Friend advice in relationships gets complicated when their baggage clouds what they see in yours. Your closest friend gives you relationship advice. It sounds helpful. But their last breakup was brutal, and now you're wondering: are they seeing your situation clearly, or filtering everything through their own pain?

Shane talks with Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco about navigating friend influence, including Ashley Tisdale leaving a toxic celebrity mom circle. Jen shares how she prefaced advice with "I could be projecting here," modeling the self-awareness most skip. Tony explains why he looks for soundboards over advisors, especially avoiding friends stuck reliving their glory days. They explore when repeated venting signals your friend needs professional support.

Discover how to recognize projection masked as concern. Learn why asking "what do you see here?" shifts the dynamic. Understand the difference between friends who know your past and friends who understand your present.

GUEST: Jen Kirsch | @‌jen_kirsch and Tony Tedesco

Originally aired on2026-01-16

Friend advice in relationships gets complicated when their baggage clouds what they see in yours. Your closest friend gives you relationship advice. It sounds helpful. But their last breakup was brutal, and now you're wondering: are they seeing your situation clearly, or filtering everything through their own pain?
Shane talks with Jen Kirsch and Tony Tedesco about navigating friend influence, including Ashley Tisdale leaving a toxic celebrity mom circle. Jen shares how she prefaced advice with "I could be projecting here," modeling the self-awareness most skip. Tony explains why he looks for soundboards over advisors, especially avoiding friends stuck reliving their glory days. They explore when repeated venting signals your friend needs professional support.
Discover how to recognize projection masked as concern. Learn why asking "what do you see here?" shifts the dynamic. Understand the difference between friends who know your past and friends who understand your present.
GUEST: Jen Kirsch | @&zwnj;jen_kirsch and Tony Tedesco
Originally aired on 2026-01-16

Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world—always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.

From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane’s signature style—thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.