263: The Impact of Strong Social Networks on Our Health with David Robson

The Lavendaire Lifestyle

Self-help, Self-improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality, Health & Fitness, How To, Mental Health, Education

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 22 September 2024

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

How do our social connections shape our health and happiness? In this episode, we explore this question with David Robson, an award-winning science writer and author of The Laws of Connection. David uncovers the impact that strong social ties have on our well-being and delves into the psychological barriers that can prevent us from building meaningful relationships. Through his research, he provides insights into how we can overcome these obstacles to lead richer, more fulfilling lives.

David Robson is an acclaimed science writer and the author of The Intelligence Trap, The Expectation Effect, and The Laws of Connection. A graduate of Cambridge University, he formerly served as an editor at New Scientist. His work has been featured in renowned publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Guardian, The Atlantic, Men's Health, The Psychologist, The Washington Post, and others.

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TIMESTAMPS
1:42 David’s Story
4:54 Science Journalism
6:21 What Inspired His Book Topics?
10:59 Laws of Connection
13:38 Why Social Connection Boosts Health?
16:55 Biggest Myths
29:16 Gratitude Gap
41:57 Psychological Distance
46:47 Social Media Connections
50:52 Personal Evolution
55:27 Actionable Tip

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0:00.0	no matter what your personality is, like your brain is malleable, your behavior is malleable.
0:06.1	If you want to build like a new social life for yourself, like you have that potential to do so. Welcome to the Lavendaret Lifestyle,
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0:21.0	My name's Eileen and I'm here to guide you to shine as your brightest
0:24.5	self and create your dream life. We all have a light within and the power to
0:29.3	create a life we love. Every Sunday we'll share thoughtful conversations exploring how we can build a better future
0:35.2	for ourselves and our world. Life is an art. Make it your masterpiece.
0:40.8	Hello my loves. Welcome back to the Lavender L lifestyle podcast.
0:45.0	It's Eileen.
0:46.0	Today's episode is on the science of social connection.
0:50.0	How having strong robust social connection actually makes us healthier.
0:55.0	Listen on to learn more about how to build deeper relationships and live more fulfilling lives.
1:00.0	Our guest today is David Robson.
1:02.0	David Robson.
1:02.6	David Robson is an award-winning science writer and the author of The Intelligence Trap,
1:07.6	The Expectation Effect and The Laws of Connection, which just released this June.
1:12.2	A graduate of Cambridge University,
1:14.0	he previously worked as an editor at New Scientist.
1:17.0	His writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal,
1:20.0	Guardian, The Atlantic, Men's Health,
1:22.0	the psychologist, the Washington Post, and many other publications.
1:26.7	The Intelligence Trap has been translated into 15 languages. David lives in England.
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