Building on their previous episode about true belonging, Evan and Terry explore the idea of meaningful connection. They reflect on how relationships evolve, the challenges of building and maintaining deeper connections today, and how generational perspectives and technology shape the way people relate to one another. Their conversation also explores what each of us can do to cultivate more meaningful relationships in our personal lives and within our broader communities.

Contact: Hello@blankpagespod.com

Belonging is something we all desire. But what if most of us have been thinking about it backwards?

In this episode of Blank Pages, we explore the difference between fitting in and truly belonging. Through personal stories and lessons learned over time, we unpack how the pressure to be accepted can quietly pull us away from who we really are.

The conversation moves from childhood experiences to adult relationships, from Brené Brown’s idea of “true belonging” to the challenges of living in a world where fear and division make connection harder than ever. Along the way, we explore how belonging isn’t about finding the right group first, but about being comfortable enough with yourself to show up authentically with others.

A new year often feels like a blank page, but if setting goals feels good, why do so many resolutions fade so quickly?

In this episode of Blank Pages, we take a deeper look at New Year’s resolutions and why they so often fall apart. We explore the psychology and biology behind goal-setting, from the dopamine boost of making plans to the “all-or-nothing” thinking that sets us up to quit. Along the way, we talk about identity, habits, values, and why lasting change has less to do with willpower and more to do with who you’re becoming.

Rather than offering quick fixes, this conversation invites reflection, patience, and a more intentional way of approaching the year ahead. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by goals that didn’t stick, this episode offers a new way to think about turning the page.