<![CDATA[The Inner Circle w/ Dr. Thorpe]]>https://theinnercircledrthorpe.substack.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ojv6!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7c9ed296-35c3-415a-a931-61ceb0fd9f09_1280x1280.pngThe Inner Circle w/ Dr. Thorpehttps://theinnercircledrthorpe.substack.comSubstackSun, 02 Aug 2026 08:12:50 GMT<![CDATA[Episode 5: The Power of Intentional Relationships in Adulthood]]>https://theinnercircledrthorpe.substack.com/p/episode-5-the-power-of-intentionalhttps://theinnercircledrthorpe.substack.com/p/episode-5-the-power-of-intentionalMon, 13 Jul 2026 10:02:53 GMTSummary

Dr. Christine Thorpe discusses the importance of building intentional relationship systems in adulthood, focusing on the inner circle and trusted circle, and how these relationships influence personal and professional success.

Key Topics

  • The difference between inner circle and trusted circle

  • The importance of intentional relationship building

  • How relationships influence personal and professional success

  • The role of shared vulnerability and mutual influence

  • Transitions into adulthood and relationship design

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]]><![CDATA[Episode 4: How Aligned Are You Really?]]>https://theinnercircledrthorpe.substack.com/p/episode-4-how-aligned-are-you-reallyhttps://theinnercircledrthorpe.substack.com/p/episode-4-how-aligned-are-you-reallyThu, 02 Jul 2026 11:30:19 GMTAs you think about your own Inner Circle and Trusted Circle this week, consider:

Who has the greatest influence on my future?

Have I intentionally evaluated those relationships?

Where are we strongly aligned or misaligned?

What conversations have we avoided?

What assumptions have we made?

And what might change if we became more intentional about understanding alignment?

Reference:

Swarbrick, M. (2006). A wellness approach. Psychiatric rehabilitation journal, 29(4), 311.

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]]><![CDATA[Episode 3: Why Networking Doesn't Build Trust ]]>https://theinnercircledrthorpe.substack.com/p/why-networking-doesnt-build-trusthttps://theinnercircledrthorpe.substack.com/p/why-networking-doesnt-build-trustTue, 23 Jun 2026 12:17:56 GMT

In an age of AI, automation, and digital connectivity, relationships are becoming broader but shallower.

Real trust is not built through networking.

It is built through shared experiences, repeated interactions, and genuine human connection.

Reference: Hancock PA, Kessler TT, Kaplan AD, Stowers K, Brill JC, Billings DR, Schaefer KE and Szalma JL (2023) How and why humans trust: A meta-analysis and elaborated model. Front. Psychol. 14:1081086. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1081086

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]]><![CDATA[Episode 2: Why Your Spouse Is the Most Important Member of Your Inner Circle]]>https://theinnercircledrthorpe.substack.com/p/episode-2-why-your-spouse-is-thehttps://theinnercircledrthorpe.substack.com/p/episode-2-why-your-spouse-is-theThu, 18 Jun 2026 11:03:30 GMTMany couples think the goal is to stay together.
But the real question is whether you are building the same life together.

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References:

Dunbar RIM. 1992. Neocortex size as a constraint on group size in primates. J Hum Evol . 22(6):469–493. doi: 10.1016/0047-2484(92)90081-J.

Overall, J. (2025). Strengthening co-founder partnerships: Applying couple therapy principles to STEM ventures. American Journal of STEM Education, 6, 94-111. https://doi.org/10.32674/jxqasz14

]]><![CDATA[The Inner Circle with Dr. Christine Thorpe]]>https://theinnercircledrthorpe.substack.com/p/the-inner-circle-with-dr-christinehttps://theinnercircledrthorpe.substack.com/p/the-inner-circle-with-dr-christineMon, 15 Jun 2026 14:38:46 GMTWho are the five people shaping your future—whether you realize it or not?

In this premiere episode of The Inner Circle with Dr. Christine Thorpe, discover why your closest relationships have a profound impact on your decisions, mindset, opportunities, and long-term success. Drawing from research and real-life stories, Dr. Thorpe explores how the people you spend the most time with can either elevate your potential or quietly limit your growth.

Whether it’s your spouse, business partner, friends, mentors, or colleagues, you’ll learn how to intentionally build an inner circle that strengthens your purpose, challenges you to grow, and helps you create a more meaningful legacy.

If you’re ready to stop drifting and start designing the relationships that shape your life, this episode is the perfect place to begin.

]]><![CDATA[Introducing: The Inner Circle with Dr. Christine Thorpe]]>https://theinnercircledrthorpe.substack.com/p/introducing-the-inner-circle-withhttps://theinnercircledrthorpe.substack.com/p/introducing-the-inner-circle-withMon, 15 Jun 2026 03:01:47 GMTWelcome to The Inner Circle with Dr. Christine Thorpe, a weekly podcast that focuses on the relationships that shape your life, work, and legacy. Every episode we will ask, “Who belongs in your Inner Circle?” and “How should you intentionally build it?” Each episode will be grounded in research on relationships, and how it applies to who we align ourselves with and why. From time to time, we will have guests who will join us to explore how we curate our inner circle both professionally and personally.

For more information, visit stronger-tomorrow.com and strongertomorrowfamily.com where you can take our Alignyx Assessment to understand strengths, gaps, and opportunities in your relationships.

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