<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2122728/open_sms">Tell us what you think</a>On this episode, I explore the idea of social atrophy.Not as a flaw in who we are, but as something that develops when we spend less and less time engaging with the people around us.I talk about how modern life makes it easy to withdraw, why awkwardness and uncertainty are normal parts of interaction, and how avoiding those moments can slowly make connection feel harder than it actually is.If you’ve ever felt out of practice socially, noticed yourself pulling back from people, or wondered why connection sometimes feels more difficult than it used to, this episode is for you.We hope you enjoy this one.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122728/support">Support the show</a>You can support the show by going to:  https://pointsoffailure.buzzsprout.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2122728/open_sms"&gt;Tell us what you think&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode, I explore the idea of social atrophy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not as a flaw in who we are, but as something that develops when we spend less and less time engaging with the people around us.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I talk about how modern life makes it easy to withdraw, why awkwardness and uncertainty are normal parts of interaction, and how avoiding those moments can slowly make connection feel harder than it actually is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever felt out of practice socially, noticed yourself pulling back from people, or wondered why connection sometimes feels more difficult than it used to, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We hope you enjoy this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122728/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can support the show by going to:  https://pointsoffailure.buzzsprout.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Tell us what you think On this episode, I explore the idea of social atrophy. Not as a flaw in who we are, but as something that develops when we spend less and less time engaging with the people around us. I talk about how modern life makes it easy to withdraw, why awkwardness and uncertainty are normal parts of interaction, and how avoiding those moments can slowly make connection feel harder than it actually is. If you’ve ever felt out of practice socially, noticed yourself pulling back fr...

S4E27 - Social Atrophy

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2122728/open_sms">Tell us what you think</a>On this episode, I explore the idea of becoming the partner we want to find instead of focusing only on finding the right person.I talk about what it means to meet ourselves first, how relationships tend to expose the parts of us we haven’t faced, and how alignment with our values changes how we approach connection.If you’ve ever spent time wondering why relationships keep repeating the same patterns, or questioning whether you’re looking for a partner or looking for stability, this episode is for you.We hope you enjoy this one.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122728/support">Support the show</a>You can support the show by going to: https://pointsoffailure.buzzsprout.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2122728/open_sms"&gt;Tell us what you think&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode, I explore the idea of becoming the partner we want to find instead of focusing only on finding the right person.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I talk about what it means to meet ourselves first, how relationships tend to expose the parts of us we haven’t faced, and how alignment with our values changes how we approach connection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever spent time wondering why relationships keep repeating the same patterns, or questioning whether you’re looking for a partner or looking for stability, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We hope you enjoy this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122728/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can support the show by going to: https://pointsoffailure.buzzsprout.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Tell us what you think On this episode, I explore the idea of becoming the partner we want to find instead of focusing only on finding the right person. I talk about what it means to meet ourselves first, how relationships tend to expose the parts of us we haven’t faced, and how alignment with our values changes how we approach connection. If you’ve ever spent time wondering why relationships keep repeating the same patterns, or questioning whether you’re looking for a partner or looking for ...

S4E26 - Becoming the Partner You're Looking For

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2122728/open_sms">Tell us what you think</a>On this episode, I follow up on my conversation with Dustin about whether healthy relationships are transactional.I unpack why that word made me bristle, the difference between giving to get and giving freely while expecting reciprocity, and how unclear expectations can quietly turn compromise into sacrifice.If you’ve ever struggled to know when you’re flexing in a healthy way and when you’re slowly absorbing more than your share, this episode is for you.We hope you enjoy this one. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122728/support">Support the show</a>You can support the show by going to: https://pointsoffailure.buzzsprout.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2122728/open_sms"&gt;Tell us what you think&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode, I follow up on my conversation with Dustin about whether healthy relationships are transactional.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I unpack why that word made me bristle, the difference between giving to get and giving freely while expecting reciprocity, and how unclear expectations can quietly turn compromise into sacrifice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever struggled to know when you’re flexing in a healthy way and when you’re slowly absorbing more than your share, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We hope you enjoy this one. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122728/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can support the show by going to: https://pointsoffailure.buzzsprout.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Tell us what you think On this episode, I follow up on my conversation with Dustin about whether healthy relationships are transactional. I unpack why that word made me bristle, the difference between giving to get and giving freely while expecting reciprocity, and how unclear expectations can quietly turn compromise into sacrifice. If you’ve ever struggled to know when you’re flexing in a healthy way and when you’re slowly absorbing more than your share, this episode is for you. We hope you ...

S4E25 - Transactional Relationships: A Follow-up

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2122728/open_sms">Tell us what you think</a>On this episode, we talk to John Hewitt. John co-founded the Jackson Hewitt tax company, Liberty Tax in Canada, and his current company, Loyalty Brands. John’s career spans 54 years. We discuss competing against yourself, fear of the unknown, and quitting before you win. We hope you enjoy this episode. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122728/support">Support the show</a>You can support the show by going to: https://pointsoffailure.buzzsprout.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2122728/open_sms"&gt;Tell us what you think&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode, we talk to John Hewitt. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;John co-founded the Jackson Hewitt tax company, Liberty Tax in Canada, and his current company, Loyalty Brands. John’s career spans 54 years. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We discuss competing against yourself, fear of the unknown, and quitting before you win. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We hope you enjoy this episode. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122728/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can support the show by going to: https://pointsoffailure.buzzsprout.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Tell us what you think On this episode, we talk to John Hewitt.  John co-founded the Jackson Hewitt tax company, Liberty Tax in Canada, and his current company, Loyalty Brands. John’s career spans 54 years.  We discuss competing against yourself, fear of the unknown, and quitting before you win.  We hope you enjoy this episode.  Support the show You can support the show by going to: https://pointsoffailure.buzzsprout.com 

S4E24 - John Hewitt

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2122728/open_sms">Tell us what you think</a>On this episode, guest co-host Dustin Solomon joins me to explore the difference between compromise and sacrifice. We talk about knowing your values and prioritizing what matters most, so it becomes clearer where compromise makes sense and where it starts to cost too much. We examine how compromise is necessary in healthy relationships, but how it can drift into sacrifice when the weight is no longer shared. We also discuss analysis paralysis, fear of missing out, and how avoiding decisions in the name of keeping options open can quietly create imbalance. If you’ve ever struggled to know when to flex and when to hold your ground, this conversation will give you language for that tension. We hope you enjoy this one. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122728/support">Support the show</a>You can support the show by going to: https://pointsoffailure.buzzsprout.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2122728/open_sms"&gt;Tell us what you think&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode, guest co-host Dustin Solomon joins me to explore the difference between compromise and sacrifice. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about knowing your values and prioritizing what matters most, so it becomes clearer where compromise makes sense and where it starts to cost too much. We examine how compromise is necessary in healthy relationships, but how it can drift into sacrifice when the weight is no longer shared. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also discuss analysis paralysis, fear of missing out, and how avoiding decisions in the name of keeping options open can quietly create imbalance. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever struggled to know when to flex and when to hold your ground, this conversation will give you language for that tension. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We hope you enjoy this one. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122728/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can support the show by going to: https://pointsoffailure.buzzsprout.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Tell us what you think On this episode, guest co-host Dustin Solomon joins me to explore the difference between compromise and sacrifice.  We talk about knowing your values and prioritizing what matters most, so it becomes clearer where compromise makes sense and where it starts to cost too much. We examine how compromise is necessary in healthy relationships, but how it can drift into sacrifice when the weight is no longer shared.  We also discuss analysis paralysis, fear of missin...

S4E23 - Are Healthy Relationships Transactional?

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