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Mentioned in 18 episodes
Platonic
How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends
Book • 2022
In 'Platonic', Dr. Marisa G. Franco explores the latest findings on the bonds between people, debunking myths such as the idea that friendships happen organically.
She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's attachment style—secure, anxious, or avoidant—to improve and deepen friendships.
The book provides a practical and research-based blueprint for forging strong, lasting connections and becoming happier and more fulfilled selves.
She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's attachment style—secure, anxious, or avoidant—to improve and deepen friendships.
The book provides a practical and research-based blueprint for forging strong, lasting connections and becoming happier and more fulfilled selves.
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Mentioned in 18 episodes
Recommended by
Dan Harris as a bestselling book about attachment style and its impact on friendships.


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How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends | Dr. Marisa G. Franco
Mentioned by the host when introducing the expert on friendships.

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5 things to remember when a friendship ends
Mentioned by
Mike Maughan , discussing her research on friendship and the importance of effort in building and maintaining relationships.


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149. Is It Harder to Make Friends as an Adult? (Replay)
Mentioned by
Ed Mylett in the introduction, highlighting Dr. Marisa Franco’s work on attachment and friendship.


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Attachment Styles EXPLAINED: Which One Are You?
Mentioned by Lee Camp as the author of "Platonic", exploring the science of attachment and its role in making and keeping friends.

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207: A Toolkit for Mental Wellbeing
Mentioned by
Kavitha George as a guide with six specific elements of friendship and how to be better at them.


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How to show platonic love
Mentioned by
Mel Robbins as the author of a book on attachment styles and their impact on friendships.


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Therapist Reveals Why You Struggle With Relationships & How to Let More Love Into Your Life
Mentioned by Shuka Kalantari as the author of the book, discussing the science of friendship and its cultural context.

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Why Friendships Matter More Than We Think
Mentioned by Lee C. Camp as a psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller, discussing the importance of friendship.

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202: Marisa Franco: How to Make (and Keep) Friends According To Science
Mentioned by the podcast host when introducing the author and her expertise on friendship.

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Should you be friends with your ex?
Quoted from this book to not take friendship for granted and actively foster meaningful connections.

Catch up friends: Why has the substance fallen out of our friendships?
Recommended by
Ed Mylett as a book that offers insights into building and maintaining friendships, particularly focusing on the science of attachment.


The Science of Amazing Friendships w/ Dr. Marisa Franco