Loneliness & the Importance of Relationships with Dr. Amy Banks

Relationships are great, but they can be time consuming, difficult, and even painful. Some might be tempted to think they can survive without many relationships, but that is a mistake. It's bad for our mental and physical health to not have any fulfilling connections with others. Humans were built to need and thrive on connection with others.

This is an interview with Amy Banks, PhD about this topic. Dr. Banks was an instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and is now the Director of Advanced Training at Jean Baker Miller Training Institute at the Wellesley Centers for Women. Her newest book is called Wired to Connect: The Surprising Link Between Brain Science and Strong, Healthy Relationships. http://amzn.to/2eb0WkF

She has devoted her career to studying the neurobiology of relationships and how our social interactions shape our brains. She treats patients who suffer from "chronic disconnection"—which is the result of years of focusing on individual success and neglecting relationships.

On this episode, we talk about:

-The health impact of loneliness and disconnection
-Why American society values the "do-it-alone" mindset so strongly
-The dopamine reward system and relationships
-Online bullying
-How a boss or manager can use good relationships to improve the workplace
-Connections with animals
-And....communism?!? (Note: communism is discussed simply for the concept of community vs. individualism. We are not saying we want to live in a communist society!)

Видео Loneliness & the Importance of Relationships with Dr. Amy Banks канала Highly Sensitive Person Podcast