324 SelfWork: How To Make And Keep Friends: A...

Today I'm focusing on three role models in my own life and the questions you can ask to help you identify your own.Who are they? Dolly Parton. Maya Angelou. And a woman named "Snooky."How does someone become a role model for you?Someone in your life may know that you look up to t ...  Show more

You may never have been on the inside of a psych ward. In his new book, JaKob Williams takes you there.Or at least, he takes you to his version of a residential psych ward.He's an interesting guy. Brilliant. Sarcastic. Successful. Driven. Creative. Funny.And he has bipolar disord ...  Show more

Themes: Friendship, Love, Attachment, Vulnerability, Platonic Relationships, Intimacy, Connections, Culture, Society, Belonging Today I welcome an enlightening psychologist, international speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Marisa G. Franco! She is known for diges ...  Show more

In today's episode I interview Dr. Marisa G Franco, author of the New York Times Best-Selling Book, Platonic. In this episode we talk about why friendship isn't as valued as romantic relationships and why they should be of equal value. We talk about all of the benefits of having ...  Show more

Dr. Marisa Franco is a New York Times bestselling Author, Professor, Psychologist, and self-proclaimed friendship expert. Marisa discusses the science of connection — and the importance of platonic friendships. Her new book is called Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can He ...  Show more

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Did you know that having friends can make you less depressed? One survey found that the average American had ...