Welcome to another episode of Crossing the Chasm. Today, I am joined by Jillian Racoosin, Executive Director of the Foundation for Social Connection and the Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness. Jillian has an extensive background and deep interest in improving health outcomes, and degrees in public health from Tulane and Columbia Universities. Jillian brings keen insights and a passion for cultivating a socially engaged society to the show. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

Reports mentioned in the conversation:

Julianne Holt-Lundstad study on social connection:

https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-052020-110732

Foundation for Social Connection Social Framework:

https://www.social-connection.org/what-we-do/research/