I'd love to hear YOUR examples!

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more A New Friend at the Post Office: Low-stakes, High-upside I'd love to hear YOUR examples! Nina Badzin Jul 16   READ IN APP   Photo by Tomek Baginski on Unsplash New Town or New Stage of Life? This one is for you! **And if you have a low-stakes, high-upside example to share, please tell us in the comments or email me.** How refreshing to hear a story of new friends who met at the post office! Yes, people still strike up low-stakes conversations in public then exchange numbers. (That’s a high upside!) HOWEVER, like any social experience that ends in this positive way, someone has to take the first step and also not be staring at their phones. This week’s “Dear Nina” episode features Lisa Giordano, who at 31 moved across the country all while documenting her goal to build a social life and community from scratch. Single, working a remote job, and ready for an adventure after spending her entire life on the East Coast, Lisa packed up her car and set out for Austin. In our conversation, Lisa gives a master class in what I’d call “friend-making micro-courage.” She shares examples of how she put herself out there to make friends (and continues to do so). She also shares how others were brave and asked for her number or showed up in the DMs of her social media accounts. Each of these moments of connection required someone to show a little courage! Friendship does not “just happen.” We make it happen. Frustrated with some of your friends? You’re not alone! Check out the anonymous friendship dilemmas. You might have a similar question. Upgrade any time. Upgrade to paid The post office example You’ll hear more “low stakes, high upside” examples from Lisa on the episode, but this one is my favorite: Lisa was at the post office waiting for longer than usual when a woman in the same predicament asked if they should ring the bell. Lisa noticed the woman was sporting a Yankees cap. Instead of retreating into her phone, Lisa offered a single curiosity-driven question: “Are you from New York?” Within minutes they were swapping cross-country-move stories, exchanging numbers, and planning coffee. That’s it. One question about the hat, one moment of courage from both Lisa and this stranger, and a new local friendship was born. (Yes, they did indeed become friends.) Listen to episode 155, “Thriving Solo: Making Friends and Creating Community After a Big Move” Episode #155 Find Lisa on Instagram and TikTok. FIND EPISODE #155 on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! Articles and Other Finds About Friendship I see so many friendship-related things (or I am quoted in them). You all send me great links too. I love hearing from listeners and readers! “I Love You But I’ll Never Read Your Substack” —> realistic writer-friend issue on The Brevity Blog by Rebecca Morrison (And yes, she also has a Substack newsletter.) I spoke to pediatrician Dr. Jessica Hochman of “Your Child is Normal” about how parents can support their children’s social lives. There was a bit of tough love in this one! I hope it’s helpful and maybe even different from advice parents sometimes get about friendship. I joined self-confidence coach, Leslie Randolph, of “Why Didn’t They Tell Us” for an episode about authentic friendship, fitting in, trying to be part of a “certain” group, community vs. friendship and more. This one had some tough love too. It’s just been that kind of month, I guess! I will finally meet Leslie in person at my Chicago “Dear Nina” event in a few weeks! (There are still a handful of tickets left.) Books, Shows, Recipes I’m Into These Days READING: I’m halfway through My Friends by Fredrik Backman and I’m enjoying it. I’m reading We Might Just Make it After All: My Best Friendship with Kate Spade by Elyce Arons and it’s really good so far. Here is my (mostly) updated 2025 reading list. TV: I’m watching (and making LOTS of TikToks about) The Gilded Age and loving that show more every week. I’m SO INVESTED. Also watching And Just Like That. As I’ve said each week, it’s not good, but I will watch it anyway. I started Too Much on Netflix, and I’m liking it so far. Megan Stalter is basically playing the same role she plays on Hacks and that’s not a complaint. Cooking: Not much but we’ve made great summer cocktails with Twisted Alchemy’s cold-pressed juices. More info (and a discount) below for Dear Nina readers! Two anonymous friendship advice questions & answers you might have missed "My friend overshares my information" Nina Badzin · Jul 9 Read full story Always the Fringe Friend Nina Badzin · Jun 6 Read full story Let’s connect outside of this newsletter: You can find me most often in the Facebook group, Dear Nina: The Group. All the social media links are below. I know I need to get rid of some them! Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | LinkedIn | Threads | Twitter | My Website THANK YOU TO Twisted Alchemy cold-pressed juices—THIS WEEK’S DEAR NINA SPONSOR. I cannot rave enough about Twisted Alchemy’s cold-pressed juices! I’ve cooked with the lemon juice and made cocktails for friends (and family) with several of the other options. Visit https://www.twistedalchemy.com/#dearnina and use code NINA25 at checkout to receive 25% off orders $75 or more, plus free shipping. Find info about sponsoring Dear Nina episodes and newsletter posts here. 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How to handle the friend who's loose with your news.

