I loved this week’s podcast conversation with Shannan Martin on the topic of building connection in our communities. My favorite quote of the entire episode was, “The only thing you need to practice hospitality is a glass of water.” Meaning: opening up your door and offering a glass of water is really all it takes. (Or, meeting on the back porch, or at the park, or at a coffee shop — as we talk about in this episode.)
If you need some inspiration for simple ways you can build deeper relationships or are scared of putting yourself out there and inviting people and then getting rejected or hurt, you won’t want to miss this episode. Shannan’s insights and honesty — as an introvert who is not naturally wired for hospitality — inspired me so much.
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In This Episode
[00:35] – Shannan Martin is today’s guest!
[04:24] – Is it possible to create community if we are introverted?
[08:09] – What to do if you’re afraid of putting yourself out there and getting hurt or rejected?
[10:13] – Don’t just befriend or reach out to people who are similar to you.
[12:50] – What’s a good first baby step to building community?
[18:38] – Hot-mess-pitality vs. hospitality
[24:42] – What does hospitality look like for Shannan now that her kids are teenagers?
[27:05] – Setting boundaries while keeping the door easy on its hinges.
[30:16] – The importance of asking for help.
Links & Resources
- Books
- Start with Hello by Shannan Martin
The Ministry of Ordinary Places - Other Resources
- 10 Days to Be a Happier Mom
- Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
- MoneySavingMom.com
- My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
- Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal @ moneysavingmom.com
I’d like ideas on how to cultivate relationships when we’ve been ordered by doctors to live as hermits bc my husband doesn’t produce antibodies and is receiving immunoglobulin infusions.
I think immune compromised people like those who have received organ transplants have been forgotten by society bc they no longer see us out in the general population.
My heart goes out to you! We are in a similar medical situation and have to keep our distance from people. The best ways we’ve found to safely connect with people is by leaving baked goods on our friends’ and neighbors’ doorsteps…and chatting with neighbors outside (safely at a distance). But I would love to hear other ideas, too! We definitely miss being able to socialize more freely!
If you listen to the podcast, she gives multiple outdoor ideas that I think could work well! I hope it encourages you with ideas!