263: The Impact of Strong Social Networks on Our Health with David Robson

How do our social connections shape our health and happiness? In this episode, we explore this question with David Robson, an award-winning science writer and author of The Laws of Connection. David uncovers the impact that strong social ties have on our well-being and delves into the psychological barriers that can prevent us from building meaningful relationships. Through his research, he provides insights into how we can overcome these obstacles to lead richer, more fulfilling lives. David Robson is an acclaimed science writer and the author of The Intelligence Trap, The Expectation Effect, and The Laws of Connection. A graduate of Cambridge University, he formerly served as an editor at New Scientist. His work has been featured in renowned publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Guardian, The Atlantic, Men's Health, The Psychologist, The Washington Post, and others. SPONSORS BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/TLL Lolavie | Get 15% off with code: LAVENDAIRE15 at lolavie.com TIMESTAMPS 1:42 David’s Story 4:54 Science Journalism 6:21 What Inspired His Book Topics? 10:59 Laws of Connection 13:38 Why Social Connection Boosts Health? 16:55 Biggest Myths 29:16 Gratitude Gap 41:57 Psychological Distance 46:47 Social Media Connections 50:52 Personal Evolution 55:27 Actionable Tip The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 263. Complete show notes for this episode here. FOLLOW DAVID • Website • Books • TED Talk SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram