Podcast appearances and mentions of joe keohane

ENCORE EPISODE. Joe Keohane, a seasoned journalist and editor, believes that conversations with strangers can boost happiness, empathy, and even improve the world around us. In his book The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World, Joe dives into research with psychologists, anthropologists, and real-life encounters to uncover the profound impact of these connections. In this encore episode, Guy and Joe discuss how reviving the lost art of connecting is essential for both personal growth and professional success.

How do we interact with strangers? On this episode, we explore why we don't talk to strangers, how we can, and what happens when we do. Our guest is veteran journalist Joe Keohane, who's the author of a fantastic book called, "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World".  His website is https://joekeohane.net/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.  

How comfortable would you feel if we asked you to walk into a crowded room and find someone to strike up conversation with? Most of us can relate to feeling stressed by networking events where the focus is on meeting new people. A media that thrives on headlines that accentuate difference and division doesn't help. Which is perhaps why we were so captivated by the themes discussed by Joe Keohane in his book, The Power of Strangers. As more and more organisations concede hybrid working is an inevitable part of 2020s work life, how we spend our time when we are together becomes ever more crucial. We need gatherings that build connection, trust, goodwill and community. In this podcast conversation, Dom and Cat chat with Joe to find out what he learned as he researched his book and what we, as internal communicators, can learn about the benefits of creating connection with strangers.   Joe Keohane mini-biography I'm a veteran journalist who has worked as an editor at Medium, Esquire, Entrepreneur, and Hemispheres, and the author of The Power f Strangers, and co-author of The Lemon, which we're currently developing for television. My writing—on everything from politics, to travel, to social science, business, and technology—has appeared in New York magazine, The Boston Globe, GQ, The New Yorker, Wired, Boston magazine, and The New Republic. Born in the Boston area, I currently reside in New York City with my wife and daughter.

Joe Keohane first saw interaction with strangers as the son of a funeral director. He has since practised talking with strangers as a journalist who has written and edited many types of stories for publications including Esquire, New York magazine, Wired, the Boston Globe and New Republic. He has also been the executive editor of Entrepreneur magazine. The Power of Strangers is his first book. Raven called The Best Advice Show Hotline to offer her advice at 844-935-BEST Call Zak on the advice show hotline @ 844-935-BEST---Wanna help Zak continue making this show? Become a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow---Share this episode on IG @BestAdviceShow

hey yall! in this week's episode, i talk about the real cure to chronic loneliness, how to build community starting today, overcoming social anxiety, prioritizing YOURSELF, and moreee! enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening! instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcast listen to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-rae tiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherself twitter: http://twitter.com/stellarae goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-rae my fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellarae listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9 listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id1255618182 The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World by Joe Keohane: https://amzn.to/4dcINgw #stellaraepodcast 00:00 - 00:53 beverage of the day/caffeine check 00:53 - 04:27 retrograde is over!! & rant 04:27 - 28:39 prioritizing community over romance, talking to strangers, connecting 28:39 - 30:03 living for yourself 30:03 - 31:04 having hope and changing the outcome 31:04 - 35:00 appreciation, opening up --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-rae/message

hey yall! in this week's episode, i talk about the recent trend of dark feminine energy, how to activate it within yourself, the book i've been reading recently that i LOVE, and more! enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening, & let me know what you want me to talk about next time! instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcast listen to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-rae tiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherself twitter: http://twitter.com/stellarae goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-rae my fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellarae The Power of Strangers by Joe Keohane https://amzn.to/3Q74tAY In Defense Of Witches by Mona Chollet https://amzn.to/3Q6UqvG Anna Kristina on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@annakrstna listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9 listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id1255618182 #stellaraepodcast 00:00 - 00:49 intro 00:49 - 12:13 what it means to be in your dark feminine energy 12:13 - 17:32 current fav book “the power of strangers” 17:32 - 19:45 answering your questions 19:45 - 22:04 black cat vs golden retriever --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-rae/message

Tune in to this episode for a refreshing perspective on the art of communication, as we delve into the profound insights shared by Joe Keohane on the transformative power of engaging with strangers. In a world often dominated by digital communication, Joe takes us on a journey to discover the untapped potential and unexpected benefits that arise when we step out of our comfort zones and initiate conversations with unfamiliar faces.In this episode we:Explore the science and psychology behind human connectionDiscover practical tips on breaking the ice and initiating meaningful conversationsUncover the surprising ways talking to strangers can enhance our well beingDon't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation with Joe Keohane!Drink of the week….Danger Stranger Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutubeJoe KeohaneWebsiteLinkedInBook

Joe Keohane is a longtime journalist and editor who believes that talking to strangers can not only help people feel happier and more empathetic, but can actually make the world a better place. In his first book, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting In A Suspicious World, Joe talks to psychologists, anthropologists and plenty of strangers to prove it. In this encore episode, Guy and Joe explore why the lost art of connecting is now so important for our personal and professional well-being.

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I read a lot of books—an average of 135 per year. And yes, I remember them—most of them, anyway. And every once in a while, a book grabs ahold of my leg and won't let go. That was the case with “The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World,” by Joe Keohane. In fact, it affected me so strongly that I closed the back cover, went to my computer, found Joe online, and called him. He agreed to be on the program, and this is my interview with him. You're going to want to hear this one—and you're going to want to read the book.

How do we interact with strangers? On this episode, we explore why we don't talk to strangers, how we can and what happens when we do. Our guest is veteran journalist Joe Keohane, who's the author of a fantastic book called, "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World".  His website is https://joekeohane.net/

Isn't salt – salt? I've always thought so. Sure there is kosher salt and sea salt and regular salt but now there are all these different colored designer salts? Does it really matter or make a difference This episode begins with a salty explanation. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/sea-salt/faq-20058512 We crave to have love in our lives, yet love can also be the source of immense pain, misery and sadness. It seems odd sometimes that as much as we need love and care about it – we are often not particularly good at it. That's according to Laura Mucha author of the book, Love Understood: The Science of Who, How and Why We Love (https://amzn.to/3AZIdjm). Laura has spent most of her adult life researching love and relationships. Listen as she joins me with her insights on the topic that will hopefully inspire you to love better. Do you like making small talk with strangers? A lot of people don't because they think it is a waste of time or because they simply hate small talk, or they figure -what's the point? Well, Joe Keohane has another perspective. He there is great value in talking with strangers and has proof to back it up. Joe is author of the book The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World (https://amzn.to/3hzh1QK) and he lays out a compelling case for why you should be more willing to talk with people you don't know, because the benefits are numerous. Integrity is defined as, “The perceived pattern of alignment between words and actions.” Living a life of integrity seems noble and is something to strive for. Listen as I explain how living with integrity can really pay off. Literally! Source: Tony Simons author of The Integrity Dividend (https://amzn.to/3kedPeY) PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Take a bite out of summer with HelloFresh! From chef-crafted seasonal recipes to their new Fresh & Fit summer menu, HelloFresh brings flavor right to your door. Go to https://HelloFresh.com/something50 and use code something50 for 50% off plus free shipping! For the first time in NetSuite's 25 years as the #1 cloud financial system, you can defer payments of a FULL NetSuite implementation for six months! If you've been sizing NetSuite up to make the switch then you know this deal is unprecedented - no interest, no payments - take advantage of this special financing offer at https://NetSuite.com/SYSK ! Now, your ideas don't have to wait, now, they have everything they need to come to life. Dell Technologies and Intel are pushing what technology can do, so great ideas can happen - right now! Find out how to bring your ideas to life at https://Dell.com/WelcomeToNow Discover Credit Cards do something pretty awesome. At the end of your first year, they automatically double all the cash back you've earned! See terms and check it out for yourself at https://Discover.com/match U.S. Cellular knows how important your kid's relationship with technology is, so they've made it their mission to help them establish good digital habits early on! That's why they've partnered with Screen Sanity, a non-profit dedicated to helping kids navigate the digital landscape. For a smarter start to the school year, U.S. Cellular is offering a free basic phone on new eligible lines, providing an alternative to a smartphone for children. Visit https://USCellular.com/BuiltForUS ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his book, The Power of Strangers, Joe Keohane sets out on a journey to discover what happens when we bridge the distance between us and people we don't know. He learns that while we're wired to sometimes fear, distrust, and even hate strangers, people and societies that have learned to connect with strangers benefit immensely. In this conversation, we will speak with Joe about the importance of strangers, relationships, and how you can build a community at your brewery. Joe Keohane is the author of The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World--which was somehow called "possibly life-changing" by both Kirkus Reviews and bestselling author Kurt Andersen. He's also the coauthor of The Lemon, one of the most anticipated novels of 2023, which prompted Bob Odenkirk to comment, "I loved it." Keohane is a veteran journalist who has worked as an editor at Medium, Esquire, Entrepreneur, and Hemispheres. His writing—on everything from politics, to travel, to social science, business, and technology—has appeared in New York magazine, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Wired, Boston magazine, and The New Republic. He is currently at work adapting The Lemon for television, and lives in New York with his family. Read the book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-power-of-strangers-the-benefits-of-connecting-in-a-suspicious-world-joe-keohane/14412974?ean=9781984855794 Join us in-person for CBP Connects | Half workshop, half networking Milwaukee, WI | June 19-21, 2023 Grab your spot now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cbp-connects-milwaukee-presented-by-arryved-pos-june-19-21-2023-tickets-420534529097

