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Anna Goldfarb

Meet Anna

Anna Goldfarb is a journalist, author and speaker. Called “The New York Times’ friendship correspondent”, Anna’s work explores the nuances of friendships, relationships, and pop psychology. She has reported for outlets including The New York Times, The Atlantic, TIME, Vice, The Cut, Vox, and The Washington Post, among others.

She earned her undergraduate degree in sociology from Barnard College, Columbia University and a master’s degree in journalism from Temple University.

She writes the Substack newsletter, Friendship Explained, where she demystifies friendship mechanics through a pop culture lens.

Recent Podcast Appearances

  • Goop Podcast

    The Goop Podcast

    "What We Misunderstand about Friendship (with journalist Anna Goldfarb)"

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  • The Bright Side

    The Bright Side

    "The Golden Age of Friendship with Anna Goldfarb"

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  • Am I Doing It Wrong?

    "Strengthening Our Friendships with Anna Goldfarb"

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  • Liz Moody

    Liz Moody

    "The Secret to Making Soul Satisfying Friendship As An Adult (Avoid the Mistakes Everyone Makes!)

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  • Sweat Daily with Kayla Itsines

    Sweat Daily with Kayla Itsines

    "How to Fix Your Friendships with Anna Goldfarb"

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Recent Media

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    - Dr. Marisa Franco, psychologist and author of
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    - Danielle Bayard Jackson, Friendship expert and author of Fighting for Our Friendships

  • “Light bulb after light bulb appeared over my head as I read Anna Goldfarb’s wise and funny Modern Friendship. For all of us who feel like our friendships are too few, far-flung, or flatlined, her counsel is a decoder ring for deeper, closer relationships. This stuff really works, so do yourself―and your social life―a favor and read this book cover to cover.”

    - Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, clinical psychologist and author of How To Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety