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In this episode of The Friend Lab, Liz and Bryce dig into what real friendship actually requires, beyond motivational soundbites and surface-level support. Inspired by a recent Jay Shetty instagram post, they explore how personal growth, honest communication, and self-reflection shape the way we show up for our friends (and ourselves), and why meaningful connection requires us to get a little uncomfortable.

Liz & Bryce are great at diving into the seas of discomfort btw... so buckle up!

In this episode, we explore:

• Why Bryce feels that “frothy” motivation and quick fixes fall short in real relationships (and sometimes in Instagram posts)
• What true friendship looks like during both wins and losses
• The role of self-reflection in personal growth and emotional well-being. This shows up in the conversation about relationships generally and, on a meta level, it shows up in the way Liz & Bryce communicate!
• Why expectations can quietly undermine connection if left unexamined
• The behind-the-scenes reality of building something meaningful with ADHD (be it friendships or websites)
• Updates on Liz: building her website, offering hypnotherapy, and getting all of her dishes done- literally and metaphorically!
• Updates on Bryce: finding the balance between leaning on self, reaching out to friends, and turning to a spiritual practice during moments of challenge. Discussing how good friends are a side effect of personal growth, and not meant to meet our ever need and provide the perfect answers.

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About Liz McKean: Liz is a coach, hypnotist, yoga teacher, and creator of spaces where people can unshame their coping tools and build a life they don’t want to escape from.

About Bryce The Third: When it comes to the most authentic and impactful voices rising out of Detroit, Michigan, Bryce The Third is a name you can’t afford to leave out. Not just an artist, he’s an emotional engineer with a live show that a mix of performance art, storytelling, high level lyricism and community building. Not only does Bryce have a story to tell, when you witness it, you’ll wanna tell yours

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In this episode, Liz McKean and Bryce The Third take listeners behind the scenes of how The Friend Lab came to be, from early awkward misunderstandings to an airport meet-cute, from the “do we even know what we’re doing?” moments to the sparks of chemistry that kept pulling them back into creative collaboration.

This conversation is equal parts heartfelt and hilarious. Liz and Bryce talk about the excitement of creating something together with an experimental mindset (we are in the lab, after all). They explore how connection gets built not in perfection, but in the willingness to show up exactly as you are- messy edges, evolving identities, and all.

As the episode unfolds, they dig into the deeper threads of friendship: vulnerability, authenticity, miscommunication, self-awareness, and the way shared experiences carve out a bond that becomes richer over time. What started as two people trying to figure each other out has grown into a partnership rooted in trust, humor, creative tension, and genuine care.

This is an origin story episode… but it’s also a reminder that great friendships (and great podcasts) aren’t built from perfection… they’re built from connection.

Follow The Friend Lab on Instagram

About Liz McKean: Liz is a coach, hypnotist, yoga teacher, and creator of spaces where people can unshame their coping tools and build a life they don’t want to escape from.

About Bryce The Third: When it comes to the most authentic and impactful voices rising out of Detroit, Michigan, Bryce The Third is a name you can’t afford to leave out. Not just an artist, he’s an emotional engineer with a live show that a mix of performance art, storytelling, high level lyricism and community building. Not only does Bryce have a story to tell, when you witness it, you’ll wanna tell yours

Join The FriendLab Community! → https://substack.com/@friendlabpodcast

Call into the show to be featured → https://www.speakpipe.com/TheFriendLabPodcast

More about Liz → lizmckean.com

Follow Liz on Instagram → @starfishyoga

More about Bryce → BryceTheThird.com

Follow Bryce on Instagram → @brycethethird

In this FIRST episode of The Friend Lab Liz McKean and Bryce The Third take listeners behind the scenes of how The Friend Lab came to be, from early awkward misunderstandings to an airport meet-cute, from the “do we even know what we’re doing?” moments to the sparks of chemistry that kept pulling them back into creative collaboration.

This conversation is equal parts heartfelt and hilarious. Liz and Bryce talk about the excitement of creating something together with an experimental mindset (we are in the lab, after all). They explore how connection gets built not in perfection, but in the willingness to show up exactly as you are- messy edges, evolving identities, and all.

As the episode unfolds, they dig into the deeper threads of friendship: vulnerability, authenticity, miscommunication, self-awareness, and the way shared experiences carve out a bond that becomes richer over time. What started as two people trying to figure each other out has grown into a partnership rooted in trust, humor, creative tension, and genuine care.

This is an origin story episode… but it’s also a reminder that great friendships (and great podcasts) aren’t built on perfection… they’re built on connection.

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What we explore in this episode

•How The Friend Lab was born out of chaos, curiosity, and a “let’s just dive in” energy

•Why intentionally “messing it up” might be the best way to start anything

•How misunderstandings helped shape a stronger friendship

•The airport moment that created an unexpected bond

•Why creativity + connection = chemistry

•The role of vulnerability and honesty in making friendships sustainable

•How self-awareness deepens relationships

•The beauty of letting friendships evolve as you grow

•What it means to stay authentic in every version of yourself

Follow The Friend Lab on Instagram

About Liz McKean: Liz is a coach, hypnotist, yoga teacher, and creator of spaces where people can unshame their coping tools and build a life they don’t want to escape from.

About Bryce The Third: When it comes to the most authentic and impactful voices rising out of Detroit, Michigan, Bryce The Third is a name you can’t afford to leave out. Not just an artist, he’s an emotional engineer with a live show that a mix of performance art, storytelling, high level lyricism and community building. Not only does Bryce have a story to tell, when you witness it, you’ll wanna tell yours

Join The FriendLab Community! → https://substack.com/@friendlabpodcast

Call into the show to be featured → https://www.speakpipe.com/TheFriendLabPodcast

More about Liz → lizmckean.com

Follow Liz on Instagram → @starfishyoga

More about Bryce → BryceTheThird.com

Follow Bryce on Instagram → @brycethethird