JBP gave us 24 rules, but here's 10 rules that you can use to become a better communicator. 

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Jared Auten, LMSW, is the Crisis Line Director at HeadQuarters Kansas in Lawrence, KS. His work currently focuses on crisis center operations and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation and integration in Kansas. 

I view people who answer calls on the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as the Navy Seals of communication. Their ability to listen, ask questions, help search through intense emotion, and collaboratively bring someone to a safer place is incredible. Due to this - I spent a lot of this episode asking about ways to employ these conversational and social skills in our everyday relationships and how to communicate crises. 

I also ask about how to navigate the topic of suicide with a loved one. When Jared was a teenager, he lost his father to suicide, so his perspective covers both a suicide prevention professional and a suicide loss survivor. 

Expect to hear about: 

• the phenomenon of over-identifying with a narrative
• how anonymity affects digital social situations
• why you should be direct when talking about suicide
• why it can be easy to struggle with the one-sided nature of therapy
• navigating the pressure of vulnerability
• why some people have FOMO when it comes to people
• a useful tip to navigate how many questions to ask
• how to talk to a loved one about suicide 
• active listening tips (minimal encouragers, reflections, prompts)
• and the common mistake people make when someone tells them they're considering taking their own life. 

If you have recently had thoughts of taking your own life, call 988. It is available 24/7, it's confidential, and it's free. Life is better when you talk to people - I promise!

988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/
HQ Kansas - www.hqkansas.org
The KITA Center - www.thekitacenter.org

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The three most common places people meet others (including their romantic partners) are church, work, and the bar. So, more than likely, you may go out to a bar. But what are you supposed to do when you're there? How do you meet people? How do you make friends? What do you avoid?

Well I don't know the answer to these questions. I am so uneducated when it comes to navigating nightlife, but Nana has some ideas.

Nana Amfo is a cohost for the CruiseLine Podcast and the Creative Director and Cofounder of the fast growing fashion and lifestyle brand Alpha Gang.
He is a good person to talk to about this because he spends a lot of time reflecting on popular culture and what resonates with the general public.

In this episode expect to learn about:
- how to navigate nightlife
- why people should or shouldn’t go out
- the importance of hearing from God
- how to balance having a lot of acquaintances but few friends
- the impact alcohol has on social situations
- and the power of being yourself.

Remember to be yourself and that quantity of relationships matters much less than quality.

Cruise Line Podcast: https://cruiselinepodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/nanaamfo_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
YouTube: https://youtu.be/vV-uBM7vld4?si=KsOh-bPy0oYkEjcv

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Santiago Paredes is a friend, inspiration, and leader. After traveling across the country with him, I decided we needed to run it back and reflect on his one-year anniversary of living in a new city. 

This is a helpful episode because we answer the question: how do I make friends when I move to a new city? Moving is one of the biggest causes of loneliness, we move away from our social support and they're we're faced with the daunting task of creating a new network. 

Sure, we can call our people back at home, but what about all the people all around us? How do we get to connect with them? Great question...

In this episode you can expect to hear: 

• how to build community after moving away
• a social checklist of things to do after you move in
• why it's okay if your social health isn't 100%
• how to create a culture of vulnerability in your relationship
• whether you should talk about your sexual past in a new relationship
• how it feels to navigate divorce
• why gossiping is so fun yet not good
• what it means to cover as a leader
• and why everyone should listen to episode #17

If you just moved to a new city, don't get overwhelmed. Before you know it, you'll be able to name the cities, restaurants, and neighbors. Take it day by day, and focus on showing up to as many things as you can. Comfort zones are cool and all but sometimes they need to be pushed. And I think establishing yourself socially in a new city is one of those times. 

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Karista Paredes is a soon-to-be published author, full-time Kids Pastor, and a community leader. She is an exemplar of how vulnerability can lead to breakthrough. 

Oftentimes on this podcast we talk about the importance of relationships. What we rarely touch on is what happens when relationships go wrong. Typically, we want to hide all of our relational problems, stow them away and pretend that everything is copacetic. But doing this will hurt us, our family, and prevent us from healing. 

In this episode, you can expect to hear: 

• what to do when a relationship turns abusive
• why people stay in abusive relationships
• indicators that you should watch out for
• the psychology behind why people return to toxic relationships
• how to let others into your life to help you assess your situation
• how to make a strategy of leaving an abusive relationship
• why sharing your story gives you and others power
• the key to preserving your self-worth
• and the one piece of advice Karista would give her younger self. 

THANK YOU for being here. Thanks again to Karista for sharing her story. Remember, life is better when we talk to people and live socially connected. Don't give up on finding your people, and don't give up on living abusive relationships. 

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Emily Farley is a professional with 16 years of experience in the public health sector. She currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement at the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center. Her knack lies in fostering genuine connections and effective communication.

Emily was perfect for the podcast because of her ability to tell stories that connected people together. I believe that stories are a super power, and if you know how to properly tell a story, then you can create community, connection, and wonder.

In this episode, you can expect to hear: 

• how to ask questions with empathy
• how to create an environment where people feel comfortable enough to be vulnerable
• the art of graciously presenting other peoples' stories
• how to navigate work and personal identity (& if they should even be separate)
• why leadership can feel burdensome and how to respond
• methods to make you a better listener (and care more about people)
• and what book we would write if we had the chance

She is an alumna of the Leadership Lawrence class of 2019 and an active member of the 2023 class of Kansas Emerging Leaders. When not driving her professional pursuits, Emily embraces the busyness of life with her two children, two beagles, and her supportive husband.

Think about a great story someone recently told you. Bottle it up, and then challenge yourself to share it to someone else and pass it on. 

The Talk to People Podcast is a resource for personal development and building meaningful relationships. In a world grappling with the loneliness epidemic and friendship recession, we are here to guide you on a transformative journey towards  cultivating a thriving social circle and better understanding human psychology. With different guests, we explore the art of building relationships and mastering communication skills, providing you with actionable tips to become a better communicator. Through insightful conversations and fun solo episodes, we uncover the secrets to making friends and overcoming loneliness. Listen to feel better approaching conversations with confidence, even with strangers. Discover the power of asking better questions and gain valuable insights into how to navigate social interactions with ease. Through our storytelling episodes, we invite you to share your experiences and connect with our community. Together, we aim to overcome social isolation and create a supportive network of individuals seeking genuine connections. Tune in and embark on a journey of connection.

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Jeremy Newman is an educator, business owner, pilot, endurance athlete, and adventurer. He grew up in North Dakota, traveled the world, and found his way to Kansas. 

Growing up in a foster home, Jeremy learned how to make deep connections in a loving yet ever-changing family. This episode was really important to me because I believe that most of our social confidence starts in our family. When we're young, we get to see how our parents treat each other, we learn how to make friends with siblings, and we interact with all different types of personalities at family events.  

Being a part of the foster system could be a setback for some, but it made Jeremy more attuned to the importance of connection. 

In this episode you can expect to hear about: 

• Jeremy's adoption story
• how he decided to move across the world
• what inspired him to become a teacher
• how to create adventure in your own backyard
• why language limits our world
• one way to become more confident in class
• and what I think the podcast adventure has been like so far. 

Family is a gift. I'm grateful that Jeremy shared his story and I hope it inspired you to reflect on your's. 

The Talk to People Podcast is a resource for personal development and building meaningful relationships. In a world grappling with the loneliness epidemic and friendship recession, we are here to guide you on a transformative journey towards  cultivating a thriving social circle and better understanding human psychology. With different guests, we explore the art of building relationships and mastering communication skills, providing you with actionable tips to become a better communicator. Through insightful conversations and fun solo episodes, we uncover the secrets to making friends and overcoming loneliness. Listen to feel better approaching conversations with confidence, even with strangers. Discover the power of asking better questions and gain valuable insights into how to navigate social interactions with ease. Through our storytelling episodes, we invite you to share your experiences and connect with our community. Together, we aim to overcome social isolation and create a supportive network of individuals seeking genuine connections. Tune in and embark on a journey of connection.

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Annie Miller is a former Irish dancer, an avid long-distance runner, and my wife. 

Without Annie, this podcast would be a fraction of what it is. The whole 70 minutes of this podcast contain me laughing at Annie, us sharing stories, and then her weighing in on different questions that were sent in. 

Some of the things you can expect to hear in this episode are:

• how to communicate expectations in relationships
• how to keep relationships feeling romantic and alive
• the day Annie and I met
• all the details about our secret proposal
• how to navigate being away from your spouse
• how to communicate future plans with your spouse
• one trick you can use to ensure you're being yourself
• and why I would be the front door if I were in the Beauty and the Beast. 

Thanks so much for everyone who sent questions in! That was a super cool touch and I'm going to do it again in the future!

