18. beyond small talk: presence, intimacy & the power of questions

30/09/2025 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 18

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in this episode: i share why the way we ask questions, and the presence we bring to them, can transform the way we connect with others. from strangers at parties to lovers and even kids.i explore how curiosity, reflective listening, and body language create intimacy and safety. i also offer simple, practical ways to move beyond small talk, open doors for deeper conversations, and hold boundaries with compassion.show notes: why questions matter more than small talkhow body language + tone shape intimacyreflective listening as one of the most underrated tools we havesimple questions that open the door to deeper conversationsnavigating boundaries when connection goes too deepusing presence + curiosity in romantic relationshipswhat kids can teach us about authentic connection🌿 connect with me:– patreon (meditations, rituals + behind-the-scenes): ⁠www.patreon.com/baileynrushlow⁠– email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠– instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/baileynrushlow⁠⁠⁠– youtube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheCosmicNomadPodcast⁠– spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3TV7qFy⁠⁠⁠– apple music: ⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3TLJrQK⁠⁠⁠thank you for listening. if this episode moved something in you, feel free to share it with a friend or leave a review, it really helps this space grow. see you next week! open heart. open mind. stay curious 🖤