#193 - How to Make Your City Better for Friendship (Aaron Hurst)
About this episode
Nina Badzin discusses with Aaron Hurst how to improve social connections in our neighborhoods to combat loneliness.
What if friendship isn’t just about who you text—but where you live? This week, I’m joined by Aaron Hurst, founder of the U.S. Chamber of Connection, to talk about how we can make our neighborhoods and cities better for friendship. We get into why loneliness is bigger than individual relationships, why some people naturally initiate (and many don’t), and how small efforts—like potlucks, block parties, or simply inviting someone along—can change the social fabric of a place. If you’ve ever felt like it’s harder than it should be to meet people, this episode offers a practical, doable way to think about it—and what to do next. 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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