Please give Talking to Teens 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Reviews help other parents find us and helps us keep the lights on! Thanks for listening!How many strangers do you encounter on a daily basis? Riding public transport, ordering a coffee, hanging out at the bar–these simple tasks require us to chat with people we've never met. As naturally social creatures, humans have the potential to make friends with each and every stranger we meet, and would probably be happier if we did! But instead, we pull out our phones, put on our earbuds and try not to make eye contact.We're afraid to talk to strangers, but why? And how much better might life be if we took the time to talk to strangers more often?To find out the answer, we're talking to Joe Keohane, author of The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World. Joe is a journalist who's worked at Medium, Esquire, Entrepreneur, and Hemisphere. His work has also been featured in New York Magazine, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Wired, and more!In our interview, we're talking about why people are so hesitant to talk to strangers, and how we can foster positive conversations with people we've just met. Plus, what we can gain from starting up a chat with the guy next to us on the subway or the girl taking our order.

In this week's episode, Wyndham sits down with Kevin Alexander, Joe Keohane, and Alessandra Lusardi (aka S.E. Boyd) to discuss their hit debut novel The Lemon. The writing and editing trio discuss their collaborative process in writing the novel, the inspiration behind some of the key characters and themes, and the future of their band-like collective. THE LEMON was a New York Times book review Editor's Choice and you can read their review here: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/29/books/review/the-lemon-s-e-boyd.html It was also named a Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2022 by Entertainment Weekly, Vogue, AARP the Magazine, The AV Club, Parade, Eater, The New York Post, LitHub, Publishers Lunch, and many more (including Brother Brother Brother). What others have said about The Lemon:“(It) skewers what they refer to as the ‘Celebrity-Death Industrial Complex' with spit-take-level humor.” – The Washington Post“Laugh out loud sensational.” – Lee Child“The most fun I've had reading a made-up story in forever and a day.” – Bob OdenkirkThe Lemon has been optioned by the producers of the HBO hit series A Mare of Easttown and S.E. Boyd is currently writing the pilot episode with their production team. You can buy The Lemon on Kindle, Audiobook, and hardcover here:https://www.amazon.com/Lemon-Novel-S-Boyd/dp/0593490444

S. E. Boyd is the creation of veteran journalists Kevin Alexander and Joe Keohane, and editor Alessandra Lusardi. All lightly damaged Catholics prone to extensive over-analysis, Alexander, Keohane, and Lusardi have, between them, authored four books, edited dozens more, and written for Esquire, The Atlantic, and The New Yorker, among others. Alexander also won a James Beard Award for food writing, a fact Keohane and Lusardi are both tired of hearing about. They joined me on Uncorking a Story to talk about their first novel, The Lemon. Key Topics: How our celebrity-obsessed culture influenced the book's premise, and their particular fascination with what they call “the Celebrity-Death-Industrial Complex.” Their unique writing process, and why it has more in common with a TV writers' room than typical novel-writing. Why the character at the center of the book is called John Doe: “In dying famous, he became the property of others; he is a cipher for whatever you want him to mean to you.” Their backgrounds in the food industry, print and digital media, and publishing, and how that insider knowledge informs THE LEMON Why they were drawn to writing about the food world – and why food celebrities are “often the most entertaining.” Their research for the book, and how various plot threads – about music, Belfast and Northern Ireland, upscale design firms, and more – came to be. Buy The Lemon Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UZB4s2 Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9780593490440 Connect with S.E. Boyd Allesandra Lusardi: https://www.instagram.com/alelusardi/ Kevin Alexander: https://www.instagram.com/kevinalexanderwrites/ Joe Koehane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-keohane-7969769/ Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if there was a way to help people meet and talk with others whose lives are very different (or not!) from their own? The Human Library does just that, by creating a safe space for dialogue, an opportunity for challenging stigma and stereotypes, and the chance to "unjudge" someone.  Co-founder and CEO Ronni Abergel joins me to talk about "publishing" people as "open books." Others come to the library as "readers." And then the magic happens. Check out The Human Library: https://humanlibrary.org Read more about Joe Keohane and The Power of Strangers: https://joekeohane.net Theme music by Sean Balick; “Come As You Are” by Cauldron via Blue Dot Sessions.

In the final installment of our 2022 Debut series, we discuss The Lemon by S.E. Boyd, which tells the story of the fallout from the death of a Anthony Bourdain-like figure. S.E. Boyd is actually the creation of journalists Kevin Alexander and Joe Keohane, and editor Alessandra Lusardi. All three join us to discuss.

On today's episode, BJ talks with Wally Hise, Sr. Vice President at HDR. Wally discusses his passion for working on Federal projects, lessons learned from leaders he's worked with, and what mistakes early in his career led him to finding what he loves to do. Resources mentioned:   “The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results” by Gary Keller: https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776“Essentialism” by Greg McKeown: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Greg-McKeown-audiobook/dp/B00IWYP5NI/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3A938M3GCKBS7&keywords=essentialism&qid=1665514788&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjAzIiwicXNhIjoiMS41NiIsInFzcCI6IjEuNjQifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=essentialism%2Cstripbooks%2C96&sr=1-1“Atomic Habits” by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits“The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World” by Joe Keohane: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Strangers-Benefits-Connecting-Suspicious/dp/1984855778Calls-to-action:  Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!   MCFA IS HIRING!!  If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure.  Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/.  We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don't see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!   Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFAKeywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC 

