Having weak social ties is as harmful to our health as being an alcoholic and twice as harmful as obesity. Lack of support is one of the number one things my patients complain about. I’ve seen, firsthand, how social isolation can manifest into illness. Studies show that isolation can set off a cellular chain reaction that increases inflammation and suppresse ... Show More
Jul 20
3pm Slump Destroying Your Focus? Here's What's Really Happening
Do you hit a wall every afternoon around 2 or 3 p.m.? If your energy disappears, your brain gets foggy, and you need caffeine or sugar just to finish the day, it isn't a lack of willpower—it's a sign that something deeper is driving your energy crash. In this episode, I explain t ... Show More
18m 42s
Jul 15
Heart Rate Variability | Why Your Nervous System Needs This.
We all experience stress. The real challenge isn't stress itself—it's whether we recover from it. Over time, chronic stress can quietly affect everything from inflammation and metabolism to sleep, digestion, and healthy aging. This week on The Dr. Hyman Show, I talk with nervous ... Show More
1h 7m
Apr 2021
BITESIZE | Why Friendships, Community and Compassion Matter for Our Health | Dr Julian Abel #174
Compassion, friendships and strong community connections don’t just make us feel good, they can have powerful effects on our health and longevity.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational sto ... Show More
12m 9s
May 2022
BITESIZE | The Power of Social Connection for a Happier, Healthier Life | The Happy Pear #270
Connection is what makes us human, and community and friendships are so important for our health.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guest ... Show More
13m 6s
Dec 2023
The Life-Changing Power of Connecting With Others: Gabor Maté, Johann Hari, Dan Buettner & Friends #410
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 mos ... Show More
2h 11m
Jun 2024
Lonely Together: Unpacking the Silent Epidemic with Dr. Margaret Rutherford
On today’s episode, Gabe interviews Dr. Margaret Rutherford, a clinical psychologist and the host of “The SelfWork Podcast.” They discuss the pressing issue of loneliness as a global health threat, likening its mortality effects to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and explore its clo ... Show More
23m 51s
Nov 2018
How to Release Happy Brain Chemicals with Radha Agrawal
How do we release happy brain chemicals and not feel loneliness? More studies indicate that loneliness leads to Alzheimers, dementia, and other mental challenges. Even though we’re more connected than ever before via social media, the level of loneliness people feel have been ris ... Show More
20m 32s