Additionally, Dr. Holt-Lunstad has an adjunct professorship at Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia.

Dr. Holt-Lunstad’s research is focused on the long-term health effects of social connection. In this episode, we dive into the many areas of Dr. Holt-Lunstad’s work, including the fraying of our social fabric, the impact of social (dis)connection on our physical and mental health, and the current cultural stigma around loneliness.

We dig deep into these topics. We unpack what it means to feel alone versus experiencing social isolation. We discuss how political divisiveness has led people to feel less connected to their communities, friends, and family. Dr. Holt-Lunstad does offer ways in which we can mitigate the fraying of or repair the fabric that brings us together by investing in social relationships and helping others.

• Connect with Dr Holt-Lunstad: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Google Scholar Articles
• Loneliness and Social Isolation as Risk Factors for Mortality: A Meta-Analytic Review
• Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review
• Testimony before the US Senate Aging Committee
• Science (journal)
• Jingmai O’Connor on LvcS episode
• Blue Zones by Dan Buettner: Website | Book
• Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.
• Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information)

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