Missed Connections

The Elizabeths
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Missed Connections is a podcast that explores our longing to connect and the circumstances that stand in our way. Each episode, we share a missed connection story and unpack it with the person who lived it. 

  1. 1d ago

    “To the Classmate Who Offered Me a Hurricane of Kindness” With Stacey Lindsay

    In this episode, we’re joined by journalist, writer, and author Stacey Lindsay, who shares a story about a missed connection that stayed with her for more than 20 years—and the unexpected lessons it taught her about self-worth, vulnerability, and letting joy in. Along the way, we unpack the complexities of building and maintaining friendships in our 40s, the societal expectations that shape how women navigate life and relationships, and what it means to make room for the connections that truly make us feel seen. About Stacey Lindsay ✨ Stacey Lindsay is a writer, journalist, and an influential voice on women and society. Known for her compassionate approach, she’s interviewed hundreds of public figures and civilians on spirituality, health, civics, politics, identity, art, sexuality, women’s equality, and work. She also recently published her book Being 40: The Decade of Letting Go--and Embracing Who We Are. 🪞 Follow Stacey on Instagram at @staceylindsay 📚 Order Stacey’s book “Being 40: The Decade of Letting Go–and Embracing Who We Are” 💌 Read Stacey’s newsletter, ANDI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    “To the Classmate Who Offered Me a Hurricane of Kindness” With Stacey Lindsay

  2. Oct 27

    “To the Girl From the Group Chat Who Showed up at the Right Time” With Eva Gross

    In this episode, we’re joined by ParaPods Network’s Eva Gross, who shares the story of a meet-cute years in the making—and the unexpected spark that opened the door to a whole new chapter of her life. Along the way, we unpack what it means to come out later in life, what reality TV can teach us about connection, and the courage it takes to question the life you thought you wanted. If you love a slow-burn romance with a little cosmic intervention, this one’s for you. About Eva Gross ✨ Eva Gross is a podcast producer, rollerblader and local drag enthusiast. For work, she runs the podcast network called ParaPods launched by And That's Why We Drink podcast. For play, she’s currently learning how to press flowers she collects from her walks around the neighborhood. Originally from Virginia, she now lives in Los Angeles with her wife, two cats and a silly perfect rescue frenchie you may hear heavy breathing in the background of this very recording. 🐴 Follow Eva on Instagram at @ewgrosss 👻 Check out the ParaPods Network at parapodsnetwork.com  📺 Watch this episode of “The Parasocial Club” by ParaPods Network hosted by Eva with our very own Beth Windom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    “To the Girl From the Group Chat Who Showed up at the Right Time” With Eva Gross

  3. Oct 13

    “To the Childhood Friend Who Never Told Me Why” With Danielle Bezalel

    In this episode, we’re joined by Danielle Bezalel, creator and host of Sex Ed with DB, who shares the story of a childhood friendship that felt more like family–until that friend disappeared from her life without explanation. As Danielle tries to make sense of the disappearance, we unpack the unique pain of being ghosted by a friend, the emotional labor of searching for answers, and how an unexplained ending can shape the way we communicate and build relationships years later. About Danielle Bezalel ✨ Danielle Bezalel, MPH (she/her), is the Creator and Host of Sex Ed with DB: your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Danielle earned her Master of Public Health with a focus in sexuality, sexual, and reproductive health from Columbia University.  💞Follow Danielle on Instagram at @sexedwithdbpodcast and TikTok at @sexedwithdb  💫 Learn more at sexedwithdb.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    “To the Childhood Friend Who Never Told Me Why” With Danielle Bezalel

  4. Aug 4

    “To the Man Who Swept Me off My Feet… for a Little While” With Alisha Rai

    In this episode, we're joined by bestselling romance author Alisha Rai, who shares the story of a relationship she desperately wanted to work—and how settling for "good enough" almost kept her from finding the love she truly deserved. Along the way, we unpack the sunk cost fallacy that keeps so many people in the wrong relationships, enjoy a dramatic reading of an unforgettable post-breakup text thread, and hear must-listen dating advice from a real life exclamation point. If you've ever wondered whether your standards are too high (or secretly know they're too low) this one's for you. About Alisha Rai ✨ Alisha Rai pens award-winning contemporary romances. Her novels have been featured on the IndieNext and the LibraryReads lists, and been named Best Books of the Year by Washington Post, NPR, New York Public Library, Amazon, Entertainment Weekly, Reader’s Digest, Kirkus, “O” the Oprah Magazine, and Cosmopolitan Magazine. To find out more about her books or to sign up for her newsletter, visit www.alisharai.com. 💞Follow Alisha on Instagram at @alisharaiwrites and TikTok at @therealalisharai  💫 Order Alisha’s latest book, Enemies to Lovers, a part of her Daughters of Crime series and explore her full catalog of amazing books Links from the episode ✨ Enemies to Lovers by Alisha Rai Partners in Crime by Alisha Rai “Confessions of a Terminally Single Romance Novelist” by Alisha Rai on OprahDaily.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    “To the Man Who Swept Me off My Feet… for a Little While” With Alisha Rai

