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Loneliness can sneak into the busiest years. We're exploring friendship in midlife—why connection feels harder now, what's really shifting, and how to build bonds that fit this season. We unpack the "friendship recession," trace how modern life rewires intimacy, and get practical: friendship is a skill, not a lightning strike. Learn simple moves like choosing aligned activities, initiating consistently, asking better questions, and investing in a mosaic of connections—from casual buddies to soul-deep confidants. Pick three people, go one notch deeper than small talk, and build friendships with care and courage. If this resonates, follow the show and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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Chapters

1. Welcome & Framing the Topic (00:00:00)

2. The Friendship Recession (00:00:57)

3. Midlife Loneliness vs Empty Nest (00:02:32)

4. Biology of Belonging: Sapiens Lens (00:05:56)

5. Tech, Distance, and Digital Bonds (00:09:34)

6. What Kind of Friends Do You Want (00:13:30)

7. Friendship as a Skill: Practical Tools (00:15:46)

8. Depth vs Variety: Stoics to Tennis (00:19:08)

9. Initiation, Vulnerability, and Going Beyond Small Talk (00:22:05)

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