Talk to People Podcast

By Chris MillerBusiness Entrepreneurship Education Self-Improvement Careers

Talk to People Podcast episodes

February 12, 2025One Small Change That Makes You Feel More Socially Confident | Ep. 86
In today's episode - we get a few things:
my Patrick Mahomes impression
the debrief of why post-game interviews matter
how to become more confident in yourself to talk to people at a church
how to start conversations at work
is there a difference between being socially anxious and introverted?
can introverts be extraverts?
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44 min
January 04, 2025What We Learned About Communication After a Long Year | Ep. 85
We share our lessons from 2024, from challenges like navigating Sunny's health and personal loss to celebrating career milestones and family joy. We also talk goals and dreams for 2025, offering insights into how they stay connected, resilient, and hopeful. Don’t miss some authentic reflections and tips for making 2025 your best year yet!
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56 min
November 16, 2024How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Awkward or Weak | Ep. 84
Asking for help can feel awkward, but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, we dive into the psychology and communication strategies that make asking for help easier and more effective. Whether you’re reaching out to a friend, coworker, or someone you admire, these tips will help you overcome the fear of being a burden and get the support you need.

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15 min
November 04, 2024How to Talk About Politics Without Ruining Your Friendships | Ep. 83
No more avoiding talking about politics. Here's a framework you can use to talk to your friends about politics and still keep them as friends. No blowups, no ghosting, no shutting down. Life is too rich to avoid talking about some of the most important topics we deal with.

I mentioned two books:
1. Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen
2. Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg

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24 min
October 28, 2024What the “Communication Equation” Explains About Being Understood, ft. Doug Taylor | Ep. 82
Have you ever been speechless - standing there with zero clue what to say? Thinking, "I really wish there was a cheatsheet I could use in this moment." Well, in this episode, I'm introducing you to a new tool called the Communication Equation.

My guest is Doug Taylor, a communication consultant and the author of the Communication Equation newsletter. Doug has developed a framework that you can use to obtain effective communication. We discuss each part of the equation, what it looks like in practice, and different ways the equation can be used to connect with those around you.

If you'd like to get Doug's newsletter, check out his episode landing page here: https://www.talktopeoplepodcast.com/guests/doug-taylor/

To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d70d1CgI2X0
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36 min
October 20, 2024How to Make Friends When You’re New to a City | Ep. 81
In this video is a research backed, 5-step program that outlines how to approach moving. The goal is that you will have an established social life within the first 6-weeks of moving. If you need any links that I used, contact me at talktopeoplepodcast.com

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32 min
October 07, 2024What Talking to 6,000 Strangers Teaches You About Connection, ft. Rob Lawless | Ep. 80
My guest today has been featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show, on Ryan Seacrest's Radio Show, and now the TALK TO PEOPLE PODCAST! He is on a journey to have a one-hour conversation with 10,000 different people. And I got to be one of them, well, #6489 to be exact!

I stumbled upon Rob's journey and I knew I had to learn from him. In this episode, expect to hear:
how Rob navigates each one-hour conversation
what it's like to be on the Kelly Clarkson show
what questions he likes to ask most
whether virtual can hit the same as in-person
what he's learned most about people
and how you can be a part of his journey!
If you're interested in Rob's journey, you should follow him on Instagram and shoot him a DM! Tell him that you listened to the podcast and then have a great convo.

His Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/robs10kfriends/?hl=en
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59 min
September 28, 2024A Psychologist Explains Why Social Anxiety Feels So Overwhelming, ft. Dr. Daniel Maitland | Ep. 79
Dr. Daniel Maitland is a clinical psychologist, research, and professor at UMKC. He runs the Psychotherapy Research or Study of Connection, Intimacy, and Loneliness (PROSOCIAL) lab.

I read a New York Times article about loneliness that featured Daniel - and this led to us recording a podcast together.

In this episode, expect to hear:
therapy red flags to be aware of
how to identify depression
how to deal with social anxiety
the digital world's impact on our close relationships
how to be more vulnerable
ways to beat depression
and much more.
Link to Awareness, Courage & Love Global Project: https://www.livewithacl.org/
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1 hr 9 min
September 20, 2024What Pranking Taught One Creator About Reading People, ft. LAHWF | Ep. 78
12 years ago Andrew Hales had a video go viral on YouTube. This video landed him on TV, in newspapers, and on YouTube's home page. It also landed him with a new career idea - to be a YouTuber.

I remember seeing some of his first videos and CRACKING UP. They were hilarious. After watching a few of them, I felt inspired to go out in the world and crack open conversations with people I have never met.

Andrew Hales takes talking to people to a whole new level.

In this episode, expect to hear:
what its like to go viral on YouTube
how Andrew preps for conversations with strangers
why he quit filming pranks
how he asks people to be in his videos
some of the most memorable conversations he's had
how it feels to be the subject of documentaries
and much more
Here's the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LAHWF/videos
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38 min
July 30, 2024What Research Reveals About How Americans Actually Make Friends, ft. Dr. Jeff Hall | Ep. 77
The day this episode releases is NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY. And who better to talk to then a friendship expert, Dr. Jeff Hall. He is a Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas and a visiting scholar at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law.

Recently, he and his team facilitated the American Friendship Project, which is the most accurate and most complete account of American friendship. With over 4,000 participants, this survey reveals unexpected truths about friendship, including how friends are being made, where people are most likely to make friends, and what people look for most in a friend.

You can expect to hear:
why friendship is crucial
how making friends changes as we age
the institutional power of work and school in our social life
the technicalities of a friendship breakup
how social media affects our friendship
the difference between texting and video calls
and much more
Here are some graphics from the American Friendship Project: https://www.talktopeoplepodcast.com/p/american-friendship-project

Here is the 5 Day Friendship Challenge that Jeff mentioned: https://www.nytimes.com/explain/2024/friendship-challenge
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