Leveled Up Friendships

I think it's safe to say that we honestly ALL want amazing relationships. The problem is, so often, we are the ones standing in our own way. So in this episode, speaking from personal experience and SO so many conversations with others in my life, I've gathered up 7 major assumptions/excuses/negative thoughts/limiting beliefs that we tend to believe and hold onto as truth, and then share 7 mindset shifts we NEED in order to unlock these awesome relationships we've been searching for.

Previous Accidentally Intentional episodes that were referenced in this one:
How To Be Less Awkward When Meeting Someone
10 Ways & Activities To Meet New People And Make New Friends

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Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email [email protected] (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!

Subscribe to the Leveled Up Friendships YouTube channel!

No matter how much or how little you know about AI, and regardless of how you feel about it...AI is here to stay. Will it take over our lives? What will it replace? Is the state of humanity and all of our relationships and connections doomed forever? We discuss all of it in this special edition episode, or more appropriately called a Relational Wealth State Of The Union address.

The A.I. podcast episode referenced in this video is from the Diary Of A CEO,  "E252: EMERGENCY EPISODE: Ex-Google Officer Finally Speaks Out On The Dangers Of AI! - Mo Gawdat" You can find it on YouTube wherever your listen to podcasts.

Special thank you to this episode's sponsor: The Party Q's App, the FREE app that offers a HUGE variety of thought-provoking and conversation-starting questions to break the ice and get the party going. Party Q's is the ultimate wingman for your social life. Available on the App Store and Google Play, as well as a web version for you to play right now! Download Party Qs today - You will love it!

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Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email [email protected] (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!

Subscribe to the Leveled Up Friendships YouTube channel!

As a cultural commentator and social media influencer, Chris Durso often takes to social platforms to not just share his mind, but share what he believes are important truths with the masses, in effort to challenge and provoke thought in a new way. As you can imagine, this approach comes with constant backlash from many. In this episode, Chris shares how he became so bold, how he deals with being misunderstood, and so much more!

To follow Chris and see what he's culturally weighing in on, search @chrisdurso on IG.
To purchase his book "The Heist" click here.
To purchase his book "Misfit" click here.

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Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email [email protected] (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!

Subscribe to the Leveled Up Friendships YouTube channel!

Grief is a hard topic, but unfortunately a necessary topic as well, since we will all experience grief in our lifetime, and probably can think of someone who currently is grieving as well. Our relationship with grief impacts how we show up in all of our other relationships, so I have brought Grief Coach Sherrie Dunlevy onto the podcast today to help improve our relationship with grief,  and how to best show up and support others who are grieving as well.

To learn more about Sherrie's work, click here.
Are you ready to graduate grief? Take the quiz here.
To learn more about Sherrie's "Graduating Grief" course, click here.
Get Sherrie's book, "How Can I Help?" here!

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Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email [email protected] (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!

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In this short episode, Zoe discusses 10 of the best ways to meet new people and make new friends this. year, in a list curated by...you, the listeners!

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Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email [email protected] (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!

Subscribe to the Leveled Up Friendships YouTube channel!

Did you know that scientific research has actually proven the amount of hours it takes to make friends? But that's not the entire story. Separate research shows 3 types of interactions that are necessary to create meaningful relationships, and in this episode, we are covering it all! The amount of hours, the types of interactions necessary, and all that is necessary in order for you to commit to building deep relationships this year!

Support the show

Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email [email protected] (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!

Subscribe to the Leveled Up Friendships YouTube channel!

According to an 80 year study (the longest study in recorded history), we now have scientific data to point towards what 4 types of friendships one needs in order to be happiest in life! So in this podcast episode, we outline what the 4 types are, the philosopher Aristotle's thoughts on friendship categories, and also where you can find these types of friendship in your life!

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Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email [email protected] (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!

Subscribe to the Leveled Up Friendships YouTube channel!

Maybe you're seeing all of the recent studies on loneliness and thinking to yourself: "this is me, and dang, I need to make some friends." If this IS you, you're not alone. Not even close. But it begs the question...what will it take to make genuine friends this year? This is the beginning of a 3 part series where we answer some of the biggest questions people have today around the idea of friendship.

Would you believe that a conclusive number has been scientifically revealed as to the healthy amount of friends we should have. We unpack the science and the results, as well as what you can do about it in this episode!

