Author of The Upside of Being Down and founder of ban.do Jen Gotch discusses overcoming shame with our inevitable inconsistencies, being actively not busy, giving ourselves grace, the myth of perfectionism, and how enjoyment can be found in the most unsuspecting places.

Jen Gotch on overcoming productivity-shame and embracing inconsistencies

Madeleine Dore returns with a brand new podcast,A SOCIAL LIFE, WITH FRIENDS.

Conversations with experts, authors, and friends explore how we can better navigate the joy and the heartbreak of being a person in the world, with other people.

Find episode updates and bonus material in the a companion newsletter at www.asociallifewithfriends.com

Created, produced and hosted by Madeleine Dore
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Artwork by Rachel Derum

Looking for my other podcast, Routines & Ruts? You can visit the full archive of episodes at www.extraordinaryroutines.com/podcast or find on Apple iTunes, Spotify or wherever you like to listen by searching "Routines & Ruts" 

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In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks: how can we make new connections and maintain friendships? Read the full list of 101 ways to make and maintain friendships at www.asociallifewithfriends.com Guests include: Friendship expert Kat Vellos Writer and civic advocate Pete Davis Psychologist Chris Cheers Journalist Anne Helen Peterson Arts and culture worker Mariam Ella Arcilla Stay in the loop: Sign up here for the companion newsletter "A social life, with friends" Support the podcast and find bonus materials at www.asociallifewithfriends.com If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a positive review and be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you like to listen! This podcast is created, produced and hosted by Madeleine Dore Are you looking for my previous podcast, Routines & Ruts? You can visit the full archive of episodes at extraordinaryroutines.com/podcast or find on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you like to listen to your favourite podcasts by searching "Routines & Ruts" 

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On making and maintaining friendships

In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks: how do we navigate the various dips in our friendships throughout our lives? To read an episode summary and delve deeper into the theme, visit www.asociallifewithfriends.com and sign up to the companion newsletter. Guests include: Friendship expert Kat Vellos Psychologist Chris Cheers Journalist Anne Helen Peterson Professor Michelle Lim Stay in the loop: Sign up here for the companion newsletter "A social life, with friends" Support the podcast and find bonus materials at www.asociallifewithfriends.com If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a positive review and be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you like to listen! This podcast is created, produced and hosted by Madeleine Dore Are you looking for my previous podcast, Routines & Ruts? You can visit the full archive of episodes at extraordinaryroutines.com/podcast or find on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you like to listen to your favourite podcasts by searching "Routines & Ruts" 

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On navigating the friendship dip

In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks: how can we better understand the ebbs and flows we experience in our social lives?
There are times we might feel open to connections and new friendships, and other times where we feel more closed or our social battery runs low.
Taking lessons from lobsters and seasons, to a year of living as an extrovert, this episode explores how we can honour both sides in ourselves and be there for others. 
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Guests include:

Mari Andrew
Katherine May
Jessica Pan 

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Sign up here for the companion newsletter "A social life, with friends"
Support the podcast and find bonus materials at www.asociallifewithfriends.com
If you enjoyed the episode, leave a positive review and be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you like to listen

This podcast is created, produced and hosted by Madeleine Dore
Are you looking for my previous podcast, Routines & Ruts? You can visit the full archive of episodes at extraordinaryroutines.com/podcast or find on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you like to listen to your favourite podcasts by searching "Routines & Ruts" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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On retreating and re-emerging

In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks how can we live well with other people?
With a global affordable housing crisis, there might not be easy solutions, but there are creative ones.
For inspiration, this episode features a group of people in their 60s, 70s and now 80s who bought a house and retired together; the ins and outs of coliving in a warehouse in London; and a story of a 30-year-old moving in with a 90-year-old. 
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Guests include:

Yoga teacher and one of The Shedders, Eve Grzybowski 
Food writer and supper club host Rosie Kellett
Viraaj and Anthea

Stay in the loop:

Sign up here for the companion newsletter "A social life, with friends"
Support the podcast and find bonus materials at www.asociallifewithfriends.com
If you enjoyed the episode, leave a positive review and be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you like to listen

This podcast is created, produced and hosted by Madeleine Dore
Are you looking for my previous podcast, Routines & Ruts? You can visit the full archive of episodes at extraordinaryroutines.com/podcast or find on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you like to listen to your favourite podcasts by searching "Routines & Ruts" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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On living well with other people

In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks how can we reframe people-pleasing and be okay with disappointing others?
To read a summary and delve deeper into the theme, visit  www.asociallifewithfriends.com and become a paid supporter of the podcast.
Guests include:

Author and artist Natalie Lue
Author and writer Holly Whitaker

Stay in the loop:

Sign up here for the companion newsletter "A social life, with friends"
Support the podcast and find bonus materials at www.asociallifewithfriends.com
If you enjoyed the episode, leave a positive review and be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you like to listen

This podcast is created, produced and hosted by Madeleine Dore
Are you looking for my previous podcast, Routines & Ruts? You can visit the full archive of episodes at extraordinaryroutines.com/podcast or find on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you like to listen to your favourite podcasts by searching "Routines & Ruts" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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Jen Gotch on overcoming productivity-shame and embracing inconsistencies

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