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What if the key to better work wasn't more hustle—but deeper connection? In this episode, Shasta Nelson dives into the surprising science of friendship, why belonging matters more than ever, and how your relationships at work could be the hidden driver behind your success (and sanity). Shasta Nelson is a former pastor turned pioneer on the topics of loneliness and friendships, She's an in-demand keynote speaker, popular media resource, and author of three books in which she teaches how to build healthy relationships, including The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of the Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time.  Here's what you'll hear: 1.) How being a pastor helped her see things others might not regarding loneliness and belonging 2.) The three things all friendships must have 3.)  How setting a routine and capsule for your friendships is key to maintaining them 4.) The business case for having a best friend at work 5.)  How she pushed back several times in her career against advice that would have derailed her work LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shastanelson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shastamnelson/ If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie   To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com  If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!  Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)   Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram  Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group    Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?”quiz  Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)" Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice Work with Us Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments “Some of the research shows that we are replacing half our close friends every seven years. And that's not because we don't like those friends— it's because life changed.”  “Most of us aren't lonely for more interaction. We're lonely for more intimacy.” “We don't have to have matching lives. I think we so often go through the world thinking we need to have the exact same kids at the same ages, similar jobs, or make the same amount of money—we just crave all these similarities. But really, commonalities don't matter.” “How seen do you feel? How supported do you feel? How truly held do you feel? “

Shasta Nelson shares her proven framework for building meaningful relationships (and why most of us are doing it wrong). We're talking about everything from why 60% of people feel lonely to how many hours it actually takes to become close friends. Plus, I get real about my own journey with friendships and relationship building - because we're all figuring this out together! This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to build deeper connections in business and life.Join our exclusive email list and unlock even more valuable insights, expert advice, and bonus content to enhance your relationship superpowers. —sign up HERE today!Connect with Barb BettsInstagram: @barbbettsFacebook: @barbarambettsYouTube: youtube/@barbbettsWebsite: www.barbbetts.comLet's Stay in Touch!https://www.liinks.co/barbbettsBarb Betts is a sought-after keynote speaker, seasoned real estate expert, passionate educator, and the CEO of The RECollective, a thriving boutique brokerage in Southern California. Barb has delighted countless stages including, Inman Connect, WomanUP!, and at the National Association of REALTORS® Annual Conference. Whether she's teaching on referrals, authenticity or leveraging relationships, Barb brings an honest, compassionate, and transparent approach to every single stage. As a real estate professional, with over 20 years experience, Barb has mastered the ever changing real estate landscape and the balance of running a vibrant brokerage. Through her signature course, Real Estate By Relationship®, Barb educates business builders on the exact systems, proc...

In this episode, Jacqueline Brooker sits down with Shasta Nelson, a thought leader on connection, three-time author, and sought-after keynote speaker, to unpack why friendships at work aren't just a perk, they're a necessity.Shasta is a keynote speaker, author, and leading expert on workplace connection. With three bestselling books and years of research on the power of friendship, she has helped organizations worldwide recognize that strong relationships aren't just a perk, they're a business advantage. Despite early skepticism about her topic, Shasta has carved out a space for herself in the corporate world, making a compelling case for why connection matters at work.Shasta shares how she turned this so-called “soft” topic into a business imperative that companies are finally paying attention to. From dismantling the stigma around workplace friendships to making the case for connection with cold, hard data, this conversation is a must-listen for speakers who want to get their message into corporate spaces, especially when the gatekeepers say it doesn't belong.One of the biggest mistakes emerging speakers make is undervaluing their expertise. Tune in to learn how to own your message, charge your worth, and get booked!WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:Meet Shasta Nelson (00:01)Why most of us still feel lonely even when we have friends (02:29)Why friendship at work is a corporate advantage (05:49)Shasta's experience pitching an unconventional topic to corporate (10:27)The mindset shift every speaker needs when their topic is unconventional (12:49)How Shasta's audiences typically react when she lands her message (17:19)How messages may evolve but the mission stays the same (18:56)The challenges of branding a message that doesn't fit neatly into a box (24:00)Industries embracing Shasta's work (31:12)How the right message at the right time can leave a lasting impact (34:01)Thriving in multiple formats, not just the keynote stage (36:30)Quick questions for Shasta (39:41)Game-changing advice for emerging speakers (41:48)WHERE TO FIND SHASTA NELSONWebsite: https://www.shastanelson.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shastanelson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shastamnelson/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/ShastaMNelsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shasta.m.nelson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShasGFC/videos If you are on a mission to amplify your message to make a more meaningful impact, and you'd love to join a vibrant community of people all harnessing the power of speaking we'd love you to join us in our private Facebook group. Here you will gain access to exclusive live trainings, free resources and the opportunity to ask Jacqueline anything. It's all designed to take the speaking game to the next level. We can't wait to welcome you. Join here : https://www.facebook.com/groups/paidspeakerbreakthroughTo connect and learn more about creating a Speaker Driven Business connect with...

How important is having your employees form friendships at work? Is there a decrease in productivity if employees are also friends? The answers may surprise you. In fact, fostering meaningful connections among team members can be the secret ingredient to thriving workplace success. Shasta Nelson brings her deep expertise, grounded in over 15 years of research on human connections, to discuss with us the pivotal role that work friendships and a sense of belonging play in organizational success. During our conversation, Shasta provided invaluable strategies that leaders can implement to cultivate a supportive and high-performing team culture. Ready to learn how to create a culture of belonging in the workplace? Then you don't want to miss this enlightening interview! 

Shasta Nelson is a leading expert in healthy relationships and intimacy. For over 15 years, she's been translating the science of human connection into actionable practices for enhancing belonging and well-being. On this week's episode of Everyday Better, Shasta joins Leah to discuss the key components of healthy relationships. Shasta shares strategies for developing new friendships and nurturing existing ones, as well as advice for ending a friendship. She also draws on data about loneliness and happiness to explain why working on our relationships is the most important thing we can do to improve our overall health.  Follow Leah Smart on LinkedIn. Follow Shasta Nelson on LinkedIn. To learn more about how to foster healthy relationships, check out Shasta's book Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness.

Hi everyone! Welcome back to another episode of The Chai on Life Podcast. I'm Alex Segal, and today, we are talking all about friendship.I've wanted to do a podcast on friendship for awhile now and this conversation was sooo cathartic and therapeutic. A lot of what we discussed are topics that I think are on a lot of our minds yet hard to speak about openly.Laura Marder was the perfect person to have this conversation with. She is a trained clinical social worker and the Director of the Circles Facilitators at CORE, an organization aimed at fostering meaningful relationships between Jewish women through authentic conversation and connection.As a note, reference Shasta Nelson's Ted Talk on friendship, coined as "Frientimacy," in the episode, so if you're looking to watch that entire video, you can click on the link in the show notes.Whether you're trying to make new friends, working to nurture or deepen existing friendships, wanting more time for friendship in your life, or anything else in that realm, this episode is for you and I am so excited for you to hear it.If you want to get in touch with Laura, you can email her at LMarder@coretorah.org.

