Monthly Archives: September 2011

Lonely Mommy: How Motherhood Took a Toll on my Friendships

Posted on September 28, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Note from Shasta: For Friendship Month this September I’ve invited some women to guest blog for me, adding their voices and experiences to our journey.  Today I’m honored to host Daneen Akers, a good friend of mine honestly sharing how … Continue reading →

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Healthy Friendship: How to Be the Best Friend Possible

Posted on September 22, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Note from Shasta: For Friendship Month this September I’ve invited some women to guest blog for me, adding their voices and experiences to our journey.  Today I’m hosting two posts: one from a therapist highlighting four qualities of emotionally safe … Continue reading →

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Our Used-to-be-Closer Friends on YouTube

Posted on September 16, 2011 by ShastaGFC

New YouTube Clip: This video explains the value of both our current and our “past” BFF’s. In this 3rd video of the series, Shasta Nelson, life coach and CEO of GirlFriendCircles.com dives deeper into her Confirmed Circle. Often a move, … Continue reading →

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Mixing Friendships and Work, by Dr. Christina Schlachter

Posted on September 15, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Note from Shasta: For Friendship Month this September I’ve invited some women to guest blog for me, adding their voices and experiences to our journey.  I’m honored to host this posting by Dr. Christina Schlachter (bio at the end).  I … Continue reading →

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6 Books to Help Your Friendships

Posted on September 13, 2011 by ShastaGFC

I often quote the research from BYU that revealed just how important friendships are to our health.  The sentiment of the research didn’t surprise me at all, but what they compared it to sure did! After compiling extensive relational studies, … Continue reading →

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What I Wish I Knew Then About Friendship… by Cherie Burbach

Posted on September 8, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Note from Shasta: For Friendship Month this September I’ve invited some women to guest blog for me, adding their voices and experiences to our journey.  I’m honored to host this posting by Cherie Burbach, one of the most prolific writers … Continue reading →

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What Types of Friends Do You Need?

Posted on September 1, 2011 by ShastaGFC

As we start Friendship Month, I’m stepping into my commitment to start vlogging too!  I’m planning to regularly upload up a clip on YouTube since sometimes it’s easier to teach on video than in writing.  (I’d be honored if you’d … Continue reading →

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An Ode to Girlfriends, by Danielle LaPorte

Posted on September 1, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Note from Shasta: For Friendship Month this September I’ve invited some women to guest blog for me, adding their voices and experiences to our journey.  We launch our guest blogs with Danielle LaPorte of White Hot Truth (bio at the … Continue reading →

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