On today's episode with have the incredible Dr. Julian Abel to talk with us about the critical role of relationships, kindness, and compassion in human health.

Links and Resources:

• "Creating Compassionate Communities and Promoting Health" edition of the Lifestyle Medicine journal
• Compassionate Communities UK
• The Compassion Project, by Julian Abel
• "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation" - Surgeon General's Advisory
• Research Is Ceremony: Indigenous Research Methods, by Shawn Wilson
• Survival of the Kindest podcast

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Intro and Outro music composed and produced by Julienne Ellen.

Show Notes:

00:35 Introducing the Special Guest: Dr. Julian Abel 01:22 Understanding Compassionate Communities and Their Impact on Health 01:50 Dr. Julian Abel's Journey into Compassionate Communities 03:04 The Impact of Social Relationships on Health 05:11 The Role of Compassionate Communities in Healthcare 06:33 The Importance of Social Relationships in Healthcare 07:28 Survival of the Kindest: A New Perspective on Evolution 16:59 The Role of Elders in Compassionate Communities 18:57 The Importance of Compassion in Schools and Workplaces 23:14 Building Compassionate Communities: Practical Steps 36:00 The Role of Compassion in Politics 42:31 The Importance of Embracing Complexity in Healthcare 49:58 Closing Thoughts on Compassionate Communities