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Why meaningful friendships are important for parental well-being with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer

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Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, clinical psychologist and friendship expert, joins Cindy to discuss the profound impact of friendships on our psychological well-being and how we can cultivate meaningful connections despite the challenges of parenthood.
Here is what we discussed:
• Social connections are one of the most powerful predictors of health, happiness, and longevity
• The "over-under" phenomenon: we overestimate the effort relationships take and underestimate their benefits
• Loneliness during parenthood is normal and serves as a signal of our need for connection
• Even brief interactions (10 minutes) with friends can significantly impact our overall happiness
• Different friendships serve different purposes – identify which ones provide restoration versus maintenance
• Self-reflection helps determine which relationships align with your values and current needs
• Vulnerability and imperfection create stronger connections than projecting a perfect image
• Friendship skills are actually a constellation of different abilities that develop throughout life
• Workplace connections are powerful drivers of wellbeing, productivity, and organizational success
• When we prioritize our friendships, we model for our children that relationships are worth investing in
Watch this on YouTube and share this episode:

https://youtu.be/QNsB7iFxC5c

Learn more from Dr. Kirmayer:

https://www.miriamkirmayer.com/

https://www.instagram.com/miriamkirmayer/

Learn more about psychological well-being:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8989714/pdf/nihms-1737166.pdf
Search for a past podcast episode or guest:

https://curiousneuron.com/podcast/

Want to join The Reflective Parent Club?

If you are ready to learn healthy emotional coping skills and to get support on. how to teach your child these skills, join below or book a call with me below:

https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/

Book a call with me:
https://calendly.com/curious_neuron/intro-chat-for-1-1-coaching

FREE WORKBOOK: Why do I feel triggered by my child's emotions and behaviours?

https://tremendous-hustler-7333.kit.com/f9fd208c09

FREE ACTIVITY FOR KIDS: Help! My emotions are confusing to me!

https://tremendous-hustler-7333.kit.com/c6701d059a

Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Email me at [email protected] and I will send you our most popular guide called Meltdown Mountain.

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Chapters

1. Welcome & The Importance of Connection (00:00:00)

2. Friendship & Psychological Well-Being (00:02:14)

3. Navigating Friendship Challenges (00:11:57)

4. The Science of Connection & Loneliness (00:27:31)

5. Quality vs. Quantity in Relationships (00:34:36)

6. Vulnerability & Building Deeper Connections (00:43:10)

7. Workplace Friendships & Resources (00:51:23)

223 episodes

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Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, clinical psychologist and friendship expert, joins Cindy to discuss the profound impact of friendships on our psychological well-being and how we can cultivate meaningful connections despite the challenges of parenthood.
Here is what we discussed:
• Social connections are one of the most powerful predictors of health, happiness, and longevity
• The "over-under" phenomenon: we overestimate the effort relationships take and underestimate their benefits
• Loneliness during parenthood is normal and serves as a signal of our need for connection
• Even brief interactions (10 minutes) with friends can significantly impact our overall happiness
• Different friendships serve different purposes – identify which ones provide restoration versus maintenance
• Self-reflection helps determine which relationships align with your values and current needs
• Vulnerability and imperfection create stronger connections than projecting a perfect image
• Friendship skills are actually a constellation of different abilities that develop throughout life
• Workplace connections are powerful drivers of wellbeing, productivity, and organizational success
• When we prioritize our friendships, we model for our children that relationships are worth investing in
Watch this on YouTube and share this episode:

https://youtu.be/QNsB7iFxC5c

Learn more from Dr. Kirmayer:

https://www.miriamkirmayer.com/

https://www.instagram.com/miriamkirmayer/

Learn more about psychological well-being:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8989714/pdf/nihms-1737166.pdf
Search for a past podcast episode or guest:

https://curiousneuron.com/podcast/

Want to join The Reflective Parent Club?

If you are ready to learn healthy emotional coping skills and to get support on. how to teach your child these skills, join below or book a call with me below:

https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/

Book a call with me:
https://calendly.com/curious_neuron/intro-chat-for-1-1-coaching

FREE WORKBOOK: Why do I feel triggered by my child's emotions and behaviours?

https://tremendous-hustler-7333.kit.com/f9fd208c09

FREE ACTIVITY FOR KIDS: Help! My emotions are confusing to me!

https://tremendous-hustler-7333.kit.com/c6701d059a

Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Email me at [email protected] and I will send you our most popular guide called Meltdown Mountain.

Join me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/curious_neuron/
Join our Facebook group called Reflective Parenting:
...

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome & The Importance of Connection (00:00:00)

2. Friendship & Psychological Well-Being (00:02:14)

3. Navigating Friendship Challenges (00:11:57)

4. The Science of Connection & Loneliness (00:27:31)

5. Quality vs. Quantity in Relationships (00:34:36)

6. Vulnerability & Building Deeper Connections (00:43:10)

7. Workplace Friendships & Resources (00:51:23)

223 episodes

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