Welcome home, lovely!

In this episode, I’m joined by my client, Berit, who shares her transformation into embracing social imperfectionism, authenticity, and connection.

Despite English not being her first language, Berit bravely shares her story and experiences in such powerful ways! I can't wait for you all to meet her!

We also discuss three fascinating Reddit stories about friends not reciprocating, offering our perspectives and advice.

This episode aims to empower listeners with strategies to handle unbalanced friendships and foster more fulfilling social connections.

In this episode:

[13:45] The Role of Communication in Maintaining Friendships

[45:20] Setting Boundaries and Addressing Criticism

[51:36] Fostering Empathy and Connection

[53:03] Understanding Fear and Change in Friendships

[54:01] Communicating and Growing Together

[55:54] Addressing Criticism and Anxiety

[59:58] Navigating Changes and Pauses in Relationships

[01:08:12] Embracing Conflict for Healing and Connection

[01:13:24] Taking Things Less Personally

[01:18:32] Recognizing Different Ways of Showing Care

[01:22:48] Communicating Expectations in Friendships

[01:28:30] Self-Compassion and Connection

If you are new here, WELCOME! The Socially Delight-full Podcast is an edu-tainment podcast created for the big-hearted girlies who want to not just feel more confident but DELIGHT in themselves, delight in socializing and other people, and create delightful friendships and relationships. We are on a mission to create a culture of connection in our modern world, and to more DAMSELS LIVING IN SOCIAL DELIGHT.

Your host Jewel (from @ConnectionWithJewel) is a future therapist, overly certified coach, and human-connection obsessed, imperfect human. Jewel has helped 65+ people through her one-on-one program, and is now going to be helping YOU through her podcast! If you want Jewel’s help becoming your most socially delighted self, check out her one-on-one program, group program, retreats and MORE at www.connectionwithjewel.com!

This ain’t your average self-help podcast. Each week, through stories and shenanigans and laughs and modern philosophy, Jewel will be LIGHTING YOU THE F UP so you can enjoy being yourself and fill up your cup through connecting to the other people around you. And help create a culture of connection and SOCIAL DELIGHT.

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