{"podcast":{"title":"Calmer in 5","slug":"calmer-in-5-5648","podcast_index_feed_id":5648,"rss_url":"https://fiveminutemojo.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://fiveminutemojo.libsyn.com/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/8/a/2/88a2ed3b97c4e55c16c3140a3186d450/Calmer_in_5_Cover_3000x3000.jpg","author":"Thom Walters","episode_count":1804,"summary":"Calmer in 5, hosted by Thom Walters, helps you cultivate a more peaceful and balanced life in just five minutes a day. With insightful reflections and actionable tips, Thom guides listeners to slow down, reflect, and embrace calm amidst life's chaos. Perfect for those seeking a quick yet meaningful dose of mindfulness and serenity.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calmer-in-5-5648"},"episode":{"title":"1784: It Takes Effort to Connect With People (R)","slug":"1784-it-takes-effort-to-connect-with-people-r","published_at":"2026-02-26T03:17:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calmer-in-5-5648/1784-it-takes-effort-to-connect-with-people-r","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calmer-in-5-5648","url":"https://fiveminutemojo.libsyn.com/1784-it-takes-effort-to-connect-with-people-r","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fiveminutemojo/CI5_1725_effort_connecting_copy.mp3?dest-id=329261","summary":"Some of the greatest pain we will feel comes from distancing ourselves from the world. Think about it. So many people spend their lives trying to belong, whether it is to one person or a group. To feel connected. What if I told you that you could feel happier, less alone, if you would only seek to find connection…but not with just one person, or someone you know, but with everyone. Today I talk about the effort needed to find that bond with people. But I'll also talk about the benefits. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: thom@zencommuter.com Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter","meta_description":"Some of the greatest pain we will feel comes from distancing ourselves from the world. Think about it. So many people spend their lives trying to belong,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1215,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/calmer-in-5-5648/episodes/1784-it-takes-effort-to-connect-with-people-r/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calmer-in-5-5648/1784-it-takes-effort-to-connect-with-people-r.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}