In this episode we break the cycle of female friendship with Keynote Speaker, Author, and Friendship Expert, Shasta Nelson. We speak with her about expectations not being met, how to be proactive going into conversations, what to do about not having those needs met, and when it's time to let go of a toxic relationship. Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About: ❤️our expectation for friendship 

When you're a parent, anytime your child makes a close friend, you do too! Whether it's connecting with other caregivers at daycare or throwing a joint birthday party with people you barely know, it can be tricky – and rewarding – to navigate adult friendships when the only thing you have in common is that your kids are friends.  Social relationships expert, author and TEDx speaker Shasta Nelson guides Lynn & Justin on how to traverse the awkward terrain of making and growing friendships with other parents. In our Parenting Story of the Day, writer/humorist Jessica Delfino tells us how she forged unlikely bonds and rewarding friendships on the playground, which she calls “a dating app” for finding parent friends. Shasta Nelson / Podcast / Book / IG / FB / YouTube / X / LinkedIn  For over 15 years, Shasta Nelson has been translating the science of human connection into actionable practices that leads to greater belonging in our communities and work culture. Her expertise has activated organizations such as Google and LinkedIn to intentionally create and accelerate high-trust and resilient relationships. Shasta is the author of three books about how to build healthy relationships including “Frientimacy: How To Deepen Friendships For Lifelong Health and Happiness.” She is also a two-time TEDx speaker, contributor to the Harvard Business Review and has been featured in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, TIME magazine and on the Today Show. Jessica Delfino / Blog / YouTube / IG / FB / X / LinkedIn / TikTok Jessica Delfino is an award winning comedian, writer, musician and mom who tries to balance her time between “momming” and performing. Her book “Dumb Jokes For Smart Folks” was a #1 Amazon bestseller.   StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin, the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.  You can find all your favorite Munchkin products – including the Spring 2-in-1 Bouncer featured in this episode – at Munchkin.com. Use the code PODCAST for 15% off regular-price items!   Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest   Trees for the Future

In today's episode of Frientimacy, Shasta Nelson is joined by her husband, Dr. Greg Nelson, for an insightful conversation on blending friendship with marriage. As they reflect on nearly 20 years together, they delve into the question of whether a spouse should be your best friend and share strategies for balancing relationship dynamics when one partner is an introvert and the other is an extrovert.They cover:How Greg's long-time friendships fit into their marriage and why they matter.The differences between how men and women often view their spouse as a best friend.Personal stories and reflections on navigating vulnerability and keeping friendships alive while being a couple.Tune in for an engaging conversation full of practical tips and heartfelt insights that will help you enrich both your marriage and your friendships!Connect with other listeners on our Mighty Networks community!Join Shasta's mailing list to be the first to know about upcoming episodes, friendship coaching, trips, and more: https://www.shastanelson.com/mailing-list.Shasta's books on belongingness and human connection:Friendships Don't Just Happen!: The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of GirlFriendsFrientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and HappinessThe Business of Friendship: Making the Most of Our Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our TimeConnect with Shasta on her other platforms:Shasta on InstagramShasta on YouTubeShasta on FacebookTell us what you think about this episode.

It's easy to view friendships as an “extra,” but they're a crucial investment in our health and happiness. In this episode, Shasta Nelson, a renowned friendship expert and author, explores the profound impact of our relationships on every area of our lives. She highlights the importance of positivity, consistency, and vulnerability in deepening relationships—an essential combination she calls the "friendship triangle.” This conversation unpacks the societal factors contributing to the loneliness epidemic, the challenges of maintaining friendships in a fast-paced, digitally connected world, and ends on a high note with practical strategies for cultivating meaningful connections, even from a distance. Whether you're looking to deepen existing friendships or cultivate new ones, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and wisdom to help you achieve the Double Win—thriving in both work and life.Find links and complete show notes: doublewinshow.com/13Watch this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/vCSCFvy-jNkTake your FREE LifeScore Assessment at doublewinshow.com/lifescore.Join Michael Hyatt for his free webinar: Land More Coaching Clients, Transform Lives, & Stand Out in a Crowded Market. Visit doublewinshow.com/coach to reserve your seat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a Text Message.Unlock the secrets to building fulfilling, authentic friendships in our latest episode of Life of Love. Join us as we sit down with Jewel Hohman, a friendship expert and soon-to-be therapist, who shares her compelling journey from battling social anxiety to mastering the art of deep connection. Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified feelings of loneliness and learn the science behind creating meaningful bonds that stand the test of time.Using personal anecdotes and practical advice, we discuss the importance of consistency, regular interactions, and the power of shared joyful experiences in cultivating lasting relationships. With insights from the research of Shasta Nelson, Jewel and I explore the dynamics of adapting to new social environments and the intentionality required to nurture friendships. You'll hear real-life examples of how making small, consistent efforts can lead to significant improvements in your social life.We also delve into the profound impact of vulnerability and authenticity on friendship. From inviting someone into your personal space to aligning your social interactions with your energy levels and personal boundaries, our conversation is packed with actionable strategies. Learn how to utilize "social aftercare" and "connection glasses" to enhance your ability to connect deeply and transform initial meetings into enduring friendships. Whether you're navigating new social landscapes or looking to deepen existing bonds, this episode offers invaluable tools and inspiration for enriching your social life.Support the Show.Link to Support this Channel: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2153284/supporters/newJulie's Book: https://amzn.to/3K2ZS05Julie's Website for more information, comments or requests: https://lifeofloveandjoy.comI receive a small commission when you purchase from these links. Thank you for your support! Promo Code for Free Audio Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/45YUMdH

Episode #102: Shasta Nelson, friendship expert extraordinaire, joins me to discuss how and why to be honest with friends when we're upset with them. Our friendships CAN survive tough conversations, hurt feelings, and conflict. AND, our overall social health will improve when we learn to get through the hard stuff with our friends. Meet Shasta Nelson:Shasta Nelson is a leading expert and author on social relationships, speaking across the country and facilitating events to build belongingness and human connection. She's a contributor to the Harvard Business Review and has been quoted in several publications, including Forbes, the New York Times, and TIME magazine; and she has been interviewed live on dozens of TV shows, such as the Today Show and Steve Harvey Show. Shasta's new podcast is Friendtimacy: More Fulfilling Friendships.Some of the topics we covered:Conflict can be a portal to closeness once issues are addressed.Expressing a problem to friends gives them the opportunity to explain themselves. If you're not going to bring up your hurt feelings or your issue, it's on you to work on forgiveness even though your friend hasn't been given the opportunity to ask for forgiveness.When to let things go vs. when to be direct with your friendVulnerability is important in friendships, which includes being honest with friends when you're upset with them and letting friends know where you're sensitive in general.When we feel lonely, scared, or nervous we look for reasons to confirm those feelings.The issue of parents overprotecting their kids from hurt feelings for so long that even into young adulthood their children cannot handle even the tiniest bit of friendship conflict.Friendship is a major investment in time, energy, and emotion. Being honest with a friend about an issue you're having with the friendship protects the time "investment" you've already made.How writing and talking about friendships affects Shasta's friendships (and I answered that one too).When a friendship is no longer worth fighting forTough conversations get a little easier with practice and strengthen your health!Send us a Text Message.* All transcripts are available on the main Buzzsprout "Dear Nina" site. Click on any episode and find the transcript tab. Let's connect over all things friendship! My Substack newsletter about friendship & more Dear Nina website with show notes and a guide to pitching yourself as a guest Instagram , TikTok, Twitter, Youtube, Threads JOIN the Dear Nina Facebook group Ask an anonymous question

