Loneliness can be deadlier than smoking or excessive drinking?

Discover why loneliness is more than just an emotion; it’s a significant risk factor for substance use relapse, increased suicide rates, strokes, heart attacks, and even diminished immunity. Learn from the Harvard study led by Robert Waldinger, which conclusively states that loneliness kills. Understand why your social connections affect your well-being far more profoundly than you ever imagined.

00:00:00 Introduction: Social Connections and Resilience

00:00:40 Effects of Loneliness

00:01:11 The Illusion of Social Media

00:02:00 Loneliness Compared to Smoking and Alcoholism

00:02:52 The Myth of Teflon Man

00:03:33 Harvard Study Findings: Importance of Relationships

00:05:20 Financial Success and Warm Relationships

00:06:27 Alcoholism and Longevity

00:07:18 Parenthood and Long-term Effects

00:08:14 Real-life Social Connections vs Social Media

00:09:52 Key Cognitions Affecting Social Connection

00:10:42 Supporting Opportunities for Social Contact

00:11:36 The Opposite of Addiction

00:12:23 Changing Peer Groups

00:13:32 The Famous Five: Essential Relationships in Recovery

00:15:06 Embracing Common Ground in Peer Support Groups

00:16:05 Conclusion: Unlocking the Power of Social Connection