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Friendship IRLAuthor: Alex Alexander
Ever noticed how much we talk about romantic, family, and parent-child relationships, while friendships often get the silent treatment?Welcome to "Friendship IRL," the Podcast where we dive deep into what's working (and what isn't) in our friendships.Think of our episodes as a coffee date with your closest pal, filled with real stories that'll make you nod and say, "Yep, been there!" And here's the kicker we're not stopping at stories. Get ready for practical advice you can actually use to supercharge your own friendships.By the end of each episode, you won't just be nodding at the familiar stories you'll be all set to take action and nurture those meaningful friendships.Eager to uncover what it truly takes to cultivate connections through life's twists and turns? Come join the Friendship IRL community let's explore the path to more authentic friendships together.Take the conversation beyond the podcast! Follow Alex on Instagram (@itsalexalexander) or Tiktok (@itsalexalexander), or send her a voice message directly with all your friendship thoughts, problems, and triumphs by heading to AlexAlex.chat and hitting record. New episodes release weekly on Thursdays. Language: en-us Genres: Relationships, Science, Social Sciences, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Physiological Impacts of Connection (Which is Actually More Important Than Exercise) with Dr. Zarya Rubin
Episode 75
Thursday, 25 April, 2024
How much Vitamin J are you getting in your life?In today’s episode, we’re talking with Dr. Zarya Rubin, a Harvard educated functional medicine physician, and one of the questions she often asks patients is about whether they’re experiencing enough joy and connection.Though there’s a societal push for more exercise and more kale, connection is actually one of the MOST important things you can do for your physiological health. According to a documentary we both love – Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones – regular human connection could add 15 years to your life. Lack of connection is similar to smoking 20 cigarettes a day.I saw Dr. Rubin give a TED Talk here in Seattle a few weeks ago on burnout, and I am so grateful that she was able to come onto the podcast today. This will not be the last time we talk about this but it is definitely an amazing foundational episode to start to explore this topic.In this episode you’ll hear about:The impact of stress, increasing cortisol levels and trickling into other parts of your bodyThe studies that have recently come out about college students who entered school during the pandemicLive to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones and the 15-year impact connection can have on your life expectancyLoose ties, relational diversity, and how interactions at coffee shops can not only change your day but impact your long-term healthTechnology’s impact on in-person connection and how to get in touch with your fun sideResources & Links:Learn more about Dr. Zarya Rubin on her website where you can access her free Burnout to Balance Toolkit and follow her on Instagram. Check out Episodes 38 and 39, which are about third places; Episode 41, which is about the Liking Gap; Episode 4 (What is a Friend?); and Episode 69, about learned loneliness.Check out the book Zarya recommends, Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky and the documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.Check out the Mel Robbins Podcast episode about finding your people.Like what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram and TikTok!Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!
