Why Connection Feels So Hard with Tim Jones

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of making connections and how inviting someone to dinner can be a radical yet simple solution.

What if the most radical thing you could do… was invite someone to dinner? We sit down with executive director of Longer Tables (and host of the Mile Long Table!), Tim Jones, to get real about the deep seated fears holding us back from connection. From everything you need to know to successfully set your own table and extend an invitation to Tim's top questions for meaningful conversation, we break down how it's all easier than you think. If you’ve ever felt lonely in a crowded world, t...

People in this episode

Hosts: Sam, Elliot

Guest: Tim Jones

Topics covered

• connection
• loneliness
• dinner invitations
• meaningful conversation
• fears of connection

Keywords

• connection
• loneliness
• dinner
• Tim Jones
• conversation
• fears
• relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Longer Tables

Books & works: Mile Long Table

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