New City, No Friends?
We've got you.
Moving cities can be exciting—but also lonely. If you’ve landed in a new place and aren’t sure how to make friends, you’re in the right spot. This self-paced course gives you the practical tools and confidence to meet people and build real friendships in your new community.
Struggling to Make Friends After Moving?
You’re not alone—or imagining it.
Research shows it can take up to five years to rebuild the same number of friendships you had before moving. That’s five years of feeling like an outsider, five years without that deep support network.
But it doesn’t have to take that long.
Friendship Lab On Demand gives you proven tools to meet new people, build closeness faster, and feel at home again—wherever you are.
Here's How to Rebuild Your Circle.
Introducing the Friendship Lab Course.
Making friends in a new place can feel daunting. Get a head start and boost your social confidence with Friendship Lab On Demand. In just six sessions you’ll discover:
• Where to find potential friends
• How to find like-minded friends
• How to make invitations that work
• How to move an acquaintance towards friendship, and more
Start feeling happier, more supported, and more fulfilled today.
Friendship is a Superpower.
Transform your wellbeing.
Having close friends doesn’t just make your social life better—it can transform your health and happiness. Studies show that strong friendships can:
• Lower anxiety and depression
• Bring greater meaning and joy
• Reduce your risk of heart disease
• Strengthen your marriage
• Even extend your lifespan!
Friendship Lab On Demand isn’t just a course—it’s a powerful investment in your wellbeing.
“Friendship is the single most important factor influencing our health, wellbeing, and happiness.”
Robin Dunbar, Oxford University
What You’ll Learn.
Six sessions. Seventeen video lessons. One transformative workbook.
Session 1: What Friendship Is (and Isn’t)
Unpack the four essential qualities of real friendship, uncover personal barriers to connection, and set practical goals for your friendship journey.
Session 2: How Great Friendships Form
Discover the five stages of friendship, learn the SPARC method for meeting new people, and gain confidence in making invitations.
Session 3: The Art of Meaningful Conversation
Move beyond small talk to deep, meaningful conversations. Learn how introverts and extroverts connect differently, and master four key conversational skills.
Session 4: Turning Friends Into Close Friends
Strengthen intimacy through the four ‘threads’ of closeness while avoiding common pitfalls like oversharing.
Session 5: How to Have Difficult Conversations
Resolve conflict and rebuild trust with our three-stage process, and learn how to address common challenges in friendship.
Session 6: Building Bridges Across Differences
Forge friendships across cultural, political, and other divides, and make male-female platonic friendships thrive.
Why It Works.
Built for Busy Lives, Backed by Research, and Fun!
Friendship Lab On Demand is designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule, with bite-sized lessons you can watch on your commute, during your lunch break, or while relaxing in the evening. Plus, it’s packed with relatable stories, actionable strategies, and expert insights grounded in years of research.
Jane, United Kingdom
"I was ready to give up on friendship altogether. This course gave me the courage to try again."
David, United States
“Friendship Lab helped me rekindle a lapsed friendship, and fast-tracked others which are now growing close.”
Lydia, Australia
“The 5 stages framework was eye-opening. I now understand how long it takes to build a close friendship and what to do next.”
Interactive Workbook.
This 65-page guide takes your learning further.
Watching the course is just the beginning—real transformation happens when you apply what you learn to your daily life. That's where the Friendship Lab Course Workbook comes in. This 65-page companion guide expands each session, offering:
Reflection questions to help you process key insights
Step-by-step exercises to practice what you’ve learned
Exclusive bonus content on real-world friendship challenges, like:
• Making Time for Friends (the #1 friendship barrier today)
• Making Confident Invitations
• Addressing a Lack of Reciprocity in a Friendship
• Making Cross-Distance Friendships Work, and more
With this workbook you won't just learn about friendship—you'll start building better friendships from day one.
Meet Your Guides.
Sheridan Voysey and Gemma Hunt will lead you through Friendship Lab On Demand with warmth and wisdom. Sheridan, an award-winning author and broadcaster, and Gemma, a renowned TV presenter, bring a unique blend of experience and fun to help you take the next steps in your friendship journey.
Choose Your Path.
Go solo or bring someone with you.
However you start, you'll get the same course that's helping people across the world develop new and more fulfilling friendships.
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Our No-Risk Promise.
If it doesn’t work for you, we’ll make it right.
We’re confident Friendship Lab will make your friendships grow. But if you don’t feel more equipped to build stronger friendships after completing the course, we’ll make it right.
No One Misses Out.
Can't afford the course?
We keep our prices low to empower as many people as we can. But if the price is still beyond your reach, we'll meet you where you're at. No one should miss out on building strong friendships. Just choose the 'Pay What You Can' option at checkout for Friendship Lab On Demand and pay what you can afford.
Got Questions?
How long does the course take?
Each session takes about an hour, including workbook exercises. Lessons are short (7-15 minutes) and easy to fit into your week.
Can I do the course in a weekend?
While you can, we recommend spacing it out. Friendship grows over time, and applying what you learn weekly will bring the best results.
How long do I have access?
Enjoy the course videos for a full 12 months and keep the workbook forever.
Can I take the course with a friend?
Yes! Our On Demand—Together option is built for exactly that, and it's often the best way to complete the course since you can talk through what you're learning as you go.
Is this course right for introverts and extroverts?
Yes! Introverts love learning solo, and extroverts enjoy the course’s practical, action-oriented approach.
Why is it called Friendship ‘Lab’?
Because a lab is where experiments take place, which help us grow! Treat each friendship like an experiment: try, learn, adapt, and thrive.
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