  5. Jul 21

    “To the Girl From Amsterdam Who Will Always Be My First Love” With Stephen Di Trolio

    In this episode, we're joined by the funny and warmhearted Stephen Di Trolio, who shares a missed connection with his first love—a magical romance while studying abroad that became much more complicated once he returned home. Along the way, we revisit the intimacy of early internet romance, explore what it means to be a self-described romantic sad boy in a world full of conflicting messages about masculinity and relationships, and ask men what it feels like to be romanced. Hopeless romantics, this one’s for you. About Stephen Di Trolio ✨ Stephen Di Trolio is a PhD candidate in the History Department at Princeton Theological Seminary and a lecturer at Princeton University; he specializes in Religion and Politics in Latin America. He’s an award-winning scholar, an educator, writer, and translator. Stephen tries to combine scholarship, teaching, and translation to connect religion, political history, and, when he can, his passion for contemporary art. Also, a fun fact, Stephen is a Pope translator. In 2023, he translated Pope Francis’s I Am Asking in the Name of God for Penguin Random House, and in 2026, Pope Leo’s biography.  💞Follow Stephen at @srditrolio on Instagram and @StephenDiTrolio on Twitter. Links from the episode ✨ Stephen’s Sad Boy Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    “To the Girl From Amsterdam Who Will Always Be My First Love” With Stephen Di Trolio

  6. Jul 7

    "To the first friends who were truly mine" with Kelsey Goldberg

    In this episode, we're joined by the hilarious and thoughtful Kelsey Goldberg, who shares a missed connection with the first friends who made adulthood feel like home–and how life's twists and turns eventually led them down different paths. Along the way, we get sage motherly advice, explore what it means to find your people in every season of life, and discover thoughtful ways to stay connected over time and distance. Millennials, this one’s for you. About Kelsey Goldberg ✨ Kelsey Goldberg is a Creative Executive at Roddenberry Entertainment. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she started her career working in the Toronto not-for-profit theatre scene before returning to Los Angeles. Once back home, she started writing and performing comedy around Los Angeles and still writes and performs with Friendo Sketch. She co-wrote the feature film Unearthed and is enjoying strengthening her skills as a producer through her work at Roddenberry. 🧶 Follow Kelsey on Instagram @24kgold and TikTok @this_tangled_life Links from the episode ✨ "To the Queen Bee Who Made Me Feel Safe to Be Seen" with Jason Rhee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    "To the first friends who were truly mine" with Kelsey Goldberg

  7. Jun 23

    "To the Tattooed Artist Who Was Always in My Orbit" with Myisha Battle

    In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant, fun, and always insightful Myisha Battle back to Missed Connections. This time, she’s sharing the story of a very modern missed connection: her former situationship-turned-Instagram-follower whose sudden disappearance from social media took the last remnants of their past relationship with him. Before we get to what happened next, we dive into the increasingly blurry line between our digital and real-world relationships. From social media and dating apps to the quiet ways technology shapes how we stay connected (or don’t), Myisha helps us unpack what it means to build, maintain, and lose connections in an online world. About Myisha Battle ✨ Myisha Battle is a sex and dating coach, educator and author. She is the host of KCRW’s How’s Your Sex Life? podcast and writes the Real Love column for TIME. She is the author of This Is Supposed To Be Fun: How To Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything In Between. She also writes a weekly newsletter called The Pleasure Dispatch, which explores modern relationships. Her new book Sexual Pleasure For Dummies is now available to order. 💞 Follow Myisha on Instagram  💫 Order Sexual Pleasure For Dummies Links from the episode ✨ “Technology is Taking Over Our Love Lives” by Myisha in TIME "We Locked Eyes at Choir Practice" with Myisha Battle on Missed Connections Season One Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    "To the Tattooed Artist Who Was Always in My Orbit" with Myisha Battle

  8. Jun 9

    "To the Cool Coworker Who Misunderstood My Friend Request" with Nia Starr

    In this episode, we sit down with former New Yorker and new mom Nia James Starr, who shares her struggle to build friendships while navigating a new city, a new chapter of motherhood, and a new sense of identity—and the missed connection she experienced along the way. With insights from moms who’ve been through it too, we explore how major life transitions reshape our relationships and what it takes to find connection, community, and yourself on the other side. About Nia Starr ✨ Nia is a designer and sustainability specialist helping to implement local solutions that will help solve the climate crisis. She lived in New York City for fifteen years and currently lives on the beautiful Central Coast of California. More than anything, she is a mother to her wonderful daughter whom she loves with her entire heart. 🌎 Follow Nia on TikTok @earth.y.y Links from the episode ✨ "How Do I Find Others Who Love Me in the Same Way?" with Thomas Page McBee Good Mother – a project from Spaces Therapy and Morgan Dixon, LMFT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    "To the Cool Coworker Who Misunderstood My Friend Request" with Nia Starr
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Missed Connections is a podcast that explores our longing to connect and the circumstances that stand in our way. Each episode, we share a missed connection story and unpack it with the person who lived it. 

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  • Creator
    The Elizabeths
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Elizabeths
  • Show Website
    Missed Connections

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