Are you ready to transform your friendships and create deeper connections? You've come to the right place! Today we're diving into the sometimes complicated world of friendships with the incredible Shasta Nelson, author of "Friendships Don't Just Happen."Which is the book that we have been reading for our May 2024 Positively You Book Club pick. Get ready to discover the essential elements that make friendships flourish and learn practical tips to nurture those relationships.IN THIS EPISODE:*Discover the three key qualities every friendship needs to thrive: positivity, consistency, and vulnerability.*Dive into the concept of "frientimacy" and learn why it's crucial for deep, meaningful friendships.*Learn how to transition from casual acquaintances to close, supportive friends.and more!AFTER YOU LISTEN:Ready for more positivity? Join The Positively You Personal Growth Book Club- it's completely free! You'll grow, connect, make new friends, gain new insights and perspective and so much more! Connect with me on Instagram- it's where all the fun really is and I LOVE chatting with you over there.Connect with our guest from today: Shasta NelsonGet the Book: Friendships Don't Just HappenCheck out Shasta's new podcast: Frientimacy: Finding Our Way to More Fulfilling FriendshipsLoved this episode? Share is with a friend or leave a 5 Star Review on Apple (Thanks in Advance!)OTHER EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE :Ep 158: How Saying Yes and Following The Fun Can Transform Your LifeEp 116: The Magic of REAL VulnerabilityEp 109: Why You Should Show Up Alone

Welcome to “Frientimacy: Finding Our Way to More Fulfilling Friendships” —the show that reminds us through shared stories and research-backed teaching that friendships, while they may not always be easy, that doesn't mean they aren't worth it.My name is Shasta Nelson and I've been researching, coaching, speaking, and writing books about our friendships for 15 years. With over 60% of us feeling lonely, and even more of us dissatisfied with our current friendships– the approach we're taking to our friendships clearly isn't working.Starting on June 4th, and every Tuesday through the summer, I'm going to release a new episode where we're going to journey through some of the biggest obstacles to our friendships– busy-ness, jealousy, neglect, hurt feelings, feeling like we don't have anything in common anymore. But I'm not just going to teach us how to navigate it, I'm going to invite one of my real-life friends to come talk about one of those issues we've had to deal with in our own friendship. Yes, we're going there. We're bringing up hard conversations and hurt feelings we've experienced– first so you know you're not alone in realizing that friendships are sometimes disappointing or exhausting, but second, so we can learn from each other as I'm going to be asking questions like “What did it feel like to be you in that situation? What was the hardest part of that? What do you wish I had done differently?” No one wants to hear that friendships can be hard work… and yet, much like how physical health is on the other side of physical exertion, so, too is our social health on the other side of some relationship sweat.If you're ready for deeper, closer, and more supportive relationships in your life, if you want relationships that feel intimate, safe, and fulfilling– Frientimacy is for you.You can listen on Spotify, Apple podcasts or wherever you prefer to find your podcasts. Tell us what you think about this episode.

Shasta Nelson's brand is all about helping people connect authentically in real life.  For over 15 years Shasta has facilitated, taught, and modeled how to build healthy relationships, and has written a few books about friendships along the way.  Yet it was her own deep connection to the person who eventually became her husband that rocked Shasta's world, and caused her to lose friends, her job, and the church she was serving.  Shasta's journey was an incredibly painful one, but she emerged more deeply connected to herself, and as a thought leader in the human connection arena.  Listen in to hear Shasta's perfectly imperfect journey.   Bio  A pioneer in belongingness, Shasta Nelson is an in-demand keynote speaker, popular media resource and contributor to the Harvard Business Review, and author of three books in which she teaches how to build healthy relationships, including The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of the Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time. For over 15 years, Shasta has been translating the science of human connection into actionable practices that lead to greater belonging in our communities and workplaces. Her expertise has activated organizations such as Google and LinkedIn to intentionally create and accelerate the high-trust and resilient relationships that lead to higher employee retention, engagement, and collaboration. ​ Shasta has been featured in hundreds of publications such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and TIME magazine, and has appeared as a guest on the Harvard Business Review podcast, Today Show, and Steve Harvey Show. Shasta is a two-time featured TEDx speaker, with her first TED talk receiving over 800,000 views, and she has delivered 500+ keynotes for over 20 different industries, including tech, healthcare, nonprofits, education, and more.   Website: https://www.shastanelson.com/ TedX Talk: Relationally Fit: The Social Secret to a Longer, Happier Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irRtftdsW8E

Matt and Karo may play friendship experts on TV but today they interview real life friendship expert Shasta Nelson, who drops all kinds of knowledge about vulnerability, modeling behavior, and why the clergy is the loneliest profession. Check out Shasta's books and hire her at shastanelson.com! Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Aaron Karo on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Man of the Year is produced by Thelonious Friedman in Hancock Park, Los Angeles

Shasta Nelson, an expert on friendship and healthy relationships and Author of Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness, sits down with Leah Smart to dive into the three components every relationship needs to be healthy and how to nurture connections that truly last. Follow Leah on LinkedIn Follow Shasta on LinkedIn

1- Old School leadership thinking claims that work is work and personal is personal and never the two shall meet. However, how many of your friends resulted from work relationships? How much more joyful is the work when you know friends have your back? How much more engaged are you? After all, you often see coworkers more often in a given week than your partner or children!My guest today is author and keynote speaker Shasta Nelson. We discuss the myths around work friendships, and how encouraging friendships at work and making intentional connections leads to not only higher performance, engagement, retention, and loyalty - but less absenteeism and better health for you and your employees. We discuss the epidemic of loneliness, how to balance personal relationships with tough business situations, and why it's in an organization's best interest to foster work friendships. Shasta shares what we learn as school age kids and how it applies to work and what healthy friendships at work look like. To access the episode transcript, please click on the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.com Key Takeaways:Work is to adults what school was to children. We never tell children to not make friends, yet many adults believe they should not make friends in the same type of environment. Being friendly with someone is different from being close friends with someone. There should be enough safety that everyone is, at minimum, friendly with each other.Proactively have conversations with your friends at work about challenges that may come up, whether because of conflict, discipline, or something else. It will strengthen your relationship as you open with one another. Consistency, positivity, and vulnerability are important for any healthy relationship. "The goal isn't to pull back and only stay comfortable. The goal is to say social health is on the other side of a little bit of relational sweat." — Shasta NelsonAbout Shasta Nelson, Friendship Expert, Keynote Speaker, Author, The Business of FriendshipShasta Nelson is a leading expert on Friendship who speaks across the country and facilitates events for connection. She's been quoted in magazines and newspapers, online and print, including New York Times, The Washington Post, and Readers Digest, and has been interviewed live on over dozens of TV shows, including the TODAY Show and Steve Harvey Show. Plus, if you haven't yet seen her popular TEDx talk then you'll want to watch that later!Her previous books include Friendships Don't Just Happen! which is a guide for making new friends as an adult, and Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness which teaches us how to make our relationships more meaningful. But it's her newest book that we talk about today as she takes her expertise about friendship into the workplace in The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of Our Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time.Connect with Shasta Nelson: Website and Books: shastanelson.comInstagram: instagram.com/shastamnelsonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shastanelsonFacebook: facebook.com/shasta.m.nelsonX: twitter.com/shastamnelsonJoin the tribe, download your free guide! Discover what empathy can do for you: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaX: @redsliceFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemaria

Old School leadership thinking claims that work is work and personal is personal and never the two shall meet. However, how many of your friends resulted from work relationships? How much more joyful is the work when you know friends have your back? How much more engaged are you? After all, you often see coworkers more often in a given week than your partner or children!My guest today is author and keynote speaker Shasta Nelson. We discuss the myths around work friendships, and how encouraging friendships at work and making intentional connections leads to not only higher performance, engagement, retention, and loyalty - but less absenteeism and better health for you and your employees. We discuss the epidemic of loneliness, how to balance personal relationships with tough business situations, and why it's in an organization's best interest to foster work friendships. Shasta shares what we learn as school age kids and how it applies to work and what healthy friendships at work look like.To access the episode transcript, please click on the episode title atwww.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:Work is to adults what school was to children. We never tell children to not make friends, yet many adults believe they should not make friends in the same type of environment.Being friendly with someone is different from being close friends with someone. There should be enough safety that everyone is, at minimum, friendly with each other.Proactively have conversations with your friends at work about challenges that may come up, whether because of conflict, discipline, or something else. It will strengthen your relationship as you open with one another.Consistency, positivity, and vulnerability are important for any healthy relationship."The goal isn't to pull back and only stay comfortable. The goal is to say social health is on the other side of a little bit of relational sweat." —  Shasta NelsonAbout Shasta Nelson, Friendship Expert, Keynote Speaker, Author, The Business of FriendshipShasta Nelson is a leading expert on Friendship who speaks across the country and facilitates events for connection. She's been quoted in magazines and newspapers, online and print, including New York Times, The Washington Post, and Readers Digest, and has been interviewed live on over dozens of TV shows, including the TODAY Show and Steve Harvey Show. Plus, if you haven't yet seen her popular TEDx talk then you'll want to watch that later!Her previous books include Friendships Don't Just Happen! which is a guide for making new friends as an adult, and Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness which teaches us how to make our relationships more meaningful. But it's her newest book that we talk about today as she takes her expertise about friendship into the workplace in The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of Our Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time.Connect with Shasta Nelson:Website and Books: shastanelson.comInstagram: instagram.com/shastamnelsonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shastanelsonFacebook: facebook.com/shasta.m.nelsonX: twitter.com/shastamnelsonJoin the tribe, download your free guide! Discover what empathy can do for you:http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathyConnect with Maria:Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaX: @redsliceFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemaria

This week, we are reframing friendship — or more specifically, the friendship fail. To find out how a deep friendship has the potential to be rehabilitated, we talk with friendship expert Shasta Nelson, who has been called the Brené Brown of friendship. We talk about reframing loneliness, qualities every friendship needs, not downplaying our successes, and so much more. Listen for all the goods — your friendships will thank you.Shasta Nelson has been studying friendship, both personally and in team environments, for 20 years. Her research has been made accessible for readers in Friendships Don't Just Happen!, which teaches us how to make new friends as adults, and Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness, which teaches us how to make our closer relationships more meaningful and healthy. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Harvard Business Review.Links:Follow Shasta on Twitter and Instagram, and check out her websiteWe love hearing from our listeners! Leave us a voice message, write to the show email, or send us a DM on any of our socials.If our conversations support you in your own reframing practice, please consider a donation on our Patreon, where you can also hear bonus episodes, or tipping us on Ko-fi. Subscribe to the Reframeables Newsletter. Follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube too.

Shasta Nelson, an expert on friendship and healthy relationships and Author of Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness, sits down with Leah Smart to dive into the three components every relationship needs to be healthy and how to nurture connections that truly last. Follow Leah on LinkedIn Follow Shasta on LinkedIn

Do you remember middle school and how painful it was with friendships? Ugh, I shudder at the thought. I will admit I wasn't a popular kid in middle school or even high school. I always found friendships difficult to navigate. I would attach myself to one or two girls and then be devastated if the friendship didn't work out. I didn't feel like I was on solid footing with friendships until college. I would like to thank my longtime friends like Pam and Emily and others for sticking with me. I love you!In speaking with my guest today, Shasta Nelson, I learned once again how important friendships are. Both women and men alike need friendships. These connections are crucial for our physical, mental, and emotional health. It was a privilege to have Shasta on the show!During our conversation, Shasta and I also chatted about:How her work as a pastor was a natural start to her current work with friendship.We did a brief tour of her books, including Friendships Don't Just Happen, Frientimacy, and The Business of Friendship.We talked about the friendship triangle, which was so important that I shared it with my daughter, Charlotte, and will share it with my little one, Olivia, when she gets older.Why we need friendships at work, even when we are managers or in other leadership positions.The impact that friendships or a lack thereof has on our health.And how we can foster friendships in remote or hybrid work environments.And moreWe packed a lot of juiciness into our conversation and covered a lot of ground!

Hey Girl!! Do you know what it takes to be a good friend? Do you ever feel lonely even though you know and call a lot of people your "friends". In today's episode, I tell you about a Ted Talk by Shasta Nelson on friendships.  Shasta is an author and Founder/ CEO of GirlFriendCircles.com and gives great perspective on what is required to have a good friendship. I share some of it in today's episode. Enjoy! #LetsGo We would love to hear from you!   If you aren't following me (Donna) already, follow me @donnaschiele7 And H.E.Y. Girls! Instagram- Facebook Twitter  And subscribe to Donna's YouTube channel Where you can see videos of the podcast Also here is the podcast website  and if you want to send us an email you can do that too!  h.e.y.girlfoundation@gmail.com We would love to hear from you!  

