In this episode, we break down the science of friendship, revealing that forming meaningful connections is not just about luck or magic. I share how I consciously made my best friends, explaining the process sober for the first time.

Additionally, I recount stories of rejection in friendships and how these experiences have strengthened my self-confidence. This episode aims to empower listeners with practical insights into building intentional and rewarding friendships.

In this episode:

[03:20] The Science of Friendship

[05:15] The Journey Begins in Greece

[08:00] Overcoming Loneliness and Craving Connection

[09:27] Applying Friendship Science: Meaningful Moments and Consistency

[14:01] Building Connections with Intention

[21:13] The Elements of Friendship Science

[23:33] Targeting and Prioritizing Friendships

[24:56] Building Comfortable Connections

[25:25] Emotional Intelligence in Friendships

[26:42] Understanding Vulnerability in Friendships

[27:36] The Friendship Triangle: Consistency, Vulnerability, and Confidence

[28:29] Creating a Positive Friendship Environment

[31:02] Navigating Rejection in Friendship Building

[34:00] Active Participation in Friendships

[36:23] Believing in Your Charm and Likability

[41:38] Childhood Friendships vs. New Connections

[46:21] Introducing 'The Cast'

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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