![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() We discuss, why loneliness increases our risk of death in comparable ways to smoking or obesity, and what this 85 year old study – spanning three generations – can teach all of us how to have a meaningful and satisfying life. They are both passionate about spreading the crucial message that high-quality relationships are one of the biggest predictors of happiness, health and longevity and, therefore, prioritising how and with whom you spend your time may just be one of the most important things you can do for your mental and physical health. ![]() Marc is Professor of Psychology and Director of Data Science at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania and is also a practicing therapist. He is also a Zen priest and meditation teacher. Robert is Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. They are the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development which is an extraordinary research project that started all the way back in 1938 and is now in its 85th year. My guests, Professors Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz, are co-authors of The Good Life: Lessons From The World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. You’ll feel happier, and even be healthier, if you do because the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. By the end of today’s episode, I’m pretty sure you’ll feel inspired to reconnect with an old friend, phone that family member you don’t see enough of, or make plans for a face-to-face get-together. ![]()
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