Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen Episode 107: Creating True Frientimacy, with Shasta Nelson
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Jul 13, 2016 Shasta Nelson, founder of GirlfriendsCircle.com and a leading voice on female friendships, shares her expertise on cultivating meaningful connections. She discusses the transformative power of friendship, emphasizing how intimacy can enhance our lives. Shasta dives into the challenges women face in maintaining bonds, tackles the complexities of adult friendships, and offers practical advice on trust and vulnerability. Listeners will learn the significance of proactive efforts in building genuine relationships and overcoming barriers to connection.
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Friendship Intimacy Beats Health Habits
- Intimacy in friendships impacts health more than just good diet or exercise.
- Feeling loneliness can harm health even if all other healthy habits are maintained.
Belonging Feels Like Physical Pain
- The pain of not belonging activates the same brain center as physical pain.
- Our bodies are wired deeply for social connection and belonging is vital for survival.
Andrea's Moving Loneliness Story
- Andrea Owen shares her struggle moving to a new city and feeling lonely.
- She realized friendship requires active effort and doesn't happen automatically.
