The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Beat Your Isolation Loneliness
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Mar 16, 2020 
In this discussion, Jamil Zaki, a Stanford psychology professor and author of 'The War for Kindness,' dives into the pressing issue of loneliness amid the pandemic. He explores the profound emotional effects of isolation and emphasizes the necessity of maintaining social bonds. Zaki offers practical strategies for nurturing connections, even through technology. He highlights how crises can evoke empathy and stress the importance of community support for mental well-being, inspiring listeners to seek meaningful interactions despite physical distancing.
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Loneliness and Hope
- Dr. Laurie Santos describes feeling lonely after her university's campus closed.
- She found some hope in a video of quarantined Italians singing together.
Compassion in Disasters
- Disasters often evoke compassion, leading people to help strangers.
- This contrasts with the isolation imposed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Healing Power of Connection
- Social connection is crucial for healing and well-being, especially during trauma.
- Feeling connected reduces stress and even physical pain.
