Synopsis
Real talk and tools from longtime TV news anchor Suzanne Boyd and Licensed Psychotherapist Shannon Thompson Jones. They give you advice and dealing with life's challenges in a way you won't hear anywhere else. Their motto: Be Kind. Be Brave. Be Authentic.
Episodes
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WYFWTY Episode 50: Triggers
31/10/2018 Duration: 35minDo you get "triggered" by people or events that make you angry or annoyed or sad or want to drink heavily? Suzanne Boyd and Shannon Thompson Jones explain what causes our triggers - why some people are more triggered than others and how to work through them in this special 50th full-production live episode of What Your Friends Won't Tell You.
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WYFWTY Episode 49: Creating your Brand
15/10/2018 Duration: 18minEpisode 49 #WYFWTY: What does your “brand” say about you? In this day of social media, we are all creating a personal brand - but what are you leading with? Suzanne and Shannon share their tools for telling your story in an authentic way.
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WYFWTY Episode 48: Negotiating Relationships
15/10/2018 Duration: 21minEpisode 48 #WYFWTY: Negotiating relationships between men and women. Our good intentions and compliments can easily be misconstrued. Why this came up for Suzanne when her son was in the hospital and why she felt the need to speak up about it.
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WYFWTY Episode 47: Toxic Relationships
23/09/2018 Duration: 33minEpisode 47 #WYFWTY: Toxic Relationships. We got a request for this topic. Suzanne and Shannon share their experiences with unhealthy relationships and the tools to walk through or out of them.
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WYFWTY Episode 46: Anger Management
03/09/2018 Duration: 22minEpisode 46 #WYFWTY: Anger Management. If you have someone in your life with a short fuse, this is the episode for you. Suzanne and Shannon share their tools and insight on how to diffuse someone else’s anger, make them aware of it and see the impact their temper is having on those around them.
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WYFWTY Episode 45: Stop Playing it Safe!
03/09/2018 Duration: 27minEpisode 45 #WYFWTY: Stop playing it safe! How to know if you’re in your comfort zone - how to get out of it and the difference between following your instincts and following your fear.
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WYFWTY Episode 44: Shifting Your Mood
03/09/2018 Duration: 26minEpisode 44 of #WYFWTY: Shifting your mood! In a funk? Feeling stuck in your head? Suzanne and Shannon share their simple tools for finding your joy again.
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WYFWTY Episode 43: Getting and Staying Organized
03/09/2018 Duration: 14minEpisode 43 #WYFWTY: The secret to getting and staying organized! Suzanne talks about how her procrastination leads to overwhelm and the book that changed everything for her. Shannon reveals how ADD may play a role in why people have a hard time tackling that messy house, closet, or desk.
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WYFWTY Episode 42: Fathers!
03/08/2018 Duration: 35minWe’re live for Episode 42 #WYFWTY! It’s all about fathers and their unique impact on their sons and daughters. Suzanne and Shannon share why fathers are so important and what they need to know to not wound their children.
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WYFWTY Episode 41: Kids and Social Media [SPECIAL GUEST]
15/07/2018 Duration: 22minEpisode 41 #WYFWTY We have a special guest!!! Hannah Thompson - Shannon’s daughter shares her insightful views on social media. At what age should you allow your children on social media? She lays out the pitfalls and the positives. Plus, the interesting technique she uses to self-regulate and prevent social media addiction. We promise - you’ll want to hear What Your Friends (and your kid’s friends) Won’t Tell You!
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WYFWTY Episode 40: Clingers and Runners
08/07/2018 Duration: 19minEpisode 40 #WYFWTY: Are you a runner or a clinger? Why do we run in some relationships and cling in others? Shannon and Suzanne share their runner/clinger traits, why we are the way we are and how children and pets can be our biggest lesson and help us to meet our partner in the middle.
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WYFWTY Episode 39: How to Follow Your Dreams WITHOUT Settling
08/07/2018 Duration: 34minEpisode 39 #WYFWTY: Dream Big! Suzanne and Shannon talk about how to get past your fears and self-doubt to follow your passion without settling. Plus - the simple trick Shannnon uses to stop the negative thoughts.
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WYFWTY Episode 38: Depression and Suicide
08/07/2018 Duration: 44minEpisode 38 #WYFWTY: Depression and suicide. If you’re struggling or if you have a loved one who has been depressed, this episode is for you. Shannon and Suzanne talk about how to recognize the signs of depression and how to help a friend or family member. Here is the National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or call 211 if you’re in Palm Beach County.
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WYFWTY Episode 37: Outgrowing Relationships
08/07/2018 Duration: 21minEpisode 37 #WYFWTY: Outgrowing relationships. Not every love relationship or friendship is meant to last forever. Suzanne and Shannon share their experiences and tools on how to let go, even if the other person is holding on. Plus - how to get past the fear of being alone.
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WYFWTY Episode 36: Detachment
05/06/2018 Duration: 25minEpisode 36 #WYFWTY: Detachment! What does it mean? How do you do it? And Suzanne’s “AHA!” moment. This is one episode you don’t want to miss, especially if you overthink and try to control outcomes in your life.
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WYFWTY Episode 35: How to NOT take things so personally
29/05/2018 Duration: 32minWe’re LIVE for Episode 35 #WYFWTY: Shannon has a personal tribute for Memorial Day and we’re talking about NOT taking things personally. There is freedom is letting things roll off your shoulder, but how do you do that? Suzanne and Shannon share their experiences and tools.
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WYFWTY Episode 34: Communicating With Your Ex
29/05/2018 Duration: 32minEpisode 34 #WYFWTY: Communicating with your ex. The simple technique that will stop the screaming matches and help you be a better co-parent. Suzanne shares her experiences and Shannon has the tools that work when communication has completely broken down.
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WYFWTY Episode 33: Mother's Day
14/05/2018 Duration: 24minEpisode 33 WYFWTY: Suzanne and Shannon talk about #MothersDay and why it SUCKS! Too harsh? Some women hate it. Here’s why.
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WYFWTY Episode 32: I Saw the Sign!
02/05/2018 Duration: 25minEpisode 32 #WYFWTY: I Saw The Sign! If you really pay attention and are open to it, the Universe is talking to you. Suzanne and Shannon share the signs popping up in their lives recently that they can’t ignore. And Suzanne reveals the book that changed her life and showed her how to recognize the signs from the Universe. This episode will change the way you see things, if you allow it. ✨
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WYFWTY Episode 31: Stress
23/04/2018 Duration: 22minEpisode 31 #WYFWTY: Stress! We’re all soooooo stressed out. What’s causing it (it’s not all bad things, either) and how to deal with it. What Suzanne and Shannon did recently that helped them bring their stress levels down.