Episodes

Asking for help can feel awkward, but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, we dive into the psychology and communication strategies that make asking for help easier and more effective. Whether you’re reaching out to a friend,...

No more avoiding talking about politics. Here's a framework you can use to talk to your friends about politics and still keep them as friends. No blowups, no ghosting, no shutting down. Life is too rich to avoid talking about …

Have you ever been speechless - standing there with zero clue what to say? Thinking, "I really wish there was a cheatsheet I could use in this moment." Well, in this episode, I'm introducing you to a new tool called …

In this video is a research backed, 5-step program that outlines how to approach moving. The goal is that you will have an established social life within the first 6-weeks of moving. If you need any links that I used, …

My guest today has been featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show, on Ryan Seacrest's Radio Show, and now the TALK TO PEOPLE PODCAST! He is on a journey to have a one-hour conversation with 10,000 different people. And I got …

Dr. Daniel Maitland is a clinical psychologist, research, and professor at UMKC. He runs the Psychotherapy Research or Study of Connection, Intimacy, and Loneliness (PROSOCIAL) lab. I read a New York Times article about lonel...

12 years ago Andrew Hales had a video go viral on YouTube. This video landed him on TV, in newspapers, and on YouTube's home page. It also landed him with a new career idea - to be a YouTuber. I …

The day this episode releases is NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY. And who better to talk to then a friendship expert, Dr. Jeff Hall. He is a Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas and a visiting scholar at the...

Get ready. I packed my bags and flew to North Carolina. The birds sang and the conversation flowed. It was an opportunity for me to connect with a dear friend, mentor, and former roomie. Allan Louden is a professor emeritus …

Send us a Text Message. Humans are storytelling creatures. We relate through story, we're inspired by story, we're moved by story, and we experience life through story. From thousands of years ago to today - we've been sharin...

Send us a Text Message. If you don't listen to the whole podcast - here's what I hope you remember. Your life will be much better when you talk to people! And that can be hard - especially cause COVID …

Send us a Text Message. Ever thought to yourself, "Sheesh, he/she is complicated! I just don't understand them." I'm sure we've all thought this a time or two and we were totally right! Humans are very complicated. It's hard ...

Send us a Text Message. One of the biggest painpoints is relationships is CONFLICT. We fear conflict more than heights, running out of gas, or public speaking. And it makes sense why because relationships are ESSENTIAL. When ...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode I sit down with Annie and we answer a few different questions, mainly, what are some of the best resources out there to help us become better communicators? My goal with this …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode I attack FOUR of the most common self-limiting beliefs I hear about talking to people. With each belief, we'll unpack why it exists, what it actually is, and how to circumvent it. …

Send us a Text Message. I did an Instagram poll recently and it got my gears turning. Then I had some conversations on the subject - and it got my ears turning more. And wahlah - the new podcast episode. …

Send us a Text Message. Anyone else dread networking? Anyone else ever been to a "networking event" that consists of groups of people standing in a room, business cards out, and looking at each other awkwardly? When do you sa...

Ever wondered how to switch your conversation from surface level to substantial? Ever been unsure of how to make it feel like you're actually connecting with someone? Whether at a work meeting, a date, or a family dinner - it...

"Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urged graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities ...

We only get one chance to leave a first impression. The research shows that this one chance matters a lot. In this episode, we'll work through a simple tip that will give you better structure when you organize your thoughts …

Ever wondered of a cult leader is able to recruit people to give their lives to a cause? Or how a pyramid scheme creates millions for some while taking millions from most? Or how scammers are able to elicit people's …

We've all been there - an uncomfortable lull, a moment where we're speechless, and the immense pressure of trying to keep conversation going. This is normal because we're human and we're not an infinite language processing mo...

Communicating effectively will change your life. But, oftentimes, we don't feel confident enough to share our thoughts. Yet if you don't share your thoughts then you're going to live alone, regretful, and unspoken for. So - w...

I asked Instagram - "what are the biggest challenges in communication." You all answered! This episode is me hitting all of your questions. Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three peop...