The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks

Author: Vanessa Quigley

Welcome to The Mom Force Podcast! We know that parenting is the hardest job in the world, and weve got you covered! Vanessa Quigley, mother of 7 and co-founder of the Internets favorite photo book company Chatbooks, hosts this refreshing take on all things mom as she chats with parenting experts to answer some of our toughest parenting questions. And check out our Facebook group the #momforce by Chatbooks to see the power of women supporting women. Thats the MomForce!
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Language: en

Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Relationships, Society & Culture

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Redefining Adult Friendships with Laura Tremaine (encore)
Tuesday, 15 July, 2025

What if we treated friendship with the more intentionality? In this encore episode of the MomForce Podcast, Vanessa Quigley welcomes author and podcaster Laura Tremaine, whose bestselling book The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs has helped women everywhere rethink what meaningful connection truly looks like. Laura shares her wisdom on how to build your personal "life council"—a diverse circle of friends who each offer something unique, from the "fun friend" to the "mentor" to the "battle buddy." Together, Vanessa and Laura explore the real work of friendship, navigating social anxiety, giving ourselves grace for unmet expectations, and even surviving friendship breakups. They talk candidly about how modern life has made connection more difficult—and more vital than ever. Whether you're deep in friendships or longing for them, this episode is a reminder that we were never meant to do this life alone! Since this episode went live Laura has wrapped up her podcast of six years, 10 Things To Tell You, and has launched her new substack where she shares her musings and conversations. Follow Chatbooks Follow Vanessa Follow Laura 8:45 Why you might not have a best friend that covers all your needs 15:50 Your spouse is not your best friend 23:20 Using a to-do list to uplevel your relationships 30:02 How to make friends as an introvert 33:50 Tips for managing social anxiety 40:39 Where to make new friends as an adult 43:15 Do something that is already on the calendar 47:23 What to navigate friendship breakups