Self Care Big 5: Socialization

Season 2 - Episode 26

Do you have strong social connections? Are you deeply connecting with people, in person, weekly or monthly? Or, do you get your social connection through social media and is that good enough?

In this episode, Lauren dives into the importance of socialization for our health. She explains how socialization triggers chemicals in our brain and how those lead to better cognitive skills, less stress, better mental health, and a stronger immune system. She also dives into social media and whether scrolling Instagram counts as social connection (spoiler: it doesn’t) and why or why not. 

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Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode:
How do I work with kids who are super sensitive and try to build up their confidence?

Try-at-home tip: Join a social media group that aligns with your interests


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