Ep.5: Why making friends feels so hard: A raw talk about loneliness, infertility & finding community

Have you ever longed for real, meaningful connections — yet felt like making friends as an adult is the hardest thing ever? Especially when you’re in a new country, navigating life without children, and carrying the quiet fears and struggles that come with infertility? If yes, then this cozy café podcast episode might feel like a chat with an old friend. In this episode I want to talk openly about my struggle to make new, local friends as a childless introvert in my thirties, living in a new country. It’s raw, unfiltered, and probably, very relatable if you’re also navigating loneliness or craving a deeper sense of belonging. I’ve been living in Alsace, France, for over a year now, and here’s the truth: I still haven’t made local friends. Not because I don’t want to — but because putting myself out there, as a sensitive, introverted woman dealing with infertility grief, feels overwhelming. Sound familiar? Maybe you’re walking a similar path.

This conversation is especially for you, if:

✨ You feel isolated in a new country, town, or phase of life.
✨ You’re childless (by choice or circumstance) and struggle to find your people.
✨ You’re an introvert craving deep, meaningful friendships — but small talk and big groups exhaust you.
✨ You’re navigating infertility, grief, or any life transition that makes connection feel harder.
✨ You long for honest conversations about belonging, courage, and building community.

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