Best Idea 012: How to know that you've built a sustainable healthy relationship

And just like that, season one finale is here! Adrian and Jen reflect on how and why they started their podcast, their favorite episodes, throwback to fun analogies, what they've learned about themselves and each other, and how they know that they've build a sustainable, healthy relationship.

Thanks for listening! We look forward to chatting with you all again in season 2!

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Two best friends, Adrian Suzuki-Cruz and Jen Amos, share the best ideas on how to sustain healthy relationships!

Loving the show? Support us in creating a second season when by buying us a DRANK at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfbipodcast

Did any of our ideas help you improve your relationships? Leave us a 5-Star Written Review on Apple Podcasts! Or tell us all about it at bestfriendsbestideas@gmail.com

Best Idea 011: How to be a good listener

"The human soul doesn’t want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed — to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is." - Parker J. Palmer

Has anyone ever said, "You're not listening to me!" despite your self-belief of being a good listener? Jen reveals to Adrian that he's not always the best listener when he asks her for honest feedback. Together, they talk about ways to show others that you care about by pausing while someone is talking, acknowledging that you heard them, advocating their side of the story, and much more.

Resources:

• Parker J. Palmer's quote was reference from the article, The Gift of Presence, The Perils of Advice https://onbeing.org/blog/the-gift-of-presence-the-perils-of-advice/

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Two best friends, Adrian Suzuki-Cruz and Jen Amos, share the best ideas on how to sustain healthy relationships!

Loving the show? Support us in creating a second season when by buying us a DRANK at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfbipodcast

Did any of our ideas help you improve your relationships? Leave us a 5-Star Written Review on Apple Podcasts! Or tell us all about it at bestfriendsbestideas@gmail.com

Best Idea 010: How to measure your emotional well-being

It's easy to measure our weight. But how do we measure our emotions? Adrian and Jen discuss psychological health inspired by the TEDx Talk, How to Practice Emotional Hygiene by Guy Winch. Jen opens up about the struggles she faced when she first moved to the east coast, how she rechanneled her bouts of loneliness into podcasting, and how she was able to turn her 'mess into her message.' Meanwhile, Adrian shares his past struggles of failure, training a sales team for the first time, and what led him to start meditating. Together, they recognize the 'inner oasis' they found within themselves to reunite as whole individuals.

Resources

• How to practice emotional hygiene | Guy Winch | TEDxLinnaeusUniversity https://youtu.be/rni41c9iq54
• If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or dial 988, which has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Learn more at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

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Two best friends, Adrian Suzuki-Cruz and Jen Amos, share the best ideas on how to sustain healthy relationships!

Loving the show? Support us in creating a second season when by buying us a DRANK at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfbipodcast

Did any of our ideas help you improve your relationships? Leave us a 5-Star Written Review on Apple Podcasts! Or tell us all about it at bestfriendsbestideas@gmail.com