#226 The Healing Power of Community
CAUTION: Contains swearing and themes of an adult nature.\nThis is the final podcast episode of the year - I have decided to take a short break from the podcast over Christmas to switch off and relax with my family and it's that sentiment that has influenced the topic of this final compilation episode.\nThis is the time of year where many of us take a pause, spend time with our loved ones and think of others. So, I thought this was the perfect time to celebrate the magic that happens when community comes together. This week, my team and I have put together some of the very best inspirational clips around this topic.\nHumans are not designed to be alone. We\u2019ve evolved to live our lives as individual members of a large supportive group. Back when the human brain was doing much of its evolution, we hunted together, we ate together and we sat around a campfire in the evenings and talked together, swapping stories, songs and smiles. We\u2019re designed to survive and thrive by being connected to one another. This is why we feel joyful and safe when we\u2018re getting along well with the people we share our lives with. But our modern, busy, disconnected lives can do great damage to these connections and our health.\nA rising number of us are suffering from loneliness and this is not only affecting our mental health, but also our physical health. In fact, high social stress is an even bigger risk factor for dying from chronic disease than physical inactivity, alcohol intake and smoking put together! The good news is though, there is plenty we can do to build new connections and nurture the important relationships in our lives.\nResearch has shown time and time again, that by giving to others and to our community, we can increase our own happiness, as well as the happiness of others. In today\u2019s episode, you will hear some heart-warming stories and uplifting advice about the healing power of community from some of my former guests including: Gabor Mate, Johann Hari, Dan Buettner, Tommy Wood, Laurie Santos, Julian Abel, Pippa Grange, The Happy Pear, Kelly McGonigal and\xa0John McAvoy.\nMy team and I really enjoyed putting this episode together for you. I hope you enjoy listening, and I hope it inspires you to live a more contented and connected life.\nThis episode includes clips from:\n\xa0\nEpisode 37 Gabor Mate\nEpisode 94 Johann Hari\nepisode 67 Dan Buettner\nEpisode 167 Tommy Wood\nEpisode 138 Julian Abel\nEpisode 151 Laurie Santos\nEpisode 38 Happy Pear\nEpisode 126 Pippa Grange\nEpisode 109 Kelly McGonigal\nEpisode 91 John McAvoy\nThanks to our sponsors:\n\xa0\nhttps://leafyard.com/livemore\n\xa0\nhttps://vivobarefoot.com/livemore\n\xa0\nhttp://www.blublox.com/livemore\n\xa0\nShow notes available at\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/226\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.