The secret to finding (and keeping) friends in your 40s.

👋🏻 Hello! Every fortnight, 1000+ entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders read my newsletter. It helps multipassionate people build an organisation, career, or life on their own terms. You can sign up here 👉🏻 https://www.evenlydistributed.co * Making friends in your 40s can feel impossible, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re feeling isolated, stuck in a friendship dip, or wondering how to build real connections in your 30s, 40s, or beyond, this one’s for you. From the loneliness epidemic to remote work and fading social ties, I explore why making friends as an adult is so hard—and what we can actually do about it. 00:00 The loneliness epidemic 01:28 Packing for a hike 02:55 The three most important values in a friendship 04:16 The importance of patience 05:23 Slow growth and deep connections 06:20 Finding friends in midlife 07:30 Challenges of modern friendships 07:50 Mutual inspiration and support 08:50 The secret to lasting friendships 11:35 Do you need to work on friendships? 12:18 Entering the portal 13:57 Three takeaways for a good midlife friendship Join me on a hike with my good friend Mick as we talk openly about connection, vulnerability, and rebuilding your social world in midlife, leaning on insights from voices like Esther Perel, Amanda Mull, and Anne Helen Petersen. We discuss: ✅ How to find new friends in your 40s ✅ Why curiosity is the secret to lasting connection ✅ How to move past social atrophy and loneliness ✅ Tips for making friends (especially for men) in midlife ✅ Real talk on friendship, intention, and showing up Whether you’re quietly craving more connection or you’re ready to build your next social chapter, this is a video about being seen, staying curious, and making the effort that matters. Subscribe for more thoughtful takes on multipotentialite life, sustainable relationships, and navigating midlife with meaning. * Hello, I’m Adam. I create films, music, and writing that help people build multipotential lives and organisations. Thanks for being here. * #multipotentialite #multipassionate #multihyphenate #MakingFriendsInYour40s #AdultFriendships #LonelinessEpidemic #HowToMakeFriends