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 Help You Make--and Keep--Friends. She believes friendship is the single best actio ... Show More
Aug 18
Meditation Monday. Effortless Sleep. With Lisa Wimberger.
Welcome to a special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re fac ... Show More
25m 44s
Aug 12
Reprogram Thought Patterns to Master Your Mindset and Live a More Meaningful Life. With Michael Pilarcyzk.
Today's guest is Michael Pilarcyzk, Author of the book Master Your Mindset: Live a Meaningful Life. I’ve always believed that our mindset drives so much of how we live, so hearing michaels journey was fascinating. Michaels story is one of radical reinvention, deep self reflection ... Show More
56m 7s
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 2023
#299: How to Make & Keep Friends with Dr. Marisa G. Franco
Themes: Friendship, Love, Attachment, Vulnerability, Platonic Relationships, Intimacy, Connections, Culture, Society, Belonging
Today I welcome an enlightening psychologist, international speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Marisa G. Franco! She is known for diges ... Show More
43m 51s
Jun 2022
How to Keep Friendships From Imploding | Esther Perel
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- “The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life.” These words from the legendary Esther Perel have the power to genuinely change your ... Show More
50m 51s
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
Jan 2022
Why is it so hard for adults to make friends? With Maris Franco, PhD
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 strength ... Show More
30m 7s
Oct 2022
The Science of Making and Keeping Friends | Robin Dunbar
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Friendship might not necessarily be something you’ve considered to be an urgent psychological and physiological issue. One thing we explore a lot on the show ... Show More
55m 1s