Andrew J. Polizzo
Andrew J. Polizzo
The Friending App - Be lonely no more!
The Friending App - Be lonely no more!
The Friending App - Be lonely no more!
Sunday 14th December 2025
Explore how the Friending app tackles loneliness by promoting real-life connections. Learn about its unique features and safety measures.
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Andrew J. Polizzo
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Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Friending app encourages real-life interactions to combat loneliness.
- The app includes safety features like third-party verification.
- COVID-19 has intensified social isolation issues.
- The app aims to foster genuine friendships, not just digital connections.
- Future plans include speed-friending events and unique marketing strategies.
"The problem is, sitting in front of a screen is a falsehood in the sense that it doesn't beat loneliness."
What happens when technology meets the age-old need for human connection? In this engaging episode, Andrew sits down with Gabor Kadas, the co-founder of the Friending app, to explore how this innovative platform is tackling loneliness by encouraging real-life interactions. Gabor shares his personal journey of feeling isolated due to a nomadic lifestyle and how this inspired him to join forces in creating an app that prioritises genuine friendships over virtual connections.
With safety features like third-party verification and emergency alerts, the app ensures users can safely transition from digital chats to in-person meetings. The discussion highlights the impact of social isolation, exacerbated by the digital age and COVID-19, on mental health and societal dynamics. Gabor explains how Friending differentiates itself from traditional social media by encouraging users to step away from their screens and engage in activities with others nearby.
He also reveals future plans for the app, including speed-friending events and unique marketing strategies like coffee packaging with QR codes for personalised messages. This episode not only provides insights into the development and philosophy behind the Friending app but also prompts listeners to reflect on their own social habits. Are we losing the art of face-to-face communication? And how can we foster meaningful connections in a digital world?
Tune in to find out how Friending aims to bridge the gap between online interactions and real-world friendships.