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more "My friend overshares my information" How to handle the friend who's loose with your news. Nina Badzin Jul 9 ∙ Preview   READ IN APP   Photo by Oleg Laptev on Unsplash NOTE: The letter below was so compelling (to me) that I used it in episode #154 of the podcast AND I continued the answer here in the newsletter for July’s anonymous letter post. It’s rare—actually, I think this is the first time—that I’ve used a question in both the podcast and the Substack. But it was such a good one that I’m still thinking about it after releasing the episode I recorded with my show’s assistant producer, Rebekah Jacobs. “Discretion vs Gossip” FIND EPISODE #154 on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! I’m drawn to these types of scenarios where the issue is more nuanced. For example, “My friend always puts me down in public,” is NOT nuanced. Someone who does that is not a good friend. The friend in July’s letter is in the gray zone. You can upgrade your subscription to “Conversations About Friendship” any time and always have access to new monthly anonymous questions/answers along with the archive. You’re always welcome here, and I’d love to have you. Upgrade to paid Dear Nina,... Continue reading this post for free in the Substack app Claim my free post Or upgrade your subscription. Upgrade to paid   Like Comment Restack

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I'm not much of a shopper, but I do keep lots of notes on what I want to buy. It takes me a while to pull the trigger, and Prime Days is the excuse I need to score serious deals. Here's a look at what I'm reading and plan to shop this month. And if you're wondering if you won a $100 gift certificate to Bodega by Sabor in Calgary, you'll have to read on! Elk Island National Park is one of my favourite summer spots, located just outside of Edmonton. My Summer Essentials How am I so late to the Ninja Creami party? Now I can make THE BEST dairy-free ice cream! So many people have been admiring my new crossbody bag. I went with Beige-1 for summer. My designer friend recommends these pinch-pleat curtains. I'm obsessed with silk pillowcases. These are on sale! My new favourite shampoo and conditioner. Chapped lips? Not with this lip mask! The big, amazing thing I'm buying on Prime Days. I'm a fan of enamel cast iron. Such easy cleanup! Celeb's Prime Picks Martha Stewart's enamel cast iron Dutch oven. Khloé Kardashian's 12-in-1 Vegetable Chopper. Sarah Jessica Parker's Gua Sha & Jade Roller. Oprah's travel jewelry case and organizer. Your next great beach read. Juicy Summer Reads Off Menu, written by my friend Amy Rosen, is perfect for foodies craving a fun, romantic read. I couldn't put down The Ministry of Time. It's the best book I've read so far this year. Lies and Weddings is another fun read by the author of Crazy Rich Asians. Feel Better Now: The Life-Changing Power of Simple Pleasures is so enlightening. I'm highlighting the heck out of this book. Connections Why do most of us have a hard time remembering someone's name? Making friends in new places - there's a critical window for this. How to make connections when you enter a room solo. Instead of opening up an old photo album, use your senses to revisit happy memories. The constant work to keep a family connected has a name. How do you photograph happiness? Head to Bodega by Sabor's 4th Street Calgary patio for $12 plates of paella on Friday. Dine Out BODEGA by Sabor has officially opened on Calgary's trendy 4th Street. I couldn't get enough of their prawns and paella. This Friday, July 11th, from 2-5 pm, they're making a giant cowboy paella with bison, steak, chorizo, and beans and selling it off the patio for $12. They have such great weekly deals (Thursday's my favourite), but Lindsay G can go anytime she likes, because she's just won a $100 gift card for this buzzing restaurant! Lindsay, when you read this, give me a shout, and we'll coordinate how you can claim your gift card. Book It! Broadway Across Canada is bringing MJ, The Musical to Calgary November 18-25. Tickets go on sale next Monday, July 14, at 10 am. Get more info here. I'm so going to this Broadway Across Canada performance! Recently Published Here's a few of my recent articles out in the world. Become an eco-tourist in the Great Barrier Reef I Visited the World's Largest Ski Area in the Summer — After the Crowds Had Gone Home — and Found a Quiet Alpine Paradise How scuba diving in St. Maarten helped cure my 20-year-old underwater demons 10 all-inclusive resorts in Canada that will beat your average beach vacation Best places for wildlife viewing in Canada. Wake up with wolves outside your window at Parc Omega. If you enjoyed this newsletter, please share it with your friends. Those not yet on my mailing list can sign up here. Stay in Touch To receive the latest updates from me (the gal behind Travels with Baggage), simply follow me on social media: lnstagram l Facebook l Pinterest Warmly, Jody Travels with Baggage This newsletter may include affiliate links for which I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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