Deepening Friendships in a Busy World: Insights from Nina Badzin

In this episode of the Mad Rush podcast, host Trisha Addicks sits down with friendship expert Nina Badzin to discuss the importance of maintaining and deepening friendships, even when life gets busy. From scheduling calls with friends to the art of asking follow-up questions, Nina and Trisha cover essential strategies for fostering strong, lasting connections. Nina also shares her journey from being a writer to hosting her podcast, 'Dear Nina, Conversations About Friendship,' and offers practical advice for balancing professional aspirations with personal relationships. Whether navigating friendships in everyday life or preparing for a busy season, this episode provides valuable tips on connecting meaningfully with the people who matter most. Tune in for a heartfelt, enlightening conversation emphasizing the power of curiosity and vulnerability in strengthening friendships. *** Pre-order your copy of  THE RUSH BIBLE *** ⁠⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085⁠⁠ 📌 Connect with Nina 📸 Nina's Instagram: @dearninafriendship 🌐 Nina's Substack: dearnina.substack.com 🎙️ Nina's Podcast: Dear Nina 📌 Connect with Trisha 📸 Trisha on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 Trisha's company at: ⁠⁠⁠https://itsallgreektome.org⁠⁠⁠ Have questions or comments? Send us an email: [email protected] 🔹 Listen to more episodes of Mad Rush wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend! Episode Highlights: 00:00 Making Every Interaction Count 00:34 Welcome to the Mad Rush Podcast 01:14 Meet Nina Badzin: Friendship Expert 01:57 Nina's Journey to Becoming a Writer 03:06 From Teaching to Writing: A Career Shift 07:30 The Birth of a Blogger 10:48 Transitioning to Podcasting 14:56 The Importance of Scheduling Friendships 21:48 Concerns About Mahjong Duration 22:14 Playing Mahjong with Different Numbers of Players 23:08 Balancing Social Life and Personal Projects 24:11 The Importance of Vulnerability and Connection 26:36 Promoting Your Work Authentically 29:07 Maintaining Friendships Through Asking Questions 34:07 Handling Friendship Dynamics and Quiet Quitting 37:35 Anonymous Advice and Personal Stories 41:23 Final Thoughts and Podcast Promotion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices