Episode 452: Relationships series: Healthy Friendships and Connection with Shasta Nelson

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We talk about:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why friendship is important in women’s lives (5:00)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">There are three requirements for a healthy relationship: positive emotions, consistency, and vulnerability (13:07)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to be vulnerable within your friendships (14:16)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">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)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to repair a friendship that has drifted apart (37:29)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://andreaowen.com/452">http://andreaowen.com/452</a></span></p> <p> </p>