#31 - Ryan Walker: Lonely to Connected, Embracing Community for a Better Life

07/24/23 • 73 min

Ryan Walker is a friend and the Executive Director at Pioneer Ridge Independent Living. He is an active member of Morning Soccer Pickup (MSP) and a fan of people, cinema, and chicken pot pie.
We live in an increasingly isolated world and Ryan is a great example of someone who is bucking that trend. With an analytical approach, he reverse engineered what he needed in his life and the answer was community. He showcases curiosity and intrigue with the people around him (which is one of my favorite traits that humans have).
Community matters, and it has leveled up his life just like so many others'. This was a super fun episode. We laughed, theorized, and even came up with some pretty good conclusions regarding AI's impact on human interaction.
In this episode we talk about:

the power of self-deprecating humor
why you should use the triple filter test
one indicator for a happy relationship
what to do when you feel burdened by curiosity
the moment Ryan decided to find community
the power of critical thinking
what we would do if we met Messi
how to respond to apathy from others
AI's impact on building relationships
where we see technology impacting our social world in 10 years.

Thanks for listening. You rock more than granite or limestone!
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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.

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the power of self-deprecating humor
why you should use the triple filter test
one indicator for a happy relationship
what to do when you feel burdened by curiosity
the moment Ryan decided to find community
the power of critical thinking
what we would do if we met Messi
how to respond to apathy from others
AI's impact on building relationships
where we see technology impacting our social world in 10 years.

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

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Previous Episode

#30 - My Mom: Opening Up To Others Saved My Life

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.
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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.

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#32 - Sean Richards: Transform Your Relationships With Humility and Hospitality

Sean Richards is a servant leader, a Sr. Account Manager with The Purpose Company, and the Lead Pastor at Open Door Church.
Sean is wired towards people. Rather than finding meaning in money, career, or entertainment, he believes that focusing on relationships results in a fulfilled life. With a background in communication and business, he is fascinated by the psychology of the individual and how humans relate to each other.
Sean will contribute a lot to the field of social connection and bringing others together. I'm grateful that I was able to get him on the podcast to reflect on what matters in relationships, how to improve the ones we're in, and the joy of being passionate about people.
In this episode, we discuss many things, including:

how to navigate disagreement in relationships
the power of intellectual hospitality
the hardwire nature of people that leads them to connect with others
when to call yourself an expert
why writing a book isn't always the answer to adding value
what relational humility looks like when it's showcased well
the power of critical thinking
how to find mentorship, even if it isn't easy

I hope this episode encourages you to relentlessly find a mentor. We often hear the quote, "you're the product of the five people around you." That can be hard to hear, but it's a lot better when we get to choose those five people. Choose good ones.
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 and embark on a journey of connection.

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Talk to People Podcast - #31 - Ryan Walker: Lonely to Connected, Embracing Community for a Better Life

Transcript

Ryan: There was times where I'm sitting here going, why? Why am I so miserable? Because I know I'm personable, I know that I'm social, but I remember going, this just isn't aligning. I can't figure out why I'miserable what's broken. And there was a time where I'm like, you know what, I'm gonna sit down. I'm gonna start writing things like to get this, how do I acquire that? Okay, how do I acquire that? How do I acquire that? I just kept going back and back and back for breaking it down and dow