No one really prepares you for what happens when your best friend has a baby.
Suddenly your lives look completely different. Messages take longer to reply to, spontaneous plans disappear, priorities shift, and sometimes... it can feel like you're grieving a friendship that's still alive.
In this deeply honest episode, Florence and Reed unpack how becoming a parent changes friendships—not just for the person having the baby, but for the friends left wondering where they fit in.
We discuss:
Why it's normal to grieve a friendship changing after parenthood
Feeling left behind when your friends start families
How to support a friend who's just had a baby
What parents actually need from their child-free friends
Navigating jealousy, loneliness and changing priorities
Why friendships naturally have "seasons"
Creating your own village—whether you have children or not
How honest communication can save lifelong friendships
Whether you're expecting your first baby, proudly child-free, undecided, or simply watching your friendship group evolve, this episode is for anyone trying to hold onto meaningful relationships through life's biggest transitions.
Because growing up doesn't have to mean growing apart.
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