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
Jul 1
Self-awareness, Compassion, and the Power of Human Connection For a Fulfilling Life. With Soren Gordhamer.
Today’s guest is Soren Gordhamer, the founder of Wisdom 2.0 the conference that brings the leaders of technology together with leaders in wisdom to engage in thoughtful and often profound conversations. His new book is called The Essential, What Really Matters in an Age of Distra ... Show More
47m 48s
Jun 24
Training for Brain Health: Mental Clarity, Focus, Strength and Recovery. With Chris Aimone.
Today’s guest is Chris Aimone, the cofounder of Muse, the brain sensing technology dedicated to enhancing mental fitness, focus and clarity. He’s a bit of an expert when it comes to the intersection of technology, mindfulness and the brain. Our discussion delves into the importan ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 10
Turning Ideas to Action: How Your Mindset Impacts Creativity. With Zorana Ivcevic Pringle.
Todays guest is Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, a Senior Research Scientist on Creativity at Yale University and author of the book The Creativity Choice, The Science of Making Decisions to Turn ideas into action. Zorana brings insights into the nature of the creative process, from the f ... Show More
50m 35s
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