Rediscovering Connection with Shelley Doyle

Welcome to Rediscovering Connection, a Podcast where you'll hear from innovative leaders, researchers, community builders, and facilitators, on the frontier of connection. Through soulful conversations, we explore new ways to connect, on-and-offline, to support our social and digital wellbeing. I hope this podcast inspires you to rediscover connection in your own life! Learn more about my work: Website http://thecommuniverse.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@thecommuniverse

Rediscovering Connection with Shelley Doyle is a science podcast hosted by Shelley Doyle, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Shelley Doyle hosts Rediscovering Connection with Shelley Doyle, a science show with 41 episodes published.

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  #41 – Tristan Claridge: Social Capital in the 2020s - What Really Builds Connection

  Dec 18, 20251 minS2

  <p>What actually strengthens connection in the 2020s?<br/><br/>In this episode of Rediscovering Connection, I’m joined by Tristan Claridge, founder and president of the International Social Capital Association, to explore how Social Capital really works, and why understanding it can unlock more meaningful ways of connecting at work and in life.<br/><br/>Together, we reflect on how modern patterns of interaction shape our relationships, why social needs differ from person to person, and how connection deepens when people feel seen, heard, and understood. Rather than focusing on what’s broken, this conversation offers clarity, perspective, and seve...

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  #40 - Professor Corey Keyes - Rediscovering Connection Beyond Languishing

  Oct 22, 20251 hourS2

  <p>In this episode of Rediscovering Connection, I sit down with Professor Corey Keyes - renowned sociologist, pioneering mental health researcher, and author of “Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down.” Corey shares the real story behind his work on languishing and flourishing, the power of social fitness, and why connection is far more than counting friends or likes.<br/><br/>We explore:<br/>✅ Why social wellbeing is always the hardest to achieve - and the most overlooked key to happiness<br/>✅ Flourishing vs. mental health: why “feeling fine” is not enough<br/>✅ The science of mea...

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  Episode #39

  #39 - Mark Saxby - Reclaiming Connection: Beyond Screens

  Apr 2, 202539 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Rediscovering Connection, I chat with Mark Saxby, a UK-based journalist-turned-social-media-reformer who’s on a mission to help us use technology intentionally—without letting it steal our time or joy. From his “Be More Colin” campaign to his work with kids through Positive Social, Mark shares how stepping back from screens can unlock richer relationships, better mental health, and a life lived on our terms.<br/><br/>We dive into:<br/>✅ Why social media doesn’t always deliver the connection we crave—and what does<br/>✅ How Mark turned Twitter into a tool for real-world friendships<br/>✅ The “Be Mo...

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  #38 - Amy Schroeder - Redefining Midlife: We Are in The Midst

  Mar 5, 202517 minS1

  <p>In this bite-sized episode, I sit down with Amy Schroeder, founder of The Midst, an online magazine that’s redefining what it means to thrive in midlife.<br/><br/>Amy shares how a personal blog about perimenopause turned into a global community of women living midlife on their own terms. We talk about the power of honest storytelling, the importance of connection, and why midlife isn’t a time to slow down—it’s a time to step fully into who we are.<br/><br/>We also dive into:<br/>✅ How midlife is the longest and most transformative stage of life<br...

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  #37 - Brett Macdonald - The Power of Improv in Building Connections

  Feb 12, 202540 minS1

  <p>Welcome to "Rediscovering Connection," where we explore the power of play and improvisation with Brett Macdonald, a former teacher turned improv expert. In this 40-minute journey, we delve into how improv can reshape organizational culture, enhance team collaboration, and foster deep personal connections.<br/><br/><b>Timestamps:</b><br/>00:00 - Introduction to Brett Macdonald and her work in improv.<br/>05:00 - Brett's journey from teaching to improv facilitation.<br/>10:00 - The impact of expatriate experiences on personal and professional growth.<br/>15:00 - How improv builds instant connections through vulnerability and trust.<br/>20:00 - The role of shared experiences in...

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