Kristen Kalinka is a friend, in particular, a long distance friend!

The world has become an increasingly mobile and transient place. Because of this, our friends are moving everywhere, and oftentimes, it's easy for these friendships to go by the wayside. BUT, it doesn't always have to be that way. Instead, you can keep those relationships intact and fight back loneliness and regret.

Now, Kristen also works for a big corporation where she's an Employee Engagement Manager and she sees a lot of human dynamics in the corporate world. Yet, we don't touch on that much. Rather, we chose to focus on friendships because we believe that will help out the world the most!

In this episode you can expect to hear about:

how to navigate self-comparison
what to do if you feel like you're growing apart from a friend
how to make friends at work
why we look at ourselves more than others on video chats
when we're freaking out about our life plans
how to navigate friend breakups
one way to make people feel welcome
what it's like to move back home
Stay true - be you! Life is better when you're yourself.

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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