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Chandler Hoffman

@chandlerhoffman.bsky.social

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Psychologist, Peacemaker Mediator and podcast host with a love for helping folks enjoy healthy relationship through friendship and belonging practices. Link to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hometown-friends/id1725910680

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Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · May 18

One of the first episodes of my podcast was with my first grade friend and it was a touching experience of reconnecting and sharing of love between 2 men who grew up together and stayed loosely connected having a conversation to review it all. #hometownfriendspod #berkeley #friendship #love #re

Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Halloween:
When your Hometown Friends identify with music that is aggressive and loud the culture is a kin to a Tim Burton movie
#timburton #halloween #hometownfriends #podcast

Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · Sep 23

Reconnecting with Hometown Friends is effortless, maintaining friendships takes effort. #hometownfriendspod #Friendship #belonging #socialhealth

Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · Sep 12

A little piece to explain why Im so passionate about Hometown Friends and social health for all

Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · Sep 8

College age young people have to think about what friendships are right for them. #collegefriendships #hometownfriendspod

Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · Aug 22

Building belonging through friendship is a passion and podcasting can be an initiative for social health

Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · Aug 2

We can incentivize people to stay sober! It works
Check the research: reasonstobecheerful.world/paying-drug-...

Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · Jul 18

New podcast logo
New Episode out

Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · Jul 2

Sticky Friendships #friendship #podcast #navigatingfriendships
youtu.be/gPIQHuInRns

Sticky Friendships #friendship #podcast #navigatingfriendships

YouTube video by Hometown Friends

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Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · Jun 24

Attention Parents!
#parenting #friendship #attachment

Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · Jun 21

Psychological attachment happens with caregivers but repeats itself in childhood friendships #attachment #friendship #securebase #podcast

Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · Jun 18

Released Today!
Their Secure Base || Hometown Friends || Season 2, Episode 7 #friendship #attachment #podcast
youtu.be/qOHtZzYSw4I

Their Secure Base || Hometown Friends || Season 2, Episode 7 #friendship #attachment #podcast

YouTube video by Hometown Friends

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Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · Jun 11

The podcast about our most foundational friendships is called Hometown Friends.
These are the stories that define our lives.
#friendship #childhoodfriends
#gratitude
#hometownfriends
#podcast

Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · Jun 5

When you grow up in a hometown like Berkeley and raise your kids in other locations, you gonna bust out some dance moves for them! #hometownfriendspod
#dancemoves
#berkeley
#childhoodfriendships

Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · Jun 2

www.kqed.org/perspectives...
When I think of what helped me be resilient I think about those kids that played with on the playground, ate lunch with me, and never teased me for being a fat kid

Chandler Hoffman: Friendship Matters | KQED

Childhood friendships are important and Chandler Hoffman shares how they make an impact throughout our lives.

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Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · Jun 2

www.hometownfriendspod.com

Home - HomeTown Friends Podcast

Exploring the unique and foundational nature of the friendships that shaped our lives Catch the Latest Episode Subscribe on Youtube Dr. Chandler Hoffman... ...has launched the Podcast called Hometown ...

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Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · May 30

Ill be giving my “ Perspective” about Childhood Friendships provide Resilience on KQED on Monday June 2, 2025
#childhoodfriendships #Resilience #Belonging #HometownFriends #love

www.kqed.org/perspectives

Perspectives: Diverse Voices on the Issues That Matter | KQED

KQED Perspectives is a collection of essays and interviews from people from all walks of life to explore diverse perspectives on issues that matter to us.

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Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · May 22

I will reading this on KQED’s Perspective segment
open.substack.com/pub/drhoffma...

Friendship Matters

Resilience is built with connection

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Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · May 18

Chandler Hoffman @chandlerhoffman.bsky.social · May 13

When you’re from somewhere that you have identify with like Berkeley, you make sure you tell your kids the stories. #placeidentity #hometownfriends #berkeley #raisingkids