Trying To Trauma Dump My Way Into A Friendship (What Vulnerability ACTUALLY Is, And How to ACTUALLY Create A Best Friend)
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In Episode 6 of the Socially Delightful podcast, we share our journey to making meaningful friendships. Back in 2015, as college sophomores, many of us felt the sting of loneliness and tried to forge bonds through trauma dumping, believing that sharing our deepest, most painful stories would naturally lead to strong friendships. However, these efforts often left us feeling more isolated and confused.
Together, we explore the real foundations of meaningful connections, focusing on three key components: consistency, meaningful moments, and vulnerability. We realize that our previous approach leaned too heavily on vulnerability alone, neglecting the importance of shared experiences and regular interaction. By understanding the concept of a "connection triangle," we see that deep bonds are formed by balancing these three elements.
Recognizing both personal and cultural barriers to forming close relationships, we acknowledge how societal changes have made it harder to connect deeply with others. Despite these challenges, we adopt a proactive mindset and use practical strategies to foster meaningful connections. By sharing our success stories of reconnecting and deepening friendships formed years earlier, we demonstrate that with the right approach, creating fulfilling friendships is both possible and rewarding.
In this episode:
02:24 The Story of Trying to Trauma Dump into Best Friendships
07:15 The Connection Triangle: Consistency, Meaningful Moments, and Vulnerability
25:15 Hacks for Speeding Up the Friendship Process
34:17 Conclusion and What To Do Next
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Meet your host, Jewel!
Jewel is on a mission to create a more connected world. For the past four years, she has been helping clients embrace their authentic selves, overcome social overthinking, and build meaningful connections. Jewel’s journey began with her own struggles in social situations—often feeling not fun or interesting enough and constantly comparing herself to others. Through studying psychology, self-esteem, confidence, and belonging, and with the guidance of her first coach, she discovered what Brene Brown calls true belonging: confidently sharing who you are and feeling strong even when standing alone.
Today, Jewel is committed to helping over 10,000 people create true belonging within themselves and connect more deeply with others.