What new dad doesn't feel over tired, overwhelmed, and thrown for a life-changing loop? But how do you know if YOUR experience is more intense than any other new dad—or when it warrants seeking help? Journalist and Editor Joe Keohane (Men's Health, Entrepreneur, The New York Times) joins the conversation to share about his research on, and personal experience with, paternal postpartum depression. He dissects the stigmas, describes warning signs, and shares helpful resources for those experiencing it. Don't drop off before Adam shares a spooky Instant Regret! Episode 76 of Modern Dadhood opens with a brief banter about the guys' Halloween experiences before they get into a conversation about postpartum depression. Marc shares about his wife's experience with postpartum depression in the months after their twin boys were born. The guys bring up an article in Men's Health (linked below) by journalist Joe Keohane, in which he interviews a number of fathers who experienced paternal postpartum depression. Joe shares candidly about his own experience with it, and what he learned from his many interviews with dads and doctors about how the condition can be identified (but is hard to "diagnose"), the stigmas attached to it, and what the options are for new dads who think they may be experiencing it. Post-interview, Adam shares a Halloween-themed Instant Regret. (What a dummy!) LINKS:Joe Keohane (official)The Unrelenting Agony of Being a Depressed New Dad (Men's Health)Red Vault AudioCaspar BabypantsSpencer AlbeeStuffed Animal

How do we interact with strangers? On this episode, we explore why we don't talk to strangers, how we can and what happens when we do. Our guest is veteran journalist Joe Keohane, who's the author of a fantastic book called, "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World". Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! Everlywell is digital healthcare designed for you — all at an affordable and transparent price. With over thirty at-home lab tests, you'll be able to choose the test that makes the most sense for you to get the answers you need, like the Metabolism Test or Food Sensitivity Test. Everlywell ships products straight to you with everything needed in one package. To take your at-home lab test, simply collect your sample and use the included prepaid shipping label to mail your test back to a certified lab. Your physician-reviewed results get sent to your phone or device in just days! If you've been experiencing symptoms and don't know where to start, Everlywell is committed to listening and supporting your journey towards better health and wellness. For listeners of Nobody Told Me!, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/nobody. That's everlywell.com/nobody for twenty percent off your next at-home lab test. Ora Organic's Trust Your Gut probiotic and prebiotic supplement contains some of the world's most powerful probiotic strains, along with prebiotics to help the good bacteria thrive in your gut so your probiotics work smarter, not harder. Trust Your Gut helps optimize your digestion and support common gut health issues like constipation and bloating. A healthy mix of probiotics in your gut has also been linked to having a strong immune system and can even impact your mood! Trust Your Gut is available in a capsule or powder format. With its variety of products, Ora is your one stop shop for clean, quality, plant-based nutrition that works! You have nothing to lose. Try Ora's products and if you're not happy for any reason within 60 days, get a full refund. No questions asked. Get 30% off your first subscription when you text TOLD to 64000. (sixty-four thousand) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Keohane is a longtime journalist and editor who believes that talking to strangers can not only help people feel happier and more empathetic, but can actually make the world a better place. In his first book, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting In A Suspicious World, Joe talks to psychologists, anthropologists and plenty of strangers to prove it.

We've always been told to beware of strangers...but it turns out that talking to strangers is a proven way to make us happier and healthier. In this life-affirming conversation, I chat with veteran journalist Joe Keohane, author of the brilliant new book "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World". At a time when many of us are retreating into our phone screens and human beings are becoming more detached from each other, Joe's message is more important than ever. Loneliness has been described as "one of the greatest public health challenges of our time" (in the words of Tracey Crouch, the first UK government-appointed minister for loneliness). You'll hear Joe explaining what we have to gain by starting up a conversation with a stranger - and practical, joyful, simple ways to connect with others. Even if you don't feel confident of your social skills, this conversation will leave you empowered to connect with others in a way that makes you feel good about yourself. This conversation is very powerful and may cause you to feel better about humanity and the world we live in. Let me know what you think! Do make sure you benefit from more connection and support by joining my Wellness Unwrapped community This is a Facebook group for listeners of this podcast, where we share thoughts, tips and inspiration - and cheer each other on! Join here: www.Facebook.com/groups/wellnessunwrapped You can also find me here: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness/

We're back! Today we've got a special guest, Joe Keohane, author of The Power of Strangers. Sonya and I loved the book and, from within The Salon, we talked with Joe about why you need not only friends but strangers to enrich your life and improve your health. To talk with a stranger is a lot like interviewing someone as a journalist, and Joe and I discuss the practical things you can do to improve your own interviewing techniques. Hit me up with your feedback at paulkixnewsletter.com. 

Are you the kind of person who loves chatting to strangers? Like people in cafes, parks or the train? Or does the thought of small talk make you cringe? On All in the Mind this week, we cover a growing body of research on how talking to strangers can make you feel happier, more connected to your community and less lonely.

I was referred to Joe Keohane by Jason Feifer Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine. Joe was featured in a recent edition of the magazine and Jason thought our Business Builders Show audience would benefit from Joe's book. He was right! GREAT interview with Joe about The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World.Learn more and connect with Joe on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-keohane-7969769/Learn more about me, your host on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martywolffceo/You can also call or text me with your comments or questions at 570 815 1626. Thanks for being a Business Builders Show subscriber! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The advent of smartphones, the current political climate, and COVID-19 have led us to disconnect from one another. This lack of interaction is poison to society.To combat this social illness, we have to overcome our fear of talking to strangers and start connecting with people. When we lean into our human nature to cooperate, we can expand our perspective and have more empathy.Visit https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes/ for the full show notes and action guide download.

