Conversation drives the mechanics of love and connection. We talk with Topaz Adizes, the brilliant mind behind '12 Questions for Love' to increase the quality of our conversations. We explore the methodology behind asking the right questions to foster deeper intimacy and understanding in relationships.\n\nTopaz Azides is an Emmy award-winning film director, experience designer, and founder of Skin Deep. He shares his insights on engineering experiences that enrich our emotional bonds and the importance of a mindful approach to love.\n\nWith a blend of storytelling and analysis, this conversation unveils the layers of human connection, offering listeners a unique perspective on improving their relationships. If you're curious about the science and art of love, don't miss this enlightening discussion.\n\nTopics include:\n\nHow to improve communication in relationships\n\nTechniques to create spaces that enhance emotional intimacy\n\nHow to craft better questions\n\nNavigating conflict with compassion and empathy\n\nStrategies for maintaining passion in long-term relationships\n\nCultivating a growth mindset in love and life\n\n\n\n\nSponsor - Magic Mind\n\nThe world's first mental performance shot\n\nmagicmind.com/growthMS\n\n56% off Magic Mind discount code: GrowthMS20\n\n\nTopaz Azides\nExperience designer and self-described story-breaker. Here are links to Topaz's best resources.\n\nBook - 12 Questions for Love\n\n\nCard Game - THE_AND\n\n\nTik Tok - @TheSkinDeep\n\n\nYouTube - TheSkinDeep\n\n\n\n\nGrowth Mindset pod\nSam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.\n\nWatch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)\nMail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com\nInsta - SamJam.zen\n\n\nChapters:\n00:00 Do we control our thoughts\n03:50 Architecting Experiences\n08:31 Finding new dimensions in our moments\n11:34 What makes a brilliant question\n15:23 Humans are answering machines\n17:41 Advert - Magic Mind\n19:07 Great questions for life\n21:23 Power of being articulate\n23:31 Importance of attention\n25:27 Question loops\n27:31 Chapters of life\n31:20 Dangers of quick fixes - should a relationship be allowed to end\n36:43 Cultural or regional variations\n39:46 Daily practices or habits for sustaining a relationship\n43:29 How to stay positive\n48:17 Future projects\n50:58 Reflections\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices