The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana

01:01:26

Help First, Keep No Score: Jon Harris on the...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/10/07

What’s the difference between collecting contacts and building real relationships?Award-winning communications executive—and lifelong super-connector—Jon Harris joins us to share what more than three decades of bringing people together has taught him about curiosity, generosity and the relationships that remain long after jobs and titles change.Jon opens up about the difficult childhood that shaped his commitment to helping others, why he believes the best networkers give without keeping score and

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01:11:38

The Places That Make Us (and When It’s Time to Leave)...

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2026/09/30

What does it mean to love a place deeply and know when it’s time to leave?New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Xochitl Gonzalez joins Jeana and Rachel for an expansive conversation about the places that make us, the people who remember our earlier selves, and the courage it takes to enter a new chapter.Xochitl reflects on Brooklyn as both a hometown and a living archive. She also talks about writing Last Night in Brooklyn as one final love letter to the place that shaped

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00:47:00

The People-Pleasing Trap: Why Being Liked Isn’t the...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/09/23

People-pleasing can look like kindness—but is it actually bringing us closer to one another?In this episode, Rachel and Jeana examine how people-pleasing shows up at work, in friendships, in romantic relationships and even in hospitality. Inspired by Adam Grant’s writing on the subject, they explore the fear of disappointing others, why saying no can feel so loaded and how trying to earn someone’s approval can create an “authenticity gap” in the very relationships we’re hoping to strengthen.They

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01:02:43

How to Disagree Better Without Losing the Connection,...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/09/16

What if the goal of a disagreement wasn’t to win, but to make the next conversation possible?Rachel and Jeana talk with Harvard professor Julia Minson, author of How to Disagree Better, about what happens when we assume we already understand the other person. Julia shares a late-night disagreement with her daughter that went sideways, why curiosity needs to be spoken aloud, and a simple “curiosity sandwich” for expressing your view while staying open to someone else’s.They also explore why personal

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01:02:19

The Connection You Can’t Get From a Screen: What...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/09/11

What happens when kids put down their phones and have the freedom to simply be kids?Rachel and Jeana sit down with Tommy Hoffman, executive director of Herzl Camp, to explore why summer camp remains one of the rare places where young people can practice the art of conversation, navigate conflict, develop independence, and form meaningful friendships through repeated, real-life experiences.Tommy shares how returning to camp after a 30-year career helped him find his “A+” calling—and what he has

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00:43:06

What We’ve Learned About Making (and Keeping) Friends...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/08/27

We’re back for Season 3—and after 50 episodes of talking about friendship, connection and the relationships that make life better, we’ve learned a few things.In this season opener, Rachel and Jeana look back at the conversations from Season 2 that have stayed with them, changed their behavior and even sparked new friendships in real life. They talk about why friendship can feel harder in adulthood, the invisible work of being the person who always makes the plans, the vulnerability of feeling left

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00:57:52

Run Toward the Thing that Scares You with Peloton...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/07/08

What happens when you stop waiting to feel ready?This week, we're joined by Peloton instructor, author, and all-around force of nature Kirsten Ferguson for one of our favorite conversations of the season.Kirsten shares the winding path that led her from the NFL to Peloton—including heartbreak, infertility, divorce, reinvention, and learning to embrace a dream she never saw coming. Along the way, she opens up about public speaking anxiety, imposter syndrome, manifestation, motherhood, and why some of

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01:02:57

How Curiosity, Confidence & Connection Build a Career...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/07/01

What happens when your dream job ends?For fashion expert, media personality, and entrepreneur Lilliana Vazquez, it became the beginning of something even bigger.In this conversation, Rachel sits down with Lilliana to explore the connections that have shaped her remarkable career—from cold-calling a television station and becoming the first Latina host of E! News to reinventing herself as one of today's most trusted style creators.But this episode isn't really about fashion.It's about

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01:07:55

Mosheh Oinounou (Mo News) Revisited: Trust,...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/06/24

Rachel and Jeana welcome back their very first reconnection guest: Mo News founder and journalist Mosh Oinounou.Since his first appearance on The Connection Code, Mosh's world has grown in every direction. Mo News has expanded, he's preparing to welcome his second child, and he's spending more time thinking about what it means to stay connected—not just to the headlines, but to the people and moments that matter most.Together, they explore the surprising relationship between trust and

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00:40:44

The Friendship Questions We've Never Asked Each Other

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/06/17

This week, it's just Rachel and Jeana.No guest. No expert. Just two friends asking each other the friendship and connection questions they've always wanted to explore.Why do some friendships feel effortless while others require more work? How do you handle jealousy when a friend gets something you want? What do you do when judgment sneaks into a relationship? And how many friendships do we actually need to feel connected?Along the way, Rachel and Jeana discuss:Why maintaining your network is

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00:48:43

Why is adult friendship so hard? (And how do we make...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/06/03

Friendship isn't hard because you're doing it wrong. It's hard because adulthood changes everything. This week, Rachel and Jeana unpack why friendships drift, why they break, and what actually keeps them alive.Together, they explore the realities of friendship drift, life stage changes, geographic distance, busy schedules, and the small misunderstandings that can quietly erode even meaningful relationships. They share personal stories about friendships that changed over time, the challenges of

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00:34:14

A firsthand look at connection and autism featuring...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/05/27

This episode of The Connection Code is one of our most personal and eye-opening yet. Rachel and Jeana sit down with Rachel’s 12-year-old niece, Lily Engelbret, to talk about what it’s been like to learn she’s autistic. Lily shares how that has shaped the way she experiences friendship, school, masking, and connection.With incredible honesty, humor, and wisdom beyond her years, Lily shares what autism means to her, why she prefers saying “I’m autistic” over “I have autism,” and how masking can make

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01:00:58

Why Sara Haines of The View is the Internet’s Best...

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2026/05/20

Sara Haines spends her days connecting with millions of viewers on The View, but in this episode of The Connection Code, she joins us for a much more personal conversation about friendship, vulnerability, homesickness, motherhood, and the people who make us feel truly seen.We talk about:why curiosity matters more than networkingthe emotional power of female friendshipswhat Sara has learned from interviewing people for a livingthe “I don’t know who needs to hear this” Instagram videos that made

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00:38:08

Should We Stop Doing Catch-Up Dinners? Friendship...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/05/13

This week on The Connection Code, Jeana and Rachel are diving into the friendship stories, trends, and hot takes taking over the internet right now.From the rise of “doorbell friends” and apps designed to match you with new friends, to whether we should stop doing catch-up dinners entirely, this episode is a real-time conversation about how connection is changing — and what we may be gaining (or losing) along the way.We also talk about:why our daily word count is droppingthe importance of talking to

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00:51:17

Journaling as a Tool for Clarity, Confidence, and...

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2026/05/06

What if just four minutes a day could change the way you make decisions, navigate relationships, and understand yourself?In this episode, we talk with Laura L. Rubin about the transformative power of journaling ... not as a “nice-to-have,” but as a tool for clarity, confidence, and connection.From processing conflict to making life’s biggest decisions, Laura shares how putting pen to paper helps quiet the noise and bring you back to what’s true.We explore:How journaling helps you move from

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00:56:08

Why Oversharing Builds Better Friendships featuring...

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2026/04/29

What if oversharing isn’t something to fix, but something to use?This week on The Connection Code, we’re joined by Leslie John. She's a behavioral scientist, Harvard Business School professor, and author of Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing Together, we unpack one of the biggest myths about connection: that saying “too much” is a social mistake. Leslie explains why what we call oversharing is often just … sharing and why it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to build trust,

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01:06:08

Designing Connection: What Happens When Strangers...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/04/22

What happens when you take 16 strangers, sit them down at one table, and design every moment for connection?This week on The Connection Code, we sit down with Shreena Amin and Chef Nicolai Mlodinow, the founders of Class Act Dining—a Chicago-based, 16-seat communal dining experience built to bring people together through food, storytelling, and intentional design.What started as a scrappy, post-pandemic dinner party in an apartment has evolved into a full sensory experience. Today, Class act

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01:05:54

How to Fight for Your Friendships (Without Losing...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/04/15

Friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson joins us for one of our favorite conversations yet, breaking down the real work behind meaningful friendships.From why adult friendships feel harder than they used to, to the role of conflict, effort, and emotional support, Danielle shares the research-backed truths most of us were never taught.We talk about:Why friendship isn’t as “natural” as we think and what that meansHow healthy conflict can actually make friendships strongerThe difference between

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00:44:10

FOMO, Friendships & the Feed: Navigating Social Media...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/04/08

What if social media actually made us better friends… instead of just better at watching each other live?Social media connects us, keeps us in the loop, and sometimes… makes us feel like we’re missing out on everything.In this episode of The Connection Code, Jeana Anderson Cohen and Rachel Gillman Rischall dive into the complicated role social media plays in our friendships, from the early days of Friendster and Facebook to today’s world of curated feeds and constant comparison.They explore:How

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00:51:34

Stop Networking. Start Making Friends: Suzy Welch on...

The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana ·

2026/03/25

What if finding your purpose wasn’t about reinvention, but about alignment?This week on The Connection Code, we’re joined by Suzy Welch, NYU Stern professor, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author of Becoming You.Suzy has built a powerful, data-driven framework to help people uncover their purpose by looking at three key inputs:→ your values→ your aptitudes→ and what the world will pay you forIn this conversation, we explore:Why most people don’t actually know their values and how to find

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