Mad Rush with Trisha Addicks

Deepening Friendships in a Busy World: Insights from Nina Badzin


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In this episode of the Mad Rush podcast, host Trisha Addicks sits down with friendship expert Nina Badzin to discuss the importance of maintaining and deepening friendships, even when life gets busy. From scheduling calls with friends to the art of asking follow-up questions, Nina and Trisha cover essential strategies for fostering strong, lasting connections. Nina also shares her journey from being a writer to hosting her podcast, 'Dear Nina, Conversations About Friendship,' and offers practical advice for balancing professional aspirations with personal relationships. Whether navigating friendships in everyday life or preparing for a busy season, this episode provides valuable tips on connecting meaningfully with the people who matter most. Tune in for a heartfelt, enlightening conversation emphasizing the power of curiosity and vulnerability in strengthening friendships.

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📌 Connect with Nina

📸 Nina's Instagram: @dearninafriendship

🌐 Nina's Substack: dearnina.substack.com

🎙️ Nina's Podcast: Dear Nina




📌 Connect with Trisha

📸 Trisha on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence⁠⁠⁠

🌐 Trisha's company at: ⁠⁠⁠https://itsallgreektome.org⁠⁠⁠

Have questions or comments? Send us an email: [email protected]

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Making Every Interaction Count
00:34 Welcome to the Mad Rush Podcast
01:14 Meet Nina Badzin: Friendship Expert
01:57 Nina's Journey to Becoming a Writer
03:06 From Teaching to Writing: A Career Shift
07:30 The Birth of a Blogger
10:48 Transitioning to Podcasting
14:56 The Importance of Scheduling Friendships
21:48 Concerns About Mahjong Duration
22:14 Playing Mahjong with Different Numbers of Players
23:08 Balancing Social Life and Personal Projects
24:11 The Importance of Vulnerability and Connection
26:36 Promoting Your Work Authentically
29:07 Maintaining Friendships Through Asking Questions
34:07 Handling Friendship Dynamics and Quiet Quitting
37:35 Anonymous Advice and Personal Stories
41:23 Final Thoughts and Podcast Promotion

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