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101. We Belong Together: How Communication Fuels Connection and Community

101. We Belong Together: How Communication Fuels Connection and Community

How communication can help us find the connection we crave and need.

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques · Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart

August 8, 202325m 45s

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Show Notes

When it comes to emotional and physical wellbeing, Psychology professor Geoffrey Cohen says there is one healthy behavior that outweighs the others: authentic connection. “It is really, really important,” he says. 

Deep connections with other people are foundational to a happy and healthy life. As Cohen explores in his new book, Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides, achieving a sense of belonging isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. “That sense of connection is so woven into our DNA that if we don't have it, we suffer,” he says. “Not having that sense of connection with other people does great biological damage and seems to be one of the major contributors to disease and mortality."

As Cohen and host Matt Abrahams explore in this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, effective communication is the tool we need to build strong connections with others and enjoy a deep sense of belonging.


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