Accidentally Intentional

Zoe Asher
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Are you part of the 60%? It's true. 60% of adults self-identify as lonely. We feel so alone...but collectively, the majority of us are feeling alone, together! We are in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. In fact, the CDC has said that loneliness on the body is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a DAY. Is it even worth trying to make friends? What if I get rejected? What if they break my trust and betray me? What if they waste my time? What if... What if... What if...You're still worth finding and building rich friendships, and it IS possible even today. Yes, it is a risk. Yes, any of the what-ifs above *could* happen. But, you know what else could happen? You find the friendship you've always wanted your entire life. We're on a mission to DESTROY loneliness by building rich, meaningful friendships and relationships. New videos drop on Thursdays! Subscribe and turn on notifications to make sure you automatically get every new episode drop! Let's be accidentally intentional together! For video versions of these episodes, head to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel! You can connect with me on IG: @zoeasher or @accidentallyintentional. www.accidentallyintentionalpod.com . To contact the podcast and/or request a booking for Zoe to be on your show or speak at your event, please email: contact@accidentallyintentionalpod.com

  1. If You’re Afraid of Getting Hurt Again, Listen to This.

    JAN 30

    If You’re Afraid of Getting Hurt Again, Listen to This.

    Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! If you’ve been hurt before, it makes total sense that you’re hesitant to put yourself out there again. But what if the thing you want most, deeper friendships, real community, a fresh start, is sitting on the other side of one brave decision? In this episode of Accidentally Intentional, I’m sharing the mindset shift that helped me stop feeling like life was just happening to me and start choosing what happens next. I talk about taking social risks even with introversion and social anxiety, why hope is not naive, and how to rebuild after painful relationships without becoming a victim of your circumstances. If you want to go deeper, I offer 1:1 friendship coaching. Email: contact@accidentallyintentional.com Support the show Remember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! The connection you’ve been looking for is on the way, and it all starts by being Accidentally Intentional. Are you ready to tackle loneliness once and for all? Download the FREE '5 Steps To Build RICH Friendships' E-Book! Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentionalpod.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps! Subscribe to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

    15 min
  2. This One Habit Separates Incredible Friends from Everyone Else

    JAN 22

    This One Habit Separates Incredible Friends from Everyone Else

    Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! Have you ever felt disappointed in a friend but couldn’t fully explain why? Or frustrated by the current state of your friendships even though you care deeply about the people in your life? In this episode of Accidentally Intentional, I break down the one habit that separates incredible friends from everyone else. This is not about blaming others or lowering your standards. It’s about becoming the kind of friend people feel safe, seen, and understood with. Support the show Remember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! The connection you’ve been looking for is on the way, and it all starts by being Accidentally Intentional. Are you ready to tackle loneliness once and for all? Download the FREE '5 Steps To Build RICH Friendships' E-Book! Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentionalpod.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps! Subscribe to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

    15 min
  3. My New Favorite Way To Make Friends In 2026

    JAN 15

    My New Favorite Way To Make Friends In 2026

    Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! If you want to meet real people in your city and build friendships through actual conversations, use my link and code below for 25% off your first Timeleft dinner booking! Use promo code: ZOEYT https://bit.ly/4ighULQ  Today I’m sharing my new favorite way to make friends as an adult. If you’ve been feeling lonely, disconnected, or like your friend group has thinned out over the years, this episode is for you. Making friends as adults is harder than anyone admits, especially when you’re navigating social anxiety, fear of rejection, or past hurt, but it’s not impossible. In fact, it can actually be fun. Support the show Remember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! The connection you’ve been looking for is on the way, and it all starts by being Accidentally Intentional. Are you ready to tackle loneliness once and for all? Download the FREE '5 Steps To Build RICH Friendships' E-Book! Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentionalpod.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps! Subscribe to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

    19 min
  4. If the holidays make you feel alone, try this.

    12/11/2025 · BONUS

    If the holidays make you feel alone, try this.

    Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! This time of year can feel magical for some people… and brutally isolating for others. If the holidays are making you feel alone, this episode is for you. I’ve lived every version of holiday loneliness you can imagine this past year....loss, transition, moving, rebuilding from scratch...and I wanted to share the exact techniques that helped me destroy the spiral and reclaim connection again. If you want to meet real people in your city and build friendships through actual conversations, use my link and code below for 25% off your first Timeleft dinner booking! Use promo code: ZOEYT https://bit.ly/4ighULQ  Support the show Remember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! The connection you’ve been looking for is on the way, and it all starts by being Accidentally Intentional. Are you ready to tackle loneliness once and for all? Download the FREE '5 Steps To Build RICH Friendships' E-Book! Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentionalpod.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps! Subscribe to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

    17 min
  5. How to Finally Connect With Your Family at the Holiday Dinner Table (Drama-Free!)

    11/24/2025

    How to Finally Connect With Your Family at the Holiday Dinner Table (Drama-Free!)

    Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! This year, you deserve to feel connected at the holiday table instead of bracing for awkward moments, family drama, or political side quests that derail the whole night. In this episode, I’m giving you a simple, repeatable plan for creating meaningful conversations around your holiday dinner table. You’ll learn how to set the emotional tone before anyone sits down, how to lead with connection instead of control, and the exact questions that can take your family deeper without stepping into landmines. I’m also showing you how to de-escalate tough moments, keep the peace, and walk away proud of how you showed up, even if someone else decides to bring the chaos. Special thanks to Party Q's for sponsoring this episode! Party Q's is my go-to tool for deeper conversations. You can download the app FOR FREE right now in the App Store/Google Play, or grab their brand new 400-question card game to bring straight to the table this holiday season! Use discount code ZOE at the checkout link below for $10 off! Get your Party Q's card game HERE! Support the show Remember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! The connection you’ve been looking for is on the way, and it all starts by being Accidentally Intentional. Are you ready to tackle loneliness once and for all? Download the FREE '5 Steps To Build RICH Friendships' E-Book! Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentionalpod.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps! Subscribe to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

    17 min
  6. I Loved Being Social. Then I Started Talking to a Chatbot (REACTION)

    11/13/2025

    I Loved Being Social. Then I Started Talking to a Chatbot (REACTION)

    Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! Well this is just chilling! I’m reacting to the Wall Street Journal piece “I Loved Being Social… Then I Started Talking to a Chatbot” by Alexandra Samuel and unpacking how daily AI chats can quietly crowd out real friendships. We’ll talk about why conversations with chatbots feel easier than talking to humans, how that “comfort” can dull our listening skills, and what guardrails help us keep tech as a tool rather than a substitute for community. I share practical habits to rebuild your people-first life, plus a simple prompt you can give your AI to nudge you back toward human connection. If you want to protect your attention, deepen your friendships, and avoid the slow slide into isolation, this one’s for you. Support the show Remember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! The connection you’ve been looking for is on the way, and it all starts by being Accidentally Intentional. Are you ready to tackle loneliness once and for all? Download the FREE '5 Steps To Build RICH Friendships' E-Book! Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentionalpod.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps! Subscribe to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

    17 min
  7. The AI "Friend" Necklace Is Here, & I’m Not Holding Back Anymore (Reaction)

    10/16/2025

    The AI "Friend" Necklace Is Here, & I’m Not Holding Back Anymore (Reaction)

    Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! I cannot believe we are actually here. We’ve created an AI “friend” necklace...a device that listens to your conversations all day long and claims to make you feel less lonely. In this episode, I react to the viral Friend AI Pendant, the controversial million-dollar ad campaign, and why New Yorkers are literally vandalizing the subway ads in protest. But most importantly, I explain why this kind of technology isn’t the answer to loneliness, and how it’s about to make it worse. If you want to work with Zoe for 1-on-1 friendship coaching for a special rate, email subject line REAL FRIEND to contact@accidentallyintentionalpod.com Read the article referenced in this episode HERE. Support the show Remember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! The connection you’ve been looking for is on the way, and it all starts by being Accidentally Intentional. Are you ready to tackle loneliness once and for all? Download the FREE '5 Steps To Build RICH Friendships' E-Book! Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentionalpod.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps! Subscribe to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

    19 min
  8. The Truth About Taylor Swift’s New Album (Reaction)

    10/10/2025

    The Truth About Taylor Swift’s New Album (Reaction)

    Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me! When I first heard Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” I expected glitter, heartbreak, and spectacle, but what I didn’t expect were the friendship themes hiding in plain sight. In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden emotional truths in two of her songs, “Ruin the Friendship” and “Cancelled”, and how they reveal what so many of us wrestle with as adults: fear of rejection, vulnerability, and being truly known. Special thank you to this episode's sponsor: The Party Q's App, the FREE app that offers a HUGE variety of thought-provoking and conversation-starting questions to break the ice and get the party going. Party Q's is the ultimate wingman for your social life. Available on the App Store and Google Play. Download Party Qs today - You will love it! Web-version for you to play right now: https://app.partyqs.com/ Support the show Remember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! The connection you’ve been looking for is on the way, and it all starts by being Accidentally Intentional. Are you ready to tackle loneliness once and for all? Download the FREE '5 Steps To Build RICH Friendships' E-Book! Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentionalpod.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps! Subscribe to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

    15 min
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Are you part of the 60%? It's true. 60% of adults self-identify as lonely. We feel so alone...but collectively, the majority of us are feeling alone, together! We are in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. In fact, the CDC has said that loneliness on the body is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a DAY. Is it even worth trying to make friends? What if I get rejected? What if they break my trust and betray me? What if they waste my time? What if... What if... What if...You're still worth finding and building rich friendships, and it IS possible even today. Yes, it is a risk. Yes, any of the what-ifs above *could* happen. But, you know what else could happen? You find the friendship you've always wanted your entire life. We're on a mission to DESTROY loneliness by building rich, meaningful friendships and relationships. New videos drop on Thursdays! Subscribe and turn on notifications to make sure you automatically get every new episode drop! Let's be accidentally intentional together! For video versions of these episodes, head to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel! You can connect with me on IG: @zoeasher or @accidentallyintentional. www.accidentallyintentionalpod.com . To contact the podcast and/or request a booking for Zoe to be on your show or speak at your event, please email: contact@accidentallyintentionalpod.com

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  • Creator
    Zoe Asher
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Accidentally Intentional
  • Show Website
    Accidentally Intentional