SOLO: How I made new friends as an adult after moving (EXACTLY what I did + tips for everyone)
In this highly-requested solo episode, Lucie dives deep into her experience making adult friendships — specifically how she built a new social circle after moving from NYC to the suburbs. If you’ve ever wondered how to make new friends after 30, how to actually keep them, or how to balance your social battery with mom life, this one’s for you. Listen for personal stories of how Lucie met her people in a place where she knew no one, the mindset shift that made it easier, and tips anyone can apply - whether you’re in a new town or just craving deeper connections.
The Happiness Lab Podcast episode I mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Aon3Yu9KmFvr6PeZN0KqX?si=MjAm5I91R62XdX_ZrRGFCg
Watch our episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX
00:00 my situation & my new town
04:54 friends I’ve made in different stages of life
06:20 my first group of mom friends
07:50 getting to know people in my new town before I moved there
09:50 going on coffee dates with new people
12:22 meeting my neighbor
14:17 meeting people through Milo’s school
17:56 intimidating parts of moving to the suburbs & my mindset
20:31 using WhatsApp
22:00 getting to know Michael’s friends’ wives & people from other towns
23:35 rekindling a high school connection
24:31 playing tennis and starting a clinic
25:48 meeting a local follower
26:27 going from acquaintances to real friends
27:09 finding common interests and doing shared activities
33:01 being in friend search mode
34:23 going on double dates
36:16 what my social life looks like now
37:59 how my job impacts my friendships
40:25 tips to make new friends
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