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Dec 2021
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Jillian Richardson on How to Become Unlo...

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About this episode

Jillian Richardson is the founder of The Joy List, which is a newsletter with the mission of making New York City – and eventually the world – a less lonely place. She also hosts The Joy List Social, an event where you can show up by yourself and leave with a new friend. 

In this episode, Jillian and Eric talk about her new book, Unlonely Planet: How Healthy Congregations Can Change the World.  

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Jillian Richardson and I Discuss How to Become Unlonely and …

  • Her book, Unlonely Planet: How Healthy Congregations Can Change the World
  • Some of the barriers that get in the way of making friendships
  • Some strategies we can use to make friendships
  • Three relationship strengthening tactics
  • How to know when vulnerability slides into neediness
  • That looking for the “perfect” person or group of people can stump you in your search for meaningful connection
  • When you might want to reflect on your relationship to the idea of groups
  • Where to start when you’re lonely and want to connect with others
  • How to meet people if you’re an introvert
  • The importance of being kind to yourself in this process

Jillian Richardson Links:

Jillian’s Website

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Jillian Richardson, you might also enjoy these other episodes:

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