Feeling disconnected from friends, from yourself, or from life after a big change? You’re not alone.
In this powerful episode of The 4 Habits Podcast, we sit down with author, life coach, and friendship expert Shari Leid, who opens up about how to rebuild connection after life’s hardest transitions. Whether you’re navigating divorce, grief, parenting shifts, or simply growing apart from the people you once held close, Shari offers honest insights and practical guidance.
She shares stories from her personal reinvention and from the hundreds of women she connected with across the US, exploring what helps relationships last and how to be the kind of friend people feel safe coming back to.
If you’ve ever felt emotionally adrift or unsure how to reconnect, this conversation is your invitation to rebuild with purpose.
🎧 Watch, listen, and let’s build connection on purpose — not by accident.
⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (TIMESTAMPS)
00:00 – From lawyer to life coach: Shari’s mission to reconnect us
03:30 – Why our deepest relationships suffer during life transitions
06:10 – Curiosity over judgment: the habit that changes everything
08:45 – “Don’t wait. Create.” A mindset shift for building connection
11:15 – How to support friends in crisis without overwhelming them
13:40 – Stress, isolation, and the female “tend & befriend” response
16:55 – Reaching out with no pressure: what friends really need
19:20 – Loneliness and the myth of organic connection
22:10 – Practical ways to stay connected when life gets chaotic
24:00 – Final encouragement: Make connection a habit
🚀 READY TO GO FURTHER? HERE’S WHAT TO DONEXT:
A) Make It Personal – Connect with Shari Leid:
• Website: https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com
• Speaking: https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/speaking
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharileid
• Book: Table for 51 on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Table-51-Lessons-Learned-Sharing/dp/B0DR774RXL/
B) Stay Plugged In – Never Miss an Episode:
– Subscribe on YouTube & ring the bell: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits
– Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1
C) Continue Your Journey – Learn, Grow, Share:
– Take the FREE Relationship Skills Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com
– Deepen your skills with our Online Self-Paced Course: https://learn.the4habits.com/courses/rq-blueprint-for-healthy-relationships
– Get the book that’s helping people thrive at work and at home: https://the4habits.com/book/
💬 Drop a comment, like what you loved, and share this episode with someone going through change or loss—because connection isn’t passive, it’s intentional.
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