<p>New York Times bestselling author (and highly-requested guest!) Alex Elle joins the show to ask how we are playing a role in other people’s lives, setting expectations for what we need from others, and what friendship means at midlife. They discuss her new book, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/4582/9780593855430" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Company We Keep: Friendship, Connection, and Redefining What It Means to Grow Together</em></a>, her quick form of journaling, and deepening her understanding of what it means to hold grief and gratitude together.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree &amp; Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected].</li><li>Visit<a href="https://forever35podcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> forever35podcast.com</a> for links to everything they mention on the show or visit<a href="https://shopmyshelf.us/forever35" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> shopmyshelf.us/forever35</a>.</li><li>Follow the podcast on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forever35podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (@Forever35Podcast)</a> and sign up for the newsletter at the <a href="https://patreon.com/forever35" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">free tier on Patreon</a>!</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>