Project Connection
Project Connection
Podcast Description
Welcome to Project Connection, hosted by Courtney Plank, LCSW—relationship expert, connecting addict, and deep explorer of what makes human connection the foundation of everything. More than just a skill, connection is the meaning of life itself—an essential element for emotional well-being, physical health, and even human survival and thrival.
In each episode, Courtney dives into the art of connection—not just in relationships, but in every facet of life and work. She sits down with industry leaders, creatives, and visionaries to uncover how deep connection shapes their field, fuels success, and brings unexpected magical meaning into their lives.
From the idiosyncratic rituals of different industries to the serendipitous encounters that change everything, this podcast reveals the unseen forces that bring people together. Courtney explores synchronicities, intuition, and the mysterious ways the universe weaves our paths together—reminding us that the right people, ideas, and opportunities always arrive at just the right moment.
Because in the end, it’s not just about what you do—it’s about who you meet, how you connect, and those lasting relationships that define our lives.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of personal development, storytelling, and the impact of connection across different domains, with episodes covering topics such as the power of storytelling in literature with Karah Preiss and the role of conflict in relationships with Whitney Voute.
Welcome to Project Connection, hosted by Courtney Plank, LCSW—relationship expert, connecting addict, and deep explorer of what makes human connection the foundation of everything. More than just a skill, connection is the meaning of life itself—an essential element for emotional well-being, physical health, and even human survival and thrival.
In each episode, Courtney dives into the art of connection—not just in relationships, but in every facet of life and work. She sits down with industry leaders, creatives, and visionaries to uncover how deep connection shapes their field, fuels success, and brings unexpected magical meaning into their lives.
From the idiosyncratic rituals of different industries to the serendipitous encounters that change everything, this podcast reveals the unseen forces that bring people together. Courtney explores synchronicities, intuition, and the mysterious ways the universe weaves our paths together—reminding us that the right people, ideas, and opportunities always arrive at just the right moment.
Because in the end, it’s not just about what you do—it’s about who you meet, how you connect, and those lasting relationships that define our lives.
In this heartfelt conversation, Coco Plank sits down with Jack Ciapciak to explore the universal experience of grief and the healing that can emerge from it. Jack shares his deeply personal story of losing his fiancé and how community, storytelling, and connection have helped him navigate profound loss. Together, they discuss the cultural taboos that often surround grief, the importance of acknowledging and sharing our pain, and the ways kindness and connection can bring light in the darkest times. This episode is a reminder that while grief is universal, so is our capacity to heal, grow, and find meaning in the midst of loss.
✨ Grief is universal, but so is our capacity to heal. 🤝 Community and connection are essential in navigating loss. 🗣️ Storytelling helps break the silence around grief. 💔 Acknowledging pain is the first step toward healing. 🌎 Cultural taboos often keep us from talking openly about loss. 💡 Purpose and meaning can be found, even in deep pain. 🌸 Kindness—to ourselves and others—makes space for healing.
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