510: Cultivating Real-Life Friendships in a Digital World // Ashlee Gadd

The holidays are upon us, and I don't know about you, but when my calendar starts filling up, time with my friends is usually the first thing I let slide. I tell myself I’ll reach out once this busy stretch is over, and then the next busy stretch comes along, and before I know it, months have gone by. Our lives have become so efficient in this digital world. We can order dinner, get groceries, and even ask AI for advice without ever talking to a real person. Every convenience saves us a little time, but it also takes away chances to connect. And this really matters because connection is what gives meaning to our lives. This week’s guest is Ashlee Gadd, founder of Coffee + Crumbs and author of You’re in Good Company.Ashlee shares three simple, doable ways to build in-person friendships, even if you’re busy, even if it feels awkward, and even if you’re not sure where to start. In this episode, you'll hear: 💛 The simple trick Ashlee’s friends use before the check comes to ensure five busy, working moms in different cities can meet for dinner every mont 💛 Why Ashlee says every time we bring our emotional needs to a machine, we take away a real person’s chance to show up for us 💛 Why this year in-person friendships have become even more important to me So here’s to sending the text, making the plan, and showing up in person this holiday season, even when the to-do list is long and time is short. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: All November long, we’re celebrating the golden moments in our lives with our Fleck of the Week giveaway! Share a fleck of gold in your Instagram stories and tag @3in30podcast to be entered. Each week, one mom will win a free Flecks of Gold 3-Year Journal. Related Episodes: 433: Making Friends as a Mom: Why It’s Hard—and How to Do It Anyway // Dr. Marisa G. Franco How to Support a Friend during the Holidays who has Lost a Loved One // Rachel Gainer 020: How to Be a Friend Instead of Just Being Friendly // Brooke Romney Episode Sponsors: Tushy: 3 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code 3IN30 at hellotushy.com/3IN30 Quince: Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Get free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/3in30 Freestyle: Get 30% off your first 3 months of a Freestyle diaper subscription at freestyle.world/3in30 with code 3in30. That’s a full month of premium diapers delivered to your door for just $49/month for your first 3 months. Ethos: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at ethos.com/3in30. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Let's Connect! Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course