You can crave connection and still feel anxious in social situations

When we talk about health, we usually focus on the physical: nutrition, movement, sleep. Maybe we even get into mental health.

But what about social health?

This is the part of wellness that doesn’t get nearly enough attention… and yet it impacts everything.

Your mood. Your energy. Even your lifespan.

I recently had the chance to join Emily Paulsen on her podcast Curious Life of a Childfree Woman for a powerful conversation about something I care deeply about: social health.

Emily and I had a layered conversation about:

  • Why adult friendships feel harder than they should (it’s not just you)

  • What happens when the social “containers” of school, office culture, or parenting disappear or are not our reality

  • How to rethink connection as an essential form of wellbeing because it has a direct impact on our health happiness and longevity

If you’ve ever felt lonely, disconnected, or simply ready for more when it comes to your relationships, I think you’ll resonate with this one.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here:

Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-health-does-friendship-matter-more-than-fitness/id1777850561?i=1000701054156 

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RMxVq364yisp2YdBynlOv?si=c3b6c8c1033145dd

Youtubehttps://youtu.be/EVmb9-pZTsE


If it speaks to you, I’d love it if you shared it with someone who needs to hear it too.

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