{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"50 WTF?!","title":"Friends at 50","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4a26eb52\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2687,"description":"Reflecting on friendships: making, maintaining and missteps.\nAfter returning from a month-long hiatus – and another month to get round to editing this episode Karl got a job!) – we discuss what we been up to, including trips to Portugal and the Alps. We then dive deep into the topic of friendships, sharing personal experiences and stories on how hard it can be to make and maintain friends, particularly when you hit midlife. \nWe cover work friends, hobby friends, fleeting friends, female friends and lifelong friends.\nWe also explore the challenges of friendship within work contexts, communication breakdowns (ghosting anyone?), and the importance of shared experiences to build deeper connections. \nFinally we reflect on the qualities that make valuable friendships and the importance of having difficult, but necessary conversations – especially for men.\n00:00 Introduction and Catching Up\n00:11 Travel Stories and Experiences\n01:46 Discussing the TV Show 'Friends'\n02:48 Podcasting and Audience Engagement\n04:20 Snack Time and Reveals\n05:23 Challenges of Making Friends in Midlife\n11:07 Work Friendships and Business Partnerships\n21:44 Defining Company Values\n22:14 Balancing Family and Business\n22:58 The Happy Startup Journey\n23:25 Qualities in a Friend\n24:44 Honesty and Integrity in Friendships\n26:30 Regrets and Lessons Learned\n27:19 Communication Breakdown\n31:06 Lifelong Friendships\n38:25 Energy and Connection in Relationships\n41:18 Wrapping Up and Reflections\nLinks:- Mark Steadman https://www.hellosteadman.com/services/\n- Friends https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70153404\n- The Happy Startup School https://thehappystartupschool.com/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9kThhBiay8rQSJu70oH4dfa16xEiKAwwHJktYK5cz5w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYzY4/OGFiNTIxMjg0Yjgy/NzhhYjY0MDQ0MDBh/ZjRkNy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}