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Psychologists say: ”Our sense of belonging defines the value of our life & it helps us cope with life when life gets rough.” And we all know: it doesn’t get any rougher than when we feel lonely. In order to thrive in life we need to find balance between living in integrity (being our best self and within society) and living in authenticity (being our favourite self). Often those two are at odds, unless we develop those inner qualities and build them into personal strengths, so that we can design the kind of belonging we personally need. Belonging doesn’t happen to happen - it is made happen.
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Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
In this episode of the Worth Having Podcast, host Nicole and psychologist Natalia Szyszka explore the components that make up deep, meaningful friendships through the metaphor of baking a cake.
They discuss the importance of traits such as curiosity, authenticity, trust, and patience, alongside the concept of self-awareness and acceptance in friendships. They reflect on personal experiences and the complexity of maintaining friendships, particularly as adults and expats. Nic and Natalia share insights on how to assess and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships, emphasizing that friendships require time, energy, and a reflective understanding of oneself and others.
Call it 'The Psychology Of Friendship'.
00:00 Teaser & Introduction
02:13 Exploring the Ingredients of Friendship
04:26 Curiosity vs. Open-Mindedness
08:11 Authenticity and Trust in Friendships
17:24 The Role of Self-Awareness and Acceptance
21:57 Engagement and Effort in Friendships
24:06 The Three Phases of Making Friends
24:37 The Basic Ingredients: Acceptance, Curiosity, and Respect
25:12 Adding Flavor: Vulnerability and Patience
26:14 Fancy Decor: Empathy, Humor, and Generosity
29:06 The Cake Analogy in Friendships
30:23 Exploring Loneliness and Friendship Needs
36:00 Personality Traits as Superpowers
42:52 The Importance of Trust, Time & Energy in Friendships
46:25 Final Thoughts and Recap
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