Talk to People Podcast
This podcast is for young adults looking to live more social lives and build a strong community.
Hosted by Chris Miller, each episode includes actionable insights to become a better friend, decrease social anxiety, and create vibrant third places. Weekly episodes include conversations with experts, young adults, and research backed solo episodes. The thesis of the podcast: life is better when you talk to people.
Episodes
89 episodes
#87 - Nike’s 10 Rules for Success—And How Talking to People Fits In
Nike’s 10 Principles are more than business rules—they’re a mindset. In this episode, Chris breaks down how these principles can help you build stronger relationships, take action in your life, and improve the way you connect with oth...
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#86 - This May Make You 1% More Socially Confident
In today's episode - we get a few things: my Patrick Mahomes impressionthe debrief of why post-game interviews matterhow to become more confident in yourself to talk to people at a churchhow to start ...
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#85 - Chris and Annie Look Back at 2024
We share our lessons from 2024, from challenges like navigating Sunny's health and personal loss to celebrating career milestones and family joy. We also talk goals and dreams for 2025, offering insights into how they stay connected, resilient,...
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#84 - How to Ask for Help and Not Feel Awkward
Asking for help can feel awkward, but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, we dive into the psychology and communication strategies that make asking for help easier and more effective. Whether you’re reaching out to a friend, coworker, or someo...
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#83 - How to Talk to Your Friends About Politics
No more avoiding talking about politics. Here's a framework you can use to talk to your friends about politics and still keep them as friends. No blowups, no ghosting, no shutting down. Life is too rich to avoid talking about some of the most i...
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#82 - I Talked to the Einstein of Communication, Exploring the Communication Equation [DOUG TAYLOR]
Have you ever been speechless - standing there with zero clue what to say? Thinking, "I really wish there was a cheatsheet I could use in this moment." Well, in this episode, I'm introducing you to a new tool called the Communication Equation.&...
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#81 - How to Make Friends in a New City FAST
In this video is a research backed, 5-step program that outlines how to approach moving. The goal is that you will have an established social life within the first 6-weeks of moving. If you need any links that I used, contact me at talktopeople...
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#80 - He's Talked to Over 6,000 Different People and Today I'm One of Them [Rob Lawless]
My guest today has been featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show, on Ryan Seacrest's Radio Show, and now the TALK TO PEOPLE PODCAST! He is on a journey to have a one-hour conversation with 10,000 different people. And I got to be one of them, well, ...
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#79 - A Psychologist's Guide for Social Anxiety and Depression [Dr. Daniel Maitland]
Dr. Daniel Maitland is a clinical psychologist, research, and professor at UMKC. He runs the Psychotherapy Research or Study of Connection, Intimacy, and Loneliness (PROSOCIAL) lab.I read a New York Times article about loneliness that f...
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#78 - I Talked to YouTube's Favorite Prankster [Andrew Hales, LAHWF]
12 years ago Andrew Hales had a video go viral on YouTube. This video landed him on TV, in newspapers, and on YouTube's home page. It also landed him with a new career idea - to be a YouTuber. I remember seeing some of his first vi...
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#77 - Uncovering the Secrets of American Friendships in 2024 [Harvard Visiting Scholar, Dr. Jeff Hall]
The day this episode releases is NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY. And who better to talk to then a friendship expert, Dr. Jeff Hall. He is a Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas and a visiting scholar at the Berkman Klein Cent...
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#76 - Dr. Allan Louden: How We Can Find Humanity in One Another
Get ready. I packed my bags and flew to North Carolina. The birds sang and the conversation flowed. It was an opportunity for me to connect with a dear friend, mentor, and former roomie. Allan Louden is a professor emeritus at Wake...
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#75 - How to Tell Stories That People Will Listen To
Humans are storytelling creatures. We relate through story, we're inspired by story, we're moved by story, and we experience life through story. From thousands of years ago to today - we've been sharing narrative with one another to come togeth...
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#74 - Why I'm Choosing to Not Analyze Donald Trump
If you don't listen to the whole podcast - here's what I hope you remember. Your life will be much better when you talk to people! And that can be hard - especially cause COVID kept us away from each other, we have screens frying our brains, an...
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#73 - Here Are Some of Humans' Greatest Quirks
Ever thought to yourself, "Sheesh, he/she is complicated! I just don't understand them." I'm sure we've all thought this a time or two and we were totally right! Humans are very complicated. It's hard for us to understand each other - it's even...
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#72 - Three Habits to Healthily Navigate Disagreement
One of the biggest painpoints is relationships is CONFLICT. We fear conflict more than heights, running out of gas, or public speaking. And it makes sense why because relationships are ESSENTIAL. When they are at threat, then our wellbeing is a...
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#71 - The Best Communication Resources I've Found [ft. Annie Miller]
In this episode I sit down with Annie and we answer a few different questions, mainly, what are some of the best resources out there to help us become better communicators?My goal with this episode is to travel through history with the ...
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#70 - How to Stop Self-Sabotage in Conversation
In this episode I attack FOUR of the most common self-limiting beliefs I hear about talking to people. With each belief, we'll unpack why it exists, what it actually is, and how to circumvent it. Remember - I'm not a clinician or licensed psych...
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#69 - Our World Needs More Mentors
I did an Instagram poll recently and it got my gears turning. Then I had some conversations on the subject - and it got my ears turning more. And wahlah - the new podcast episode. Learn with me as we answer the question - what to d...
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#68 - How to Make Networking More Enjoyable
Anyone else dread networking? Anyone else ever been to a "networking event" that consists of groups of people standing in a room, business cards out, and looking at each other awkwardly?When do you say what you do? Do you talk about thi...
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#67 - Twenty Questions You Can Ask to Make Any Conversation Better
Ever wondered how to switch your conversation from surface level to substantial? Ever been unsure of how to make it feel like you're actually connecting with someone? Whether at a work meeting, a date, or a family dinner - it's important to be ...
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#66 - How to Give a Speech That Will Go Viral
"Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urged graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities in life's setbacks ...
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#65 - One Trick to Make Your Words More Impactful
We only get one chance to leave a first impression. The research shows that this one chance matters a lot. In this episode, we'll work through a simple tip that will give you better structure when you organize your thoughts and then stronger im...
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#64 - The Dark Side of Communication: Cult Leaders and Pyramid Schemes
Ever wondered of a cult leader is able to recruit people to give their lives to a cause? Or how a pyramid scheme creates millions for some while taking millions from most? Or how scammers are able to elicit people's life savings? Today we'll be...
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