Last weekend I met up with four of my closest girlfriends. We do this every year. We try very hard to hang out in a house where we don't have to leave, where we can wear sweatpants and eat as much food as humanly possible. I hope that this episode really inspires you to go out there and find your people. I want to share three things I observed with these women over this weekend. It was a place where we could address what we need as humans, what we need as friends, and what we need as moms. Only two of out of the five have had children, and it was so interesting to see sort of what dominated the conversation and what didn't. The friendship we share was forged during a challenging time for all of us. (For me, I had just called off an engagement.) What we bring to each other is that we talk about our addictions, we talk about what we're struggling with, we talk about our current relationships, what's great, what's not working, and we talk about what we really love. We talk about what really matters with 100% acceptance. The first thing that I learned over this weekend is that rest is not a luxury. Rest is a necessity. Every single one of us talked about how amazing it was to be able to turn off work, to be able to leave our families. We love them, but we needed to not do all the invisible work. If you have been feeling tired, I want you to schedule rest into your calendar right now intentionally. I think that is critical. This is not nice to have, especially not now. I think, coming out of the pandemic and coming out of the restructuring we've all done, we need to make sure we're resting because rest looks different now, doesn't it? So many people are working from home. I rarely leave my house. I work. I take care of the kids. I clean the house. Then I plan for work the next day, and I work in the house and then I walk the dog. I know I'm not special. Most of us have a schedule that's very similar now, even people who work for corporations, so I think it's critical that you understand when you need rest and how to get it. The second thing I learned is how important it is to have playmates in our sandbox. I talk about this a lot to my own coach. What's cool about my group of friends and where I do think we're very lucky is that two of us are entrepreneurs. One of us is a stay-at-home mother, and two work for corporations now. That combo is really great because we get to share different aspects and perspectives on life. But each of us has someone to turn to when we need a deeper conversation. There's a really great book by Shasta Nelson called Friendships Don't Just Happen!: The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of GirlFriends I recommend. She breaks down that each of us can have different groups of friends, and that's totally appropriate. You might have your work friends, your dance mom friends, and old friends from, you know, childhood or your early twenties.  Each one of those groups is going to serve a different purpose and that's OK. I think it's really important that we understand that you never want to make yourself feel wrong for who you're hanging out with. Chances are you need something from them. If you no longer do or feel like you're constantly giving and not getting back, it's probably time to release those friendships. And the third thing I learned was the importance of sharing. I know that sounds funny. I had so much fun talking about different books. One of us has just totally dived headfirst into serious meditation, and she was sharing that with us, and we are talking about moving. We were talking about children. We were talking about how hard it is for parents, and as much as we love our children, why didn't anybody tell us it was going to be this hard? How much of a role is the internet playing in that? We talked about our health rights, were, as we're all getting older. Our health needs are changing. Who's going for a walk right now? Who's going to take a break right now? Those sorts of conversations were happening, and I think we loved sharing with each other what works. Each one of us had a turn to say: you know, it's really hard for me right now, and we got to talk about that, and I really want to encourage you not only to put rest in your calendar after you listen to this episode. I want you to start fighting for friendships. The only reason that this friendship between the five of us has lasted as long as it has is that we love each other. And every single year -- except during the pandemic -- we have fought to be in the same room for one weekend. We have fought to be together, to be with each other, to remind each other of what matters, to work through issues that you can't talk about with everybody, and to tell the truth about where life is standing. Also, to inspire each other. I think every single one of us left this weekend with new goals, new ideas, and inspired actions, we could take. I want to encourage you to fight for your people. Go find the people in your sandbox, schedule your rest, do it with someone you love, and then make sure you're sharing from your heart. Let's get to it! Other Game On Girlfriend podcast episodes you might want to check out:  Demand What You Need https://sarahwalton.com/demand/  How (& When) to Break Up With Friends https://sarahwalton.com/break-up/  The Power of Mastermind Groups https://sarahwalton.com/mastermind-group-benefits/  How ‘The Walking Dead' Save My Business (No Really!) https://sarahwalton.com/walking-dead/  Check out the book “Friendships Don't Just Happen” : https://amzn.to/3JDZOT4  You can check out our podcast interviews on YouTube, too! http://bit.ly/YouTubeSWalton  Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here and would be so grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking “Write a review.” Then we'll get to inspire even more people! 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Relationship expert Shasta Nelson returns to show to share the three most impactful traits to have a long-lasting friendship.    Source: Friendship Seminar With Shasta Nelson Session 2   Connect with Shasta Nelson:    Website: https://www.shastanelson.com   Instagram: shastamnelson   YouTube: Shasta Nelson; Friendship Expert @ShastaMNelson   Book: Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness   Previous Episodes: 025 | Shasta Nelson: "Any Relationship In Your Life That Is NOT Fulfilling, It Is Because At Least One Of These Three Requirements Is Lacking." Jul 27, 2020 Hosted by Malikee Josephs (Pronounced Muh leek Jo seffs)    Give Me A Shout:   Follow Me On Instagram @DepressionDetoxShow.   Email me: mj@depressiondetoxshow.com   Support The Show: Donate

In this episode, Lucas and David dive into the topic of friendships within a business with the author of the book "The Business of Friendship," Shasta Nelson.Friendship is often viewed as only a personal matter. However, it plays a crucial role in a business's success and career fulfillment. Shasta shares her insights on the science behind friendships, how to build and maintain meaningful connections in the workplace, and the benefits of having friends at work.Topics discussed:We're just supposed to fix the cars. 4:46We are really mean to each other because it's our thing. 8:58What makes a healthy relationship and how are they developed? 16:11What is friendship? How does it work? 19:48How do we learn about other people's love languages? 24:17These are the most meaningless words in the history of social media. 28:17Every relationship starts at the bottom of the triangle and moves up. 31:43Can you salvage a toxic employee if you have one? 40:36If you care about the physical health of your team, you want them healthy enough to do their job. 44:32The first step is to talk about it. If you don't talk to them, you don't know. 49:15 Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.Click here to schedule a free discovery call: https://geni.us/IFORABEShop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your customer with a unique and immersive buying experience.Click here to schedule a free demo: https://geni.us/Shop-WareUtilize the fastest and easiest way to look up and order parts and tires with PartsTech absolutely free.Click here to get started: https://geni.us/PartsTech

Re-Release!  Shasta Nelson is a friendship expert and has a three-part framework for developing deep meaningful relationships.  We are re-releasing this episode as we are in the middle of layoffs in early 2023 and some of you might be losing friendships right along with jobs. Because consistency is one component of a nurtured relationship- so when your work routine stops or shakes up, that one pillar can come tumbling down leaving you a little lonely and wondering why. When we change jobs, we can lose friendships. In this episode, you'll get the strategies you need to combat loneliness, guidance on where to get started when you want to deepen your friendships, and how you can feel more connected, seen, and loved.  Learn more about Shasta Nelson and bring her to your organization. Take Shasta's Frientimacy QuizGet her newest book The Business of FriendshipCheck out all things Dia Bondi.

Friendships at work make you feel better about your job, more creative, able to solve problems more quickly and so much happier. Having friends of any kind–from casual acquaintances to besties–will lead to more ease, meaning and joy in your job and in your life, not to mention help you feel less lonely in this crazy world!   SHOW NOTES   Revisiting the very first episode of Crina and Kirsten Get to Work, our hosts take a deeper dive into material they discussed so many years ago. First, let's review the three types of friendships, all of which contribute to the ease, meaning and joy we experience at work. Friendships of utility: which exist between people who are useful to each other in some way.  Friendships of pleasure: which exist between people who enjoy each other.  Friendships of the good: which exist because of mutual respect and admiration.    Our hosts wanted to take a deeper dive considering what is something of a loneliness epidemic in the United State.  Three decades ago, Gallup reported that three percent of Americans had no close friends.  In 2021, an online poll put the number of people with no close friends at twelve percent.  And over the pandemic thirteen percent of women report they have lost touch with friends over the pandemic.     Loneliness at work can keep people “out of the loop.” Interacting with other people at work makes the office more enjoyable, it also provides a conduit for critical information. The informal conversations and communications we have with people at work is how information is shared - and friendships really “grease the wheels” of this communication.   Friendships at work create more committed employees, who are more productive and are better communicators.  According to the 2021 Workplace Friendship & Happiness Survey by Wildgoose, 57% of people say having a best friend in the workplace makes work more enjoyable, 22% feel more productive with friends, and 21% say friendship makes them more creative.    There are some key strategies to creating friendships at work, according to research by Shasta Nelson, friendship expert, there are three principles behind any strong relationship:   Consistency: how regularly and frequently you interact with each other.  Vulnerability: how you get to know and feel close to each other. Sharing, revealing, let people “in,”  Positivity: how much you enjoy each other's company….kindness, validation, gratitude, affirmation, acceptance, love. More good reads:   The State of American Friendship: Change, Challenges, and Loss   How Many Close Friends Do You Need in Adulthood? - The New York Times   The 2021 Workplace Friendship & Happiness Survey | Wildgoose USA   Why Having a Best Friend at Work Matters - businessnewsdaily.com   The Power of Work Friends   Frientimacy: The 3 Requirements of All Healthy Friendships | Shasta Nelson | TEDxLaSierraUniversity

In our recent national survey of American adults, 36% of respondents reported serious loneliness—feeling lonely “frequently” or “almost all the time or all the time” in the four weeks prior to the survey. This included 61% of young people aged 18-25 and 51% of mothers with young children. - Harvard 2021 research She was lonely in her journey to becoming a life coach, being young in the game, taking whatever society was throwing at her. But she found her way through staying true to her mission to help others navigate life. Jewel is a professionally certified life coach and friendship expert. Using brain training exercises, she helps people become magnetic, and create deep friendships with their ideal friends, by fostering better relationships with themselves. More of Jewel: https://www.instagram.com/jewel.hohman/ https://www.jewelhohman.com/ Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. =|| Books Mentioned ||= The Business of Friendship by Shasta Nelson - https://amzn.to/3vORVDI youtube video: https://youtu.be/h3MYb9wXObo THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! #jewelhohman #lifecoach #relationshipsandloneliness #personalfinance #aboutthatwallet Continue to support the show by subscribing, sharing and leaving comments on your favorite platforms. This help others like yourself find me. ________ AFFILIATES/SPONSORS: DISCLAIMER: these are sponsored links in which I get paid and you can benefit for being a listener to the podcast. Get Eco Friendly Stocking stuffers with Earth Breeze Laundry Sheets: aboutthatwallet.com/earthbreeze Survey Junkie - Make some shmoney for your thoughts!! aboutthatwallet.com/surveyjunkie Gain access to over 5,000 training videos to increase your skillset: https://shopakanundrum.com/?ref=atw Shop on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tiWXW8 Get Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/3ORzaHl Listen to the podcast on your favorite listening platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon and more!! -- DISCLAIMER: I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, contractor, lender, or financial advisor. The content in this audio are for educational purposes only. You must do your own research and make the best choice for you. Investing of any kind involves risk. While it is possible to minimize risk, your investments are solely your responsibility. It is imperative that you conduct your own research. I am merely sharing my opinion with no guarantee of gains or losses on investments. If you need advice, please contact a qualified CPA, CFP, an attorney, insurance agent, financial advisor, or the appropriate professional for the subject you would like help with. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aboutthatwallet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aboutthatwallet/support

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya chatted with friendship expert Shasta Nelson on all things friendship.We had so much fun talking about how friends support us, why it matters that we build healthy relationships, and how friendship is a necessity, not just a nice to have for our health and happiness (there is a study that shows that 70% of our happiness comes from our relationships).It is common to struggle with friendships, not everyone had these kinds of relationships modeled for them, but it is something we all deserve and a skill we can all learn.Shasta Nelson, a friendship expert, is a leading voice on loneliness and creating healthy relationships. Whether she's speaking at conferences or on TEDx stages, giving media interviews to outlets such as The New York Times and The Washington Post, or appearing as a guest on The Harvard Business Review podcast or The Steve Harvey Show, she is constantly teaching all of us how to create healthier and more fulfilling relationships in our lives. Shasta's booksFriendships Don't Just Happen! teaches us how to make new friends as adultsFrientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness teaches us how to make our relationships more meaningful and healthyThe Business of Friendship: Making the Most of the Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time teaches us why we need to foster better relationships in our jobs.ShastaNelson.com Follow Shasta on social media:FacebookLinkedInTwitterInstagramYouTube#BeAFriend Support us: PatreonEmail: friend@project-bff.comShare the love: subscribe + rate us in your favorite podcast app + tell your friendsWe use Buzzsprout to host our podcast + we love it. They make it so easy!Support the show

Welcome back to the final episode of our friendship miniseries! In this episode we're joined by female friendship expert and author of Frientimacy, Shasta Nelson to talk all about making and maintaining friends.If you'd rather watch the podcast you can find the whole video episode on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/sextraspodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkWe start the episode by asking Shasta why people have difficulty making friends and hear some different ways of making friends. Shasta explains that most people don't know how to make friends in a meaningful way, or realise that making friends requires a lot of effort, so we talk about what not to do when making friends.We discuss where to make friends as an adult (ie. outside of education, which many people struggle with) and Shasta names the three pillars of any good adult friendship and what we can do if we have a problem with our friends in one of those areas.It obviously wouldn't be an episode of Sextras without these, so we had to ask Shasta about how love languages and attachment styles affect our friendships and how that influences whether we feel valued as a friend and how we show affection towards our friends.Thank you so much to Shasta for joining us for our final episode of the friendship miniseries, it was certainly very informative for us but we hope it was for all our listeners too! You can find out more about Shasta on her website https://www.shastanelson.com and make sure to buy any of her three books.As always you can find more of us on Tiktok, Instagram or Facebook @sextraspodcast, our website www.sextraspodcast.com or JOIN OUR PATREON community for access to the full video episode, behind the scenes content and bonus episodes https://patreon.com/sextraspodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link.Thank you for listening, we'll be back in a couple of weeks with our period miniseries!Produced by Mable ProductionsOriginal music by Sacha Puttnam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to our friendship miniseries! This week we started off talking about how to bring up conflict with a friend, and ended up talking about what we look for in friendship.We began the episode asking whether you find it more difficult to bring up problems with a friend or with a romantic partner, and discussing our own experiences bringing up conflict with each other.We then discuss what you should expect from a friend, and when it's okay to bring things up if you friend isn't fulfilling your expectations. There are different boundaries around when it's acceptable to bring up something that's a problem with the friendship itself and something about them as a person that you have a problem with.We also cover what kind of people we choose to surround ourselves with— obviously we don't expect our friends to be perfect people but we discuss whether it's important to us for our friends to have the same values as us.This is one of the few episodes where we've change our own minds about something by the end of the episode, we hope we change how you think about friendship too!We'd love to hear more from you about your friendships. You can find us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @sextraspodcast, our website www.sextraspodcast.com or join our Patreon community where you'll get access to the full video episode, bonus and behind-the-scenes content and even get a free sticker.Next week we're joined by female friendship expert Shasta Nelson, we look forward to seeing you then!Original music by Sacha PuttnamProduced by Mable Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JOIN OUR PATREON community to continue getting involved in these conversations and to get access to full raw video footage of each episode and exclusive bonus content: Welcome to our first episode of our first ever miniseries!! This miniseries is all about friendship and we're kicking it off with an episode about what happens when you're more than friends with someone.We start the episode with a segment where we ask if you've ever caught feelings for a friend and if you've ever had sex with a friend, plus if you would sleep with one of your current friends.We then get into the main episode where we ask whether it's ever okay to sleep with a friend, and break down everything that could go very wrong or very right if you choose to go down that path. We ask whether sex with a friend has to mean something and how your opinion on this might impact how your friendship could change after having sex.We also ask how to identify if you have feelings for a friend and how to distinguish between platonic and romantic or sexual feelings for a friend. It can be quite hard to tell sometimes, and lots of us have had a crush on a friend, so it's nothing to be ashamed about, but it's also important to ask ourselves when you should voice these feelings and when they should be kept very quiet (like when they're ahem in a relationship).We then get onto deeper topics like if it's ethical to be friends with someone if you have an ulterior motive of trying to sleep with them, or if you have feelings and hope they'll be convinced to have feelings for you in the process of being friends. We also discuss the dynamics between male and female friends and the expectation of sex in those friendships, plus the whole made up concept of the friend zone.We hope you enjoy the first episode of this miniseries! We'll see you next week to talk about conflict with friends, before the last episode where we talk to female friendship expert Shasta Nelson about how to make and maintain friends.You can find more of us and get involved over on our Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @sextraspodcast, email us sextraspodcast@gmail.com or visit our website www.sextraspodcast.com.Thanks for listening, we'll see you next week!Produced by Mable ProductionsOriginal music by Sacha Puttnam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What it takes to make a friend. It's back to school time, so I've talked about friendship with my kids this week.  I've also talked with other women about loneliness this week.  You're not alone; let's nudge it up a bit.  Episode 300 and 70 This podcast was inspired by the TEDx Talk by Shasta Nelson.  https://www.ted.com/talks/shasta_nelson_frientimacy_the_3_requirements_of_all_healthy_friendships?language=en Friendship Intimacy is where you feel seen and safe in a satisfying way. How close do you feel to your friends right now?  1-10.  70% of us rate 5 or below. We are hungry for closeness, the answer is not to make more friends. 3 Common Dominators Connect All Friends Positivity—joy, affirmation, gratitude, fun. 5 positive to negative Consistency—hours logged, time put in together, where you build your story. This is why school friendships where easy. Vulnerability—where you are seen and talking about what is going right and wrong.  Hardships and big dreams.  You can only feel known if you share your big thoughts.   The more time we spend, the stronger the friendship triangle.  When we are lonely, we need to move some people up the triangle and not meet new people.   This triangle is about how much we practice.  When we have high positivity, we feel satisfied. When we have high consistency, we feel safe. When we have high vulnerability, we feel seen.       Self-Care:  Reach out to an old friend and ratchet up the consistency factor. Play Idea: Use YouTube to find karaoke tracks and have a family sing-off.   Have an idea? Email me at Play4life.Christy@gmail.com  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  Join our community and get texts!

You're in for a treat this week with guest Shasta Nelson, author of Frientimacy. If you're finding your footing in female friendships, asking questions about boundaries, or wondering how to get to know new people, this episode is for you. Shasta lays out three things every friendship needs and explains that you don't need more time but better connections in your relationships. She's clear, helpful, and we loved this interview! If you did too, take a moment to share with friends - that helps other people find the show! You can also rate and review Why Tho to show your support. Interested in connecting with Tiffany and Ashley? Here's a few links to their work: www.tiffanybluhm.com The Resisterhood Cohort: https://forms.gle/YS7bstwKeENKaPJE6 www.ashabercrombie.org/book www.ashleyabercrombie.substack.com

Since we're rounding out the theme of relationships, I'm hopping on a minisode talking about  friendships! In this episode, I go over three common friendship scenarios/challenges as well as give you possible solutions.  In this episode you'll hear:  A simple (but sometimes vulnerable!) thing to do to make sure your friendships stay healthy.  What to do if you have a friend who doesn't seem to open up as much as you do What to do if you have a friend that you've lost touch with  If you haven't already, make sure you check out the two episodes I recently aired with friendship experts Danielle Bayard Jackson and Shasta Nelson. As I mentioned before, our friendships with women are incredibly important, sometimes we have challenges in those relationships (which is normal!), and I always want to make sure you have some solutions.  http://andreaowen.com/460  

When we talk about relationships, we sometimes tend to leave out friendships. But friends are such an important aspect of our lives. Shasta Nelson is back on the show to talk about how to deepen friendships, get to the heart of why friendships are important, and some ways to build meaningful connections.    Shasta Nelson is a keynote speaker, author, and leading expert on friendship and healthy relationships at work. She is constantly teaching all of us how to create healthier and more fulfilling relationships in our lives.   We talk about:   Why friendship is important in women's lives (5:00) There are three requirements for a healthy relationship: positive emotions, consistency, and vulnerability (13:07) How to be vulnerable within your friendships (14:16) 49% of you feel even more distant from friends and family now than a year ago, due to the pandemic. Shasta shares how you can begin to foster and build connection with others (25:19) How to repair a friendship that has drifted apart (37:29) http://andreaowen.com/452  

From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff about long distance friendships.How do you stay connected with friends who live far away? Is there extra work to stay connected? Just because there may be a limited amount of time you can spend in real life with you friend, doesn't mean you can't still do things together. Research shows that friendships can flourish even without in person interactions.Also, we end with the slightly alarming thought, which we will pick up in a future episode and examine in more detail: "We replace half our close friends every seven years. The ones who tend to make it are the ones we figure out how to maintain past changes.” (Shasta Nelson, friendship expert and author of  Frientimacy) Resources:Long distance friendships take work, by Kensey Gidick, on the Today Show4 tips to stay connected to friends who live far away, by Kavitha George and Clare Marie Schneider, on NPR#BeAFriend Support us: PatreonEmail: friend@project-bff.comShare the love: subscribe + rate us in your favorite podcast app + tell your friendsWe use Buzzsprout to host our podcast + we love it. They make it so easy!Support the show

Frientimacy by Shasta Nelson 

In this weekend edition: Trying to make and maintain friendships as an adult can be hard; trying to do it during a global pandemic is a whole other feat. The past two years have disrupted our lives in many ways, including our close friendships. Between lockdowns, canceled events, and social distancing, many of us found ourselves physically apart from our closest friends when we needed them most. Some of us gradually drifted away from friends we had once been close to, while other friends became lifelines of support during times of grief and loss. Friendship experts see the pandemic as a time that has tested our closest bonds, reminding us that it's normal for friendships to end. They also emphasize the importance of being seen by a close few, not just for our self-esteem but also for our mental wellbeing. Like a good diet or regular exercise routine, studies show that a healthy friendship can reduce levels of stress and even boost our cognitive health. As the restrictions of the pandemic lift and we begin to attend public events and re-enter social spaces, how do we go about building new friendships? And for the pre-pandemic friendships we already have, how do we strengthen their bond? This week on AirTalk, guest host Kyle Stokes spoke with a leading expert on friendships and author of the book “Frientimacy – How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness,” Shasta Nelson about how the pandemic tested our friendships and some ways we can restore them. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.   Support the show: https://laist.com

When we figured out we could finally be in the same place at the same time, after 2 years of not being able to connect in person, we decided to ditch the virtual world and record an episode together, in real life.  And what better topic to discuss than Friendship.  We discuss our own friendship, include the voices of some of our other friends, and some advice from a friendship expert, Shasta Nelson.   This is a bit of a different episode for us as we didn't have our fancy recording equipment, and we also decided to do it while hiking (at an altitude of 8,000 feet!).  There are some giggles, a bit of huffing and puffing (luckily we were able to edit out the attack of the mosquitos!)  and a lot of love for each other and this topic.  Just like everything else with this podcast, it is perfectly imperfect.  We hope you enjoy it.  If you do, please make sure to rate us and consider sharing with your friends.    The only way to have a friend is to be one. - Ralph Waldo Emerson    Notes:   We reference Shasta Nelson a few times throughout the podcast.  You can find more about her work, and her great books here: https://www.shastanelson.com/    If you are looking to make new friends, one of the best ways we know to meet people is: https://www.meetup.com/  You can also look for interesting groups on: Facebook NextDoor Friender   As mentioned, some of the traditional dating sites have a “friends” mode” Tinder Social Bumble BFF

Do you have a work spouse? Someone in your job who really gets you? Work partners are particularly beneficial in fast-paced and high stress working environments. Experts have warned that COVID-19 has put a strain on work partners. How can you mindfully keep that bond strong? Links Shasta Nelson @shastamnelson ‘The Business of Friendship’ by Shasta Nelson https://amzn.to/3yTIcfI Admit it. You miss your work spouse. - The Washington Post, https://wapo.st/3vLYaqb The Incredible Powers Of Nostalgia | HuffPost Life https://bit.ly/3wOI2nV Follow us on Instagram @thespace_podcast Review The Space on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/review-the-space Credits Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian WaltonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pirates discuss Shasta Nelson's concept of Frientimacy and take a quiz to see where they fall on each of the "frientimacy" requirements. Are they the same? Does the quiz show them as compatible? Let's find out where they fall on the frientimacy scale!!  

Welcome back to the Healthcare Happy Hour after our short Capitol Conference hiatus. And what a Cap Con it was! We were able to bring to you legislators from both sides of the aisle, innovative thinkers in health economics, a big name from CMS, coalition partners and, of course, our keynotes - Dr. Deepak Chopra and Shasta Nelson. Today Marcy M. Buckner and Dan Parker are joined by Legislative Council vice Chair Mark Gaunya, who also served as this year's Cap Con chairperson, to recap the event. In the first part of our Capitol Conference recap, we discuss what attendees heard from the keynote speakers, members of Congress, Jeff Grant from CMS/CCIIO, and Avik Roy from the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity. In part 2, we will talk about what attendees heard from NAHU's coalition partners and the fabulous breakout sessions attendees were able to engage with.

Welcome back to the Healthcare Happy Hour after our short Capitol Conference hiatus. And what a Cap Con it was! We were able to bring to you legislators from both sides of the aisle, innovative thinkers in health economics, a big name from CMS, coalition partners and, of course, our keynotes - Dr. Deepak Chopra and Shasta Nelson. Today Marcy M. Buckner and Dan Parker are joined by Legislative Council vice Chair Mark Gaunya, who also served as this year's Cap Con chairperson, to recap the event. In the first part of our Capitol Conference recap, we discuss what attendees heard from the keynote speakers, members of Congress, Jeff Grant from CMS/CCIIO, and Avik Roy from the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity. In part 2, we will talk about what attendees heard from NAHU's coalition partners and the fabulous breakout sessions attendees were able to engage with.

Shasta Nelson is a leading expert on Friendship. She's been quoted in magazines and newspapers, online and print, including New York Times, The Washington Post, and Readers Digest, and has been interviewed live on over dozens of TV shows, including the TODAY Show and Steve Harvey Show. Plus, if you haven't yet seen her popular TEDx talk then you'll want to watch that later!Her previous books include Friendships Don't Just Happen! which is a guide for making new friends as an adult, and Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness which teaches us how to make our relationships more meaningful. But it's her newest book that we're talk about today as she takes her expertise about friendship into the workplace in The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of Our Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time. In this conversation we talk about loneliness and how it should never be a source of shame, how to gauge it and tell if that is what you are feeling. We touch on mens' friendships and how the pandemic may actually be helping them to engage on a closer level.One of the most important aspects for me was the discussion around how to take responsibility for your own part in your friendships and how to deepen them and improve them using Shasta's Frientimacy triangle of positivity, consistency and vulnerability.Lastly, we talk about how to maintain and even grow work friendships even though you may not even be able to be at work just now.If you have friends, would like to deepen your friendships or understand where you are on the unfulfilled/loneliness scale and what to do about it, then this is a must-listen conversation. You can find Shasta on:www.shastanelson.comIG - @shastamnelsonYou can also check out Tipsy Tea on www.tipsytea.co.uk and use the discount code CTAF to get a free measure glass!

Today's guest is a leading expert on friendship and how we can create healthier and more fulfilling relationships in our lives. She speaks across the country and facilitates events for connection. She's been quoted in the New York Times, The Washington Post, and Reader's Digest, and has been interviewed live on over a dozen TV shows, including the TODAY Show and The Steve Harvey Show. She was selected by Facebook to be their media spokesperson and friendship expert for Friends Day 2018. Her previous books include “Friendships Don't Just Happen!” and “Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness.” She's taken her expertise about friendship into the workplace in her latest book, “The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of Our Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time.” Her TEDx talk, “Frientimacy: The 3 Requirements of All Healthy Friendships” has been viewed over 400,000 times. Please join me in welcoming Shasta Nelson. In this episode we discuss: her thoughts on leadership: “Leadership is influence and having the influence to help people maximize who they are.” her journey of leadership goes back to when she was 8-years-old and her sisters were her followers. her original plan to become a war correspondent but how she ended up becoming a pastor and studying divinity in college. her passion to encourage and promote having healthy relationships. how she built a “match.com” but for friendship. how important it is to know your strengths and weaknesses in whatever industry you are in. how positivity, consistency, vulnerability are the basic requirements for strong  and meaningful relationships. how the pandemic has changed the way friendships are cultivated and nurtured. her transition from pastoring to coaching. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com - episode 223.

Friendship certainly looks different these days . . . but it doesn't mean that connection is any less important! Author, speaker and connection expert Shasta Nelson joins Laura and Sarah to discuss the value of making true friend connections at work, as well as some tips on building these important relationships. In the intro, Laura and Sarah discuss their current friend situations and the Q&A is all about in-laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yard Sales (0:00:00)What are your thoughts on garage or yard sales? Are garage sales just a way of spring cleaning and reorganizing your home, or do you think there are some real hidden gems to be found at the neighbor's yard sale? This time of year is always good for a yard sale as more people spend time outdoors.Today on The Lisa Showwe are pleased to have with us an expert of sorts on this topic. We are joined by Reyne Hirsch, a media personality known for her 13-seasons on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow. Reyne will help us understand why we might not want to overlook these neighborhood garage sales this season.    Handling Life's Stressful Moments (0:22:00)Dr. Andrew Wittman, founder and CEO of the Mental Toughness Training Center and creator of the "My Inner Armor Perpetual Resilience" apps, explains what we can do to overcome the stressful moments in each day and stay cool when we're under pressure.   Younger (0:38:28)Author Pamela Redmond talks with Lisa and Richie about her novel, "Younger," and why the story is personally important to her.   Forensic Sketching (0:52:50)Have you ever wondered how a sketch artist draws someone they've never even seen before? Lois Gibson works with the Houston, Texas Police Department, and she holds the Guinness World Record for the world's most successful forensic artist. Her sketches have helped catch over 1200 criminals—and that number's still growing. She joins us today to tell us about her techniques and experiences.    Friendtimacy (1:10:36)Shasta Nelson, friendship expert and author of "Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness," gives advice for strengthening your friendships into adulthood.   The Lady Panel (1:28:58)Business professional Jeanette Bennett and author Ganel-Lyn Condie talk with Lisa about how women can support each other in today's competitive climate.