About this episode
Join me as I sit down with my friend Dr. Robert Waldinger, the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which is the longest-running study on adult life, health, and happiness in the world. The study tracked the lives of 700+ original participants and 1,300+ descendants over 85 years. Dr. Waldinger's Ted Talk has been viewed nearly 50 million times and his book, The Good Life, was an instant New York Times best-seller. We dive deep into the study's most intriguing and surprising findings, discuss strategies for fighting back against loneliness in the modern era, and much more. You won't want to miss this one! P.S. I don't want to do a formal "podcast" and turn something fun into a business, but I will organically start recording and sharing my conversations with amazing experts so that everyone can benefit from them in the way that I have. If you're interested in seeing me do more of in the future, comment YES on the video ! — 00:00 - Introduction 00:48 - Key Insights from the Harvard Adult Development Study 03:10 - Highlighting Major Discoveries from an 80-Year Study 04:50 - Primary Factors for Health and Longevity 07:04 - The Loneliness Epidemic 08:43 - Comparative Study: Solo vs. Social Vacations in Sweden 10:13 - Understanding and Measuring Loneliness 11:30 - The Pursuit of Wealth: Necessary or Excessive? 13:20 - Which Age Group Feels the Loneliest? 14:33 - Navigating Social Media Impacts on Youth 20:14 - The Importance of Gratitude Practices 21:18 - Essential Advice for Thriving Relationships 24:06 - How to Surround Yourself with Positive Influences 25:31 - A Stark Reality About Relationships 27:38 - How Our Minds Shape Our Realities 28:24 - The Hidden Risks of Smartphone Use 30:29 - The Impact of Technology on Young Children 32:20 - The Influence of Mobile Devices on In-Person Interactions 33:12 - Marital Challenges in the First Year of Parenthood 34:30 - Common Communication Errors in Relationships 35:25 - The Concept of 'Together Alone' Time with Your Partner 36:31 - The Value of Personal Space in Relationships 39:11 - The Effects of Toxic Relationships: A Scientific Perspective 42:43 - Constructive vs. Demeaning Feedback 45:48 - Exploring the Relationship Between Love and Sadness 47:24 - Embracing Life's Complex Tensions 49:08 - Empathy: Everyone Has Their Own Struggles 50:43 - Habits of Individuals in Exceptionally Healthy Relationships 52:41 - Social Wellness for Introverts vs. Extroverts 53:28 - Strategies for Maintaining Social Wellness 54:51 - Making Social Wellness a Priority — Join 700k+ Newsletter Subscribers! https://www.sahilbloom.com/newsletter Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/ https://twitter.com/SahilBloom https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahilbloom/