8. Finding a Rosary, Starting a Hiking Club, and Making Friends

The Resilience and Grit Podcast · Mar 5, 2026 · 26m

In this episode, I share a personal story about starting over, rebuilding connection, and the unexpected ways community can begin.

Here's what I cover:

• Relationships as the strongest predictor of happiness and well being

• The surprising power of small, meaningful moments

• How stepping outside your comfort zone creates connection

• How helping others connect can heal our own sense of disconnectedness

Key takeaway:

Community is not something we simply find. It is something we create, nurture, and grow together. A lifelong journey.

If you are feeling disconnected or are starting over…