Will you be my friend?
In this episode, General Practitioner and host Dr Oscar Duke is joined by Dr Gillian Sandstrom, Professor in the Psychology of Kindness at the University of Sussex and author of Once Upon a Stranger, to explore the powerful role that social connection plays in our health and wellbeing.
Together, they discuss the difference between loneliness, isolation and solitude, why connection is a fundamental human need, and how even small everyday interactions can boost wellbeing and foster a greater sense of belonging.
Drawing on research and real-life examples, Dr Gillian shares practical ways to…
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