EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 20 MIN
everyone wants a village, no one wants to be a villager
from Chief of Self · host Mady Maio
In this episode, I dive into a mindset shift that’s been hitting me over the head lately: everyone wants a village…but no one wants to be a villager. We crave community, friendship, and connection, yet we’re canceling plans, avoiding awkwardness, and staying inside our comfort zones. I’m sharing what actually changed my relationships: showing up when it’s mildly inconvenient, following my interests to find my people, and creating tiny moments of warmth that keep friendships alive.✨ In this episode:Why “protecting your peace” sometimes keeps you isolatedThe surprising payoff of showing up when you don’t feel like itHow to follow your interests to find your peopleMy exact playbook for making friends on the internetMicro-touchpoints that keep friendships strongIf you’re craving more community and want friendships that feel expansive instead of effortful, this one’s for you.🎙️ Listen every Tuesday for new episodes of Chief of Self, my cozy, big-sister podcast for mindset, growth, and the messy process of becoming your highest self.STAY CONNECTED WITH ME:InstagramTikTokYouTube
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In this episode, I dive into a mindset shift that’s been hitting me over the head lately: everyone wants a village…but no one wants to be a villager. We crave community, friendship, and connection, yet we’re canceling plans, avoiding awkwardness, and staying inside our comfort zones. I’m sharing what actually changed my relationships: showing up when it’s mildly inconvenient, following my interests to find my people, and creating tiny moments of warmth that keep friendships alive.✨ In this episode:Why “protecting your peace” sometimes keeps you isolatedThe surprising payoff of showing up when you don’t feel like itHow to follow your interests to find your peopleMy exact playbook for making friends on the internetMicro-touchpoints that keep friendships strongIf you’re craving more community and want friendships that feel expansive instead of effortful, this one’s for you.🎙️ Listen every Tuesday for new episodes of Chief of Self, my cozy, big-sister podcast for mindset, growth, and the messy process of becoming your highest self.STAY CONNECTED WITH ME:InstagramTikTokYouTube
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