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Why you should talk to strangers, with Gillian Sandstrom, PhD, and Jon Levy
Why you should talk to strangers, with Gillian Sandstrom, PhD, and Jon Levy
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41 minutes
Released:
Apr 14, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Despite the fact that so many people profess to dislike making small talk, it turns out that talking to strangers and acquaintances can actually strengthen our mental health and enrich our lives. What do we gain from meeting new people? What have we been missing out on this past year as COVID-19 has restricted these social interactions? And how can we become better at talking to strangers? We discuss these questions with Gillian Sandstrom, PhD, a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Essex who studies what she calls “minimal social interactions,” and Jon Levy, a consultant, writer and speaker who founded “the Influencers Dinner,” a regular gathering that brings together strangers who are leaders in their fields. Links Gillian Sandstrom, PhD Jon Levy
Released:
Apr 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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