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Mentioned in 19 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.

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Mentioned in 19 episodes

Mentioned by

Laurie Santos

as the author of a book on making and keeping friends.

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The Secret to Making Friends as an Adult

Mentioned by

Marisa Franco

when discussing the importance of friendship in adulthood.

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The secret to making new friends as an adult | Marisa Franco

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

Mel Robbins

as the expert on attachment theory and author of "Platonic".

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How to Improve Any Relationship: The 4 Attachment Styles You Need to Know & Tools to Become More Secure

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 Dr. Marissa Franco as the title of her upcoming book on friendship.

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Encore -- Why is it so hard for adults to make friends? With Marisa Franco, PhD

Mentioned by

Megan Keane

in the context of finding friends going through similar life transitions.

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The Marriage Myth: When Science Favors Being Single

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 new book on the science of making and keeping friends.

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A friendship expert shares the science of making and keeping friends

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

Recommended by

Lee C. Camp

as a helpful and insightful book on friendship.

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202: Unabridged Interview: Marisa Franco

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?

Mentioned by

Megan Cain

as a book about the importance of friendships and how to maintain them.

The Art of Being Single

Mentioned by

Patricia Karpas

in a discussion about the importance of friendships and their role in overall well-being.

What makes a Life Fulfilling and Meaningful? Lessons From the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. With Dr. Robert Waldinger

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