<p>This week, I sat down with therapist Rachel Husney, LCSW, for a candid conversation about navigating friendships as adults, dealing with rejection, managing expectations, setting boundaries, and learning not to take everything so personally.</p><p>Rachel brings her signature blend of honesty, humor, and straight talk as we explore why friendships often feel harder in adulthood, how our past experiences shape our relationships, and what it actually means to show up for the people we care about.</p><p>Rachel Husney is a New York City-based therapist who works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and the lasting impact of trauma. </p><p>Connect with Rachel:</p><p> @rachel_husney</p><p><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p><a href="https://rachel-husney.clientsecure.me/contact-widget" target="_blank">https://rachel-husney.clientsecure.me/contact-widget</a></p><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsored by Sukiru Beauty </p><p>Created by professional makeup artist Batya Reyz, </p><p>Sukiru Beauty was born from years of working on thousands of faces and testing countless products to create makeup that is high-performance, easy to use, and genuinely fun to wear.</p><p><br></p><p>Beautiful shades. Foolproof formulas. Incredible staying power.</p><p>Shop the full collection at:<br><a href="https://sukirubeauty.com/" target="_blank">https://sukirubeauty.com</a></p><p>@sukirubeauty</p><p>CODE PODBYPEN</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone you love.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow along:<br>@penkunstler | @podbypen</p><p>For sponsorships and collaborations:<br> <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>