Alexandra Solomon: How to Have Flourishing Relationships (From the No Small Endeavors Podcast)

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🗓️ 29 April 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Today, we’re sharing a special episode from the Signal Award-winning podcast No Small Endeavor, a show that explores what it means to live a good life through insightful conversations with thought leaders across various disciplines. Hosted by Lee C. Camp, No Small Endeavor engages with some of the most compelling voices in philosophy, social justice, and the arts, like renowned happiness expert Gretchen Rubin, Hidden Brain podcast host Shankar Vedantam, and New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell. In this episode, Lee sits down with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, a leading expert on love and relationships, to discuss relational self-awareness—the key to building healthy, fulfilling connections. Together, they unpack the importance of self-knowledge in navigating love, how to handle relationship challenges with grace, and the role of curiosity in deepening emotional intimacy. No Small Endeavor is a must-listen for anyone drawn to thought-provoking discussions on personal growth and connection. Tune in to more episodes and follow the podcast here: https://lnk.to/D28Fv3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:44.5	Embodied with journalist Anita Rao is a show about sex, relationships, and health that explores unexpected territory,
0:50.9	like a discussion on adaptive fashion that will make you rethink the clothes in your closet,
0:55.1	or a conversation with children's book authors who aim to shape how the next generation thinks about
0:59.5	their bodies. No matter the topic, you'll meet folks who aren't afraid to question what we think
1:04.4	we know about intimacy and who have some fascinating stories to share about their relationships.
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1:52.8	Today I want to share an episode of a show that thoughtfully explores the big questions of life,
1:57.2	meaning, and how we connect to each other. It's the Signal Award-winning podcast, No Small Endeavor,
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