Episode Summary
Connection with another human being can be as simple as a laugh or a deep conversation.
Humans are designed to live in a community, so the best thing you can do is try to connect with someone else. This requires empathy, a skill you will develop over time. Chemically, connection releases dopamine, which will make you feel happier and healthier!
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EP 54_Mental Health Hack_CONNECT WITH OTHERS: this mp3 audio file was automatically transcribed by Sonix with the best speech-to-text algorithms. This transcript may contain errors.
Kevin Hines:
My name is Kevin Hines. I jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge. I believe that I had to die, but I lived. Today, I travel the world with my lovely wife, Margaret, sharing stories of people who have triumphed over incredible adversity. Now, we help people be here tomorrow. Welcome to the HINESIGHTS Podcast.
Kevin Hines:
What's cracking Hope Nation? It's your friendly neighbor, Kevin Hines, and here is your brain health tip of the week. Connect with others. Sometimes connection is a heart-to-heart, spill-it-all-out talk, but sometimes it's just a laugh-out-loud email. As a result of social interaction, dopamine is generated, which gives us pleasure, this is crucial. There was a study done by Perspectives on Psychological Science that showed that social isolation has health effects equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. So pick up the phone and send a text to spark that conversation and build on your connections today. Remember to connect!
Kevin Hines:
Margaret and I love sharing stories of people who have triumphed over incredible adversity. For more content and inspiration, go to KevinHinesStory.com or visit us on all social media at KevinHinesStory or on youtube.com/KevinHines.
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