The Power of Interacting and Connecting with People with Joe Keohane From a young age, our elders teach us to distrust people we don't know. One of the most popular children's stories revolves around this idea. Little Red Riding Hood goes out to her grandma. She talks to a stranger in the form of a sly fox. She arrives at her grandma's house only to find out she's been tricked. The moral of the story is singular—strangers have wicked intentions, so you have to be wary of them. But is there credence to this?  In today's episode, we're joined by Joe Keohane, a journalist, parallel parker, and a firm believer of the goodness in humanity and strangers. He debunks the stranger danger propaganda and explains the benefits of connecting with people . Cooperation and connection are part of our nature, and also our secret to success. Joe teaches us to overcome our fear of talking to strangers and how to have more meaningful interactions with them. Tune in to the full episode to tap into the power of connecting with strangers for self-expansion! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover the benefits of engaging and connecting with people. Understand, on a deeper level, your fear of talking to others. Gain some inspiration and insights into how you can connect with strangers comfortably. Resources Connect with Joe: Twitter | LinkedIn Joe's book, The Power of Strangers Theory of Self-Expansion Mistakenly Seeking Solitude, a report on connecting with strangers conducted by Nicholas Epley and Juliana Schroeder University of Essex social psychologist Gillian Sandstrom Duke evolutionary psychologist Michael Tomasello University of Michigan psychologist Oscar Ybarra Braver Angels organization Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies from the Radically Loved website! FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at com, and I'll send it right away! Episode Highlights Behind Joe's Book and the Current Social Climate Joe's parents like talking to strangers. Now, even in their 70s, they still make new friends. He found this trait interesting. Although he is not as confident as his parents, he went into journalism, which involves a lot of talking to strangers as well. After having a moving conversation with a cab driver, Joe realized he hasn't been connecting with people as much as he did. Joe thinks two factors contribute to this decrease in engagement with others: stress from work and the advent of smartphones. Wanting to know more, Joe spent a few years researching how we connect with people. This was the genesis of his book. The Effects of Connecting with People Connecting with people is akin to self-expansion. When you talk to someone and have a profound connection with them, you can gain new perspectives on the world. Talking to someone different from you can also help you expand your viewpoints and reconsider your opinions about their race or country. These connections challenge preconceived ideas of the world and the people in it, which in turn alleviates prejudice and political polarization. The Fear of Talking to Strangers As a child, Joe was bombarded with stranger danger propaganda. Research shows that this belief eroded an entire generation's trust in other people. However, the claim that strangers pose a mortal threat is statistically baseless. In reality, more crimes are committed by people already close to the victim. Things like inequality, gender, race, and political orientation can make it harder to initiate connecting with people. People fear interacting with strangers because they don't know how to do it. Listen to the full episode to hear more about the research behind this anxiety! But once you begin conversing with others, it tends to go much better than you expect. Flipping the Scripts When asked how we're doing, we usually respond to others' questions by rote. These answers are called scripts. Joe challenged himself to break these scripts when he interacts with others. To his surprise, this led to more meaningful interactions, however short. Connecting with people this way can make us feel more optimistic and trusting. We tend to overestimate the rejection we will experience when starting conversations with strangers. Tune in to the episode to find out about the research on the topic! Interactions In-Person vs. On Social Media Social media allows you to be anonymous. You can also plan what you'll say ahead of replying. Meanwhile, talking to people in person is more cognitively challenging. However, you get mentally stronger as you start connecting with people more. In addition, it is our nature to communicate and collaborate with others. It is a trait that set us apart from other mammals and allowed us to form civilizations. Dangers of Disconnecting from People Lack of interaction and connection is poison to society. The polarization that it causes further leads to entrenchment and dehumanization of other people and groups. Online, it's much easier to dismiss people based on their opinions. Whereas in person, we are driven to seek commonality with others. You can have a conversation with people with opposing views. You just have to go out there seeking to understand. Media platforms give us a negative perception of other people. By going out into the world and connecting with others, you can correct this pessimism. Connecting with People in the Current Political Climate Joe recently spent time with an organization that helps Democrats and Republicans connect with each other. Being from Boston and living in New York, Joe identifies as a moderate liberal. His research and experiences made him less dismissive of people from the other side. He's hopeful that while it will take time, we can achieve political rebuilding. If you hear something you don't like, don't be quick to dismiss or respond contemptuously. Instead, pause for a second and try to understand the other view. The Problem with Today's Society Humans are hypersocial creatures. Cooperation is in our basic human nature and the secret to success. But due to various factors, we have become smaller and angrier beings. Now that we're not fulfilling our social needs, rates of depression and loneliness are skyrocketing. To combat this, we need to try interacting and connecting with people. How Joe Feels Radically Loved Joe's 5-year old recently described her love for him as something that makes her heart explode. That's what makes Joe radically loved. 5 Powerful Quotes [12:28] “The main fear that people had was just a fear that they didn't know how to [interact with others].” [16:31] “There's a raft of benefits to even having like kind of high-quality small talk with somebody. You just have to actually do it.” [21:07] “It comes pretty natural to people once they do it. Once they get past the anxiety and once they work those muscles a little bit, it becomes second nature. [31:01] “Instead of being reactive, act more wisely.” [33:38] “We're wired for connection. That's the secret to the success of the species.” About Joe Joe Keohane is a veteran journalist who's held high-level positions in publications like Esquire, The New Yorker, Wired, and Boston Magazine. He has also contributed to writing several textbooks and a screenplay. His life revolves around talking to people he barely knows and reporting facts and data. Fueled by curiosity, he decided to intensively research connecting with people and their value for self-expansion. This work resulted in his book, The Power of Strangers. You can learn more about Joe on his website or connect with him through Twitter and LinkedIn.   This episode brought to you by  LinkedIn LinkedIN Join us for the LinkedIn Accelerator Program www.linkedin.com/creators      This episode brought to you by    MyFitnessPal    MyFitnessPal Get a one month premium subscription today! loved.myfitnesspal.com use the code: loved    Enjoy the Podcast? If you felt radically loved from listening to this podcast, subscribe and share it with the people you love! Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. Help us reach more people and make them feel loved. Do you want to help others reap the benefits of connecting with people? A simple way is to share what you've learned today on social media. Don't forget to follow and message us on these platforms! 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Look around a grocery store, airport lobby, or subway car, and you'll see a bunch of people who are physically together but distinctly separate, each off in their own world, often looking at their phones. In public environments like these, we rarely think to talk to others, and hope no one talks to us. But my guest today says that initiating these kinds of interactions will not only be more edifying and enjoyable than we think, but holds a key to the sustaining of civilization. His name is Joe Keohane, and he's the author of The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World. Joe and I spend the first part of our conversation taking a high-level look at how talking with strangers makes individuals happier and society more connected, and why we so strenuously avoid these interactions, even though they almost invariably go better than we anticipate. We discuss how interacting with strangers helped expand human civilization, the codes that ancient cultures developed on how to treat strangers, and a theory as to why people are more social in places like Brazil than in Nordic countries. From there we turn to the more practical side of things and discuss how to develop or redevelop your ability to talk to strangers. Joe shares how to ask people how they're doing in a way that will get a real response and a better question to ask people than what they do for a living. We also talk about how to change your perspective on small talk, and move it as quickly as possible into meatier territory. We end our conversation with how talking to strangers can overcome division and polarization in society, and how it's changed Joe's own life. Check out the show notes at aom.is/strangers/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Notes There are a ton of benefits that come with talking to strangers, so why don't we do it? And how has “stranger danger” propaganda made the problem worse? And how can talking to strangers decrease political polarization? In this episode, we talk to Joe Keohane about the benefits of talking to strangers and how anyone can do it. Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeKeohane Get a copy of The Power of Strangers Visit JoeKeohane.net For the interview transcript visit www.TheRewiredSoul.com/interviews Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Support on Patreon Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate) Donate

