How have our childhood friendships informed who we are today? Alex speaks with Jen Trollman & Lauren Embry on the definition between childhood versus lifelong friendships, reflect back on lessons learned from early childhood relationships- like how to navigate conflict, and they discuss how growing up as Girl Scouts gave them tools to navigate adulthood successfully today.

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Alex shares her story of battling COVID-19 and how her friends helped her fight and survive. A solo-episode that dives deep into the experience of illness, recovery, and remote support.

Alex interviews her sister Nicki about the friendships she's made through online gaming. Despite never meeting in real life, incredibly strong connections are made over hours of gameplay. Nicki Yee describes the close bond formed with her gaming friends, what it's like to be a female gamer, and shares tips on how to stay safe online. Connect with her on Instagram @yeeitznicki

Show notes:

• Intro to Nicki- game animator & developer
• How her gaming friendships began from coworkers and friends she's met in person
• Meeting new people through online gaming
• Making memories in gameplay
• What it's like to be a female player, having to deal with a lot of sexism and toxic masculinity
• What it was like to meet an online friend "in real life"
• Gaming friends are perfect while sheltering-in-place
• Nicki spends 4-5 hours everyday hanging out with her gaming friends
• How these friends became like family to her
• Gaming friends are real, supportive, and close friends- despite what stigmas there may be

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