In this thought-provoking episode, Larissa and Jo sit down with PhD student in global health, Landry Kalembo, to unravel the complexities of touch as a basic human need. Why is physical contact widely encouraged for newborns but increasingly restricted as we age? Together, they discuss the undeniable benefits of touch and examine the cultural, social, and environmental factors that shape our comfort with physical connection. They question the origins of these taboos and explore how ethnocentrism influences our perceptions. Could greater awareness be the key to breaking down these invisible barriers? Tune in for a compelling conversation that challenges the way we think about human connection.