
Cultivating Adult Friendships with Dr. Lauren Collier | Deep Work Out Loud
In this episode of Deep Work Out Loud, host Julie Harris Oliver sits down with Dr. Lauren Collier, a professional coach and founder of the Friendship Project. They discuss the challenges and strategies for forming meaningful adult friendships, particularly for women experiencing life transitions. Dr. Collier shares her journey from social work to coaching and introduces her initiative to create intentional friendship circles. Through an eight-week learning journey, she aims to facilitate deeper connections and combat social isolation. The discussion covers the importance of alignment, affinity, and shared experiences in building lasting relationships. The episode also touches on the impact of the pandemic on social skills and the importance of intentionality and openness in fostering friendships. 00:00 Introduction to Deep Work Out Loud 00:39 Meet Dr. Lauren Collier 01:09 Lauren's Journey to Coaching 02:15 The Importance of Adult Friendships 02:48 Challenges in Making New Friends 04:11 The Loneliness Epidemic 04:58 Key Elements for Building Friendships 05:40 Cultural and Political Barriers 06:48 Intentional Friendship Building 09:46 Lauren's Friendship Circles Initiative 14:01 The Impact of the Pandemic on Friendships 17:12 Practical Steps for Building Friendships 20:16 Challenges and Solutions in Friendship Building 28:21 Conclusion and Contact Information Find Lauren HERE Find Julie HERE
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