Why Adult Friendships Feel So Hard Now | Loneliness, Connection & the 11-3-6 Rule

Why Adult Friendships Feel So Hard Now | Loneliness, Connection & the 11-3-6 Rule

Why does making friends as an adult feel like trying to schedule a meeting with twelve unavailable calendars? In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast Network, Kait Dinunzio, Josie Cable, and Grace Warren dive into adult friendships, loneliness, vulnerability, technology, and why so many people feel disconnected even when they are constantly “available.” We talk about the 11-3-6 rule of friendship, why meaningful relationships require real time and effort, and how accessibility has started to replace actual intimacy. Because let’s be honest... sending memes back and forth is fun, but it is not the same as being deeply known. This conversation gets into: - why adult friendships are harder to build and maintain - the difference between being alone and feeling lonely - how technology has changed connection - why vulnerability feels risky but necessary - the pressure to always be reachable - how motherhood, careers, relationships, and life seasons can stretch friendships thin - why authentic connection requires follow-through, not just good intentions And because it’s Unbreakable, we also get there through broken thumbs, football chaos, Calgary rainstorms, pickle debates, toilet paper trauma, and a very strong stance on sock-sock-shoe-shoe. If you’ve ever wondered why your relationships feel surface-level, why you’re tired of always reaching out first, or why being surrounded by people still doesn’t always feel like belonging, this one is for you. Protect your peace. Chase your dreams. Stay Unbreakable. 👇 Drop a comment: Do you think adult friendships are harder now, or are we just worse at showing up? Grab your copy of Unbreakable: From Abandonment to Abundance and the Strength to Lead here - https://a.co/d/08iTmuZn [https://a.co/d/08iTmuZn] Link to the 11-3-6 Article - https://share.google/gqW3uwzOQdS4TjLj4 [https://share.google/gqW3uwzOQdS4TjLj4] Link to the Carl Jung Article - https://share.google/iqRcfImbKu0Gfufg5 [https://share.google/iqRcfImbKu0Gfufg5] Follow Unbreakable: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbreakable_legacy/ [https://www.instagram.com/unbreakable_legacy/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourunbreakablelegacy?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@yourunbreakablelegacy?lang=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575849122753 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575849122753] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbreakable-legacy [https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbreakable-legacy] Website: https://www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.com [https://www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.com] Subscribe to Unbreakable’s channel here: ⁨@UnbreakablePodcastNetwork⁩

Strangers, Recovery & The Power of Connection

A chance meeting on an airplane. A life-changing job opportunity. A conversation about confidence, belonging, recovery, and what it means to find your people. In this episode of The Unbreakable Podcast, Kait and Josie welcome Unbreakable's newest intern, artist Grace Warren, for a conversation that explores personal growth, creativity, recovery, self-confidence, and human connection. Josie shares the powerful story of how a conversation with returning guest Earl Thiessen led to an unexpected opportunity with Oxford House Alberta, allowing her to use nearly six years of recovery experience to help others navigate their own journey. The team also tackles listener questions around: - How to build confidence when you've spent years doubting yourself - Why self-worth starts from within - The impact of social media on confidence and belonging - Dating, ghosting, breadcrumbing, and modern relationships - Why finding your community matters more than ever - The role vulnerability plays in meaningful connection - How discomfort becomes the pathway to growth Along the way, the conversation dives into recovery, resilience, creativity, leadership, emotional growth, and the importance of showing up authentically in a world that often encourages people to perform instead of connect. Whether you're rebuilding confidence, navigating relationships, pursuing recovery, or simply trying to find where you belong, this episode offers practical wisdom, honest stories, and a reminder that growth often begins the moment we step outside our comfort zone. Grab your copy of Unbreakable: From Abandonment to Abundance and the Strength to Lead here - https://a.co/d/08iTmuZn [https://a.co/d/08iTmuZn] 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday. Follow Unbreakable: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbreakable_legacy/ [https://www.instagram.com/unbreakable_legacy/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourunbreakablelegacy?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@yourunbreakablelegacy?lang=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575849122753 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575849122753] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbreakable-legacy [https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbreakable-legacy] Website: https://www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.com [https://www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.com] Subscribe to Unbreakable’s channel here:  @UnbreakablePodcastNetwork  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCRdgXQOpaZAxPxcUVKgOg1Q] #UnbreakablePodcast #RecoveryJourney #SelfConfidence #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #LeadershipDevelopment #Resilience #AddictionRecovery #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfWorth

The People Who Believe in You Can Change Your Entire Life

What if the biggest difference in your life came from one person who believed in you? In this powerful episode of The Unbreakable Podcast, Kait Dinunzio sits down with bestselling author, business leader, and small business advocate Dan Varroney for a conversation that goes far beyond business. Together they explore the impact of mentorship, navigating devastating loss, building a meaningful legacy, finding purpose through service, and the lessons that shape a life well lived. Dan shares the story of losing his sister and younger brother in a tragic accident, losing his father shortly after, and how those experiences shaped his perspective on resilience, leadership, relationships, and helping others reach their full potential. This episode explores: - How mentorship can change the trajectory of a life - The power of believing in someone's potential - Turning grief into purpose and service - Lessons learned from losing loved ones - Why helping others helps you find yourself - Building a legacy that outlives you - The role of small business in creating community - What 46 years of marriage can teach us about relationships - Finding meaning through contribution and service - Why success is about more than money Whether you're navigating loss, building a business, searching for purpose, or trying to create a meaningful impact in the lives of others, this conversation offers timeless wisdom and practical perspective. One of the most powerful moments in this episode is the reminder that sometimes the greatest gift we can give another person is helping them see the potential they cannot yet see in themselves. If this episode resonates with you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that growth, service, and resilience are always worth pursuing. Connect with Dan Varroney: Author of Rethinking Economic Growth -https://danielvarroney.com/the-book [https://danielvarroney.com/the-book]/ Small Business Advocate Speaker, Strategist, and Industry Thought Leader Follow Unbreakable: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbreakable_legacy/ [https://www.instagram.com/unbreakable_legacy/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourunbreakablelegacy?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@yourunbreakablelegacy?lang=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575849122753 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575849122753] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbreakable-legacy [https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbreakable-legacy] Website: https://www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.com [https://www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.com] Subscribe to Unbreakable’s channel here:  @UnbreakablePodcastNetwork  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCRdgXQOpaZAxPxcUVKgOg1Q] And remember: Protect your peace. Chase your dreams. Stay Unbreakable. Grab a copy of Unbreakable: From Abandoned to Abundant & the Strength to Lead and continue the work beyond the podcast. - https://a.co/d/08iTmuZn [https://a.co/d/08iTmuZn] #UnbreakablePodcast #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Legacy #GriefAndHealing #Mentorship #PurposeDrivenLife #SmallBusiness #DanVarroney

Everyone Comes to You for Support. But Who Supports You?

What happens when you're always the strong one? In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, Kait Dinunzio and Josie Cable tackle one of the most common struggles among leaders, caregivers, high achievers, and resilient people: everyone relies on you, but who do you rely on? The conversation explores self-reflection, boundaries, burnout, people-pleasing, emotional resilience, personal growth, recovery, leadership, and the importance of building a support system that can support the person everyone else depends on. Josie shares her journey back to football after major knee surgeries, her upcoming six-year recovery milestone, and how doing the work inside Unbreakable helped transform the way she views her past and her future. Kait discusses what it means to stop shrinking yourself to make others comfortable, why authenticity matters, and how finding the right room can change the trajectory of your life. This episode also explores: - How to stop people-pleasing - Why strong people burn out - The importance of boundaries - Building self-confidence and self-worth - Learning to love who you are today - Personal growth through self-reflection - Finding mentors and support systems - Recovery, resilience, and overcoming adversity - Leadership and emotional intelligence - Why you should never dim your light for someone else's comfort If you've ever felt exhausted from carrying everyone else's problems, struggled to set boundaries, or wondered why success can still feel lonely, this conversation is for you. Grab a copy of Unbreakable: From Abandoned to Abundant & the Strength to Lead and continue the work beyond the podcast. - https://a.co/d/08iTmuZn [https://a.co/d/08iTmuZn] Because healing isn't passive. Growth isn't accidental. And becoming Unbreakable happens one choice at a time. Follow Unbreakable: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbreakable_legacy/ [https://www.instagram.com/unbreakable_legacy/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourunbreakablelegacy?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@yourunbreakablelegacy?lang=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575849122753 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575849122753] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbreakable-legacy [https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbreakable-legacy] Website: https://www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.com [https://www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.com] Subscribe to Unbreakable’s channel here: @UnbreakablePodcastNetwork

Why Rest Feels So Hard When You’re Used to Surviving

In this powerful episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, host Kait Dinunzio sits down with her "sister from another mister," Denise Dmitruk, for a deep dive into resilience, chronic illness, and the transformative power of self-love. Denise opens up about her life’s "roller coaster," from growing up in a broken home to navigating severe health challenges, including Crohn’s disease, arthritis, and cancer, all while building a career as a nurse and competing as a bodybuilder. Together, they explore the critical difference between Freud vs. Adlerian psychology: are we defined by our past, or by what we choose to do with it? Key Topics Discussed: * The Science of How We Rise: Exploring how mindset dictates your response to life’s "stormy waters". * Digital Detox & Mental Health: Why "doomscrolling" and social media consumption are the mental equivalent of eating a bag of tortillas and chocolate cake before bed. * The Power of "One Small Step": How to handle a full plate by deciding which "bite" to take first. * Self-Love After 30: Moving from the nursing mindset of putting everyone else first to finally putting on your own "oxygen mask". * Protecting Your Peace: Practical tips for disconnecting, like Kait’s 8:30 PM phone lockout, to improve your "sleep score" and overall wellness. Stick around for the "Debatable" segment where Kait and Denise settle the ultimate prairie debate: Does silverware go handle-up or face-down in the dishwasher? Resources: Grab "Unbreakable" on Amazon: Denise calls it a "page turner" you won't want to put down. - https://a.co/d/08iTmuZn [https://a.co/d/08iTmuZn] Cards Mentioned: Debatable and We’re Not Really Strangers. Connect with us: Like, comment, and share to help us continue "loving on you." Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbreakable_legacy/ [https://www.instagram.com/unbreakable_legacy/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourunbreakablelegacy?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@yourunbreakablelegacy?lang=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575849122753 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575849122753] LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/unbreakable-legacy [http://www.linkedin.com/company/unbreakable-legacy] Website: http://www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.com [http://www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.com] Subscribe to Unbreakable’s channel here: @UnbreakablePodcastNetwork Follow Denise Dmitruk: Instagram: / Saskfit Facebook: / Saskfit LinkedIn: / Denise Dmitruk Website: https://skft.ca/ [https://skft.ca/] Watch her first podcast episode with us - https://youtu.be/H8kOWNEwxLU [https://youtu.be/H8kOWNEwxLU] #UnbreakablePodcast #Resilience #MindsetMatters #ChronicIllnessWarrior #SelfLove #MentalHealth #KaitDinunzio #DeniseDmitruk #BodybuildingMindset #DigitalDetox