Questions for Deeper Connections with Topaz Adizes
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This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin Ducharme sits down with Emmy award-winning director and author, Topaz Adizes, to explore the power of intimate conversations in fostering deeper relationships. Topaz, author of the book, 12 Questions for Love, shares his journey of examining the human emotional experience by interviewing thousands of people across the globe. They delve into Topaz's project, The { } And, which films two people answering each other thoughtful questions to capture genuine, heartfelt conversations and illuminate their relationships.
Topaz emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and emotional articulation, highlighting the impact of well-crafted questions. Robin recounts her personal experience with the 12 questions and the profound effect it had on her relationship.
The episode underscores the significance of constructing questions that are connective, empowering, and open-ended, fostering a safe and meaningful dialogue between those involved.
Takeaways:
Creating a safe space and asking well-constructed questions can lead to cathartic conversations and a deeper understanding of oneself and others.
Engaging in intimate conversations with loved ones can reveal new insights and strengthen relationships, as there is always more to learn about each other.
The 12 Questions for Love are designed to foster deep connection and exploration, structured in a five-act format: past experiences, conflict, deep pain, gratitude, the future, and core values.
Construct better questions by ensuring they are connective, empowering, and open-ended.
The intention behind the questions and the creation of a safe space are crucial for meaningful conversations.
Love is a practice that demands bravery, vulnerability, and conscious effort.
12 Questions for Love: https://shop.theskindeep.com/products/12-questions-for-love-a-guide-to-intimate-conversations-and-deeper-relationships
The { } And Documentary: https://www.theand.us/
{The And} Card Games: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/the-skin-deep-best-sellers
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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.