The Surprising Path to My New Friend!
Have you been wanting a new friend but are not sure where to begin? Welcome to this fun and inspiring episode of “hello community®” where host Catherine Jura and Autumn Welch-Degaske share the amazing story of how an unexpected friendship began between them—two women separated by nearly 40 years in age, yet connected in many surprising ways.
In this episode:
· Discover how a chance meeting at a community co-op sparked an intergenerational friendship
· Learn how courage and curiosity can support a new friendship
· Come to understand why “dual commitment to trying” is important
· Learn why navigating boundaries and “oops and ouch” moments require mutual respect
· Explore how finding a community may be the first step to a new friendship
This conversation is an invitation to step beyond your comfort zone and say yes to connection. A new friendship may be a single brave moment away.
Note from Catherine:
I am glad you are here! I hope you found some tips and inspiration to help you move towards the connection and community you desire!
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Till next time!
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Chapters/Timestamp
00:00:00 Introduction to Hello Community
00:03:00 Autumn and her journey to finding a new community
00:08:30 Catherine’s journey to loneliness
00:09:40 The surprising path to meeting each other
00:15:00 Brunch confirms the new friendship
00:16:20 The journey of friendship: building connection
00:23:15 Resources and support for building connection and community
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Autumn’s biography:
Autumn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from SUNY New Paltz (2017), Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from University at Albany (2019), and a certification as a Grief Informed Professional. She currently works as a school-based trauma therapist at a victim assistance program.
Outside of her work, she can be found working out, running, perusing the farmers market, travelling near and far, and bagging groceries at Honest Weight Food Co-op.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumn-welch-degoski-lmhc-cgp-7b07a1154/
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