#WisdomWednesdays: The Power Of Actively Listening And Connecting With Others We are constantly creating connections in everything we do. And the relationship we have with ourselves and other people—family, friends, and strangers alike—hone us in many ways. That's why fostering deep interpersonal and intrapersonal connections is a life-long pursuit for many of us. It allows us to be at our highest selves and always come from a place of compassion and kindness. At the universal level, it creates a chain of positive reciprocity. In this episode, Rosie and Tessa talk about three topics that would allow us to nurture our relationships with ourselves and others. First, they discuss what it means to be a mother and the concept of mothering yourself. Then, they delve into the practice of actively listening  to others and how it helps foster trust and genuine connection. Finally, they share personal stranger encounters that show how powerful and life-changing interactions with strangers could be. Tune in and be inspired to start connecting deeply with yourself and other people! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover how Rosie and Tessa view being a mother and what self-mothering is. Learn the essence of actively listening and how to become an active listener. Understand the power of strangers. Resources Check out Rosie's YouTube channel for the upcoming episodes of Wisdom Wednesday. Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies from the Radically Loved website! #WisdomWednesdays / Spreading Hope and Overcoming COVID-19 Through Love and Compassion #WisdomWednesdays: How to Deal with Anger #WisdomWednesdays: Pressing Pause, Mindful Speaking, and Powerful Ideas for Self-Care The Power of Strangers by Joe Keohane com FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at com, and I'll send it right away! Episode Highlights On Aging and the Decision to Have or Not Have Children Tessa feels a little nervous about aging sometimes because she has chosen not to have children. One of the reasons why Rosie wanted to have kids is she wanted somebody to take care of her. It's what has happened historically and culturally. But there's no guarantee your children will take care of you and not put you in a home when you age. Tessa's parents decided to put her grandmother in a home. Meanwhile, Rosie's grandmother is living with her aunt and has always been living with family. Becoming a Parent Rosie's path has not been linear. She still desires a family, but it's decreasing as she gets older. She believes that it will happen if it's designed for her life. If it doesn't, the desire will diminish and go away. People without children cannot imagine what it's like to have kids. Meanwhile, people with children cannot imagine life without their children. Tessa's Relationship with Her Grandmother A grandparent's love is different from that of a parent. Tessa's parents' decision to put her grandmother in a home shocked her. There was a chasm that grew between her and her mother that took some time to heal. It was tough because Tessa wants to protect and make her grandmother feel loved. She understands that there are many reasons why a home for her grandma was the better choice. It's a full-time job to take care of aging parents. Rosie's Relationships with Her Grandmother Rosie's grandmother raised her and her sister. Both of her parents worked full-time. She yearns for her grandmother whenever she doesn't feel well. She was yearning for her mom when she had COVID. But she also wanted her grandmother to take care of her. What Being a Mother Means Self-mothering is a self-care process for Tessa; it's unconditional love. Rosie's idea of mothering means being aggressively protective yet all-encompassing in the most loving way. Rosie pondered some questions in her journey of becoming a parent: What is the definition of a mother? What does mothering mean to you? How do you mother yourself? The process of re-parenting and learning to mother yourself is a crucial part of adulthood. Tessa's mother now wants a friendship with Tessa because she feels like she did her job as a mother. The Job of a Mother We constantly need to revisit our job of ensuring we feel loved and cared for as mothers to ourselves. The more we tune into mothering ourselves, the more we can feel safe in navigating our lives. Sometimes, we need to feel mothering from other people. You can utilize communities if you don't have a mother or lack a good relationship with yours. There are many “mothers” in tribal communities waiting to fill chasms with love. The world needs more of this feminine energy that comes from a place of compassion and kindness. Active Listening We garner more connection if we start actively listening to each other. Active listening is a practice. Having a dialogue in your head while someone else is talking is not active listening. Active listening is witnessing someone telling a story without judgment. The whole concept behind actively listening is to establish not only a connection but also rapport and trust. Tune in to the full episode to learn the seven ways to becoming an active listener! Practicing Active Listening in Teacher Training Rosie asks people to face each other, with one person speaking and another listening without interruption. Sometimes, we're quick to reply to someone because we want to validate and reassure them. But it can stop the flow of emotion of the person speaking. After the person speaking stops sharing, the other person would paraphrase for them. Then, they switch positions. This practice builds a sense of trust that is important in building a community. Teacher training is a great way to create a safe space for yourself and build life-long relationships. Listening vs. Hearing Hearing is different from listening. Listening requires you to go beneath the words, observe on an intuitive level, and connect from that place. If you pay attention, sometimes, nobody's actually having a conversation in a room full of people. Tessa never practiced actively listening as a child because there was no model for it. 80% of the time in couples coaching, both parties want the same result. Often, the reason for the problem is they don't feel seen. All it takes to connect with someone profoundly is to step back and listen. The Importance of Eye Contact Practicing eye contact is valuable. An exercise Rosie learned in training is to make eye contact without saying anything. Being in the presence of another actively while eye gazing is hard, even for a short time. The exercise involved the following: eye gaze, maintaining eye contact for 30 seconds, and complimenting the other person after the time's up. It was uncomfortable for Tessa and Christopher on the first two tries. On the third try, they transcended the silliness and started to see a deeper level of emotion. Connecting with Strangers Next week's guest is the author of the book The Power of Strangers. He says that constant distraction from our phones hinders us from making conversations. Rosie's rule when traveling is she cannot be on her phone. She has to engage with the Uber and Lyft drivers she books. Tune in to the full episode to hear about Rosie's most memorable travel conversation with a driver and how he is alive now because of the power of strangers! We have the power as people to change somebody else's day. The Power of Strangers The power of strangers shows up in Tessa's life in the form of angels. She had a serendipitous experience with a stranger. At the line for her favorite coffee shop, she started to get impatient because the man before her was taking forever. It turned out that he wanted to pay for her coffee. Tessa paid it forward to the person behind her. It became a chain of reciprocity of generosity with the people in line. On another note, the new artwork in one of Tessa's favorite parks says, "Smile at five strangers today." But once you smile at one person, you won't stop at five. Tessa hopes to spread more positivity by smiling more at others and making smiles contagious. 5 Powerful Quotes [12:01] “[Self-mothering] is very much a self-care process. It's very much a way that I speak to myself. It's very much a way that I say, ‘I love you unconditionally'.” [17:31] “If we listened to each other, we would garner more connection, we would be more inclined to engage with other people, we would feel more confident, more grounded, more able to express ourselves fully.” [19:50] “[Active listening] is really an act of witnessing and letting someone else do the speaking and holding space for them while they're speaking.” [26:59] “Listening requires you to go beneath the words and to observe on a heart level, on an intuitive level to try and see what's underneath the words… Then, try to connect with them from that place.” [43:22] “Let's make smiles contagious. Let's have a smile pandemic.” This episode brought to you by  Betterhelp Enjoy 10% off your first month by using code Discount code LOVED will be automatically applied. https://www.betterhelp.com/loved   This episode brought to you by  Audible Get a free 30 trail by going to www.audible.com/loved or text LOVED to 500-500   This episode is brought to you by OSEA    Get 10% OFF with code LOVED go to OSEAmalibu.com     Enjoy the Podcast? If you felt radically loved from listening to this podcast, subscribe and share it with the people you love! Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. Help us reach more people and make them feel loved. Would you like to start spreading hope and love? Do you want to extend compassion and empathy to people who are going through rough times? A simple way is to share what you've learned today on social media. Don't forget to follow and message us on these platforms! 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Is a silent commute really the ideal situation? Does a familiar group online really make for engaging interactions? Joe Keohane doesn't think so, and explores the importance of talking to strangers and interacting with things you don't know in his book "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World".

During social distancing, many Americans missed the experience of interacting with strangers and acquaintances. A new book explores the benefits of interacting with people outside your social circle. Author Joe Keohane joins us to discuss the book, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World, and take calls from listeners.

Is it worth striking up a conversation with the stranger in the checkout line? What's on the other side of that silence, and how do we bridge it? Journalist Joe Keohane is out with a new book, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World, which explores the lost art of connecting with unfamiliar people. Ciaran O'Connor talks with Joe about why and how we should talk to strangers—starting with your local barista—and what these experiences can do to improve our daily lives and our politics. Twitter: @braverangels, @JoeKeohane, @ciaranjoconnor

I have a confession to make. I enjoy talking to people I don't know. I like learning about them and hearing their stories. I'm sure it explains why I started this podcast nearly six years ago. Yet I know a lot of people who avoid talking to strangers. And if, for any reason, they have to, they dread it. But these feelings of dread work against us. Study after study shows that when we talk to strangers, we nearly always feel good afterwards. And in a time where people feel more isolated and lonely than ever, the good feeling that comes from talking to strangers may be just the thing we need to bring us closer together. That's why I reached out to Joe Keohane to talk to him about his incredibly entertaining and enlightening book, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World. He explains how we got to be so suspicious of strangers and what it's cost us. And for anyone who avoids talking to strangers because they don't know what to say, he's got you covered. Joe shares things he's learned from workshops he attended while writing the book.  Episode Links Georgie Nightingall and Trigger Conversations Gillian Sandstrom Nicholas Epley Juliana Schroeder The Lesser Minds Problem Michael Tomasello Douglas Fry Stranger Danger Stanley Milgram and Stanford Prison Experiment led by Philip Zimbardo Oscar Ibarra Theodore Zeldin and The Feast of Strangers Braver Angels The Ezra Klein Show The Team Learn more about host, Gayle Allen, and producer, Rob Mancabelli, here. Support the Podcast If you like the show, please rate and review it on iTunes or wherever you subscribe, and tell a friend or family member about the show. Subscribe Click here and then scroll down to see a sample of sites where you can subscribe.

