Why catch-up culture might be ruining your friendships
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How do you decide who gets your time, trust, and closeness? And in a world that moves faster than ever, are long-distance friendships quietly set up to fail?
Sophie Crew, one half of the Soph and Rach duo behind the It’s Not Just You podcast, joins Max and Lydia to unpack “catch-up culture” and ask whether it’s weakening the depth of our friendships.
Released on 1 Jul 2026
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