236: Your Winter Arc Guide: The #1 Most Important Factor For Health & Happiness
If you're a wellness girl, you’ve probably perfected your matcha, nailed the perfect Pilates schedule, and treat your Sunday reset like a sacred ritual. But what if we told you that the most powerful thing you can do for your health has nothing to do with your routine—and everything to do with your relationships? In this episode, Josie dives deep into the shocking research behind why connection is the most underrated pillar of wellness. From the loneliness epidemic and Blue Zones to hormone hierarchies and the oxytocin effect, you’ll learn why laughing with friends might be more beneficial than your superfood smoothie—and how to actually prioritize community in a culture that glamorizes independence and hustle. Your healthiest self might not be found in a workout or a biohacking trend, but in the people you love most.
CHAPTERS:
00:29 — Introduction: Prioritizing the Body Means Prioritizing Connection
5:14 — The Lonilness Epidemic, and How It’s Impacting Wellness Culture
8:47 — Pulling Receipts: How Meaningful Connections Can Improve Your Health
18:18 — Independence vs. Interdependence
21:19 — Treating Connection With the Same Value As Our Workouts
24:00 — Dear Introverts, I Feel Your Panic—Don’t Worry
26:22 — Final Thoughts—“Your Healthiest Self Was Never Meant to Be a Solo Project”
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