Today’s episode is a life-affirming compilation on the theme of community and connection. I chose it because it’s a subject that comes up in one way or another in almost every podcast conversation I have. Researchers, thinkers, and experts alike are concluding that one of the most significant contributing factors to our mental, physical and emotional health ... Show More
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Protect Your Brain, Extend Your Life: 7 Mistakes to Avoid for Better Cognitive Health with Dr Tommy Wood #681
Why would you want to live longer, if not to spend more time with the people you love? That question sits at the heart of this conversation with brain health expert Dr Tommy Wood. And today, we tackle the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to protecting their brain and lo ... Show More
2h 4m
Sep 17
BITESIZE | How to Age Well, Stay Independent & “Unbreakable” | Dr Vonda Wright #680
“When you invest in your health and mobility every single day, you are going to age in a different way!” Dr Vonda Wright. Bone health is something most of us don’t think about until much later in life, but the reality is that the foundation for strong, healthy bones is built much ... Show More
25m 18s
Sep 15
How To Have More Meaningful & Intimate Relationships: A Fresh Approach That Really Works with Terry Real #679
If there were a health marker guaranteed to shape your happiness, your health and your children’s wellbeing, wouldn’t you want to optimise it? According to today’s guest there is: your relationships. And in this episode, the world-renowned couples’ therapist Terry Real reveals th ... Show More
1h 54m
Aug 2023
101. We Belong Together: How Communication Fuels Connection and Community
<p>When it comes to emotional and physical wellbeing, Psychology professor <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/geoffrey-cohen/">Geoffrey Cohen</a> says there is one healthy behavior that outweighs the others: authentic connection. “It is really, really important,” he say ... Show More
22m 43s
Aug 2025
How Relationships Heal Inflammation, Trauma, and Your Nervous System
Relationships have the power to change lives in ways both visible and hidden. Deep, supportive bonds can quiet inflammation in the body, protect against disease, and anchor people through decades of triumphs and trials. Communities that come together—whether in small groups at a ... Show More
1h 7m
Apr 2022
Feel Connected and Cared For
<p>You are always connected—and through care, love, and compassion, you enrich the lives of community members around you. Join Joy Ofodu in a visualization to help you reflect on your impact.</p>
<p>Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health Benefits</p>
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10m 6s
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
Apr 2024
How to Make Life-Changing Friendships | Spotlight Convo
<p>In our disconnected world, are you longing for deeper bonds and a true sense of belonging? Discover how to cultivate extraordinary friendships, nurture healing communities, and transform the way you show up in relationships. </p><br><p>This powerful episode brings together thr ... Show More
1h 4m