Books referenced: 
Together: https://www.amazon.com/Together-Healing-Connection-Sometimes-Lonely/dp/0062913301/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
The Art of Gathering: https://a.co/d/je1GHoG

The Talk to People Podcast is a resource for personal development and building meaningful relationships. In a world grappling with the loneliness epidemic and friendship recession, we are here to guide you on a transformative journey towards  cultivating a thriving social circle and better understanding human psychology. With different guests, we explore the art of building relationships and mastering communication skills, providing you with actionable tips to become a better communicator. Through insightful conversations and fun solo episodes, we uncover the secrets to making friends and overcoming loneliness. Listen to feel better approaching conversations with confidence, even with strangers. Discover the power of asking better questions and gain valuable insights into how to navigate social interactions with ease. Through our storytelling episodes, we invite you to share your experiences and connect with our community. Together, we aim to overcome social isolation and create a supportive network of individuals seeking genuine connections. Tune in and embark on a journey of connection.

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Kristen Kalinka is a friend, in particular, a long distance friend!

The world has become an increasingly mobile and transient place. Because of this, our friends are moving everywhere, and oftentimes, it's easy for these friendships to go by the wayside. BUT, it doesn't always have to be that way. Instead, you can keep those relationships intact and fight back loneliness and regret. 

Now, Kristen also works for a big corporation where she's an Employee Engagement Manager and she sees a lot of human dynamics in the corporate world. Yet, we don't touch on that much. Rather, we chose to focus on friendships because we believe that will help out the world the most!

In this episode you can expect to hear about: 

• how to navigate self-comparison
• what to do if you feel like you're growing apart from a friend
• how to make friends at work
• why we look at ourselves more than others on video chats
• when we're freaking out about our life plans
• how to navigate friend breakups
• one way to make people feel welcome
• what it's like to move back home

Stay true - be you! Life is better when you're yourself. 

The Talk to People Podcast is a resource for personal development and building meaningful relationships. In a world grappling with the loneliness epidemic and friendship recession, we are here to guide you on a transformative journey towards overcoming isolation and cultivating a thriving social circle. With different guests, we explore the art of building relationships and mastering communication skills, providing you with actionable tips to become a better communicator. Through insightful conversations and fun solo episodes, we uncover the secrets to making friends and overcoming loneliness. Listen to feel better approaching conversations with confidence, even with strangers. Discover the power of asking better questions and gain valuable insights into how to navigate social interactions with ease. Through our storytelling episodes, we invite you to share your experiences and connect with our community. Together, we aim to overcome social isolation and create a supportive network of individuals seeking genuine connections. Tune in and embark on a journey of connection.

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Ebrima "Abraham" Sisay is a mental health storyteller and currently the Founder & CEO of Freedom Project - A multicultural Social Impact Agency. 

Previously, he worked as a fractional marketing & distribution executive for tech startups and distributed content for local KC and national brands like Yoobi, Marvel, Mobility Design, Marknology, etc.

His goal is to help guide a billion people from surviving to thriving!

He is a friend, an inspiration, and a fellow soccer fan. I had a blast in this conversation! 

In this episode, we talk about many things including:

• the different views on mental wealth in U.S. vs. Africa
• how Abraham first decided to get therapy
• why you may need to drop your therapist for a better one
• the process of building a mental health helpline during COVID
• ways to predict burnout so that you can catch it before it gets severe
• virtual therapy vs in-person
• a Netflix-like platform that will be used to give millions of people access to therapy
• why One Piece is as successful as it is. 

Abraham is a great example of someone who has a dream and is going after it. I encourage you to assess your dream today. Think of one step that you can take to put you closer to that dream. 

Want to contact Abraham, see his socials, or view his projects? Check out his guest profile here: https://www.podpage.com/talk-to-people-podcast/guests/ebrima-abraham-sis/

The Talk to People Podcast is a resource for personal development and building meaningful relationships. In a world grappling with the loneliness epidemic and friendship recession, we are here to guide you on a transformative journey towards overcoming isolation and cultivating a thriving social circle. With different guests, we explore the art of building relationships and mastering communication skills, providing you with actionable tips to become a better communicator. Through insightful conversations and fun solo episodes, we uncover the secrets to making friends and overcoming loneliness. Listen to feel better approaching conversations with confidence, even with strangers. Discover the power of asking better questions and gain valuable insights into how to navigate social interactions with ease. Through our storytelling episodes, we invite you to share your experiences and connect with our community. Together, we aim to overcome social isolation and create a supportive network of individuals seeking genuine connections. Tune in and embark on a journey of connection.

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