Chapter Markers
0:35 - Intro
1:47 - The 2 Types of People Asking This Question
2:41 - Introduction to the Dunbar Principle
3:35 - The "Core" Explained
6:01 - Close Friends Circle Explained
7:17 - Meaningful Contacts Circle Explained
7:52 - Acquaintance Circle Defined
9:17 - How Many People Do We Have the Capacity to Recognize?
9:43 - Signs of A Good Friend, According to BetterHelp
12:31 - Signs of A Bad Friend
14:25 - 2 Challenge Questions

Special thank you to this episode's sponsor: The Party Q's App, the FREE #1 Questions App for conversation starters! With over 2,000 curated questions, Party Q's is the ultimate wingman for your social life, and helps you PUNCH awkward silences in the face! Available on the App Store and Google Play, as well as a web version for you to play right now! Download Party Qs today - You will love it!

Support the show

Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email [email protected] (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!

Subscribe to the Leveled Up Friendships YouTube channel!

Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me!

Between trying to decipher what is a "good" food vs. an "unhealthy food, body shame, calorie counting, new food recommendations, and a now defunct food pyramid...the topic of food is CONFUSING. In fact, it is a Google search topic that a ton of people are searching for more answers on. And dietician Anna Rohar is here to set the record straight today to help us figure out how we can SIMPLIFY our understanding of food, and create a healthy relationship with it, which will ultimately positively impact all of our other relationships as well!

Special thank you to this episode's sponsor: The Party Q's App, the FREE app that offers a HUGE variety of thought-provoking and conversation-starting questions to break the ice and get the party going. Party Q's is the ultimate wingman for your social life. Available on the App Store and Google Play, as well as a web version for you to play right now! Download Party Qs today - You will love it!

0:00 - Intro
2:10 - How Should We Think About What We Eat?
3:56 - How Do We Learn The Balance Of When We Should Have Dessert?
6:08 - Why Do We Get So Offended When Someone Calls Out Our Food Choices?
8:08 - How To Know When and How TO Address Concerns Over Someone's Eating Habits
12:11 - How To Build A Healthy Relationship With Food?
14:21 - How To Get Out Of The Shame Spiral With Food?
15:29 - Foods That Give Us Energy vs. Slow Us Down
16:54 - How Can I Simplify Nutrition?
19:13 -  What Is Considered A "Good" Protein?
22:40 - Calories Are Scary! Why?
23:58 - Tips For What To Eat When Going Through A Physical Or Emotional Traumatic Event
27:14 - Do Nutritional Facts and Stats Tell the Whole Story?
29:39 - When Is Satisfying Cravings Actually Important?
33:31 - Fueling Your Body Correctly
35:33 - What To Do When Your Choices To Eat Healthier Are Unsupported At Home?

Did you know we also have a YouTube channel?! It's true, just for all of you lovers of visual formats! For the video version of this episode, head to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

Join the conversation and follow along on Instagram! I respond to DM's! Let's converse! Say hi, or share your biggest takeaways! I'm all ears! @accidentallyintentional or @zoeasher

Support the show

Remember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! The connection you’ve been looking for is on the way, and it all starts by being Accidentally Intentional.

Are you ready to tackle loneliness once and for all? Download the FREE '5 Steps To Build RICH Friendships' E-Book!

Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email [email protected] (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!

Subscribe to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me!

Have a love/hate relationships with exercising? We totally get it. And we've brought 2 fitness coaches (who both used to want NOTHING to do with exercise) to discuss what a healthy relationship with exercise (that's actually attainable) can look like, and how it can impact all of your other relationships as a result!

Join 3MF Mobile Coach Jarad, Bag + Barre Gym Founder Mackenzie Te'o, and Zoe as they sit down and discuss this important topic on relational health, and how it ultimately impacts your relational WEALTH.

Did you know we also have a YouTube channel?! It's true, just for all of you lovers of visual formats! For the video version of this episode, head to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

Join the conversation and follow along on Instagram! I respond to DM's! Let's converse! Say hi, or share your biggest takeaways! I'm all ears! @accidentallyintentional or @zoeasher

Support the show

Remember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! The connection you’ve been looking for is on the way, and it all starts by being Accidentally Intentional.

Are you ready to tackle loneliness once and for all? Download the FREE '5 Steps To Build RICH Friendships' E-Book!

It's one thing to listen and passively consume content - and it's another thing to take action! Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email [email protected] (subject line: COACH ME) and Zoe will be in touch with next steps!

Did you know we also have a YouTube channel?! It's true, just for all of you lovers of visual formats! For the video version of this episode, head to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

Join in the fun - let's connect on Instagram @zoeasher!