EP07: 6 Social Connections Each Month Keeps the Doctor Away + Surprise Guest

The secret to a fulfilling life is often found in our relationships with those we hold dear. Scott Asmar and his better half, Jane, explore this statement through a candid discussion about the essence of connections. In this episode, they share their journey into how they've navigated their own relationship hurdles.

Jane recounted a conversation with her sister, who mentioned a doctor's tip about the importance of making six meaningful connections a month. This led to a conversation about how making connections with friends, family, or even helping out in charity work significantly affects our happiness, particularly in our middle years.

Through stories of tighter bonds and reflections on purposeful engagement, Scott and Jane unpack the layers of communication and mutual support that form the foundation of any strong relationship. The couple tackles the challenges and triumphs of keeping connections alive, whether with loved ones or the wider community and they stress the importance of setting healthy boundaries and consciously choosing positivity in our interactions.

Faith plays a central role in the conversation, shedding light on how shared beliefs and practices can enrich a relationship. The couple encourages us to keep our relationships front and center, to find the joy in every interaction, and to never underestimate the power of reaching out and truly connecting.

Quotes

• “As human beings, we are made to have relationships. We are made to be with people. That's why God created man. That's why he created woman to be the helper, to be the companion, to be the partner. And God doesn't want us here by ourselves. So that's why it's so important to foster your relationships.” (06:18 | Jane Asmar)
• “What starts to become important, I realize, are my friendships, our marriage, focusing back on people because it's people who make us feel fulfilled, contented, joyful. [With] somebody to talk to, to listen to, I think those things help you grow.” (08:16 | Jane Asmar)
• "You need, in your life, six connections every month, whether that's with friends, your spouse, or even charity work. Whatever it is, you have to make these six connections." (09:44 | Jane Asmar)
• "My life is just basically work, come home, grocery store, go to dinner, be with my family. And I started thinking about that. I said, am I being intentional with my friendships? And that's a keyword, “intentional.” Am I making the effort? Am I being a good friend? And what am I bringing to the table? How can I help serve them?" (10:00 | Jane Asmar)
• "Boundaries are very important. I have learned about boundaries later in life, as opposed to early in life. I didn't really understand keeping those boundaries or building those boundaries. It's not a negative. It's just making sure that you are protected as a person and setting the limits to what you can and cannot do." (21:24 | Scott Asmar)
• "We truly want our listeners to know that you're not alone. You don't have to be alone and connections and relationships are important." (24:14 | Scott Asmar)

Links

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