113. How to Make New Friends, Overcome Loneliness, + Combat Social Anxiety with Friendship Expert Dr. Marisa Franco

<p>Today's guest is <a href="https://drmarisagfranco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Marisa Franco</a>—a psychologist, author, professor, and friendship expert. In this episode, we discuss the untrue beliefs we hold about platonic relationships, how loneliness prevents us from engaging in relationships, first steps to take in building relationships (and why it will scientifically turn out better than you think it will), how to build your social infrastructure, why early interactions are awkward, working through your social anxiety, and Dr. Franco's thoughts on intro/extroverts, friend groups, and best friends. </p><p>Dr. Franco's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco/</a></p><p>Dr. Franco's Website: <a href="https://drmarisagfranco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drmarisagfranco.com/</a></p><p>MENTIONED</p><p>+ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593331893/?ref=idea_dp_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Platonic by Dr. Franco</a></p><p>+ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1529032172/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Attached by Amir Levine</a></p><p>+ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060959479/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">All About Love by Bell Hooks</a></p><p>+ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@daniellebayardjackson</a></p><p>+ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katvellos_author/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@katvellos_author</a></p><p>+ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/miriamkirmayer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@miriamkirmayer</a></p><p>SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: <a href="https://amzn.to/3A69GOC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3A69GOC</a></p><p>EPISODE SPONSORS</p><p>📦This week's episode is brought to you by <a href="https://primestudent.co/joinstudent" rel="noopener noreferrer"