407: Questionably Awesome - Your burning questions about FRIENDSHIP answered
Aug 14, 2019
Learn how to be there for your friends without trying to be their coach and how to move beyond superficial friendships. Also, discover tips on helping friends without coming across as self-righteous and the importance of allowing someone to figure out their own problems. The episode also touches on coping with stress and overwhelm, expressing gratitude, and highlights the benefits of the Growth Day app for personal development.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE
Help Friends Without Coach Mode
If your friend never asks questions, avoid jumping into coach mode and listen more.
Holding space lets them figure out problems without robbing them of their journey.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Meeting Wynonna Judd Anecdote
Lori once met Wynonna Judd at a scenic spot after champagne and told her she loved her music.
Judd was flattered and gracefully exited, making a memorable encounter for Lori.
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Move Beyond Superficial Friendships
To deepen friendships, create intentional environments to ask hard questions.
Use tools like questions in a bowl to move beyond superficial conversations.
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Time for another Q&A Day with me and Evans! Listen in as we answer questions that you have sent in, and hear our favorite quotes of the moment! Listen in as we answer questions that you have sent in, and hear our favorite quotes of the moment! In today’s “questionably awesome” episode, Evans and I are talking all about friendship - how to be there for a friend without trying to be their coach and how to take relationships beyond the superficial.
Review of the week:
Diggitybop
Don’t miss this podcast!Lori, you’re my freakin hero! Every single podcast blows me away with some lightbulb blast of inspiration...I always feel more grounded and focused after listening, and that’s huge. I feel like you’re the cool friend who’s always real and tells you the deep truth in a way that makes so much sense. Thank you for sharing your light and providing us with this priceless content!
Question 1:
@your.authentic.expansion
How to help your friends without coming across as self-righteous?
Question 2:
@amandaibarkley
I feel as though all of my friendships are superficial, is it me or them?
Question 3:
@aplacetoshare
What if you have a friend who NEVER asks you questions?
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