Nurturing Connections: The Heartbeat of Wellbeing
In this episode of the Autoimmune Campfire, hosts Helen and Nona explore the profound impact of connections on living well with a chronic condition. They share personal stories about the value of community and meaningful relationships, emphasize quality over quantity in friendships, and discuss the Harvard study on happiness, highlighting the importance of positive social connections. They also offer insights into maintaining relationships despite the challenges posed by autoimmune diseases and provide three key takeaways on the power of intentional connections. Join Helen and Nona for an enlightening conversation about the joy and necessity of human connection.
00:00 Welcome to the Autoimmune Campfire
00:27 Weekend Highlights and Personal Stories
04:45 The Importance of Connection
06:05 Challenges of Connection with Autoimmune Conditions
07:29 Research Insights on Connection and Wellbeing
11:12 Personal Experiences and Strategies for Connection
25:28 Lessons on Building Meaningful Connections
32:11 Closing Thoughts and Next Episode Preview
Resources: The definition we used for connection was from the work of Dr Brené Brown. Helen highly recommends her books - The gifts of imperfection, Daring Greatly, Dare to Lead, Rising Strong, Atlas of the Heart.
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