Viral Article Book Club: Are We All Bad Friends?

It’s a Viral Article Book Club episode! Guest host Traci Thomas of The Stacks podcast is joined by book influencer and writer Cree Myles to unpack “Some of You Are Bad Friends and That’s Why You’re Lonely,” by CNN’s Kristen Rogers. From overprotecting your peace to flaking on plans, they explore why authentic connection feels harder than ever. Plus: how a slice of cake might be the secret to building community that lasts. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: Some of you are bad friends, and that’s why you’re lonely (CNN) - Featured Article The 13 Essential Traits of Good Friends (Psychology Today) Best Friend Breakups Glamorous Trash Episode Elite Capture: How the Powerful Took Over Identity Politics (And Everything Else) BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity Where to find our guest host: Traci Thomas The Stacks podcast Substack Instagram Where to find our guest Cree Myles: Instagram All Ways Black - Penguin Random House All Ways Black Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Everyplate - Get a special offer of only $1.99 a meal at everyplate.com/podcast and use code GLAMOROUS199 Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices