In this beautifully immersive episode of Growth Through Friendship, Juliet shares the profound experiences, reflections, and cultural insights from her recent trip to Tanzania. What starts as a simple travel update unfolds into a rich exploration of tribal life, modern tourism, and the contrast between Western pressures and traditional living.

From epic safaris across the Serengeti and sunrise drives through national parks to visiting nomadic Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Detoga blacksmiths, Juliet recounts the unforgettable moments that challenged her worldview. She reflects on the warmth of the people, the resilience of communities without modern convenience, and the complex emotions of observing poverty, purpose, and joy through a Western lens.

The episode also dives into the impact of colonisation, displacement of tribes, and the fascinating rituals, language, and food systems that still survive. Whether it’s bow-and-arrow hunting in the bush, reflecting on the meaning of happiness, or the surprising insight that Tanzanian tribespeople have straighter teeth due to natural diets, Juliet’s stories are insightful, honest, and deeply human.

This episode is not just about travel - it’s about questioning our values, redefining wealth, and recognising how much there is to learn from people living closer to nature. Angela listens with curiosity and compassion as they unpack what it really means to live well, be free, and find purpose.

In this candid and refreshingly funny episode of Growth Through Friendship, Juliet and Angela take on the topic of honesty - when to share it, when to hold it back, and how to navigate the tricky terrain between radical truth and respectful silence. From laughing about inappropriate small talk to unpacking whether telling someone their baby looks like Winston Churchill is ever acceptable, this episode explores honesty through both a humorous and deeply reflective lens.

They dive into real-life moments where speaking their truth helped or hindered friendships, the pain of unreceived honesty, and the reality that sometimes - no matter how lovingly you deliver feedback - it might still land wrong. With stories about friendship fallouts, awkward neighbour chats, and self-censorship in relationships, they question whether honesty strengthens connection or creates distance.

The conversation also explores the role of emotional self-awareness, how hormones and cycles can impact our communication, and whether our fast-paced culture leaves enough room for thoughtful reflection before reacting. They discuss everything from cultural norms to screens, parenting, AI, and even the usefulness of standing in puddles with a stick (you’ll get it when you listen).

By the end, they arrive at a powerful conclusion: honest conversations, when rooted in care and emotional regulation, can build deeper, more resilient connections - even if they’re uncomfortable in the moment.

In this reflective episode of Growth Through Friendship, Juliet and Angela dive into the subtle but powerful ways we project our inner world onto others. What starts as a light catch-up soon becomes an exploration of how our perceptions are shaped by past experiences, unprocessed emotions, and internal narratives. They examine the psychology of projection - how we see in others what we struggle to accept in ourselves - and how it plays out in everything from relationships to parenting, and even online spaces.

They also touch on themes like judgment, neurodivergent labels, gender bias, and institutional failure. With honesty and humour, they navigate the emotional complexity of being misunderstood, the dangers of assuming intent, and how to create more space for reflection before reaction. This episode offers a grounded, compassionate take on how self-awareness can shift not just our relationships, but how we move through the world.