As an adult, making new friends – and maintaining old friendships – can be tough. Life is busy and friends end up taking a backseat to other relationships and responsibilities. Dr. Marisa Franco, psychologist and friendship expert, talks about how to make new friends and strengthen and rekindle old friendship ties, why Americans’ friendship networks are shri ... Show More
Aug 20
Why numeracy counts in everyday life, with Ellen Peters, PhD
From deciding whether to buy a house to weighing the risks and benefits of taking a new medication, many important life decisions hinge on understanding numbers, statistics and probability. Ellen Peters, PhD, author of “Innumeracy in the Wild: Misunderstanding and Misusing Number ... Show More
35m 22s
Aug 13
Encore - How science can help you change your behavior for the better, with Katy Milkman, PhD
What can you learn from the science of behavior change that can help you make the changes you want to see in your life? Katy Milkman, PhD, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where Y ... Show More
43m 42s
Aug 6
Encore -- Why we choose to suffer, with Paul Bloom, PhD
Why do people like to watch scary movies or listen to sad songs? Why do we run marathons and raise children, even though both of those pursuits come with struggle and pain? Paul Bloom, PhD, discusses why suffering is linked to meaning in life, the connection between pleasure and ... Show More
23m 18s
Oct 2022
The Science of Connection and Why We Should Deeply Value Our Friendships. With Dr. Marisa Franco
Dr. Marisa Franco is a New York Times bestselling Author, Professor, Psychologist, and self-proclaimed friendship expert. Marisa discusses the science of connection — and the importance of platonic friendships. Her new book is called Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can He ... Show More
39m 50s
May 2019
46: How To Make & Nourish Friendships
Is friendship the medicine you're missing? We talk so much about food, exercise, and meditation, but solid friendships are just as vital to our health and happiness. Tune in for 10 ways to make new friends who support your highest self and nourish and strengthen your friendships.
16m 4s
Apr 2024
Why It's So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult
Making friends is hard, and unfortunately, as you get older, it gets harder.In this episode, we look at research behind friendships, plus the complicating factors people experience in making new friends as they get older.And for anyone struggling with their social lives, we share ... Show More
43m 50s
Feb 2023
How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends | Dr. Marisa G. Franco
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Did you know that having friends can make you less depressed? One survey found that the average American had not made a new friend in the last five years but ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 2022
Why Your Friends Are More Important Than You Think
Do you want to know why friendships are important? Friendships are the reason we thrive, it the reason we've progressed socially and even flown to the moon. Without friendships, we can survive, but don't we want to thrive? Join us for a multi generational discussion about t ... Show More
39m 54s