Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
2803: Creating the Genuine Connections We Long For by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindful Relationships
18 Nov 2025
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2803: Leo Babauta explores the power of slowing down and choosing depth over breadth in relationships, offering mindful strategies to cultivate more meaningful connections in a distracted, fast-paced world. He shares how openness, curiosity, and vulnerability unlock greater joy, creativity, and opportunity in our lives by fostering real human connection. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/connect/ Quotes to ponder: "We have a human need for this kind of connection, and there's no doubt that it makes us happier, even if it complicates our lives a bit." "Try to notice your expectations of the other person, and let them go." "When you become vulnerable, you risk a lot, but you also get much, much more." Episode references: Fizzle (Online Business Platform): https://fizzle.co/
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