The more roots you have, the less intimidated you are to invite a friend to try something new or talk about a new topic.

Because you already do so many things together.

What's one more?

Happy Monday, everyone. It's Sophie.

And a D.

We're always looking for new ways to support you.

And we know firsthand how life can get in the way.

So we've created five minute episodes with motivation from us and our great friends

to keep you feeling ignited and inspired no matter what life throws at you.

Welcome to the Ignited Motivation podcast, mini episodes every Monday.

Listen while you brush your teeth.

Or on your morning walk. And you'll never

miss out on the latest tips and tricks that are keeping us feeling motivated. Hi, friends. I'm

Alex Alexander. I'm a speaker and writer discussing community and friendship. I'm also the author of Your Community, Your Way, and today

you're listening to Ignited Motivation. Today I want to talk about what's holding your friendships

together. Personally, it's been a wild year and a half. So many changes to my friendships. New

babies, new partners, moves, new life goals and all of these life

changes ripple through our friendships everything can feel like it's up in the air will we stay close

when will we see each other what will we do to spend time together and what does this new version

of our friendship even look like?

Often, we just wait to see where the pieces fall. Today I want to give you an alternative.

What if you try and shape how the pieces fall? What if you're intentional about how you stay connected?

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