Best Idea 012: How to know that you've built a sustainable healthy relationship

And just like that, season one finale is here! Adrian and Jen reflect on how and why they started their podcast, their favorite episodes, throwback to fun analogies, what they've learned about themselves and each other, and how they know that they've build a sustainable, healthy relationship.

Thanks for listening! We look forward to chatting with you all again in season 2!

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Two best friends, Adrian Suzuki-Cruz and Jen Amos, share the best ideas on how to sustain healthy relationships!

Loving the show? Support us in creating a second season when by buying us a DRANK at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfbipodcast

Did any of our ideas help you improve your relationships? Leave us a 5-Star Written Review on Apple Podcasts! Or tell us all about it at bestfriendsbestideas@gmail.com

Best Idea 011: How to be a good listener

"The human soul doesn’t want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed — to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is." - Parker J. Palmer

Has anyone ever said, "You're not listening to me!" despite your self-belief of being a good listener? Jen reveals to Adrian that he's not always the best listener when he asks her for honest feedback. Together, they talk about ways to show others that you care about by pausing while someone is talking, acknowledging that you heard them, advocating their side of the story, and much more.

Resources:

• Parker J. Palmer's quote was reference from the article, The Gift of Presence, The Perils of Advice https://onbeing.org/blog/the-gift-of-presence-the-perils-of-advice/

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Two best friends, Adrian Suzuki-Cruz and Jen Amos, share the best ideas on how to sustain healthy relationships!

Loving the show? Support us in creating a second season when by buying us a DRANK at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfbipodcast

Did any of our ideas help you improve your relationships? Leave us a 5-Star Written Review on Apple Podcasts! Or tell us all about it at bestfriendsbestideas@gmail.com

Best Idea 010: How to measure your emotional well-being

It's easy to measure our weight. But how do we measure our emotions? Adrian and Jen discuss psychological health inspired by the TEDx Talk, How to Practice Emotional Hygiene by Guy Winch. Jen opens up about the struggles she faced when she first moved to the east coast, how she rechanneled her bouts of loneliness into podcasting, and how she was able to turn her 'mess into her message.' Meanwhile, Adrian shares his past struggles of failure, training a sales team for the first time, and what led him to start meditating. Together, they recognize the 'inner oasis' they found within themselves to reunite as whole individuals.

Resources

• How to practice emotional hygiene | Guy Winch | TEDxLinnaeusUniversity https://youtu.be/rni41c9iq54
• If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or dial 988, which has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Learn more at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

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Two best friends, Adrian Suzuki-Cruz and Jen Amos, share the best ideas on how to sustain healthy relationships!

Loving the show? Support us in creating a second season when by buying us a DRANK at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfbipodcast

Did any of our ideas help you improve your relationships? Leave us a 5-Star Written Review on Apple Podcasts! Or tell us all about it at bestfriendsbestideas@gmail.com

Best Idea 009: How to start or finish new ideas

While Adrian is energized by starting new things, Jen is energized by finishing things. Though neither starting or finishing things is better than the other, Adrian and Jen discuss the pros and cons of starting too many ideas to having a hard time letting go of ideas that have run their course. They share analogies - such as the Niagara Falls, legos, RPG games, and much more - to better understand each other's perspectives and individual strengths. At the end of the conversation, you'll be able to answer the question, "Are you a starter or a finisher?"

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Two best friends, Adrian Suzuki-Cruz and Jen Amos, share the best ideas on how to sustain healthy relationships!

Loving the show? Support us in creating a second season when by buying us a DRANK at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfbipodcast

Did any of our ideas help you improve your relationships? Leave us a 5-Star Written Review on Apple Podcasts! Or tell us all about it at bestfriendsbestideas@gmail.com

Best Idea 008: How to sustain healthy relationships by setting healthy boundaries

Jen helps Adrian recognize that his dissatisfaction at work may be caused by the endless demands of his colleagues. Together, they discuss the importance of setting healthy boundaries with their professional and personal relationships. They identify symptoms of an unhealthy relationship, share their communication style in the form of a tennis analogy, speculate why people overstep their boundaries, and much more.

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Two best friends, Adrian Suzuki-Cruz and Jen Amos, share the best ideas on how to sustain healthy relationships!

Loving the show? Support us in creating a second season when by buying us a DRANK at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfbipodcast

Did any of our ideas help you improve your relationships? Leave us a 5-Star Written Review on Apple Podcasts! Or tell us all about it at bestfriendsbestideas@gmail.com

Best Idea 007: How to live a good life by building good relationships

Adrian shares the 2015 TED Talk by Robert Waldinger, "What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness," which sparks a heartfelt conversation about his 20 years of friendship with Jen. Together, they reflect on the the value of relationships over money and fame, the number one emotion that people don't like to feel, their personal and professional lives in the last handful of years, the courage to reach out to someone you haven't spoken to in a long time, what is asynchronous audio messaging, and much more. Watch Robert Waldinger's TED Talk to follow along: https://youtu.be/8KkKuTCFvzI

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Two best friends, Adrian Suzuki-Cruz and Jen Amos, share the best ideas on how to sustain healthy relationships!

Loving the show? Support us in creating a second season when by buying us a DRANK at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfbipodcast

Did any of our ideas help you improve your relationships? Leave us a 5-Star Written Review on Apple Podcasts! Or tell us all about it at bestfriendsbestideas@gmail.com

Best Idea 006: How businesses can tell really good stories

Do we, as consumers, buy on emotion or logic? Adrian and Jen discuss the reasons why we purchase certain things, what storytelling is really about, the meaning behind Jen's self-chosen title C.E.O., and much more!

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Two best friends, Adrian Suzuki-Cruz and Jen Amos, share the best ideas on how to sustain healthy relationships!

Loving the show? Support us in creating a second season when by buying us a DRANK at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfbipodcast

Did any of our ideas help you improve your relationships? Leave us a 5-Star Written Review on Apple Podcasts! Or tell us all about it at bestfriendsbestideas@gmail.com

Best Idea 005: How you create another income stream a part from your job

Adrian had recently proposed a salary bump at work to keep up with the rent increase in California. To his surprise, his boss encouraged him to seek out other income streams instead. In addition to starting this podcast, Adrian shares what other income streams he has in mind while Jen shares her current streams of income as an entrepreneur. Together, they share the additional benefits to having several income streams, despite how challenging it can be to get started.

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Two best friends, Adrian Suzuki-Cruz and Jen Amos, share the best ideas on how to sustain healthy relationships!

Loving the show? Support us in creating a second season when by buying us a DRANK at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfbipodcast

Did any of our ideas help you improve your relationships? Leave us a 5-Star Written Review on Apple Podcasts! Or tell us all about it at bestfriendsbestideas@gmail.com