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The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World
Book • 2020
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 15 episodes

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Laurie Santos
as the author of a book on human connection and loneliness.
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Rangan Chatterjee
as Dr. Murthy's first book, discussing loneliness, health, and connection.
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Mark Hyman
as a book about the healing power of human connection.
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Jamie Wheal
in relation to the importance of connection and its impact on well-being.
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Mark Hyman
for its insights on loneliness and human connection.
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Mentioned by Joe Bulig as a book that explores the importance of community building.
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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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Dan Harris
as a book about loneliness, and its counterintuitive solution of engaging in acts of service.
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Ece Temelkuran
as a manifesto against the heartless world, addressing the exhaustion and loss of hope in political struggles.
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Brett McKay
as the topic of the podcast and the author's expertise.
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Oprah Winfrey
as a book offering a prescription for fighting loneliness and building community.
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Tim Ferriss
as the author of the book, discussing his work on loneliness and social connection.
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Calvin Lam
as a powerful book that explores the importance of human connection.
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Rangan Chatterjee
at the beginning of the podcast as a brand new book about the healing power of human connection.
The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World with Dr Vivek Murthy #114
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Mark Hyman
as an extraordinary contribution to understanding suffering and disease, highlighting the impact of loneliness.
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Alison Beard
as the author and subject of the podcast episode.
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Mike Schmitz
as a book about community building, relevant to their podcast and community engagement.
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Dan Harris
as a book written by
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Vivek Murthy
about loneliness.
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