by Dr. Abby Medcalf
What’s the secret to a happy life? The research says it’s your relationships! But how do you create the connection, joy and ease you crave? You’ve got to think about your relationships in a whole new way. Armed with humor, a ton of research and over 30 years of hands-on experience Dr. Abby Medcalf will teach you simple, actionable tools and strategies that you can use today to make all your relationships the best they’ve ever been (including the one with yourself)! Abby’s a Relationship Maven, best-selling author and psychologist, who loves telling you what to do each week on her Relationships Made Easy Podcast. In her free time (what’s that?) Abby’s invested in loving up the people in her life whether that means cooking for them, spending quality time, or trying to control them (hey, she never said she was perfect). Learn more about Abby, sign up for the newsletter, read the blog, listen, take a course, or connect directly at www.abbymedcalf.com. <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/12405019">Get bonus content on Patreon</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 14, 2025
Relationship coach Abby Medcalf identifies codependency and boundary red flags in dating relationships to help listeners build healthier connections.
April 7, 2025
<p>Friendship is one of the most essential yet often overlooked aspects of our well-being. Not only does the research show that friendships keep us mentally healthy, but studies also show they keep us physically healthy. As adults, making and maintaining friendships can feel more complicated than it once did, leaving you feeling disconnected or unsure of how to build meaningful connections. Today, we’ll explore what it truly means to be a good friend, how to create new friendships as an adult, and what makes a friendship healthy and fulfilling. You’ll also learn how to recognize when a friendship is no longer serving you and how to let go with grace and we’ll answer that age-old question, “Can men and women be friends?” Whether you’re looking to strengthen your current friendships, meet new people, or navigate your social anxiety in these situations, you’ll walk away with actionable tools and insights to build the kind of friendships that bring joy, ease, and connection into your life.</p><p>____________________________</p><p>Full blog and show notes: <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/the-science-of-friendship-how-to-build-keep-and-let-go-of-friends-as-an-adult" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/the-science-of-friendship-how-to-build-keep-and-let-go-of-friends-as-an-adult</a></p><br><p>Get the 7-Day Friendship Challenge: <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/friendshipchallenge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/friendshipchallenge</a></p><br><p>Learn how to create and hold healthy, loving boundaries. Buy my book on Amazon, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy: <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries</a> or The Workbook: Boundaries Made Easier as a companion to the book or as a standalone masterclass: <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-workbook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-workbook</a></p><br><p>Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/book</a></p><p>____________________________</p><br><p>Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast and <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives </a>where you’ll find past episodes.</p><br><p>Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com</a></p><br><p>Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/shop</a></p><br><p>Say hello on social:</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/abbymedcalf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/abbymedcalf</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthriving" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthriving</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthriving" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthriving</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube</a></p> <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/12405019">Get bonus content on Patreon</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 31, 2025
<p>Families can be wonderful and supportive, but they can also be experts at overstepping, guilt-tripping, and ignoring personal space, like a TSA agent who really loves their job. If you've ever struggled to say "no" to a family request (that felt more like a demand), you're not alone. The good news? You can establish limits and boundaries without turning into a villain or cutting ties completely. Today you’ll learn actionable strategies and my four steps to set healthy, effective boundaries with the people you’re trying so hard to love. </p><p>____________________________</p><p>Full blog and show notes: <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/stop-feeling-overwhelmed-the-four-steps-to-set-healthy-boundaries-with-family" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/stop-feeling-overwhelmed-the-four-steps-to-set-healthy-boundaries-with-family</a></p><br><p>Join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/abbymedcalf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Abby's One Love Collective</a> or <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/1345199" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy the bundle for this episode</a>! </p><p> </p><p>Grab my Boundaries Within Different Cultures Worksheet: <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-cultures" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-cultures</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn how to create and hold healthy, loving boundaries. Buy my newest book on Amazon, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries</a> or The Workbook: Boundaries Made Easier to use as a companion to the book or as a standalone masterclass: <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-workbook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-workbook</a> </p><p> </p><p>Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/book</a></p><p>____________________________</p><p> </p><p>Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast</a> and <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives</a> where you’ll find past episodes.</p><p> </p><p>A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you’ve got this! <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/shop</a></p><p> </p><p>Say hello on social:</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/abbymedcalf/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/abbymedcalf</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthriving/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthriving</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthriving" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthriving</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube</a></p> <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/12405019">Get bonus content on Patreon</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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