Friendship IRL: Real Talk About Friendship, Community, and What It Actually Takes
Tired of hearing “just put yourself out there” when it comes to friendship or community? Same.
Friendship IRL is the podcast that skips the fluff and gets real about what it takes to build meaningful adult friendships and lasting support systems. Whether you're struggling to make new friends, maintain old ones, or just want people in your life who really show up, you're in the right place.
Each week, host Alex Alexander brings you honest conversations and tangible strategies to help you connect—for real. You’ll hear stories from everyday people (plus the occasional expert), learn what’s working in modern friendships—and what definitely isn’t—and walk away with ideas, scripts, and action steps you can actually use.
Think of it like a coffee date with your wisest, most encouraging friend—the one who tells the truth and hands you the playbook.
🎧 New episodes drop every Thursday. 💬 Want to share your friendship win or struggle? Leave Alex a voice message at AlexAlex.chat.
Follow along on Instagram or TikTok @itsalexalexander and join the movement to rethink how we build connection, community, and friendships in real life.
Friendship IRL: Real Talk About Friendship, Community, and What It Actually Takes
Latest Episodes
Grieving the Loss of a Friend with Hannah Rumsey
When you lose a friend, the world doesn't always know what that looks like, and sometimes, neither do you. Why does it feel like you have to prove how much they mattered before anyone lets you be sad?Hannah Rumsey is a certifie...
Becoming a Regular: How Third Places Open the Door to Unexpected Friendships
If a real third place opened in your neighborhood tomorrow, would you actually use it?And I don't just mean would you walk in. I mean would you sit down next to a stranger, let the conversation go wherever it goes, and leave wi...
Cousin, Sister, Best Friend: The Stories Built Into Our Labels
Just because someone is your sibling, cousin, or best friend, does that mean your relationship has to look a certain way?For episode 200 (I still can't quite believe I'm saying that!), I'm digging into the titles we give the pe...
Your Friend Is Carrying an Invisible Backpack (And So Are You) with Stacey Uhrig
What if you stopped needing to “fix” your friends?In this episode, certified trauma care practitioner Stacey Uhrig and I are talking about the “invisible backpacks” we all carry into our friendships.Inside that ba...
