Female friendships in midlife can be a challenge, particularly in the context of comparison culture. Comparing ourselves to others can hinder our ability to form meaningful connections with other women. Not only that, but comparing ourselves and our lives to others can leave us feeling inadequate and unhappy.  In today’s world of technology, social media, and way too much information at our fingertips, feeling less than enough and dissatisfied with life is more common than ever before.  In this episode of The Life after Kids Podcast, we’re discussing the topic of comparison culture and how it can steal our joy and minimize our friendships.  You’ll hear about the importance of self-awareness, self-love, and gratitude in overcoming these challenges, and you’ll get practical tips for getting to know yourself, learning to be more confident in who you are, and finally putting an end to the comparison game. Key Takeaways:Comparison culture can hinder female friendships and lead to feelings of jealousy and insecurity.Curating social media feeds can help reduce exposure to triggering content and create a more positive online environment.Developing self-awareness and self-love is crucial for building strong friendships and overcoming comparison.Gratitude practices and self-affirmation can shift the focus from what is lacking to what is present and positive.Recognizing and appreciating one's unique strengths and talents is essential for fostering self-worth and confidence.There is nobody quite like you on this Earth.  You are special and you are unrepeatable.  Your unique talents equip you with so much to offer the world.  The more you get to know and understand yourself, the more you’ll love yourself and the less judgement and jealousy you’ll feel towards other people.  Learn more about putting a stop to the negative effects of comparison culture on your life by listening to this week’s episode of The Life after Kids Podcast in its’ entirety.Timestamp/Summary0:00:00 | Introduction to the topic of female friendships and comparison culture0:01:41 | Difficulty of making friends in midlife and navigating friendships0:03:29 | The impact of social media on comparison culture0:04:11 | Curating social media feeds to promote positivity and inspiration0:06:07 | Importance of self-love and self-awareness in overcoming comparison0:09:05 | Recognizing and embracing one's unique strengths and talents0:11:17 | The importance of integrity and keeping promises to oneself0:13:31 | Embracing gratitude and practicing a gratitude mindset0:15:08 | Learning from triggers and using them as opportunities for growth0:17:46 | Embracing one's uniqueness and avoiding comparison with others use AFTERKIDS15! for 15% off your purchase at www.ryzesuperfoods.com Enjoy the show, and we hope you learn a little bit more about living a fulfilling, vibrant, and meaningful Life after Kids! If you like what you hear please rate and review the podcast, hit subscribe, and pass it along to a friend. Making tomorrow even better than today, Dr. Brooke and Dr. Lynne PS... Don't forget to follow us! Instagram Facebook Tik Tok