The Jono Fisher Podcast28 Des 2025

The Deep Work of Adult Friendship with Steve Biddulph

An intimate conversation with psychologist and bestselling author Steve Biddulph on friendship, presence and what it means to be fully human.

What does it take to build deep, sustaining friendships in adulthood - and why do we so often struggle to ask for the connection we need?

In this episode, Steve Biddulph shares reflections from decades of clinical work and lived experience, exploring how our brains shape relationships, why "hurry is the enemy of love," and how slowing down opens the door to real presence. He introduces his simple four-storey model of body, emotions, mind and spirit, offering a grounded way to understand wellbeing and human connection.

Together, we explore men's loneliness, the courage required to ask for help, the role of receptivity in friendship and how staying connected matters even more in an age shaped by cultural challenges and AI.

If you've ever felt isolated, rushed, or quietly longing for deeper connection, this episode offers warmth, wisdom and a gentle reminder that we truly need one another.

Steve is the author of Raising Boys, Raising Girls and Fully Human. You can find out more about his work at www.stevebiddulph.com.

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