S14. Episode 1: Why Friendship Matters

While friendship is critical to a happy, healthy, and long life, 62 percent of people have fewer than five friends. Tune in as Corey and Tracy talk about the benefits of friendship, the strength of weak ties, social media connections, the culture of friendliness, and figuring out what matters most in friendships. And if you want to know more about a friendship with an octopus, Corey’s inability to load the dishwasher, or Tracy’s experience at a writing group, you won’t want to miss this season kick-off!

Show Notes:

• Benefits of friendship-Read about the scientific benefits of friendship.
• Shut Up & Write-Get more information about this free writing community.
• Remarkably Bright Creatures-Check out this Netflix movie about an aquarium employee who discovers wonder through connection with an octopus.
• Physical-Tune in for this show about an 80’s housewife’s journey to use yoga for escapism.
• All the Way to the River-Check out Elizabeth Gilbert’s moving memoir on her experience with sex and love addiction.
• A Hymn to Life: Shame has to Change Sides-Read this book by Gisèle Pelicot about her harrowing journey in discovering she had been sexually assaulted by fifty strangers, all coordinated by her husband who had been drugging her.
• Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage-Find out more about Belle Burden’s experience reflecting on a marriage in which her husband walked out with no real explanation.
• Meetup.com-Check out this online platform that helps you “Meet new people who share your interests through online and in-person events.” You can find local groups with just about any interest from sports to writing to cooking to spirituality.