that conversations movement

conversations beyond the everyday.

We could all benefit from meaningful conversations that offer an opportunity to learn, reflect and be vulnerable.

Enter, that conversations movement. An initiative encouraging people to deepen their relationships through intentional conversations.

Our conversation events offer you a space to be curious and show appreciation for a friend, family member or partner. Our podcast provides inspiration for questions you’ll want to ask someone in your life.

So join the movement, and bring more empathy and love into the world - one conversation at a time.

attend a conversations event.

Deepen your connection with a friend, family member or partner.

It’s a facilitated experience where you sit with the person you’re attending with, and engage in a few structured activities. You’ll reflect on what you like about each other, exchange stories from your lives, and reminisce with a few shared memories. At the end of the event, you’ll feel closer to the person you’ve attended with.

Photos by Lesia Kalyna Photography.

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Upcoming events

download a guide to that conversations activity with tips, tricks and questions to help you have a meaningful chat to deepen a connection

life story questions (30-120 mins)

Ask a family member or friend to share their story with you. You’ll learn details about their life that surprise you and help fill out the picture of who they are. Explore what makes them who they are, from childhood, to schooling, career and their hobbies.

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swap affirmations (5-20 mins)

A lovely activity to do with someone you care about. Taking the time to show some appreciation for one another’s qualities and what you mean to each other. You’ll reflect on what you like about the person, and what features of their character stand out to you.

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memory lane (10-30 mins)

A fun activity to reflect on shared memories, and have a laugh retelling stories together. Enjoy the fact you both remember things differently, or how different memories stand out to one another. Help you look back and appreciate your relationship.

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listen to that conversations podcast

Join your host Chris as he chats to people in his life about topics that range from the wholesome to the silly and everything in between. In each episode the conversation is guided by a theme and a ‘question of the episode’. Expect a blend of storytelling, vulnerability and talking nonsense, that will inspire you to have a similar chat with someone in your life.

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if you've had an intentional conversation, let us know.

Your Name

First Name

Last Name

Your Email

Your location (e.g. Toronto, Canada)

Who did you chat to? (e.g. my brother Matthew / my friend Tash)

Which type of conversation did you participate in?

How did it go? What did you ask / chat about? What was the highlight?

Do you have any advice or words of encouragement for others thinking about having a similar conversation?

Are you willing for this response to be read out on the podcast / shared on social media?

Yes

No

stories of the movement

Christian in Glasgow Scotland, asked his great aunt questions about her life.

“I learned so much about a person I knew all my life, but didn't really know at all.
My personal highlight was how happy this conversation made her. I almost dreaded phone calls to my family because they can be tedious and small talky. Saying words without meaning. I don't like that.
This gave it meaning. I learned, we laughed, it gifted me a happy moment.”
Sarah in Ohio USA, chatted to their aunt Mary, combining a few of the activities.

“It went well. She didn't want to be recorded and I told her that was totally fine.
She is currently in an assisted living facility, and I think she enjoyed being interviewed/someone taking an interest in her life.
Before I left, I thanked her for her willingness to try something new and participate in the interview, she responded, ‘anytime.’“
Blaine in the UK, who’s recorded a few intentional conversations with friends.

“The highlight for all these conversations has been how willing people are to open up, much to my surprise.
Even scary military lads who never talk about emotions are opening up and sharing life stories, and it's wild to see.”
Niaomi in Aberdeen, Scotland, asked family members about their travels.

"I love to travel and experience new places and cultures. I have heard my family share stories over the years but realized I didn’t actually know all of the places they had been.
So I asked my mum, dad and my grandad to list the countries they had traveled to, before asking them to rate their top 3 or 5 destinations and share why. As they spoke, I made a note on my phone.
It opened up space for some great conversations and stories I hadn’t heard before, and I’ve found myself looking back on the notes since."
Sean in Christchurch, New Zealand, talked with his wife and her nana.

"I wanted to capture the taonga (treasure) of stories from my nana in law - who has always dropped little pieces of her life into conversation over the years. It felt like it was important to dive deeper and hear more, so I organised a recording session where we can take our time and discuss her life.
Nothing short of amazing and I've captured it for the future. An amazing lady and she opened up about about many things we didn't know. I know my wife and I will treasure this time with her."