Patterns of Possibility

In this week's episode, I share what stops people from accepting compliments and how to get over that. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "Friend gets irritated when I compliment them during tennis practice. Do I keep complimenting them or no?" 👉🏽 How strong are your social circles? Take the ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Want a more fulfilling social life? Book your ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Cl...

In this week's episode, I share what is Rapport and how to develop a good one. I answer the Reddit work advice post, "How do I keep to myself without being perceived as rude?" 👉🏽 How strong are your social circles? Take the ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Want a more fulfilling social life? Book your ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Close Connections Assessment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with me ⁠⁠Annual Social Connections Summit 2023 T...

In this week's episode, I share what makes rejection an important part of life. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "Afraid of Rejection" 👉🏽 How strong are your social circles? Take the ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Want a more fulfilling social life? Book your ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Close Connections Assessment⁠⁠⁠⁠ with me ⁠Annual Social Connections Summit 2023 Tickets⁠   Join our free monthly Soci...

In this week's episode, I share what I think about the "Golden Rule" and people pleasing. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "Stopped People Pleasing—Lost All Friends" 👉🏽 How strong are your social circles? Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Want a more fulfilling social life? Book your ⁠⁠⁠FREE Close Connections Assessment⁠⁠⁠ with me Annual Social Connections Summit 2023 Ti...

In this week's episode, I share what a recipe for connection is and why it's important to know yours for making lasting connections. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "How do I tell someone that I don’t want to be their “comfort” person?" 👉🏽 How strong are your social circles? Take the ⁠⁠quiz⁠⁠ . Want a more fulfilling social life? Book your  ⁠⁠FREE Close Connections...

In this week's episode, I talk about how there are friends for a reason, for a season and for a lifetime. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "Growing jealous of my best friend, help!" 👉🏽 How strong are your social circles? Take the ⁠⁠⁠quiz⁠⁠⁠ . Want a more fulfilling social life? Book your  ⁠⁠FREE Close Connections Assessment⁠⁠  with me Attend my free "No more boring...

In this week's episode, I talk about how being the "therapist friend" is ruining your friendships and relationships. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "How to deal with a trauma dumping friend?" Want a more fulfilling social life? Book your  ⁠FREE Close Connections Assessment⁠  with me Attend my free "No more boring conversations" webinar. Click ⁠ HERE⁠...

In this week's episode, I talk share my top 3 social skills to learn so that you can make authentic connections. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "How to end a friendship with a kind person that you just don't have anything in common with?" Want a more fulfilling social life? Book your  FREE Close Connections Assessment  with me Attend my free "No more boring conv...

In this week's episode, I talk about how your beliefs determine how you'll behave and ultimately what will become of your connections to others. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "How to stop being friends with someone I don’t even want to be friends with?" Want a more fulfilling social life? Book your FREE Close Connections Assessment with me or attend my free "No more boring conversati...

In this week's episode, I talk about how destructive bottling up your feelings can be to you and your connections. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "What do I do about my friend who only reaches out when a favor is needed?" Want a more fulfilling social life? Book your FREE Close Connections Assessment with me or attend my free "No more boring conversations" webinar. Click HERE to sign...

In this week's episode, I talk about the "shame shroud" and how it is used to avoid accountability. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "How to tell a friend they drain your social battery." Want a more fulfilling social life?  Book your FREE Close Connections Assessment with me or attend my free "No more boring conversations" webinar. Click HERE to sign up. Want me to answer your Red...

In this week's episode, I address the root cause of why we have so much trouble making lasting friendships. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, " Jealous of my friend, I feel like an a$$ " Free webinar for the month of March.  Click HERE to sign up for the "No more boring conversations" webinar. Want to discuss your connections? Talk to me. Book your FREE call with an expert in more f...

In this week's episode, I share a few places where you can find real friends. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, " I feel like I should give up on finding friends. " Want to discuss your friendship? Talk to me. Book your FREE call with an expert in helping people build strong, meaningful connections. Join the Patterns of Possibility Discord Server: Discord Sign Up — Patterns of possibilit...

