Mean to Be A Girl’s Girl?” episode on Therapy for Black Girls https://open.spotify.com/episode/77el...
• Need someone to talk to? Check out the Therapy for Black Girls Directory to find a therapist near you https://www.google.com/url?q=https://...
• Join the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle https://community.therapyforblackgirl...
• Read Dr. Joy’s book “Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community” https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593497244/...
• Read “Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends” by Dr. Marisa G. Franco https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593331893/...

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