Learn how to get better at talking to strangers; and how Red Dead Redemption 2 turns gamers into naturalists. Trivia too!  Additional resources from Joe Keohane: Pick up "The Power Of Strangers" at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781984855770?aff=penguinrandom  Website: https://joekeohane.net/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeKeohane  Red Dead Redemption 2 accidentally turns gamers into amateur naturalists without them even knowing by Cameron Duke Parker, R. (2018, October 30). “Red Dead Redemption 2” Breaks Records With $725 Million Opening Weekend. The Hollywood Reporter; The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/red-dead-redemption-2-breaks-records-725-million-opening-weekend-1156235/  Crowley, E. J., Silk, M. J., & Crowley, S. L. (2021). The educational value of virtual ecologies in Red Dead Redemption 2. People and Nature. https://doi.org/10.1002/pan3.10242 Red Dead Redemption 2 teaches players about wildlife. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/uoe-rdr070721.php Episodes referenced in the Curiosity Challenge trivia game: Brain-computer interface: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-song-lyrics-are-getting-simpler/  Dinosaur age: https://www.curiositydaily.com/weird-dreams-might-be-a-brain-feature-not-a-bug/  Megalodon: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-megalodon-was-so-huge-misophonia-in-the-brain-trivia/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn why talking to strangers shouldn't be scary; and a new map revealing hidden dark matter “bridges” between galaxies. Additional resources from Joe Keohane: Pick up "The Power Of Strangers" at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781984855770?aff=penguinrandom  Website: https://joekeohane.net/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeKeohane  A new AI-generated map revealed hidden dark matter "bridges" that connect galaxies by Briana Brownell Pappas, S. (2021, May 28). Dark matter map reveals new filaments connecting galaxies. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/map-local-universe-dark-matter.html  ‌Ratner, P. (2021, May 27). Scientists find dark matter “bridges” that may reveal future of our galaxy. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/dark-matter-bridges-future-galaxy  Mapping the local cosmic web: Dark matter map reveals hidden bridges between galaxies. (2021, May 25). Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-05-local-cosmic-web-dark-reveals.html  ‌Hong, S. E., Jeong, D., Seong Hwang, H., & Kim, J. (2021). Revealing the Local Cosmic Web from Galaxies by Deep Learning. The Astrophysical Journal, 913(1), 76. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/abf040  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an increasingly isolated and suspicious society, we may be losing out on an incredible superpower that opens doors and actively improves our lives - the ability to talk to strangers.Joe Keohane is a New York-based writer and editor who has held high-level editorial positions with, or written for, Esquire, Medium, Entrepreneur, The New York Times, the Boston Globe, the New Yorker, and New York Magazine writing on everything from politics, to travel, to social science, business, and technology. He is now the author of his first book, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World.Let's dive right in and learn from Joe how the power of talking to strangers can not only build your network, but directly affect you as a person. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:29] Opening Segment  I introduce today's guest, Joe Keohane Want better interviews? Go to Guestio.com Joe gives us some background on his storyGrowing up in a social familyAthletic as a kid Falling in with the artistic crowd Going into the job world [06:30 - 18:50] The Power of Talking to StrangersJoe talks about his start into writingHow Joe began to network Writing to other writers about their work Joe's college experienceJoe talks about how he got networking for writing Going to people who are doing what you want Sticking with the responsive people It should be a pleasurable experienceFollow your curiosity not an agenda A word from our sponsors [18:51 - 33:29] The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious WorldThe inspiration for the book The rise of isolation The benefits of talking to strangersThe individual benefits The social benefits The example of Braver Angles Talking to people who disagree with you Talking to people to expand yourself [33:30 - 37:29] Closing SegmentWho you know or what you know?Without who you know, what you know makes no difference We are social creatures ThE RanDoM RoUnDHow to engage with JoeLinks below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I haven't applied for a job in 10 years… My network does everything for me, it's amazing.” - Joe Keohane“People fail at networking when they think it's like eating your vegetables, it should be pleasurable, and indulging your curiosity.” - Joe Keohane“If you want to talk to someone you have to be willing to change, you have to be open to what they're saying… a real conversation can actually change you.” - Joe KeohaneResources Mentioned: The Power of Talking to StrangersConversation - Theodore ZeldinReligion for AtheistsConnect and engage with Joe on Twitter and LinkedIn. Go to https://joekeohane.net/ to learn more about the power of talking to strangers. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that's setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of "Keen On", Andrew is joined by Joe Keohane, the author of "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World", to discuss what happens when we talk to strangers, and why it affects everything from our own health and well-being to the rise and fall of nations. Joe Keohane is a veteran journalist who has worked as an editor at Medium, Esquire, Entrepreneur, and Hemispheres. His writing—on everything from politics, to travel, to social science, business, and technology—has appeared in New York magazine, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Wired, Boston magazine, and The New Republic. Joe also managed to win a 2017 Screenwriter's Colony fellowship for a comedy television pilot that remains unproduced. Born in the Boston area, he currently resides in New York City with his wife and daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you talk to strangers?When you think of the word ‘stranger', does danger come to mind?This week we talk to the insightful Joe Keohane, a veteran journalist who has held high-level editing positions at Medium, Esquire, Entrepreneur, and Hemispheres. His writing—on everything from politics, to travel, to social science, business, and technology—has appeared in New York magazine, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Wired, Boston magazine, The New Republic, and several textbooks. An avid parallel parker and occasional working musician, he also won a prestigious Screenwriters Colony fellowship in 2017 for a comedy television pilot that remains, sadly, unproduced.In this episode we talk to him about his latest book; The Power of Strangers; The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World - An exploration of why we don't talk to strangers, and the wonderful things that would happen if we did.As some of you might know we are very vocal advocates for ‘loose social interactions'. We love talking to strangers, and any acquaintances we may come across - we simply find people fascinating! So naturally, this conversation was right up our alley.Joe is hilarious, he realised he wasn't the best at striking up conversations with random people so he thought he would challenge himself by finding out why, and furthermore, is this is a common thing with most people nowadays in our screen-watching world? So he found a course on the topic (that's right, a course on ‘how to talk to strangers') and set off to London to find out how!“There is a really good technique I learned when I was doing this which is, don't ask people what they do, ask them what they would like to do more of or less of, and that will get you a really interesting answer. The person might say “I am a chartered accountant” and you ask; “well what do you want to do more of”, they might say “oh ballet”, and then you exclaim “oh that's interesting! A ballet dancing accountant, that's unusual” … and then you are off to the races! That gets you to understanding peoples motivation and individuality. Thats the way you can break the script of boring cocktail party chatter.”From the psychology, to the history, to the practical. Joe takes us through it all in this episode. We talk social studies, individual experiences and for a pair of extrovert-chatty-twins, we even managed to learn a lot!“There wasn't much difference between introverts and extroverts in the actual study. They seem to have the same experience. The extroverts are more comfortable initiating the interaction but the introverts got the same benefits from it once they started doing it. And my theory is (based on my own research), is that the skills you need to be really good at this are introvert skills. It's listening, it's noticing, it's paying attention, it's not stepping all over somebody, it's not doing the thing that everyone does in conversations where you are just looking for a way in to talk about yourself. Those skills are invaluable.So I feel that introverts can learn from extroverts in the way that extroverts are good at going up to people. But extroverts need to learn from introverts in the way that you conduct the conversation, in the way that you learn to listen to people, and you don't make everything about you and you ask them questions about their lives etc…”Give the episode a listen, then go out and strike a conversation with a stranger! Go and explore! Who knows where it may take you ;)REFERENCETheodore Zeldin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You might think you're bad at talking with strangers. But in fact, you were built to talk to them — and you're more natural at it than you know. In this episode, we go back millions of years to learn how our cultures and even our bodies were shaped by strangers, and what that can teach us about healing today's great divides. Get in touch! Website: jasonfeifer.com Newsletter: jasonfeifer.bulletin.com Instagram: Instagram.com/heyfeifer Twitter: Twitter.com/heyfeifer Check out guest Joe Keohane's book, “The Power of Strangers” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why don't we talk to strangers? What happens when we do? Joe Keohane argues that, if we do, it affects everything from our own health and well-being to the rise and fall of nations. In our cities, even before the pandemic, we stood on silent buses and subway cars, barely acknowledging one another, even as rates of loneliness skyrocketed. Online, we retreat into ideological silos reinforced by algorithms designed to serve us only familiar ideas. In our politics, we are increasingly consumed by the fear of people we've never met. But what if strangers—so often blamed for our most pressing political, social, and personal problems—are actually the solution? Keohane takes us on a journey to discover what happens when we bridge the distance between us and people we don't know. And he finds that, while we are wired to sometimes fear, distrust and even hate strangers, people and societies that have learned to connect with strangers benefit immensely. Digging into a growing body of cutting-edge research on the surprising social and psychological benefits that come from talking to strangers, Keohane shows that even passing interactions can enhance empathy, happiness and cognitive development; ease loneliness and isolation; and root us in the world, deepening our sense of belonging and revealing that talking to strangers isn't just a way to live. It's a way to thrive. MLF ORGANIZER George Hammond NOTES MLF: Humanities SPEAKERS Joe Keohane Journalist; Author, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World In Conversation with George Hammond Author, Conversations With Socrates In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on July 21st, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why don't we talk to strangers? What happens when we do? Joe Keohane argues that, if we do, it affects everything from our own health and well-being to the rise and fall of nations. In our cities, even before the pandemic, we stood on silent buses and subway cars, barely acknowledging one another, even as rates of loneliness skyrocketed. Online, we retreat into ideological silos reinforced by algorithms designed to serve us only familiar ideas. In our politics, we are increasingly consumed by the fear of people we've never met. But what if strangers—so often blamed for our most pressing political, social, and personal problems—are actually the solution? Keohane takes us on a journey to discover what happens when we bridge the distance between us and people we don't know. And he finds that, while we are wired to sometimes fear, distrust and even hate strangers, people and societies that have learned to connect with strangers benefit immensely. Digging into a growing body of cutting-edge research on the surprising social and psychological benefits that come from talking to strangers, Keohane shows that even passing interactions can enhance empathy, happiness and cognitive development; ease loneliness and isolation; and root us in the world, deepening our sense of belonging and revealing that talking to strangers isn't just a way to live. It's a way to thrive. MLF ORGANIZER George Hammond NOTES MLF: Humanities SPEAKERS Joe Keohane Journalist; Author, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World In Conversation with George Hammond Author, Conversations With Socrates In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on July 21st, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take listener calls with Joe Keohane, a Boston-born journalist and author of the new book "The Power Of Strangers: The Benefits Of Connecting In A Suspicious World." He argues that there might just be a cure for many of our social ills: talking to strangers.

