Conversation drives the mechanics of love and connection. We talk with Topaz Adizes, the brilliant mind behind '12 Questions for Love' to increase the quality of our conversations. We explore the methodology behind asking the right questions to foster deeper intimacy and understanding in relationships.
Topaz Azides is an Emmy award-winning film director, experience designer, and founder of Skin Deep. He shares his insights on engineering experiences that enrich our emotional bonds and the importance of a mindful approach to love.
With a blend of storytelling and analysis, this conversation unveils the layers of human connection, offering listeners a unique perspective on improving their relationships. If you're curious about the science and art of love, don't miss this enlightening discussion.
Topics include:
How to improve communication in relationships
Techniques to create spaces that enhance emotional intimacy
How to craft better questions
Navigating conflict with compassion and empathy
Strategies for maintaining passion in long-term relationships
Cultivating a growth mindset in love and life
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Topaz Azides
Experience designer and self-described story-breaker. Here are links to Topaz's best resources.
Book - 12 Questions for Love
Card Game - THE_AND
Tik Tok - @TheSkinDeep
YouTube - TheSkinDeep
Growth Mindset pod
Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.
Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
Insta - SamJam.zen
Chapters:
00:00 Do we control our thoughts
03:50 Architecting Experiences
08:31 Finding new dimensions in our moments
11:34 What makes a brilliant question
15:23 Humans are answering machines
17:41 Advert - Magic Mind
19:07 Great questions for life
21:23 Power of being articulate
23:31 Importance of attention
25:27 Question loops
27:31 Chapters of life
31:20 Dangers of quick fixes - should a relationship be allowed to end
36:43 Cultural or regional variations
39:46 Daily practices or habits for sustaining a relationship
43:29 How to stay positive
48:17 Future projects
50:58 Reflections
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Master Superior Conversation w/ Topaz Azides | Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
