Chandler Hoffman
@chandlerhoffman.bsky.social
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
Link to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hometown-friends/id1725910680
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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
This clip brings up an issue for interracial friendships that doesn’t always get discussed
#hometownfriends #podcast #interracialfriends
#hometownfriends #podcast #interracialfriends
February 6, 2026 at 6:17 PM
This clip brings up an issue for interracial friendships that doesn’t always get discussed
#hometownfriends #podcast #interracialfriends
#hometownfriends #podcast #interracialfriends
This Bay Area 1-hit wonder sold a million copies. Then everything unraveled. www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/a...
I interviewed the lead singer on my show and he is still an amazing singer! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
I interviewed the lead singer on my show and he is still an amazing singer! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
This Bay Area 1-hit wonder sold a million copies. Then everything unraveled.
It was one of the biggest hits of 1986.
www.sfgate.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:56 PM
This Bay Area 1-hit wonder sold a million copies. Then everything unraveled. www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/a...
I interviewed the lead singer on my show and he is still an amazing singer! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
I interviewed the lead singer on my show and he is still an amazing singer! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
January 3, 2026 at 11:09 PM
When you find that Hometown Friend in Middle School or High School it helps you navigate the world and feel you belong somewhere #hometownfriends #podcast
January 3, 2026 at 11:07 PM
When you find that Hometown Friend in Middle School or High School it helps you navigate the world and feel you belong somewhere #hometownfriends #podcast
Let’s take care of ourselves in 2026!
January 3, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Let’s take care of ourselves in 2026!
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January 3, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Friends don’t let friends be silent in the face of US imperialism - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/no...
January 1, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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
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
October 31, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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
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
Reconnecting with Hometown Friends is effortless, maintaining friendships takes effort. #hometownfriendspod #Friendship #belonging #socialhealth
September 23, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Reconnecting with Hometown Friends is effortless, maintaining friendships takes effort. #hometownfriendspod #Friendship #belonging #socialhealth
A little piece to explain why Im so passionate about Hometown Friends and social health for all
September 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A little piece to explain why Im so passionate about Hometown Friends and social health for all
College age young people have to think about what friendships are right for them. #collegefriendships #hometownfriendspod
September 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
College age young people have to think about what friendships are right for them. #collegefriendships #hometownfriendspod
Building belonging through friendship is a passion and podcasting can be an initiative for social health
August 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Building belonging through friendship is a passion and podcasting can be an initiative for social health
We can incentivize people to stay sober! It works
Check the research: reasonstobecheerful.world/paying-drug-...
Check the research: reasonstobecheerful.world/paying-drug-...
August 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We can incentivize people to stay sober! It works
Check the research: reasonstobecheerful.world/paying-drug-...
Check the research: reasonstobecheerful.world/paying-drug-...
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New Episode out
New Episode out
July 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
New podcast logo
New Episode out
New Episode out
June 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Psychological attachment happens with caregivers but repeats itself in childhood friendships #attachment #friendship #securebase #podcast
June 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Psychological attachment happens with caregivers but repeats itself in childhood friendships #attachment #friendship #securebase #podcast
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
youtu.be/qOHtZzYSw4I
Their Secure Base || Hometown Friends || Season 2, Episode 7 #friendship #attachment #podcast
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June 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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
youtu.be/qOHtZzYSw4I
The podcast about our most foundational friendships is called Hometown Friends.
These are the stories that define our lives.
#friendship #childhoodfriends
#gratitude
#hometownfriends
#podcast
These are the stories that define our lives.
#friendship #childhoodfriends
#gratitude
#hometownfriends
#podcast
June 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The podcast about our most foundational friendships is called Hometown Friends.
These are the stories that define our lives.
#friendship #childhoodfriends
#gratitude
#hometownfriends
#podcast
These are the stories that define our lives.
#friendship #childhoodfriends
#gratitude
#hometownfriends
#podcast
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
#dancemoves
#berkeley
#childhoodfriendships
June 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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
#dancemoves
#berkeley
#childhoodfriendships
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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
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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June 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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
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
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
#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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May 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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
#childhoodfriendships #Resilience #Belonging #HometownFriends #love
www.kqed.org/perspectives
I will reading this on KQED’s Perspective segment
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Friendship Matters
Resilience is built with connection
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May 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I will reading this on KQED’s Perspective segment
open.substack.com/pub/drhoffma...
open.substack.com/pub/drhoffma...
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
May 18, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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