))
Ep 8: How to Make Friends as an Adult
Manage episode 401968846 series 3547375
Content provided by Shawnna Stiver. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Shawnna Stiver or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Ever find yourself reminiscing about the simplicity of childhood friendships and pondering why adult connections feel so much more complex? This episode is a heart-to-heart on the intrinsic value of adult friendships. Together, we navigate the joys and hurdles of nurturing these relationships, unraveling the ways they're not just beneficial but vital to our well-being.
Delving into the rich tapestry of connections that surround us, we explore the evolution of friendships from casual acquaintances to the treasured bonds of lifelong confidants. My own journey of rekindling old ties and embarking on new ones serves as the backdrop for examining the effort needed to maintain these links. This episode offers a wealth of actionable tips for intertwining your life with new faces who share your passions and interests, even in the whirlwind of adulting!
Topics covered:
- Importance and challenges of making friends as an adult.
- Impact of social isolation and loneliness on mental and physical health.
- Benefits of friendships for overall well-being and longevity.
- Strategies for making new friends.
- Leveraging existing friendships to meet new people and deepen connections.
- Personal anecdotes and experiences related to making friends.
Here are some actions you can take whether you have 5 minutes or 50:
- If you have 5 minutes, read this article from Cosmopolitan on the best friendship apps available to use right now.
- If you have 50 minutes, watch this TED talk by Marisa G. Franco, who says you can, “experience the full richness and complexities of who you are when you have an entire community to bring that out in you.” Whew! What a mic-drop line!
_________________________________________________________
Contact French Kissing Life Podcast
- DM us at @shawnnarstiver on Instagram or Facebook
- Connect with Shawnna Stiver on LinkedIn
- Email us at frenchkissinglifepodcast@gmail.com
I want to hear from you! Share your favorite takeaways, an aha moment you had or a fun emoji that represents this week’s show, along with your Instagram handle or email address and you’ll be entered to win this month’s giveaway!
Until next time, muah!
_________________________________________________________
French Kissing Life is sponsored by Ampersand Copy and Content. Ready to convert browsers into buyers? If you want to master your messaging, stand out in a saturated market and become a crushed-on, go-to brand, contact us today!
Website: https://ampersandcopyandcontent.com/
Email: shawnna@ampersandcopyandcontent.com
Chapters
1. Ep 8: How to Make Friends as an Adult (00:00:00)
2. The Power of Adult Friendships (00:00:02)
3. Types of Friendships and Making Connections (00:15:54)
4. Making Friends as an Adult (00:21:38)
5. Building and Maintaining Friendships (00:28:08)
6. Podcast Rating and Review Giveaway (00:37:20)
30 episodes
Share
