Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship
Nina BadzinDear Nina: Conversations About Friendship is a top 1% podcast for anyone who has ever overthought a text from a friend, wondered who’s supposed to reach out first, or quietly questioned whether a friendship is totally fine—or fading away. Hosted by writer Nina Badzin, the show dives into the deeply important and sometimes most confusing relationships of our lives: our friendships.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 190 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureEducationRelationshipsSelf-Improvement | |||
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Knowing how to show up for a friend in grief can feel overwhelming. We want to say the right thing, we don’t want to make it worse—and too often, that fear leads to silence. This episode is about finding words that help, not harm, and about staying c... more
This week’s episode is an expansion to last week’s conversation with Dr. Noelle Santorelli about relational aggression, belonging vs. inclusion, and “mean mom groups.” The focus this week shifts from spotting unhealthy dynamics to the next (very hard... more
This week I have a conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Noelle Santorelli about belonging vs. (forced) inclusion, "mean mom" culture, and relational aggression. And guess what? I recorded this interview with Dr. Santorelli BEFORE the Ashley Ti... more
For the first episode of 2026, I have my mom, Kathy Sackheim, in the studio for her 6th appearance on the podcast to help me answer a stack of listener questions straight from the Dear Nina inbox.
We move quickly through a range of friendship dilemm... more
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- This podcast is a must listen!
This is the friendship podcast that everyone needs! As a 40 something woman, you would think that friendship struggles were far behind me, but surprise surprise, there are still tough situations that come up. Nina covers so many friendship relevant topics and has insights and intelligent conversations that are truly helpful! Absolutely worth the listen!!!
Apple Podcasts5well, well, well...
United States13 days ago - Wise, relatable
Well produced podcast with great topics and guests! Nina's discussions about friendship reciprocity are so helpful.
Apple Podcasts5HIwilmaUnited Statesa month ago - Friends are our oxygen! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Friendship is so
Important to me & I love hearing Nina’s take on all the many aspects of it. Her guests are very interesting - or maybe it’s Nina’s superb interviewing skill that makes them seem that way!😉 So glad to have found this podcast last year!
Apple Podcasts5Camille from NJ/VegasUnited Statesa month ago - Wonderful Podcast!
I've been enjoying listening to Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship for years now. The beauty of Nina's show is that her openness makes you feel like she's your friend, even when she's speaking to someone else. Nina and her guests are thoughtful and discuss friendship situations that many of us experience and wonder about. I've often read an episode description and marveled at how I was just thinking about or having a discussion with someone about the subject recently. Nina also offers gre... more
Apple Podcasts5Aimée La FountainUnited Statesa month ago - Love this
I found this podcast a couple months ago and I don’t think I’ve missed an episode since. I love the deep dives into the broad topic of friendship, and also the episodes that narrow in on specific aspects and circumstances. So far I’ve enjoyed both interview episodes and solo episodes.
Apple Podcasts5Esther GoldenbergUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #151 | United States/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #99 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #162 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #184 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #118 |  United Arab Emirates/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #149 |  Ireland/Society & Culture/Relationships |
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The content focuses on various aspects of friendship, offering listeners nuanced and practical advice about navigating the complexities of adult relationships. Topics range from how to handle difficult friends, to addressing the emotional intricacies of maintaining connections through life's transitions, such as divorce or parenting challenges. Through heartfelt discussions and engaging interviews, the insights delivered serve not only to enhance personal friendships but also to encourage a deeper understanding of the social dynamics that shape them. Listeners benefit from Nina's relatable approach and the diverse expertise of her guests, who share their experiences and knowledge to foster meaningful connections among friends.
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2. Amy Weatherly
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