84. How to Build Deeper Friendships with Shasta Nelson

Want to build deeper, more meaningful friendships? You’re not alone. With 61% of people reporting that they feel lonely on a regular basis, it’s more important than ever to build deeper connections and more meaningful friendships.

In this episode of the She Flourishes podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome friendship expert Shasta Nelson, author of the renowned book Frientimacy. Shasta discusses the vital role friendships play in our health, happiness, and overall well-being. She shares insights on how we can overcome loneliness and build deeper, more meaningful relationships in our lives. Tune in to learn about the three essential components of friendship: positive emotions, consistency, and vulnerability. Shasta also provides practical advice for prioritizing friendships and fostering connections, both personally and professionally. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that underscores the importance of social health and flourishing friendships.

Some of the topics we discuss:

• The Importance of Friendship and Loneliness
• Understanding Loneliness and Connection
• The Changing Nature of Social Connections
• The Pandemic's Impact on Social Behavior
• The Importance of Social Exertion
• Impact of Relationships on Physical Health
• Loneliness and Types of Social Needs
• Deepening Existing Friendships
• Strategies for Building Stronger Connections

About Shasta Nelson:

Shasta Nelson is a leading expert on social relationships, speaking across the the U.S. and facilitating events to build belongingness and human connection. She’s a contributor to the Harvard Business Review and has been quoted in several publications, including Forbes, the New York Times, and TIME magazine; and she has been interviewed live on dozens of TV shows, such as the Today Show and Steve Harvey Show. And, if you haven’t yet seen her popular TED talks, then you’ll want to check them out after listening to this podcast.

Shasta has written three books on social relationships and belongingness, including Frientimacy, Friendships Don’t Just Happen and The Business of Friendship

Here’s how you can connect with Shasta Nelson:

Check out Shasta’s new Frientimacy Podcast:

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/frientimacy-finding-our-way-to-more-fulfilling-friendships/id1747351930

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4u0JAoVE4iJx1xF451Gtto?si=Drfs7ACgQ82NWrPNkFe-Pg

Website: https://www.shastanelson.com/

Books:

Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health & Happiness

https://a.co/d/6eGIpxB

The Business of Friendship

https://a.co/d/6wO22vR

Friendships Don’t Just Happen

https://a.co/d/gJcqsYu

Shasta’s TedX Talks: 

TedX Talk - Frientimacy: The Three Requirements of All Healthy Friendships

https://www.ted.com/talks/shasta_nelson_frientimacy_the_3_requirements_of_all_healthy_friendships?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

TedX Talk - Relationally Fit: The Social Secret to a Longer, Happier Life: