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Patterns of Possibility

Patterns of Possibility

By Coach Lee Hopkins

Coach Lee Hopkins is an expert in helping people build more fulfilling social connections in both their personal and professional lives. As a transgender man, he knows firsthand the difficulties that come with trying to make meaningful connections in today's world. But he doesn’t attribute his struggle to connect solely to his gender identity. He learned that by speaking from the heart and being true to himself, he could have meaningful conversations that lead to lasting friendships and more fulfilling relationships with others.

Listen as Coach Lee shares his life lessons and experiences.
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Patterns of PossibilityOct 04, 2022

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01:02:27
8 Toxic Friendships You Should Know
Dec 05, 202326:55
Best way to decide if you'll be vulnerable with someone.
Nov 28, 202322:15
Stop Being Nice! It's Hurting Your Relationships
Nov 21, 202322:51
When to Stop Investing in Your Friendship

When to Stop Investing in Your Friendship

Nov 14, 202324:39
3 Fundamentals of a Great Relationship
Nov 07, 202322:09
Don’t Care For Other’s Feelings... That’ Their Job!

Don’t Care For Other’s Feelings... That’ Their Job!

In this week's episode, I share how not caring about people's feelings hurt our relationships and how considering is more impowering. I also suggest how a Redditor can consider their close friends feelings when confronting an uncomfortable situation in the Reddit post "How to bring up an uncomfortable topic with a friend?"

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Oct 31, 202321:19
Tell Your Friends I Said It's Ok To Ghost
Oct 24, 202328:16
Do "The Work" & Heal Your Relationships
Oct 17, 202327:29
The problem with breaking generational patterns...
Oct 10, 202327:13
What kind of people do you attract?

What kind of people do you attract?

Oct 03, 202328:08
I didn’t expect this at the Meetup
Sep 26, 202324:33
What Should I Talk About?
Sep 19, 202325:04
Your Yearly Friendship Review
Sep 12, 202327:28
Lie to the people you don't like. Don't lie to your friends.
Sep 05, 202324:36
The Real You
Aug 29, 202323:54
3 Questions to Ask To Create Better Connections
Aug 22, 202324:17
When to let go of one-sided friendships
Aug 15, 202325:58
Be the friend you want to see in the world.
Aug 08, 202326:16
If you could change one thing your relationships would be better.
Aug 01, 202326:58
How to Turn Conflict Into Conversation
Jul 25, 202328:47
REWIND: All Fakes Are Not Fools and Other Things That Are True
Jul 18, 202329:55
How to Express Your Needs in Relationships
Jul 11, 202324:11
When their help hurts you…
Jul 04, 202321:23
Be Actively Chosen
Jun 27, 202323:23
5 Tips to Heal When a Friendship Ends

5 Tips to Heal When a Friendship Ends

In this week's episode, I share 5 practical tips to heal after a friendship ends. I answer the Reddit post, "Is it okay to end a friendship for any reason?"

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Email: patternsofpossibility@gmail.com

Jun 20, 202322:54
I'm at the Meetup, now what?

I'm at the Meetup, now what?

In this week's episode, I share what to do in places when the only purpose is to connect with others. I answer the Reddit post, "People generally hate me because I'm too honest."

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Email: patternsofpossibility@gmail.com


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Visit my website:

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Email: patternsofpossibility@gmail.com

Jun 13, 202324:25
Being authentic is difficult but doable
Jun 06, 202325:43
Better Connections Start with Me
May 30, 202324:52
Can you take a compliment?
May 23, 202322:37
Developing a Rapport with Others
May 16, 202330:09
Oh boy... Rejection
May 09, 202323:03
People... Please Stop People Pleasing
May 02, 202325:29
A recipe for connection.
Apr 25, 202322:39
What a friends for?
Apr 18, 202327:27
The Therapist Friend
Apr 10, 202328:34
Socializing is a Skill
Apr 04, 202333:34
Believe, Behave, Become
Mar 28, 202320:36
Bottled Up Feelings...
Mar 21, 202325:39
Shame helps us avoid accountability.
Mar 14, 202321:42
No self-esteem destroys your friendships

No self-esteem destroys your friendships

In this week's episode, I address the root cause of why we have so much trouble making lasting friendships. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "Jealous of my friend, I feel like an a$$"

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Want to discuss your connections? Talk to me. Book your FREE call with an expert in more fulfilling social connections, personally and professionally.

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Mar 07, 202324:55
Your friends are always where you are.

Your friends are always where you are.

In this week's episode, I share a few places where you can find real friends. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "I feel like I should give up on finding friends."

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Email: patternsofpossibility@gmail.com

Feb 28, 202326:21
If the truth will set you free...

If the truth will set you free...

In this week's episode, I give my take on what it means to speak your truth and why it's important to only tell yours. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "How would you tell your friend a harsh truth when they ask for your opinion on their relationship?"

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Email: patternsofpossibility@gmail.com

Feb 21, 202324:54
Reasoning with the unreasonable!

Reasoning with the unreasonable!

In this week's episode, I share my thoughts on how to deal with any unreasonable person. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "Is it unreasonable of me to expect my close friends to wish me happy birthday without Facebook having to notify/prompt them?"

Want to discuss your friendship? Talk to me. Book your FREE call with an expert in helping people build strong, meaningful connections.

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Feb 14, 202327:46
How to connect authentically with your friends

How to connect authentically with your friends

In this week's episode, I share what it means to connect authentically, how to do it and why no friendship can last without it. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "How can I feel less anxious about a friendship?"

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Feb 06, 202329:28
When your friendships feel lost...

When your friendships feel lost...

In this week's episode, I talk about what to do when your friendships suddenly change. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "How long do you give a friend of ten plus years before you've decided the friendship is done?"

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Jan 31, 202330:57
Don't look out for lousy friends, look for lovely ones instead.

Don't look out for lousy friends, look for lovely ones instead.

In this week's episode, I talk about why looking out for lousy friends stop us from attracting the lovely friends. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "My friend intentionally annoys me."

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Jan 24, 202322:50
Friends who constantly complain.

Friends who constantly complain.

In this week's episode, I give some tips on how to deal with friends who complain. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "‘Friend’ complains about having no friend."

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Jan 17, 202326:49
How to start being yourself

How to start being yourself

In this week's episode, I address the root cause of why we have so much trouble making lasting friendships. I answer the Reddit friendship advice post, "Is it weird?

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Jan 10, 202329:03
New Year, 'Nother Day

New Year, 'Nother Day

In this week's episode, I talk about the importance that you give New Year's Day meaning and not let someone do it for you. I answer the Reddit post, "Best friend often zones out when I'm talking" Check out my New Year's Coaching special 60% off 60 minutes at https://www.patternsofpossibility.com.  


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Jan 03, 202324:48
Create Your Own Experience
Dec 27, 202214:57