In this week's episode, I give my take on what it means to speak your truth and why it's important to only tell yours. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, " How would you tell your friend a harsh truth when they ask for your opinion on their relationship? " Want to discuss your friendship? Talk to me. Book your FREE call with an expert in helping people build strong, meaningful connections...

In this week's episode, I share my thoughts on how to deal with any unreasonable person. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, " Is it unreasonable of me to expect my close friends to wish me happy birthday without Facebook having to notify/prompt them? " Want to discuss your friendship? Talk to me. Book your FREE call with an expert in helping people build strong, meaningful connections. Jo...

In this week's episode, I share what it means to connect authentically, how to do it and why no friendship can last without it. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, " How can I feel less anxious about a friendship? " Do you have your tickets to the 3-day Love Yourself First Conference? Click here for special tickets. Need help naming your emotions? Use The Ekmans' Atlas of Emotions and Plut...

In this week's episode, I talk about what to do when your friendships suddenly change. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, " How long do you give a friend of ten plus years before you've decided the friendship is done? " Have gotten your tickets to the 3-day Love Yourself First Conference. Click here for special tickets. Check out my New Year's Coaching special 60% off 60 minutes at https:...

In this week's episode, I talk about why looking out for lousy friends stop us from attracting the lovely friends. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, " My friend intentionally annoys me. " Have gotten your tickets to the 3-day Love Yourself First Conference. Click here for special tickets. Check out my New Year's Coaching special 60% off 60 minutes at https://www.patternsofpossibility.com...

In this week's episode, I give some tips on how to deal with friends who complain. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, " ‘Friend’ complains about having no friend. " Have gotten your tickets to the 3-day Love Yourself First Conference. Click here for special tickets. Check out my New Year's Coaching special 60% off 60 minutes at https://www.patternsofpossibility.com . Join the Patterns of...

In this week's episode, I address the root cause of why we have so much trouble making lasting friendships. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, " Is it weird? "  Have gotten your tickets to the 3-day Love Yourself First Conference. Click here for special tickets. Check out my New Year's Coaching special 60% off 60 minutes at https://www.patternsofpossibility.com . Join the Patterns of...

In this week's episode, I talk about the importance that you give New Year's Day meaning and not let someone do it for you. I answer the Reddit post, "Best friend often zones out when I'm talking" Check out my New Year's Coaching special 60% off 60 minutes at https://www.patternsofpossibility.com.   Want me to answer your Reddit friendship question. Tag me in your post or email me. Follow me...

In this week's episode, I share insight about my own experiences searching for friendships. I also answer the Reddit post, "Feeling guilt for cutting out a friend. "Check out my courses, my Flourishing Friendship eBook and 30-day friendship challenge at https://www.patternsofpossibility.com.   Follow me on: Facebook: https://fb.me/Patternsofpossibility Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pat...

In this week's episode, I share a spectacular story about what I learned from having very weak boundaries. I also answer the Reddit post, "How to save a 20+ year friendship?" Check out my courses, my Flourishing Friendship eBook and 30-day friendship challenge at https://www.patternsofpossibility.com.   Follow me on: Facebook: https://fb.me/Patternsofpossibility Instagram: https://www.instagr...

In this week's episode, I share tips on setting clear boundaries for yourself. I also answer the Reddit post, "I'm tired of being the third wheel, should I leave?" Check out my courses, my Flourishing Friendship eBook and 30-day friendship challenge at https://www.patternsofpossibility.com.   Follow me on: Facebook: https://fb.me/Patternsofpossibility Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patt...

No one really knows how their body will respond to trauma until they've experienced it. In this episode my guest Jon McLernon's response to trauma led him to cope by overeating which led to his obesity. Years later, in his healing, he found what he calls an "emotionally compelling reason" to help him address the source of his unhealthy relationship with eating so that he can develop a new pattern....