#200 - Why Talking to Strangers is Good for Your Friendships (Dr. Gillian Sandstrom)

#200 - Why Talking to Strangers is Good for Your Friendships (Dr. Gillian Sandstrom)

For episode 200 of Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship, I’m joined by Dr. Gillian Sandstrom, an associate professor in the Psychology of Kindness at the University of Sussex and author of Once Upon a Stranger: The Science of How Small Talk Can Add Up to a Big Life. I came into this conversation a little skeptical. Do I really need to talk to more strangers? At the grocery store? On airplanes? When I’m just trying to get through my day? But Gillian makes such a compelling case for why these small, low-stakes interactions matter. We talk about why every friend was once a stranger, how small talk helps us practice the skills we need for friendship, and why loose ties and everyday conversations can make us feel more connected to the world around us. Gillian also explains the “liking gap,” why people usually like us more than we think they do, and how to start—and end—conversations without making it weird. This episode is not about turning every stranger into a future close friend. It’s about noticing the humanity around us and being a little more open to connection. Thank you to this week's sponsor: SINCERENOTES. SincereNotes is available to download free on Google Play and App store. Special thank you, as always, to my assistant producer, Rebekah Jacobs!

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#199 - Traveling with Friends: Lessons From a Girls-Trip Regular (Rebekah Jacobs)

#199 - Traveling with Friends: Lessons From a Girls-Trip Regular (Rebekah Jacobs)

Traveling with friends sounds great in theory. Actually making it happen? That's the hard part. This week, I'm joined by my assistant producer and friend, Rebekah Jacobs, to talk about girls trips, w...

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#198 - Making Friends Through Work: Collaboration Over Competition (Kim Oster-Holstein and Mara Smith)

#198 - Making Friends Through Work: Collaboration Over Competition (Kim Oster-Holstein and Mara Smith)

Can work be a source of friendship in adulthood? This week, I talk with Mara Smith, founder of Inspiro Tequila, and Kim Oster Holstein, co-founder of Twisted Alchemy, about the friendship they built ...

7 Jun 26min

#197 - Anxious Attachment in Friendships: Why You Keep Wondering Where You Stand (Rebecca Stambridge)

#197 - Anxious Attachment in Friendships: Why You Keep Wondering Where You Stand (Rebecca Stambridge)

Do you constantly wonder where you stand with certain friends? Do you replay conversations, assume the worst when someone seems distant, or find yourself needing reassurance that a friendship is still...

31 Mai 39min

#196 - Second Homes and Friendship: Hosting, FOMO, and Unspoken Expectations (Stephanie Hansen)

#196 - Second Homes and Friendship: Hosting, FOMO, and Unspoken Expectations (Stephanie Hansen)

What happens to friendships when you own a cabin, lake house, or second home? In this episode, I’m joined by broadcaster, cookbook author, and podcaster Stephanie Hansen for a candid conversation abou...

24 Mai 35min

Bonus: Are Your Friendships Surviving the Digital Age? Likes, Memes & What Really Matters (Nina on The Visibility Standard with Jazzmyn Proctor)

Bonus: Are Your Friendships Surviving the Digital Age? Likes, Memes & What Really Matters (Nina on The Visibility Standard with Jazzmyn Proctor)

This week I’m sharing a bonus episode from my appearance on The Visibility Standard with Jazzmyn Proctor. We talked about modern friendship and how social media, online business, and constant digital ...

18 Mai 42min

#195 - Money Landmines with Friends: Group Trips, Weddings, and Splitting Checks (Heather Boneparth)

#195 - Money Landmines with Friends: Group Trips, Weddings, and Splitting Checks (Heather Boneparth)

Heather Boneparth joins Nina to talk about the complicated role money plays in adult friendships. From splitting checks and destination weddings to parenting differences and group travel, this convers...

10 Mai 37min

#194 - Low-Key, Creative Ways to Spend Time with Friends (Ashlee Gadd and Katie Blackburn)

#194 - Low-Key, Creative Ways to Spend Time with Friends (Ashlee Gadd and Katie Blackburn)

If you’re tired of the same old "let's go out for dinner" plans—or just want easier, but more interesting ways to see your friends—this episode is for you. I’m joined by Ashlee Gadd and Katie Blackbu...

3 Mai 28min

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