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Apr 2025
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Ep 101 The 4 Types of Connection: How Se...

Katie Farinas
About this episode

Are you craving deeper, more meaningfulrelationships—with yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you?

In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project, Katie sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Adam Dorsay to explore the 4 types of connection

  1. Self
  2. Others
  3. The world
  4. Something greater


and why self-connection is the foundation for all of them.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✔️The 4 types of connection and how to strengthen each one
✔️How self-connection enhances relationships and mental well-being
✔️The power of awe and how to “microdose” it daily for more joy
✔️Why so many people feel disconnected in modern life (and how to fix it!)
✔️Parenting strategies to help kids develop confidence and emotionalregulation
✔️The Rose, Bud, Thorn method for strengthening family bonds
✔️How intentional living can help you feel more present and fulfilled

Dr. Adam Dorsay shares powerfulresearch-backed insights on the psychology of connection, the challenges of maintaining relationships in today’s fast-paced world, and practical strategies to foster deeper connections—starting from within.

🔗 Resources & Next Steps:

Sign Up For My FREE 90 minute masterclass Finding Peace In Turbulent Times

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✨Download Katie’s free 3 Journal Prompts To Discover Your Dharma
✨Schedule a discovery call to explore coaching with Katie
✨Learn more about the brain science of manifestation with Mind

🎧Listen now and learn how self-connection can transform your relationshipsand bring more meaning into your life!

 

Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist and executivecoach in Silicon Valley where he works with high-achieving adults (includingprofessionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and professional athletes). Adam isthe host SuperPsyched, an award-winning podcast with over 200 episodesavailable on all platforms. He has given two highly regarded TEDx Talks: oneabout men and their emotions and the other about friendship in adulthood. Hisnew bestselling book Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types ofConnection and Live the Life You Love is now available at Amazon andBarnes & Noble.

Beyond hisprivate practice, Adam is a resiliency expert who co-created an internationalprogram for Facebook’s Online Safety employees for several years. He now servesas the resiliency consultant to DigitalOcean and has frequent requests from themedia for interviews. He has provided keynotes and trainings to multiplecorporations and organizations, including Microsoft, Linkedin, and theCalifornia Psychological Association.

He is happilymarried, the father of young boys, and he has a hypoallergenic 33-poundAustralian Labradoodle therapy dog named Raffi, who lives at his home and worksat his office.

 

 

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