Why does it hurt so much to be weird? Why can’t we just get over it? Why does it lead to so many problems in society when people are chronically bullied or excluded? Well, because humans have an innate need to belong (check it, Maslow). This episode gets a little sciencey, but we dive into the need to belong, why it exists (hint: evolution), and how it shapes our behaviour. This is our first two-parter, so we will continue this shindig next week!

Here’s a link to this episode’s transcription: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/need-to-belong-part1