The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology #98: The Science of Connection - Adam Dorsay, PsyD
Jan 21, 2025
In this conversation, Dr. Adam Dorsay, a psychologist and executive coach from Silicon Valley, delves into the nuances of human connection and its vital role in well-being. He introduces four types of connection and discusses how vulnerability and emotional intelligence enhance our relationships. Listeners learn the significance of awe in deepening bonds and practical strategies to foster connections in personal and professional life. Dorsay also emphasizes self-awareness and its transformative effects on building meaningful relationships.
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Connection Is A Personal Spark
- Connection is what makes us come alive and feels unmistakable when present.
- Each person has a unique “connection formula” combining different experiences and relationships.
Know Yourself Before Attaching
- Start every relationship by knowing yourself first and what you genuinely want.
- Use honest self-knowledge to avoid pursuing socially prescribed lives that don't fit you.
Greenlight Love With Three Organs
- Vet partners through three 'organs': head (logic), heart (emotion), and nethers (sex/chemistry).
- Require all three to green-light long-term unions to avoid lifelong regret.
