Episode Overview

In our final episode of season 1, we wanted to leave you with some inspiration from the best memories and the most actionable insights that we’ve learned from our incredible guests over the past few months. We look back at some of the most impactful conversations that Amy’s had to help us pave the way for a more socially well, deeply connected world. 

At Fabriq, we are on a mission to empower people to make meaningful connections everyday. This means looking closely at our society’s social health, fighting the disconnection epidemic, and finding ways that bring us all closer together. We really need this to thrive.

Some highlights include:

• Melody Warnick on how getting involved in a community project – or starting your own – can jumpstart your connection to community and people. 
• Why you shouldn’t wait to introduce yourself to your neighbors, including Shaylyn Romney Garrett’s touching story of two of her neighbors that dealt with death of family members.
• Casper ter Kuile shared how rituals historically have played such a big part in community and connection, especially the examples of Amish and Mormon communities. 
• What if we really believed that being honest with someone wouldn’t hurt them? Sue Heilbronner declared that being honest with someone you care about will be of service to them and of service to your relationship. 
• The phrasing of questions can make or break a connection and the conversation that follows. Chad Littlefield urged us to ask questions that start with “how” or “what” instead of “why”. 
• Mark Shapiro talked about taking on his personal challenge to send more voice and video messages and why that’s so much more impactful than sending text messages or emails. Amy did this challenge herself and found it extremely gratifying!
• On the note of personal challenges, Jeff Howard runs a men’s group in Boulder, CO and explains what they are, how you can join, and how you can start one. Amy even took his advice and is starting a Women’s Group! Anyone can do it, all it takes is the intention.

We have to also give one last shout out to the person who produced the podcast, Greer Shellow. Greer learned how to produce a podcast along with the dozens of other responsibilities on her plate, and we are so grateful for her. We’ll miss her so much and wish her the best in her new chapter of life in Detroit, MI. 

We hope you enjoyed the first season of Wellness 3.0, and have taken on a few of the weekly challenges from our guests to improve your social wellness. We can’t wait to share what we have in store for season 2!