How I See Friendship Differently Now | ease with Nailea Devora

when i was younger, having a big group of friends felt like everything. i wanted to fit in, be liked, and feel like i belonged somewhere. but as i've gotten older, i've started to realize that having a lot of friends doesn't necessarily mean feeling connected. in today's episode of ease, i'm reflecting on how my relationship with friendship has changed over the years. we're talking about growing apart from people, feeling misunderstood, learning to appreciate the friendships that make us feel seen, and realizing that not every connection is meant to last forever. maybe friendship isn't about how many people we have around us, but how we feel when we're with them. let's get into it! #ease #podcast #naileadevora don't miss a video! subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@easethepodcast?sub_confirmation=1 video chapters 00:00 welcome to ease 02:05 feeling left out and wanting to fit in 06:11 making friends in high school 09:19 what makes a good friend? 15:02 feeling safe to be yourself 19:15 growing up with my best friend mina 24:13 recognizing friendships that don't feel right 29:09 knowing when to distance yourself 34:08 why some friendships aren't meant to last 37:32 can you miss a friendship without wanting it back? 40:32 why friendship should feel easy and fun 43:38 choosing people who support your growth 44:10 final thoughts and outro about ease: "ease" is where young people meet the people shaping what’s next. hosted by nailea devora and justus bryce, new episodes every friday feature conversations with doctors, researchers, entrepreneurs, and creatives unpacking the big questions and ideas that don’t always have simple answers. from culture and identity to science, business, and beyond, ease makes complex topics feel more accessible and a little less overwhelming. come curious and possibly leave with a new perspective. follow ease: spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51x8OhqmT9r3HLyenR52ER apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ease/id1702999956 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ease tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@easethepodcast follow nailea: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naileadevora tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billlnai youtube: https://www.youtube.com/naileadevora follow justus: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justusbrycee tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justilocks copyright notice: this video and youtube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are property of ease. you are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our youtube channel is provided. © 2026 ease How I See Friendship Differently Now | ease with Nailea Devora https://youtu.be/red8NskrkfE