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b"The pandemic has changed so much for so many of us. Our children are growing up facing unforeseen challenges, and many of us feel uncertain and fearful about what lies ahead. Human beings were never meant to be alone. Yet today, people are suffering from social isolation, a lack of contact, and not touching or connecting physically with anyone.\\nI am happy to have Jon Levy joining me as my guest for today! Jon is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influencing, human connection, and decision making. More than a decade ago, Jon founded The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, and executives, to artists, musicians, and even the occasional princess. With thousands of members, Influencers is the largest community of its type worldwide.\\xa0\\nIn Levy\\u2019s latest book, You\\u2019re Invited, readers are guided through the art and science of creating deep and meaningful connections with anyone, regardless of their stature or celebrity. The book demonstrates how we develop influence, gain trust, and build community so that we can impact our communities and achieve that which is important to us.\\nIn this episode, Jon talks about the impact that the pandemic has had on our society, and discusses the effect it has had on people's wellbeing, happiness, and longevity. Be sure to stay tuned today to find out what you can do to improve your current situation, create more connectedness in your life, adapt to this ever-changing world, and help your children to thrive going forward into the future.\\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN\\n\\nJon discusses the impact of the loneliness and lack of physical connection that so many of us are experiencing now due to the pandemic.\\n\\nJon shares some of the foremost predictors of human longevity.\\n\\nAnti-fragility is a critical characteristic of humans.\\n\\nJon explains why building and retaining a social muscle is vital.\\n\\nWhat happens to people when they spend several hours per day on social media.\\n\\nJon discusses the trade-offs that we have to make to live long and happy lives.\\n\\nExperience post-traumatic growth rather than post-traumatic stress.\\n\\nJon explains how to foster a sense of connection with others as things start to open up again after fifteen months of isolation.\\n\\nJon explains what bonds us as humans.\\n\\nVulnerability builds trust and strengthens relationships.\\n\\nKnowing where to draw the line when giving to others is vital.\\n\\nJon discusses the big issue with behavioral change.\\n\\nCreating more connectedness in your life.\\n\\n\\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\\nCheck out Cynthia\\u2019s website\\xa0\\nConnect with Jon Levy\\nOn his website\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\nOn Facebook, Instagram, Twitter\\nAdditional Social Handles: @JonLevyTLB on Clubhouse\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\nJon\\u2019s new book: You're Invited: The Art & Science of Cultivating Influence\\nBook mentioned:\\nThe Rabbit Effect by Kelli Harding"