Episode
No More Lonely Friends with Marissa Meizz
21:59
Published: Tue Jan 11 2022
Description
How would you react if you found out that your friends purposely planned a birthday party when you were out of town so you wouldn’t attend? And what if you found out from a video that went viral on TikTok? That’s exactly what happened to Marissa Meizz. Marissa's reaction was absolutely beautiful. She used the attention - and the pain - to help others. She founded No More Lonely Friends, a group dedicated to help anyone who wants to build deeper, more meaningful friendships.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more information on Marissa and her work visit: https://nomorelonelyfriends.com/https://www.instagram.com/nomorelonelyfriendshttps://www.instagram.com/marissameizz
Chapters
Drew overheard a conversation in Madison Square Park of two girls discussing how they wanted to plan a party on a weekend that their friend Marissa, who they spoke poorly about, would be out of town.
00:00 - 02:25 (02:25)
Summary
Drew overheard a conversation in Madison Square Park of two girls discussing how they wanted to plan a party on a weekend that their friend Marissa, who they spoke poorly about, would be out of town. This led to an online meetup of people supporting Marissa to find new friends.
EpisodeNo More Lonely Friends with Marissa Meizz
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The rise of online socializing has led to the pressure of parasocial relationships, where individuals feel like they know everything about someone else because they see their online presence.
02:25 - 09:03 (06:37)
Summary
The rise of online socializing has led to the pressure of parasocial relationships, where individuals feel like they know everything about someone else because they see their online presence. This can lead to individuals valuing online friends over in-person interactions and potentially damaging rumors being spread through online connections.
EpisodeNo More Lonely Friends with Marissa Meizz
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Attendees of meetups are able to connect with people who understand them simply by showing up to the event.
09:03 - 12:21 (03:17)
Summary
Attendees of meetups are able to connect with people who understand them simply by showing up to the event. These gatherings can provide a sense of community for those who often feel alone, especially during the holidays.
EpisodeNo More Lonely Friends with Marissa Meizz
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
This podcast explores the impact of kindness in building relationships with others and shares personal anecdotes about the power of being kind.
12:21 - 18:22 (06:01)
Summary
This podcast explores the impact of kindness in building relationships with others and shares personal anecdotes about the power of being kind.
EpisodeNo More Lonely Friends with Marissa Meizz
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker aims to create a safe space for people to feel seen and heard, encouraging everyone to express themselves as they truly are.
18:22 - 21:53 (03:31)
Summary
The speaker aims to create a safe space for people to feel seen and heard, encouraging everyone to express themselves as they truly are. The initiative starts online and intends to transition to in-person meetups when people are comfortable, inspiring individuals to take risks and explore their true identities with the support of friends.