A Candid Convo with my Best Friend of 40 years | Mia Fesmire
The Dr. Tyna Show
Faith, Conversion and Personal Change
Mia describes her Christian conversion, how it changed her approach, and Tyna's perspective on faith.
EP 248: In this solo episode, I sit down with my best friend of 40 years for a real conversation about lifelong friendship, growing older together, and what actually keeps relationships strong through every season of life. We talk about loyalty, boundaries, mental health, motherhood, faith, and how decades of shared experiences shape who we become.
From hilarious memories to deeper reflections on grief, change, and personal growth, this episode explores the truth about long term friendships and why some bonds truly last. If you are navigating midlife transitions, evolving relationships, or simply wondering how friendships change over time, this honest conversation will resonate deeply.
Topics Discussed:
→ Why do some friendships last a lifetime?
→ How do friendships change in midlife?
→ What keeps long term friendships strong?
→ Can friendships survive major life changes?
→ How do you grow together without growing apart?
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:02:12 - How Mia & Dr. Tyna met
→ 00:08:01 - Sixth grade: Bon Jovi
→ 00:12:03 - Mixtapes & Nine In Nails
→ 00:17:03 - High school trip
→ 00:20:15 - Long distance sisterhood
→ 00:24:39 - Matching tattoos & MTV
→ 00:28:22 - Music taste & Christianity
→ 00:32:32 - Depression & dating
→ 00:37:43 - Close calls & creepy men
→ 00:43:01 - Risk tolerance & dangerous slides
→ 00:47:53 - Pregnancy & motherhood
→ 00:51:55 - Grandma mode
→ 00:53:55 - Before cell phones
→ 00:55:35 - Mia’s mom, Brita
Further Listening:
→ How To Close Out 2025 And Build A Better, Healthier Life In 2026
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