Dr. Ben Rein is a neuroscientist and the author of the new book Why Brains Need Friends.
Ben guest stars on my podcast to share his expertise about:
-Is loneliness as dangerous as smoking, and why
-How social interaction improves our health and well being
-The difference between solitude and isolation
-Why we experience isolation as stress
-How isolation leads to inflammation
-Is increased virtual interaction dangerous
-Can some forms of virtual interaction be positive
-The growing danger of societal fracture along tribal lines whether political or nutritional
-The difference in experience between introverts and extroverts in their dose of social interaction
-The benefits of interaction with pets
-Can pet interaction be as healthy as interaction with other people
-Alcohol’s potential role in social health
-And much more
01:08 The Dangers of Loneliness
03:05 Isolation and Health Impacts
07:46 Solitude vs. Isolation
12:46 Virtual Interaction and Social Media
18:01 Societal Tribalism and Empathy
26:45 Navigating Political Tribalism
27:41 The Importance of Social Connections
30:44 Introverts vs. Extroverts: Social Interaction Benefits
36:08 The Role of Pets in Mental Health
40:53 Alcohol and Social Interaction
49:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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