Ever been afraid of saying the wrong thing? Or being rejected? Listen to this episode and learn what research has shown about this, AND get tips on how to get more comfortable with social interaction. Key Takeaways From This Episode Tips to disconnect yourself from your phone How talking to strangers is related to traveling Perceptions people have about talking to strangers Strategies to start a conversation with a stranger What does ''regulating inputs'' mean? Why should you avoid it? The 80/20 rule of listening Resources Mentioned In This Episode The Peregrine Wild Kratts - Falcon Power! The Power of Strangers Urban Confessional About Joe Keohane Joe Keohane is a veteran journalist who has held high-level editing positions at Medium, Esquire, Entrepreneur, and Hemispheres. His writing—on everything from politics, to travel, to social science, business, and technology—has appeared in New York magazine, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Wired, Boston magazine, The New Republic, and several textbooks. Joe is the author of The Power of Strangers.  An avid parallel parker and occasional working musician, he also won a prestigious Screenwriters Colony fellowship in 2017 for a comedy television pilot that remains, sadly, unproduced. Connect with Joe Website: www.joekeohane.net   If you are struggling with feeling overworked or overwhelmed, access the Top 10 Stress Management Tips for the Overworked free right now.  Kristel Bauer, the Founder of Live Greatly, is on a mission to help people awaken to their ultimate potential.  She is a wellness expert, Integrative Medicine Fellow, Keynote Speaker, Physician Assistant, & Reiki Master with the goal of empowering others to live their best lives! Follow her on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co Clubhouse: @livegreatly LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer  Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To learn more about Live Greatly's transformative online courses for personal development and self-improvement, to discuss collaborations and partnerships, or to book Kristel as a speaker or consultant, click here.

Joe Keohane is a veteran journalist who has held high-level editing positions at Medium, Esquire, Entrepreneur, and Hemispheres. In his new book, "The Power of Strangers," Keohane sets out on a journey to discover what happens when we bridge the distance between us and people we don't know. He learns that while we're wired to sometimes fear, distrust, and even hate strangers, people and societies that have learned to connect with strangers benefit immensely.

Are you uncomfortable talking to strangers? It's time to get comfortable! Talking to strangers has many personal and professional benefits — and it's something you can learn to do better. Joe Keohane, author of the book "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting In A Suspicious World", explains how. This episode is sponsored by AT&T Business. To learn more about how AT&T Business can help keep your business going, visit att.com/solvers.

Are you uncomfortable talking to strangers? It's time to get comfortable! Talking to strangers has many personal and professional benefits — and it's something you can learn to do better. Joe Keohane, author of the book "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting In A Suspicious World", explains how. This episode is sponsored by AT&T Business. To learn more about how AT&T Business can help keep your business going, visit .

We've all been there...at a coffee shop with only one other person in line front of us. We look down at our phones, but aren't really reading anything. We're suspicious and shy. Why don't we just start a conversation? On this episode, we're going to explore why we don't talk to strangers, how we can and what happens when we do. Our guest is veteran journalist Joe Keohane, whose written for New York Magazine, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Wired and many other publications. Joe's the author of a fantastic new book called, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World. ****** Thanks to our sponsor of this episode! --> Apple Vacations: for a limited time, take $75 off your all-inclusive stay at Iberostar Hotels! Go to applevacations.com/nobody-told-me and use code 'SUN75'. --> Stuff That Works: share your experience with any health condition and discover what works best for you. Go to stuffthatworks.health to check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WE ARE BACK!!!It's week 102 of #daddinghard and I am blown away daily by my daughters seemingly LIGHTSPEED advancements with her language. Conversations - CHECK. Expressing her wants - CHECK. Expressing her emotions...... meeehhh not so much. This daily development might be my favorite this about fatherhood thus far.In our guest segment welcomes now 2x guest and incredible writer Joe Keohane! Last time we did a deep dive on postpartum depression in dads - which we both experienced - this time though we dive deep into his fatherhood journey. We discuss his daughter's advanced love for art, how she's adapting to post-covid life, mechanisms he used to adapt to fatherhood, his desire for his daughter to be social and meeting new people, his new book "The Power of Strangers" and putting an end to "Stranger Danger!"What a truly great and insighful conversation! Dad Hard with a Podcast is sponsored by are awesome partner MANSCAPED! Use the code DADHARD20 to get 20% + FREE SHIPPING on any of their manscaping products including their latest hit the Lawn Mower 4.0! Trust me, #YourBallsWillThankYouAs always, to connect on the #FatherhoodBrotherhood shoot us an email at DadHardPod@gmail.com. Follow the IG @DadHardPod. Check out the website WeDadHard.com.Until next week #DadHard

