💫 Episode Summary

In this heart-to-heart convo, Katie Silva sits down with the amazing Courtney Young — a friendship and self-development coach who’s all about keeping it real. From the rawness of friendship breakups to the beauty of discovering your people, this episode dives deep into what it means to grow, grieve, and glow through life’s relationship shifts.

Courtney opens up about her journey of navigating adult friendships with honesty and grace, and why being your full, authentic self is the secret sauce to forming the connections you truly crave. They talk about the courage it takes to let go of friendships that no longer align, and the power of creating space for real, soul-aligned sisterhood.

💡 Big Takeaways

✨ Everyone has a story — and yes, yours matters.
✨ Authentic friendships start with showing up as your real self.
✨ Friendship grief is real, messy, and worth honoring.
✨ Growing might mean outgrowing… and that’s okay.
✨ True sisterhood is built on safety, honesty, and depth.
✨ You miss 100% of the chances to connect when you stay quiet.
✨ Give a compliment — it could lead to a new bestie.
✨ Accepting yourself is the cheat code to calling in aligned relationships.
✨ Someone out there needs your story — so share it.

🎧 Soundbites to Remember

💬 “The way out is through.”
💬 “Sisterhood is all about authenticity.”
💬 “Your story is important — and it matters.”

📚 Chapters

00:00 Welcome & Meet Courtney Young
06:47 Friendship stories that shaped us
15:28 Losing friends & learning to let go
20:25 The awkward stage of adult friendships
33:45 Astrology tea: How signs impact our vibe
38:41 Taking responsibility in relationships
55:51 What real sisterhood looks and feels like

💌 STAY CONNECTED:

✨ Follow Katie for more on healing, sisterhood, and feminine energy:
www.bykatiemarie.store

✨ Connect with Courtney for friendship coaching, real talk, and self-growth tips:
Ig , Threads & tiktok: @spritzgirlmindsetwebsite: www.thespritzgirlmindset.com

🔑 Keywords

friendship • self-development • coaching • authenticity • connection • grief • personal growth • sisterhood • community • self-acceptance