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The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World

Book • 2020

Author

Vivek Murthy

In this book, Dr. Vivek Murthy makes a compelling case for loneliness as a major public health concern, comparable in harm to smoking.

He argues that loneliness affects not only individual health but also societal cohesion, contributing to issues such as addiction, violence, depression, and anxiety.

The book is divided into sections on understanding loneliness and building more connected lives, offering strategies like spending time with loved ones, focusing on each other, embracing solitude, and helping others.

Murthy draws from personal experiences, scientific research, and community examples to illustrate the negative impacts of loneliness and the healing power of human connection.

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Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned by

Laurie Santos

as the author of a book on human connection and loneliness.

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as Dr. Murthy's first book, discussing loneliness, health, and connection.

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Mentioned by Joe Bulig as a book that explores the importance of community building.

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as a book about the healing power of human connection.

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as a book he is currently reading.

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Mentioned by

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in relation to the importance of connection and its impact on well-being.

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Mentioned by

Dan Harris

for his insights on loneliness and strategies to combat it.

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Recommended by

Mark Hyman

for its insights on loneliness and human connection.

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Mentioned at the end of the podcast as a book written by Vivek Murthy about loneliness.

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Kristen Welker

during a conversation about loneliness and the importance of community.

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Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book about loneliness, and its counterintuitive solution of engaging in acts of service.

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Mentioned by

Brett McKay

as the topic of the podcast and the author's expertise.

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Mentioned by

Oprah Winfrey

as a book offering a prescription for fighting loneliness and building community.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as the author of the book, discussing his work on loneliness and social connection.

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Mentioned by

Calvin Lam

as a powerful book that explores the importance of human connection.

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Mentioned by

Rangan Chatterjee

at the beginning of the podcast as a brand new book about the healing power of human connection.

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Mentioned by

Mark Hyman

as an extraordinary contribution to understanding suffering and disease, highlighting the impact of loneliness.

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Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as a book about community building, relevant to their podcast and community engagement.

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Mentioned by

Alison Beard

as the author and subject of the podcast episode.

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