Space For Friends

This week's (slighlty more personal) episode we dedicate to Flin’s 30th birthday, recapping the full weekend, the moments, and everything that made it special. From there, we lean into something that came up along the way: advocating for being more open with the people close to us by actively showing appreciation and the admiration we may have for them, and saying what we actually feel. We also re...

This week we talk about making changes, starting with Flin rearranging his apartment and what it feels like to shift things around in your everyday environment, optimizing an efficient and practical approach to living, creating, and working from home. From there, we get into small habits like avoiding social media first thing in the morning, and whether that alone can change how the day unfolds. W...

This week we check in again on Flin’s pre-birthday nerves; anticipation, stress, and the physical symptoms that may come with it, sharing our experiences with stress and how it sometimes shows up. From there, we drift through stories and thoughts on sports like basketball and football, touching on fandom, culture, and what keeps people (us) so invested (or not). We talk random YouTube recommendati...

This week’s episode kicks off with a big, genuine and deep conversation, the kind you don’t have every day, with a friendly but heated back-and-forth over thoughts on self-realization and wealth, delusion, practical optimism, self-awareness, doubts, passion, and the sacrifices that come with chasing something big or meaningful. In between, we recap another musical visit, talk about early concert p...

This week we start with a talk about the struggle of doomscrolling and whether it can actually be used with intention instead of just draining or distracting us. Flin then shares some thoughts on creating engaging video content, which naturally turns into a bigger conversation about creativity, performance, and the overlap between content creation and acting. We also touch on a quick Baltic Sea we...

Spring seems to bring a certain kind of energy, and we start the episode riding that wave, including Flin sharing his short “five-minute walk through Berlin” story. From there the conversation drifts, into one a recurring question: when is giving advice welcome, and when does it cross a line? We circle around ideas of patience, the strange nature of time, and the thought that fear might sometimes...

This week we start off by talking DIY energy; cutting our own hair, taking document photos ourselves, and the quiet satisfaction (or chaos) of not outsourcing everything and taking things into our own hands. From there, we recap a recent My Fair Lady musical experience and reflect on interviews with Eileen Gu that sparked a bigger conversation about the Olympian mindset; ambition, pressure, and wo...

This week again we open up with transparent life updates; experiencing existential anxiety, healing and slowly starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We share what’s been helping, from mindset shifts to consciously curating what we consume and limiting it to what genuinely does us good. From there, things get lighter: Fun facts about olympic “romances” and the school-trip effect, disc...

Flin’s back from vacation… and back to being sick again. We talk about current life struggles and daily obstacles, still choosing optimism even when things feel heavy, like taking a seemingly random fact about the Chinese calendar, learning we were still in the Year of the Snake, a time of shedding and transition and using that as positive sign that better things are ahead. From there, we dive int...

This week we’re joined by Flin’s brother for a special episode, with a check-in straight from their vacation together. We recap winter sports events, hotel stories, plus an unexpected and profound encounter with a mysterious, wise Japanese craftsman who introduced us to his fascinating profession. From there, we zoom out and dive into a cultural analysis and the question: Was 2016 actually a real...

This week we quickly catch up on wellbeing and work stress, before diving into the chaos of pre-vacation prep; packing systems, checklists, and tricks for how to actually bring the right things. We wonder what makes a vacation feel restorative, balancing rest with activity. We reflect on how certain memories can still haunt you even years later and the importance of coming to terms with traumatic...

This week, we're back transparently sharing how recovery is going, what it’s teaching us about the connection between body and mind, and why admitting you’re not fine (or don’t have the answer) can actually be a form of strength. We talk friendship lessons, the value of asking instead of assuming, choosing accountability over ego, and the quiet power of a genuine apology. Along the way, there’s a...

Checking in with a quick catch-up and a first look back at the early year so far, before talking honestly about setbacks, worries, and how we’re trying to deal with them. Along the way, we share some broader cultural observations and reflect on integrity, personal values, and what it really takes to build confidence over time. Plus a few side thoughts and stories, as always. @spaceforfriendspodcas...

