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Click here to listen to the full episodeWhat makes for a good life? According to the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, the simple answer is relationships. In this episode, author and psychiatrist Dr. Robert Waldinger explains why building strong connections with other people helps us to have happier, healthier and longer lives. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Good Life,” by Dr. Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz Dr. Waldinger’s TED Talk “Bowling Alone,” by Robert D. Putnam“Wherever You Go, There You Are,” by Jon Kabat-Zinn NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Warmer relationships really matter.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger“Taking care of your relationships should be a fitness practice, just the way you take care of your body.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger “How we use digital media affects either whether our well-being goes up or it goes down.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger “We're sold all these ideas about what's supposed to make us happy and yet what we find is that social connections make us happy.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger “Relationships are the greatest things in our life. And they're also the most difficult.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Click here to listen to the full episode
What makes for a good life? According to the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, the simple answer is relationships. In this episode, author and psychiatrist Dr. Robert Waldinger explains why building strong connections with other people helps us to have happier, healthier and longer lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Good Life,” by Dr. Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz
“Bowling Alone,” by Robert D. Putnam
“Wherever You Go, There You Are,” by Jon Kabat-Zinn
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Warmer relationships really matter.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger
“Taking care of your relationships should be a fitness practice, just the way you take care of your body.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger
“How we use digital media affects either whether our well-being goes up or it goes down.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger
“We're sold all these ideas about what's supposed to make us happy and yet what we find is that social connections make us happy.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger
“Relationships are the greatest things in our life. And they're also the most difficult.” – Brian Buffini
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, dynamic speaker, and father of six, Brian Buffini brings sharp insights, practical wisdom, and his signature Irish wit to every conversation. On The Brian Buffini Show, big questions meet real-world solutions. Each episode blends perspective with action, offering principles and tools that help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward living your best life.