Talk to People Podcast

Allow me to introduce you all to one of my favorite people, my mom (Kim Miller).
If you want to hear someone who is a paragon of kindness, wisdom, and endurance, then you came to the right place. My mom has exemplified work ethic, determination, and imagination. But, one of the things we focus most on in this episode is how she showcased to me the importance of living your life with supportive people around you.
Kim is an active member of Al-Anon, NAMI, and Breast Cancer Support Groups. When I was a kid, I saw her choose to spend her time going to groups. Choosing to spend time around people definitely rubbed off on me.
The past year has been quite tough for our family, especially my mom. In January we learned that she had cancer in several parts of her body, including her skull. It's been incredibly scary, draining, and overwhelming. But it's given me motivation to work on the podcast because she listens to it while she's resting. And if I can't be there in person to comfort her then the least I can do is be in her ears.
In this episode we talk about:

• the power of support groups
• how to grieve as a family
• my mom's reaction when she was diagnosed with cancer
• why talking about bad news is a tricky thing
• what I think about AA and Al-Anon
• our experience with schizophrenia
• why friends and family of alcoholics need community
• how wrapping words around cancer helps everyone involved.

Keep your head up. If your family is currently navigating hard news, get together and take it day by day. Breathe. Talk about it.
Below is a blurb that I had ChatGPT write. It contains a ton of keywords, so you can skip it! - it's just hanging out for the SEO machines:
The Talk to People Podcast is a resource for personal development and building meaningful relationships. In a world grappling with the loneliness epidemic and friendship recession, we are here to guide you on a transformative journey towards overcoming isolation and cultivating a thriving social circle. With different guests, we explore the art of building relationships and mastering communication skills, providing you with actionable tips to become a better communicator. Through insightful conversations and fun solo episodes, we uncover the secrets to making friends and overcoming loneliness. Listen to feel better approaching conversations with confidence, even with strangers. Discover the power of asking better questions and gain valuable insights into how to navigate social interactions with ease. Through our storytelling episodes, we invite you to share your experiences and connect with our community. Together, we aim to overcome social isolation and create a supportive network of individuals seeking genuine connections. Tune in to "Talk to People" and embark on a journey of connection & community-building.

An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.

Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:

• Follow on Apple Podcasts
• Follow on Spotify
• Follow on Instagram
• Subscribe on YouTube

If you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]
Produced by Capture Connection Studios: captureconnectionstudios.com

Chris Austin is the Site Coordinator at Lawrence Boys & Girls Club.
I've often discussed the importance of an intergenerational community. If you have people in your life who are older than you and people who are younger than you, then you get to learn and teach. The greatest athletes have coaches and the greatest teachers have students. Its a timeless truth.
Chris is a great example of someone who is great at making an intergenerational impact. For over 10 years he has been mentoring younger people. Everyday, he is part of the staff leadership on-site, managing other staff, building mentors, and providing a consistent presence in countless peoples' lives.
There's a reason people choose to dedicate years of their lives to make a certain impact - and Chris has a great story. We get to explore that story, along with many other things.
In this episode you'll hear about:

• one tip to remember your self-worth
• the power of meditation and it's impact on emotional regulation
• the concept of ego death and how Chris responds to adversity
• how to mentor someone who's a teenager
• the power of listening
• why you should establish house rules before starting uno
• when Chris fell so hard on his bike it changed his life trajectory
• what it's like to be 14 days away from fatherhood
• how to improve your recall
• why impactful conversations don't always feel like they're impactful

Subscribe to Social Fitness Lab Newsletter here: https://socialfitnesslab.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Below is a blurb that I had ChatGPT write. It contains a ton of keywords, so you can skip it! - it's just hanging out for the SEO machines:
The Talk to People Podcast is a resource for personal development and building meaningful relationships. In a world grappling with the loneliness epidemic and friendship recession, we are here to guide you on a transformative journey towards overcoming isolation and cultivating a thriving social circle. With different guests, we explore the art of building relationships and mastering communication skills, providing you with actionable tips to become a better communicator. Through insightful conversations and fun solo episodes, we uncover the secrets to making friends and overcoming loneliness. Listen to feel better approaching conversations with confidence, even with strangers. Discover the power of asking better questions and gain valuable insights into how to navigate social interactions with ease. Through our storytelling episodes, we invite you to share your experiences and connect with our community. Together, we aim to overcome social isolation and create a supportive network of individuals seeking genuine connections. Tune in to "Talk to People" and embark on a journey of connection & community-building.

An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.

Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:

• Follow on Apple Podcasts
• Follow on Spotify
• Follow on Instagram
• Subscribe on YouTube

If you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]
Produced by Capture Connection Studios: captureconnectionstudios.com

Paige Freeman, a Louisville, Kentucky native, graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Communication degree, went over to University of Mississippi for a master's degree in Higher Ed, and is now a doctoral student at the University of Kansas for Higher Education Administration.
Paige currently serves as the Director of Student Programs with the KU Alumni Association. She takes pride in being an educator, dreamer, and joy curator who uses her voice and platform to "make academic and social experiences educationally rewarding" for all students navigating their collegiate careers that are culturally centered and meet all students' needs.
Paige and I have a lot in common. For instance, we both love people and we're both dreamers. But what struck me most about Paige was her ability to articulate the power of communication and how it brings people together who don't have a lot in common.
Communication is the epitome of a cultural experience. Where you grow up determines what words you use, how fast you talk, the way you enunciate, how loudly you speak, if you're a close-talker or not, and the list goes on. This episode is a great example of exploring something that we all deal with - yet don't often talk about.
In this episode you'll hear about:

• codeswitching in daily conversations
• the importance of emotional intelligence and expression
• why people change their accents
• why openness doesn't always mean vulnerability
• the power of listening
• how to tap into relational diversity
• the benefits of racial affinity groups
• one tip for extraverts to become better communicators
• how to overcome rejection even if it means changing your path
• what impact your culture has on the way you communicate

EPISODE LINKS:

• Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
• Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?

The Talk to People Podcast is a resource for personal development and building meaningful relationships. In a world grappling with the loneliness epidemic and friendship recession, we are here to guide you towards overcoming isolation and cultivating a thriving social circle. We explore the art of building relationships and mastering communication skills, providing you with actionable tips to become a better communicator.

An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.

Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:

• Follow on Apple Podcasts
• Follow on Spotify
• Follow on Instagram
• Subscribe on YouTube

If you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]
Produced by Capture Connection Studios: captureconnectionstudios.com

Kevin has served as Director for Young Life College at the University of Kansas for 13 years. His passion is to build meaningful relationships with college students to help them encounter Jesus Christ, while also developing others to do the same.
When I first met Kevin, I was taken by his ability to make people (me at the time) feel heard and valued. He strives to help people discover themselves, and oftentimes, that means A LOT OF LISTENING. This is a rare skill - but it's an important one.
I hear people talk about college as being the glory days. While this can be the case, I also know that college is a time where people struggle with immense homesickness, peer pressure, overwhelming stress about a confusing professional future, and mental health crises.
I am encouraged by people who care for college students because I was once a college student, and I know first-hand that the need for an encouraging community, wise friends, and thoughtful conversation is immense.
Listen out for:

• how to decide on a tough decision that will affect your future
• why your failures help you look like Michelangelo's David
• how to create a culture that doesn't exist or change an existing one
• why you should be a part of a multigenerational community
• and a funny story where I chickened out of something and had to go back and own up to it.

Want to contact Kevin? You can email him here: [email protected].
Below is a blurb that I had ChatGPT write. It contains a ton of keywords, so you can skip it! - it's just hanging out for the SEO machines:The Talk to People Podcast is a resource for personal development and building meaningful relationships. In a world grappling with the loneliness epidemic and friendship recession, we are here to guide you on a transformative journey towards overcoming isolation and cultivating a thriving social circle. With different guests, we explore the art of building relationships and mastering communication skills, providing you with actionable tips to become a better communicator. Through insightful conversations and fun solo episodes, we uncover the secrets to making friends and overcoming loneliness. Listen to feel better approaching conversations with confidence, even with strangers. Discover the power of asking better questions and gain valuable insights into how to navigate social interactions with ease. Through our storytelling episodes, we invite you to share your own experiences and connect with our vibrant community. Together, we aim to overcome social isolation and create a supportive network of individuals seeking genuine connections. Tune in to "Talk to People" and embark on a journey of personal growth, connection, and community-building. Let's break through the barriers of communication and win.

An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.

Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:

• Follow on Apple Podcasts
• Follow on Spotify
• Follow on Instagram
• Subscribe on YouTube

If you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]
Produced by Capture Connection Studios: captureconnectionstudios.com

Annie Miller is a former teacher of relational communication, an expert of belongingness, and an all-around all-star. Annie and I met in grad school at Wake Forest University where we were both teaching assistants. I invited a few people to go to a basketball game, and everyone backed out, except Annie. That basketball game ended up being our first unofficial date - and a few years later we were finding someone to dogsit our golden retriever while we were getting married.
In this episode we talk about the importance of healthy communication in romantic relationships, how sibling relationships contribute to belongingness, the need for consistent and repeated social interactions, why I always get food envy yet still order the wrong food, how to become more emotionally agile, and what our FAVORITE date has been in the past 12 months.
Annie is the best - she has been the brains and beauty of this whole podcast operation. If you love Annie, then you'll love this conversation. After listening, if you could like & rate the podcast, as well as share it with someone who would enjoy it!

An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.

Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:

• Follow on Apple Podcasts
• Follow on Spotify
• Follow on Instagram
• Subscribe on YouTube

If you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected]
Produced by Capture Connection Studios: captureconnectionstudios.com