The Dr. Hyman Show

Improve Your Relationships For Better Health

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Mar 18, 2022
Radha Agrawal, co-founder of Daybreaker, shares insights on community as a vital element for well-being. Dan Buettner discusses lifestyle habits from Blue Zones that promote longevity, emphasizing the importance of social ties. Dr. Vivek Murthy highlights how connections affect overall health, combating loneliness with self-discovery and emotional honesty. Together, they explore practical strategies for building meaningful relationships and enhancing joy, illustrating that community truly is medicine for the soul.
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INSIGHT

Community and Belonging

  • Humans are born into community and thrive within it.
  • Lack of belonging is a root cause of many societal problems, impacting both mental and physical health.
INSIGHT

Isolation's Health Impact

  • Social isolation harms physical health, comparable to alcoholism and exceeding obesity's impact.
  • It triggers cellular reactions affecting metabolism, contributing to issues like obesity, anxiety, and depression.
ANECDOTE

Daybreaker on Campuses

  • Radha Agrawal's fiancé lost three friends to suicide in college, highlighting its contagious nature.
  • Daybreaker events were launched on college campuses to foster connection without substances.
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