In this minisode, Lizzy and Beth check in and look back as we wrap up the first season of Missed Connections. Thank you for listening! A very big thank you to our amazing storytellers, incredible guests, and writer Charlotte Beach! We truly appreciate everyone who has made this season possible. What thoughts, ideas, and curiosities about connection…

Did you miss us? We have one final story to share with you this season. In this episode of Missed Connections, Lizzy presents a story to Beth that has an early childhood that felt like a dream, a surprise goodbye that changes everything, and a lifelong search for that feeling of home. It’s a missed connection. Lizzy and Beth bring in Ludine Pierre …

In this minisode of Missed Connections, we connect with the storyteller you heard from in episode 2 - “How do I find others who love me in the same way?” with Thomas Page McBee to reflect on their experience telling their story and how they feel about belonging in the midst of their trans becoming. Special thanks to our truly amazing storyteller. Y…

We’re back! Just a heads up, tissues are highly encouraged while listening to this episode. In this episode of Missed Connections, Lizzy presents a story to Beth that has crying at kindergarten drop off, the unconditional love of a grandparent, and a loss that changes everything. It’s a missed connection. Lizzy and Beth bring in Eman Abdelhadi to t…

In this Missed Connections minisode, Lizzy and Beth welcome writer, director, and filmmaker Jade Phoenix to explore the ways that storytelling and creativity can help us connect with ourselves and others. SPOILER ALERT! Jade is the storyteller for an upcoming episode of Missed Connections. In this minisode, she gives a preview of that story while s…

In this episode of Missed Connections, Lizzy presents a story to Beth that has bonding over a shared love of cringey music, a meaningful bond that gets a little messy, and the dark cloud of “don’t ask, don’t tell.” It’s a missed connection. Lizzy and Beth bring in Ocean Shapiro to talk about context and connection. How does who we are, where we liv…

In this Missed Connections minisode, Lizzy and Beth welcome Dr. Frederic Rabinowitz as a Part Two to our latest episode “I lost you over time like coffee dripping through a Chemex” with Dr. Niobe Way. Go listen to it now if you haven’t already! Today, Dr. Rabinowitz helps us dive further into the “male friendship recession” and how adult men today …

In this episode of Missed Connections, Lizzy presents a story to Beth that has a whole lot of brotherly love, a spiritual movement, and a search to fill the hole that was left behind. It’s a missed connection. Lizzy and Beth bring in Dr. Niobe Way to talk about the male friendship recession, the impact of “boy culture,” and the universal human desi…

In this Missed Connections minisode, Lizzy and Beth have a mid-season check-in. Join us as we ask each other questions to reflect on what we’ve learned and loved in the season so far as well as how we’re feeling about connection in our lives these days. Questions to ask yourself: What has surprised you about what you’ve learned about connection? Wh…

In this episode of Missed Connections, Beth presents a story to Lizzy that has a young girl’s fantasy, the reality of postpartum depression, and the magical, but at times isolating, journey of helping two tiny humans grow. It’s a missed connection. Lizzy and Beth bring in author Eve Rodsky to talk about the pursuit of self-expression and creativity…

In this Missed Connections minisode, Lizzy and Beth welcome romance author Andie J. Christopher to the podcast. USA Today's best-selling author Andie J. Christopher writes sharp, witty, sexy contemporary romance about complex people finding happiness ever after. Her work has been featured in NPR, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, Entertainment Wee…

In this episode of Missed Connections, Lizzy presents a story to Beth that has the magic of birthday energy, the push and pull of a new relationship, and one of those text conversations that leaves you crying in the airport bar. It’s a missed connection. Lizzy and Beth bring in Damona Hoffman, a celebrity dating coach, author of F The Fairy Tale, h…

In this Missed Connections minisode, Lizzy and Beth welcome the writer behind the Missed Connections essay, Charlotte Beach (aka Charlie), to the podcast. Charlie is a writer, sign painter, thrift-seeker, all-around crafter, AND she is our not-so-secret secret sauce to Missed Connections. Today, Charlie joins us as we bring you behind the scenes of…

In this episode of Missed Connections, Beth presents a story to Lizzy that has a childhood bond, a life-changing medical mystery, and a 16-year journey to find answers. It’s a missed connection. If you enjoy this episode’s story and would like to read more about our storyteller’s journey with her body, you can pre-order her book, The Body Alone: A …

We’re taking a short holiday break and will be back with our next new episode on January 9th. If you’re not caught up, we hope you’ll take this time to listen to the latest episodes. Thanks for listening! Special thanks to the storytellers and guests who have joined us so far! We have more great episodes coming your way starting January 9th. Until …

In this Missed Connections minisode, Lizzy and Beth welcome Rick Jackson, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, back on the podcast. After our last interview with Rick, he showed us the Disconnection vs. Connection handout he created and mentioned in our conversation. The handout was such a rich tool for illustrating the ways we communicate and…

In this Missed Connections minisode, we’re joined by Janie Glassmith, a therapist and founder of Spaces Therapy, as we talk about connection over the holidays – why it’s hard, how individuals can stay connected with themselves, and tools to use to connect with others during this season. Thank you so much to Janie Glassmith for joining us and for he…

In this episode of Missed Connections, Beth presents a story to Lizzy that has a hippie and a farm boy, a loss of vision, and an awakening to how this relationship revolves around one individual. It’s a missed connection. Lizzy and Beth bring in Rick Jackson, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California, to discuss how we go …

Welcome to our Missed Connections Minisode. At the end of our last Mini Episode, we asked you, the listeners, to share with us some questions that you have about connection. One of the questions we received was “My partner wants to talk about an open relationship. How do we start to navigate this potential change in a way that pursues connection wi…

In this episode of Missed Connections, Beth presents a story to Lizzy that has meeting yourself for the first time in a dream, feeling like a superhero, and that important question, “How do I find my people?” It’s a missed connection. Lizzy and Beth bring in Thomas Page McBee, author, journalist, and writer/producer, to discuss the journey to becom…

Surprise! Welcome to our Missed Connections Minisode. In this minisode of Missed Connections, we connect with last week’s storyteller to hear what he had to think about our conversation with Myisha Battle about situationships and the relationship escalator. I know what you’re thinking. Yes, we get to hear his sweet singing voice one more time. Miss…

In this episode of Missed Connections, Beth presents a story to Lizzy that has “I saw you from across the room” chemistry, a few Destiny’s Child cameos, and yes, one of those dreaded “WHAT IS THIS?” conversations. It’s a missed connection. Lizzy and Beth bring in Myisha Battle, a certified sex and dating coach, educator, and author, to discuss the …

Welcome to Missed Connections. Missed Connections is a podcast that explores our longing to connect and the circumstances that stand in our way. Each episode, we’ll bring a true story of a Missed Connection and an expert guest to help us unpack it so that we can all get better at making real, meaningful connections that feel good to us. That’s why …

What’s something we all need a little more of? Connection! Join Elizabeth Villa (aka Lizzy) and Elizabeth Windom (aka Beth) as we explore our longing to connect and the circumstances that stand in our way. New episodes dropping on October 17, 2023! Missed Connections is produced by the Elizabeths. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Y…

Enjoy an exploration of Texarkana, Texas and a shining star from the Romantic Advice forum.

Join us as we explore the top Craigslist posts of Queens, New York and share some favorites from the Frugal Living forum.

Tune in to the best Craigslist has to offer in Sacramento, California and learn about #cleaneating from the Vegan Forum. Special edition episode with some added movie reviews at the end.

Explore Cincinnati, Ohio with us and learn some Craigslist manners from the Manners Forum.

Explore our hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota with us and hear the best of the Car Free forum.

In this episode, we find out the REAL meaning of "smh," and our special guest Vivian Medina misquotes a Vine.

Hank is attempting to shoot down every word that I say and I hate him. Someone please release me from this purgatory.

One for the books! We discover the secrets behind that dusty ole town of Phoenix, AZ. The Night Stalker??? White cars??? High powered binoculars??? Football legends??? Its all here folks!

Many thanks to you our first listeners. Here you'll find joy, love, and two idiots talking about stuff they have no idea about. Twitter: @MissedConPod Intro and Outro Music: Let's Do It - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena (No Copyright)

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