First episode of the new year!   We pick up where we left off in 2025; recap the holiday season, NYE, and unpack all the stories from the weeks in between. What happened on our vacations? What is new in our daily lives, and has anything changed already? Tune in and find out, there's lots to talk about! Keep an eye out for visuals, possible Q&A's, and more on our socials over @spaceforfriendspo...

Won't tease too much this time, but it's Christmas/Holiday season! One last check-in before the year ends, a small moment to say thank you for the time we shared in 2025. Take care and see you next year! Keep an eye out for visuals, possible Q&A's, and more on our socials over @spaceforfriendspodcast @comfortwithflin and @welllifecreation on Instagram. Check out other parts of the Flinverse: l...

We ease into this episode by trying to get ourselves into the Christmas spirit, talking decorations, movies, and the small rituals to help make the holiday season feel special. From there, we talk cinema prices, what feels fair, what doesn’t, and the growing anticipation for the new Avatar movie. Flin shares how he forgot an appointment with handymen, we address the awkward feeling of letting stra...

This week’s episode pays tribute to life's unexpected side quests. The conversation drifts from practical to absurd to profound, just the way we like it. We talk gift shopping online vs. in real stores, and the wholesome charm of making handmade Christmas cards, before Julien reveals his unexpected side quest: bartending at the GQ Men of the Year awards and mixing drinks for celebrities like it’s...

In this episode, we open up about the joy, pressure, and awkwardness that can come with giving and receiving gifts, why it feels heavy sometimes, and how we navigate the unspoken expectations around it as chronic overthinkers. From there, we explore how quickly emotional reactions can spiral, and how we’re trying to stay in control instead of getting carried away. We lighten things up (literally)...

We kick things off with a quick light-hearted gratitude session, appreciating life's blessings as of lately, from clean running water and tech upgrades to the joy of ad-free media consumption. Then we discuss the yearly Black Friday madness and the battle of resisting the urge to impulse buying. Flin shares a handful of his latest random observations, while Julien tells the story of unexpectedly r...

This week we start with memories and throwback stories from school days; relationships, betrayals, complex friendship dynamics, and all the subtle ways we learn to be compatible with other people. From there, we jump into Flin's challenge of dealing with the attention when you’re somewhat of a public figure, the necessary boundaries and how to balance connection and privacy. We wrap things up with...

Starting this week's episode off with a story about a strange gym encounter before unpacking feelings and discussing some lingering thoughts from recent events like last weekend's Halloween party's costume contest and its results. We blind-rank some semi random things that make us feel safe and name those, that absolutely don’t. From there we're going into a deeper talk about social issues, privil...

This week, Flin and Julien catch up after two packed weekends. First, Flin talks about his longest day 2025. Starting at the Berlin TV Tower, then a four-and-a-half-hour wait at a meet & greet with Julien, and ending the night at a friend’s birthday party all of that left him sick afterwards. After recovering in time, he made it to the long awaited Halloween party, which quickly turned into a...

Between busy schedules, restless nights, and a bit of background anxiety, this week we catch up on how life’s been feeling lately, between sleep, stress, irrational thoughts, and how we try to calm it all down. We also talk about Flin’s upcoming special visit to Berlin’s TV Tower and our meet & greet with a famous German bodybuilder. From there, we look into our part-time job application attem...

What starts as a calm catch-up quickly turns into one of those everything-everywhere conversations. Flin shares insights from a recent therapy session that turned into a lesson on small talk, is it an underrated social skill or just polite noise? We also hear about his grandma’s glow-up era, a wild party story before Julien opens up about family dynamics, the “young uncle” dilemma, and what it’s l...

Back together in the studio, we kick things off with some words of appreciation and gratitude for this space and for finally sharing it together again. We reveal some interesting details about an upcoming second FLIN merch drop. Between sewing, fixing holes, and analyzing if it's an essential skill to have, we discuss the question if and how one of us drinking alcohol again could potentially impac...