My Best Friend Is A Mom. I'm Not. Here's How We Navigate Our Friendship
My Best Friend Is A Mom. I'm Not. Here's How We Navigate Our Friendship  
Podcast: The Liz Moody Podcast
Published On: Mon Aug 24 2026
Description: Having a close friend who's in a different stage of life than you can be challenging, but so worth it. Today, my best friend Leigh, who’s a mom of two, and I (childfree) discuss our friendship + we answer your most difficult “we’re in different life phases” questions you submitted. The ones that feel hard to bring up to either your single friend or mom friend who might not understand your side.  🎧 What you’ll learn: • The reason friendships get harder in your 30s and ideas to fix it • The "single friend always shows up, never gets shown up for" cycle • What new parents actually want from their friends • The counterintuitive text that could save a friendship from drifting apart Check out the previous episodes in this new series:  “The 5 Friend Theory: Uncover The Type You're Missing & Unlock Your Dream Friendships” • Listen on Apple • Listen/Watch on Spotify • Watch on YouTube “Asking My Husband Questions Women Are Too Scared to Ask” • Listen on Apple • Listen/Watch on Spotify • Watch on YouTube "I Hate Catch Up Calls!" "I Feel Abandoned!": Your Biggest Long Distance Friendship Problems, Solved • Listen on Apple • Listen/Watch on Spotify • Watch on YouTube For more from Leigh Weingus: • Substack, The Aesthetic Edit: https://theaestheticeditnewsletter.substack.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leighweingus  Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome.Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/. Use our discount codes from our  highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes.  To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors: • AG1: visit DrinkAG1.com/LizMoody and, for a limited time, get 20% off on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro.  • Masterclass: head to MasterClass.com/LizMoody for an additional 15% off. • Our Place: check out FromOurPlace.com/LizMoody and use code LIZMOODY for 10% off sitewide. • PaleoValley: head to PaleoValley.com/LizMoody or use code LizMoody at checkout for 15% off your first purchase. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 459. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices