To make friends, it's essential to overcome both overt avoidance, where fear keeps you at home, and covert avoidance, where you physically show up but mentally check out. Engaging with people is crucial in building connections; it's not just about showing up. Being authentic and genuinely interested in others, rather than trying to be funny or charismatic, is key to forming friendships. The theory of infertitraction suggests that people are drawn to those who they believe are similar and make them feel loved and valued, highlighting that changing your personality is not necessary to make friends.
In our disconnected world, are you longing for deeper bonds and a true sense of belonging? Discover how to cultivate extraordinary friendships, nurture healing communities, and transform the way you show up in relationships.
This powerful episode brings together three trailblazers - Mia Birdsong on reimagining family beyond the nuclear model, Dr. Marisa Franco sharing the science of making profound platonic connections, and Dr. Joy Harden Bradford illuminating the restorative magic of women's circles and sisterhoods. Through candid stories and research-backed insights, you'll gain practical tools for initiating authentic friendships, resolving conflict with empathy, and creating safe spaces to be truly seen and supported. Whether you crave more intimacy, community, or platonic love, this conversation will inspire you to invest in the meaningful relationships that allow you to thrive.
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