Joe Keohane, a veteran journalist who has held high-level editing positions at Medium, Esquire, Entrepreneur, and Hemispheres is the author of The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting In a Suspicious World. To offer your own advice, call Zak @ 844-935-BEST TRANSCRIPT: JOE: My name's Joe Keohane. I'm the author of the new book, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting In a Suspicious World. ZAK: We've all gotten rusty talking to strangers because of COVID but also because of our phones and because of where we are as a culture. The thing that I like to do with this show is give people something they can try today. So, give me a strategy for getting back in to where it's not gonna overwhelm and feel like we have to go be friends with the world. JOE: First know that everybody is anxious. Everybody was anxious about talking to strangers before this for a lot of reasons I get into in the book and everyone's especially anxious now because we've been in the hole for a year. So, start easy. Start with a waiter or waitress. Talk to somebody that's at a coffee shop in a structured, public place where your roles are clear, right. You're not just sneaking up on someone on the street which I would not advise people to do. And there's a really cool technique that I learned from a woman named Georgie Nightingall who's this communications expert in London. I took a class with here where she taught people how to talk to strangers and she was very keen and very good at it. The idea that she had was, it involved scripts. So, when we have an interaction with someone at a corner store, right, you go in and say, how you doing? And the person says good, how are you and you say, good, thanks. And that's it. You've out no effort into it. There's no curiosity being exercised. It's just a way to recognize that you're standing there, right? Cause it would be weird not to say anything but you don't want to put any effort into it. So, that's a script and we use those all the time to converse cognitive load and things like that. When you find yourself in a situation like that and someone asks you a scripted question, give them a specific answer. So, what Georgie advised and what she always does and this is brilliant and I do it all the time. When someone says, how you doing? Georgie says, ehhhh, 7 our 10. So now you're off script. You're in uncharted territory. The person's gonna be alert now being like, ok, something different is happening here. I have to dial in. I have to pay attention. And then Georgie will say, how are you doing today? And now she's modeled something and they follow her lead because it's rude if they don't. This is how we communicate. They'll say, oh, pretty good. I'm about 8 out of 10. And then she'd say, what'll take to get you to a 9 today? And then they'll be like, my mother's not been feeling well. Maybe I'll go see her later. Maybe she'll be feeling better. JOE: When you get to that point, you get a glimmer of the other person. You get a glimmer of the depth and complexity of another person you would never register as a human being. People in service positions are often dehumanized. But, just a little trick like that is super useful and super easy and it's really funny and people I find are often kind of delighted by it. It's playful. It's audacious. You do that stuff enough, it leads to a little interaction and you'll feel good after you do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an isolating year, many are finding it difficult to socialize in the ways they used to. Talking to strangers especially can feel awkward or down right intimidating when you're out of practice. But today's expert is here to help us all feel more comfortable connecting with anyone. Journalist Joe Keohane joins Brit for a conversation on the unexpected mental health benefits of talking to strangers, plus how to feel confident striking up a conversation with anyone, anywhere — from your local barista to the person sitting next to you on your next flight. Introverts and extroverts alike will gain plenty of insight from Joe's methods, which he draws largely from his new book "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Joe Keohane has been meeting strangers for decades. As an accomplished journalist and editor, Joe has made a career out of listening to people he doesn't know and engaging with their stories. But as the world reemerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, loneliness is on the rise, and strangers feel more strange than maybe ever before. Is there still something to be gained from expanding our social circles and interacting with strangers after 18 months of isolation? Joe sure thinks so.    On this episode of The Sidewalk Talk podcast, Traci sits down with Joe to talk about his brand new book, The Power of Strangers. Together the two talk about the impact listening to strangers has on us, the magic of meeting someone new, and how to cultivate a healthy curiosity towards others in an effort to combat loneliness. There may never be a more perfect time for this conversation as we relearn how to connect with those around us.    Episode Timeline:  [00:07] Intro  [02:43] Meet Joe  [07:39] Why Joe wrote The Power of Strangers   [16:40] The impact listening to strangers has on us  [21:55] The magic of meeting strangers  [27:20] What surprised Joe in his research  [36:18] Loneliness after the pandemic  [42:49] Traci and Joe's hospitality stories   [47:03] Joe's word for you  [49:45] Outro  Resources Mentioned:  The Power of Strangers: The benefits of connecting in a suspicious world  Standout Quotes:   “It really doesn't take that much for people to feel comfortable with you. It's not that hard for a total stranger to be like, ‘oh yeah, we can get along!' just because of this piece of fabric on my head.” —Joe Keohane    “In a way, every time you speak to a stranger, if you learn to do it well, you get a little glimpse of what the life of another person is like, and that's huge.” —Joe Keohane    “It becomes very difficult to dismiss a group of people when you've had good engagements with members of that group.” —Joe Keohane    “There's a lot in a person, and when you talk to them you get to travel to that little universe, you get to interact with it.” —Joe Keohane    “One of the more curious things about humans is that we are neophobic and neophiliac at the same time—we're afraid of new things, but we love new things.” —Joe Keohane    “It's in our benefit to grow our social networks, to have friends.” —Joe Keohane    “The opportunity that COVID presents us with is it took us very quickly to the conclusion that we were slowly moving towards anyways, which was 300 million individuals alone in rooms looking at screens.” —Joe Keohane    “Almost every crisis we're facing right now is a crisis of belonging.” —Joe Keohane    Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk Podcast At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg   Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT   Find | Joe Keohane    At JoeKeohane.net On Twitter: @JoeKeohane On LinkedIn: @JoeKeohane   SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify

The past year probably are the loneliest year ever. There's a lockdown, people have to stay home, and you probably haven't seen any strangers in a year! So you might lose the muscle to start a conversation or talk to strangers! We have to bring the muscle back! In this episode, I have Joe Keohane, writer, editor, and the author of his latest book, The Power of Strangers, on to break down the techniques on how to start and have a conversation with strangers!  My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book! Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president. I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: YouTube Twitter Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The past year probably are the loneliest year ever. There's a lockdown, people have to stay home, and you probably haven't seen any strangers in a year! So you might lose the muscle to start a conversation or talk to strangers! We have to bring the muscle back! In this episode, I have Joe Keohane, writer, editor, and the author of his latest book, The Power of Strangers, on to break down the techniques on how to start and have a conversation with strangers! My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book! Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president. I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify Follow me on Social Media: YouTube Twitter Facebook ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

Are you uncomfortable talking to strangers? It's time to get comfortable! Talking to strangers has many personal and professional benefits — and it's something you can learn to do better. Joe Keohane, author of the book "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting In A Suspicious World", explains how. This episode is sponsored by Discover Good Profit by Charles Koch. Timeless truths, Buzzword free. At

Are you uncomfortable talking to strangers? It's time to get comfortable! Talking to strangers has many personal and professional benefits — and it's something you can learn to do better. Joe Keohane, author of the book "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting In A Suspicious World", explains how. This episode is sponsored by Discover Good Profit by Charles Koch. Timeless truths, Buzzword free. At GoodProfitBook.com

In this week's episode, Wyndham sits down with esteemed journalist Joe Keohane to discuss his first book The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World. The two discuss the pandemic's effect on our social skills and the advance of digital creep, the rewards of talking to people outside your circle, the inherent danger of “stranger danger,” and how social customs translate across countries and cultures. Joe Keohane's book The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World comes out on July 13, but you can pre-order it from Penguin Random House or wherever books are sold.

If you're like my wife, you're terrified of talking to strangers. You also probably think it doesn't really matter, but you're wrong explains Joe Keohane, author of The Power of Strangers. Keohane is a seasoned writer/editor for many loved publications and becomes obsessed with why we don't to strangers. It turns out, talking to strangers is easier than you think, and has tangible benefits for you at work and in your personal relationships. Seriously!