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202: Unabridged Interview: Marisa Franco
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This is our unabridged interview with Marisa Franco.
How important is it to have friends?
Loneliness has reached epidemic levels in many countries, with research suggesting that it’s harder than ever for us to make and keep friends. And according to Marisa Franco, the issue isn’t trivial. “ Loneliness is as toxic for our bodies as smoking 15 cigarettes a day,” she says. “We are fundamentally social creatures… it's okay that you really want friends.”
In this episode, she explains why friendship is a crucial aspect of a flourishing life, and gives helpful advice for those looking to make and keep friends.
Show Notes
Resources:
The US Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community
Similar NSE episodes:
Alexandra Solomon: How to Have Flourishing Relationships
Kristin Neff: The Power of Self-Compassion
Kelly Corrigan: How Vulnerability Leads to Connection
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Great Feeling Studios, the team behind No Small Endeavor and other award-winning podcasts, helps nonprofits and brands tell stories that inspire action. If your organization has a message that deserves to be heard, start your podcast at helpmemakeapodcast.com.
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Manage episode 475159289 series 2687298
This is our unabridged interview with Marisa Franco.
How important is it to have friends?
Loneliness has reached epidemic levels in many countries, with research suggesting that it’s harder than ever for us to make and keep friends. And according to Marisa Franco, the issue isn’t trivial. “ Loneliness is as toxic for our bodies as smoking 15 cigarettes a day,” she says. “We are fundamentally social creatures… it's okay that you really want friends.”
In this episode, she explains why friendship is a crucial aspect of a flourishing life, and gives helpful advice for those looking to make and keep friends.
Show Notes
Resources:
The US Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community
Similar NSE episodes:
Alexandra Solomon: How to Have Flourishing Relationships
Kristin Neff: The Power of Self-Compassion
Kelly Corrigan: How Vulnerability Leads to Connection
Want more NSE? JOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes designed specifically to help you live a good life, ad-free listening, and discounts on live shows
Great Feeling Studios, the team behind No Small Endeavor and other award-winning podcasts, helps nonprofits and brands tell stories that inspire action. If your organization has a message that deserves to be heard, start your podcast at helpmemakeapodcast.com.
Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTube
Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube
Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter
Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com
See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy
Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to pro… Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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