In this first voice note, I share how doomscrolling until 3 a.m. was a tough reminder on the importance of stillness and boredom.

I normally enjoy calm and quiet, but the more helpless and hopeless I feel, the more my autopilot brain would rather distract and stimulate itself than to sit still with the discomfort.

If you’ve also been reaching for distractions you don’t even like, maybe it’s time to pause, reflect, and make a change.

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Voice notes  is a miniseries within the And Didn't Die podcast.

I'm treating these like actual voice notes I would send to a friend during the messy moments of life from brain dumping and unexpected realizations to gentle reminders and pep talks.

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Interested in working together? Book a free discovery call for coaching at ⁠⁠⁠byjenniferho.com/discovery⁠⁠

Making new friends as an adult can feel risky, emotionally and physically. What if it’s awkward? What if you don’t click? What if they kidnap you in the desert?

But also what if it all goes right?

In this episode, I share the story of visiting my friend Reiko, someone I’d only ever seen on Zoom, and what it taught me about receiving care, hospitality, and friendship without feeling like I had to “earn it.”

If you’ve ever found it easier to give than to receive… if you struggle to let people show up for you… if you're craving deeper friendships but scared of being a burden… this one’s for you ♥️

I’d love to hear your version of this story. Leave a comment or send me a DM on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Interested in working together? Book a free discovery call for coaching at ⁠⁠byjenniferho.com/discovery⁠

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Topics: making friends as an adult, making friends as an introvert, internet friends, receiving, emotional labor, self-leadership, adult friendship, loneliness, introverts, community, eldest daughters, vulnerability, taking the first step, letting people show up for you

Making new friends as an adult can feel awkward, intimidating, and sometimes downright impossible. But it doesn't have to be.

In this episode, I share how I used my own framework to make friends as an introvert, my mind drama along the way, and how having dinner with 5 strangers on a Wednesday night worked out. I talk about choosing friendship instead of waiting to be chosen, and how to keep the process light and fun for yourself.

If you’ve been feeling lonely lately or telling yourself “making friends is too hard now,” and you don’t know if it’s possible to make friends as an adult, this one’s for you ♥️

I’d love to hear your version of this story. Leave a comment or send me a DM on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Interested in working together? Book a free discovery call for coaching at ⁠byjenniferho.com/discovery⁠

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Topics: adult friendship, loneliness, introverts, community, eldest daughters, vulnerability, taking the first step, making friends as an adult, making friends as an introvert, self-leadership