Welcome home, lovely! In this episode of The Socially Delightful Podcast, Jewel is joined by Nikki La Croce to discuss the transformative power of meaningful connections. Together, they unpack the intricacies of forming and sustaining deep relationships in adulthood, the resilience that grows through connection, and how curiosity can enhance understanding in any conversation. Nikki shares her personal healing journey through connection, emphasizing the value of a diverse support system to navigate life’s challenges. Tune in as they explore: The importance of healthy love and repair conversations Building a “life counsel” for emotional support Curiosity over judgment in conflict resolution The fragility and beauty of female friendships Insights into queer friendships and identity This episode reminds us of the power of human connection and how it serves as a foundation for personal growth, resilience, and understanding. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 03:06 - The Importance of Healthy Love 06:48 - Resilience Through Connection 10:56 - Curiosity Over Judgment 18:45 - The Role of Support Systems 27:49 - Navigating Individualism in Relationships 30:42 - Building a Life Counsel for Emotional Support 33:05 - The Fragility of Female Friendships 36:47 - The Importance of Repair Conversations 39:29 - Understanding Conflict in Relationships 42:31 - Exploring Queer Friendships and Identity Connect with Nikki: https://fullspectrumfriends.com/ https://canijustsaypodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@nic_and_nik https://instagram.com/fullspectrumfriends https://www.instagram.com/nic_and_nik https://tiktok.com/@nic_and_nik https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565280756170 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. . . If you wanted to leave me a review, I would be elated! I read every single one so let me know what you love about the show! Hang out awhile! Be sure to hit subscribe and connect with me here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/connectionwithjewel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifecoachjewel Website: www.connectionwithjewel.com
