In this honest, story-rich episode, Deidre Sirianni dives into the often messy terrain of adult friendships—especially the ones that feel off. She shares two personal stories of recent interactions where her boundaries were tested and how she chose to respond with clarity and sovereignty. You’ll learn why she no longer entertains high-maintenance relationships, how she communicates expectations, and what it means to cultivate emotionally mature friendships. This is your permission slip to stop people-pleasing, stop training new people how to treat you, and start creating relationships that feel deeply nourishing and drama-free. Whether you’re in a season of detoxing your connections or rebuilding your circle, this episode will leave you reflecting on what you truly want—and deserve—in your adult friendships.
00:00 – 03:00 | Intro + setting the tone for real talk on adult friendships
03:00 – 08:00 | Story 1: When someone projected blame over rescheduling
08:00 – 13:00 | Story 2: A potential biz partnership that was released
13:00 – 18:00 | The emotional maturity filter for who gets access to your energy
18:00 – 23:00 | On not “training” people new to your world how to treat you
23:00 – 30:00 | Red flags in new friendships: blame, projection, judgment, control
30:00 – 35:00 | Respect, boundaries, and non-negotiables
35:00 – 40:00 | Honoring friendship seasons and detoxing without drama
40:00 – 45:00 | What real spiritual, respectful friendship looks and feels like
45:00 – Close | Reflective questions + invitation for listener engagement