I’m Eric, an American dad living in Romania, recently separated, raising two kids, and learning how to start over in midlife.
What happens when the life you planned falls apart and you’re thousands of miles from home?
This question became my reality, and it’s exactly why I created “Connections with Eric”.
In this article, is my podcast about rebuilding your identity, creating community from scratch, and learning to live fully after love and in a place you never expected to call home.
Table of Contents
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Who It’s For
This show is for anyone who’s trying to find connection and rebuild their life.
From stories about starting over to relearning how to make friends as an adult, I share what I’m learning along the way.
The Message
Even when everything changes, you still get to write the next chapter. That’s what I believe and what this podcast is about.
Episode Guide
I’m launching the first 3 episodes all at once, then rolling out new episodes weekly. Click on any episode below to read more about what I cover in each one.
| Episode | Title |
| 1 | Six Figures in Texas… Now I’m Mr. Mom in Romania |
| 2 | Every Other Weekend with my kids? Screw That. |
| 3 | Separated after 15 years and Suddenly 19 again. |
| 4 | Depressed or Divorced? Just Throw a Damn Party |
| 5 | Tiny Apartment, Huge Vibes: What Actually Matters at a Party |
| 6 | Nobody Cares About Your Cheese Plate – how I get people excited about a party before they walk in |
| 7 | The Secret Weapon That Makes Parties Instantly Better |
| 8 | How to Make Friends in a Foreign City Without Looking Like a Tourist Loser |
| 9 | Why Most Parties Suck (and How Not to Ruin Yours) |
| 10 | Harvard study – Close relationships, matter more than money or fame |
| 11 | Dinner With Strangers? What’s this Timeleft thing? |
| 12 | You’re Not Qualified? Perfect, Do It Anyway |
| 13 | Two Friends and a Divorce — That’s My Starting Lineup |
| 14 | From Twitter to Bumble: My Detox from Digital Addiction |
| 15 | The Google Sheet Hack That Fills My Cocktail Parties |
| 16 | If Grandma Could Smile Through Chemo, You Can Survive a Breakup |
| 17 | 4,851 Days Online vs. 60 Days With Friends — Here’s the Shift I’m Making in my Relationships |
| 18 | The Post-Party Playbook: Emails, Systems, and Real Connections |
| 19 | Ten Businesses, Zero Dollars, One Cocktail Party That Worked |
| 20 | Forget the Champagne—Here’s What Actually Makes Parties Work |
Conclusion
This podcast is for anyone who’s felt lost, disconnected, or unsure about their next steps. It’s about finding your way forward when life doesn’t go as planned.
Ready to write your next chapter? Listen to Connections with Eric and join me as I learn to rebuild, reconnect, and start over.