In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of glorifying independence in a culture that tells us we have to “make it on our own” to be successful. We break down the difference between healthy independence and hyperindependence — the often trauma-rooted belief that asking for help is weakness — and discuss how this mindset can lead to burnout, anxiety, and deep disconnection. Through personal stories and cultural reflection, we challenge the myth of the self-made success and invite you to consider a more sustainable, connected path: one where strength includes support, and where you don’t have to carry it all alone.

2:05 - Vibe Check

6:52 - Independence v. Hyper-independence

13:47 - Our experiences with hyper-independence & how to embrace asking for support

30:50 - Asking the universe for support and releasing control

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Go to Alison's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://transforme-coaching.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Go to Raquel's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.raquelrosecoaching.com/⁠

Ever feel like adult friendships are harder to navigate than anyone warned you about? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the realities of female friendships in adulthood — from outgrowing old dynamics to making new connections that truly align. We unpack everything from bad texters, long-distance challenges, and friendship breakups to the emotional rollercoaster of comparison, jealousy, and feeling like the only one reaching out.

Whether you're trying to find your people, maintain long-term connections, or figure out when it's time to let go, this conversation will give you the insight, support, and honesty you need. If you’ve ever asked yourself why does friendship feel so different now? — this episode is for you.

01:16 - Vibe Check

07:55 - Our experiences navigating female friendships in different phases of life

15:20 - How long it takes to build friendships & how to get deeper with new friends

18:59 - How we've met new friends as adults and leveraging social media for connections

25:38 - Is it a red flag if a woman doesn’t have many close female friendships?

32:03 - How to know when it is time for a friendship breakup and how to navigate that

38:37 - How to cultivate friendships that last through all phases of life

Follow Alison on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsalisoncohen

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Go to Alison's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://transforme-coaching.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Go to Raquel's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.raquelrosecoaching.com/

Are you stuck in the cycle of overthinking, forcing, and obsessing over how your manifestations will happen? In this solo episode, Raquel breaks down why controlling the how keeps you in anxious, manic manifesting energy — and how to shift into calm, magnetic alignment instead. You’ll learn the psychology behind why we struggle to let go, how it dysregulates your nervous system, and why true manifestation happens when you co-create with the Universe (not micromanage it). Raquel shares her personal story of falling into “fix-it mode” and the exact shifts she made to reset her energy and trust the process again. Plus, she introduces her Forget the How & Trust the Universe 10-Day Challenge — a spiritual reset designed to help you release control, regulate your energy, and realign with ease, flow, and trust. This episode is your permission slip to stop forcing and start receiving.

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https://raquelrosecoaching.thinkific.com/courses/forget-the-how-trust-the-universe