Something More Human Deepen Your Relationship With Your Closest Friends
Sep 15, 2025
Elliot Archuleta, co-host of a popular podcast and a dedicated barista, joins the conversation to explore the depths of friendship. They share innovative ways to deepen connections through spontaneous questions and create memorable experiences. Reflecting on personal journeys, Elliot discusses the importance of self-acceptance in nurturing relationships. The duo also delves into the balance of personality traits, the significance of hobbies, and the transformative power of meaningful conversations in enriching friendships.
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Focus On Deepening Existing Bonds
- Deepening relationships matters more than just meeting new people this year.
- Sam reframes the episode to focus on strengthening existing close connections, not expanding networks.
Swap Roles To Refresh Conversation
- Spontaneous, on-the-spot conversations can reveal different sides of people.
- Sam and Elliot reverse roles to prompt fresh vulnerability and new stories.
Coffee Job Brought Purpose
- Elliot shares that getting a coffee-shop job in 2025 gave him purpose and pride.
- He says the role made him feel skilled and connected to a growing community.
