Will You Sit With Me Podcast

We focused on the lighter side of friendships this week, exploring those friendships that may have taken a back seat during the last couple years. We're asking the big question of: How do you rekindle a friendship? On this episode we cover our positive outlook on things (*knock on wood lol*), how to reach out to a friend that you haven't talked to in a while, why effort matters, how certain friendships know different parts of our identities, and what we're doing to rekindle friendships in our own lives. If you've been feeling like it's been a while since you talked to one of your friends, this is your sign to reach out!

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Well, well, well, here we are with our first solo episode in a minute. This week we were inspired by one of Lulu's favorite books, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb, and a recent podcast she was featured on (listen to that episode here). This week we're diving deep into the difference between wise and idiot compassion, what help-rejecting complainers are and the best ways to offer your friends support. This week's takeaway: Maybe it is about you. This episode is focused around how some self-reflection and awareness on our agency is key to building strong and healthy communication.

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This week we are sitting down with the incomparable Kat Cavano, writer and bookstagrammer over at @whatskatreadingnow. We loved Kat's perspective on why books have the power to bring us together, the beauty of internet friends, the importance of embracing your passions, how to become a better reader, and her thoughts on building or joining a book club. Whether you're an avid reader or want to up your book count, be sure to listen along as we cover everything from cats (hi, Romeo!) to silent book clubs (sign us up!). Anyone else feel inspired to sit down with a book ASAP, or was that just us?

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Join us as we sit down with Alandre Parker and hear about the book he's writing, what inspired his focus on men's mental health and self care, how we can show up as our authentic selves, how to navigate tough conversations as we grow, how books can be our best mentors and which habits have supported his growth. This episode had us feeling all the feels, and we hope you connect with the amazing perspective Alandre brings to the conversation too. Be sure to follow Alandre on Instagram to learn more about his upcoming book!

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This week we have two very special guests on the podcast! We sit down with sisters, best friends, and business partners – Hanna and Lea – to learn more about all things entertaining and hosting. Their company, Hauste, provides thoughtful tips, recipes and fully curated guides to elevate the everyday and help you become an expert host without the hassle. Listen along as we discuss their sisterhood and friendship, their company and the story behind it, and resources/strategies to host your friends like a pro. We hope that this episode inspires you to Hauste your friends or yourself (and maybe try the Sunday Series Salmon & Orzo) and to up level your Super Bowl spread (we're looking at you, Caramelized Onion Dip). Whether you're a seasoned host or dipping a toe in the proverbial entertaining waters, we have lots of actionable tips and ideas to make your next gathering one to remember. 

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This week we are talking all about language in friendship, specifically how we can better use our language to be supportive and kind to ourselves and others. This week's topic was brought to us by the power of social media, where we noticed a lot of advice around better ways to respond to new or difficult situations. Listen along as we talk about toxic positivity, patterns that we fall into, how our perceptions play into our internal and external dialog and some ways that we're switching up our language to show up better for our friends and authentically for ourselves. Come for our respective sushi recs, stay for the pop culture references and scientific research. And be sure to let us know if you found this episode interesting or helpful.  

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This week we are diving into the world of psychology by talking all about attachment theory. If you're reading this description and don't know what attachment theory is and are wondering if you should listen to this episode, the answer is: Yes, yes you should. Attachment theory seeks to explain relationships between people by looking at caregiver relationships established during infancy and early childhood. It's foundational in understanding how we show up in our relationships and why others act they way they do. In this episode, we'll give you the rundown on what attachment theory is, explain the four types of attachment styles and talk through how these attachment styles play out in our relationships (and other relationships too)!

Wondering what attachment style you have, take this free quiz to find out! (P.S. If you loved this topic and want to learn more, Lulu recommends the book Attached!)

Question of the week: What is your attachment style and how have you seen it play out in your friendships?

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Well, well, well, here we are in January friends, and this week we were are being honest about feeling...blah. Between the pandemic, taking time to focus on our own personal growth, and the stress of work, we came into this week wondering why we were feeling so burnt out so early in the year. Listen along to this short and sweet episode as we get real about our current outlook and how we're trying to re-balance our energy to make more time for our friendships. 

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Every January we talk a lot about what things we personally want to improve in the new year. We're reframing this conversation by asking: How can we support our friends in accomplishing their goals? So much of our behavior is shaped by the people around us, so we're talking about how we can be our friend's biggest cheerleaders for making positive changes and growing in 2022. We read some inspiring notes from our listeners around how they're supporting their friend's goals and yes, we do use a scene from "Selling Sunset" to illustrate how impactful cheering on our friends can be.

Listen along to learn more about the goals we're making and how we're planning on showing up for our friends during this aspiration part of the year.

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We're back! And better than ever with our first guests of 2022 (cue the air horns!), Maddie Medved and Sammy Kanter, co-founders and hosts of Girl and the Gov podcast. That's right, we're getting * political * this week. Tune in as we talk about how Maddie and Sammy met (takeaway here, don't be afraid to slide into the DM's), what they're building at Girl & The Gov and why political discourse and engagement are fundamental. Then we're switching gears and asking the tough questions: What happens when you don't see eye-to-eye with your friends when it comes to politics? Are there some things that can't be reconciled? How do you have a productive conversation if you don't agree? Maddie and Sammy share their tips for keeping conversations productive, drop some wisdom on opinions vs. values and explore how romantic relationships can be the perfect testing grounds for creating healthy boundaries in your friendships around politics. Our takeaway from this week? Diversity in friendship is important, and diversity in political views is no exception!  

While you're at it, check out their social at @girlandthegov and @girlandthegovpodcast to stay up to date on new episodes, events and join their amazing digital community. And be sure to check out these favorite episodes we mentioned on todays' episode: SexEd Today in the USA with Danielle Bezalel, Anti-Choice Politics of Louisiana with State Rep. Mandie Landry and Photo ID and Access with Kat Calvin.

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