Health Bite
Welcome to HealthBite, the podcast that offers small actionable bites to greater physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing.
Join Dr Adrienne Youdim, a triple board certified internist, obesity medicine and physician nutrition specialist as she explores the intersection of science, nutrition and health and wellbeing in pursuit of tools and insights to live well.
“Good nutrition is not just about the food that you eat, but all the ways in which you can nourish yourself physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.
These quick bites will leave you feeling motivated, empowered and inspired.
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Health Bite
231.Why 60% of Us Are Lonely Despite Having 'Great Friends' (Why Being 'Peopled Out' Still Leaves You Lonely) with Shasta Nelson
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What if the secret to beating loneliness isn't making more friends, but creating deeper intimacy in the friendships you already have?
In our hyperconnected yet increasingly lonely world, we're all feeling the weight of disconnection. Over 60% of us experience loneliness on a regular basis - even those who appear to have robust social lives. But what if the solution isn't found in expanding our social circles, but in understanding the difference between social interaction and true intimate connection?
In this essential episode of Health Bite, Dr. Adrienne Youdim sits down with friendship expert and bestselling author Shasta Nelson to explore the revolutionary concept of "frentimacy" - the blend of friendship and intimacy that our souls are truly craving.
Who is Shasta Nelson?
- Leading expert on friendship and connection with 15 years of research
- Creator of the groundbreaking "Friendship Triangle" framework
- Surveyed over 10,000 people on relationship satisfaction and connection
- Advocate for normalizing men's platonic intimacy and vulnerability
What You'll Discover in This Episode:
- Why loneliness is like malnutrition - you can have plenty of social "calories" but still be starving for the right nutrients
- The neurobiological truth: connection matters as much to your physical health as diet and exercise
- How to distinguish between toxic positivity and genuine emotional support
Why This Episode Matters:
Whether you're a high-achieving professional who's prioritized career over connection, a parent in midlife transition, or someone who feels lonely despite having "friends," this conversation offers a research-backed roadmap to the deep connections your health depends on.
This episode will help you:
- Recognize the difference between social interaction and meaningful connection
- Understand why loneliness is a normal, healthy signal (like hunger) that requires attention
- Learn the specific time investments needed to build different levels of friendship (40-60 hours for casual friends, 200+ hours for best friends)
Key Takeaway:
Friendship isn't meant to happen organically in our modern world - it requires the same intentionality we bring to physical health. The relationships that will sustain you through life's challenges are built through consistent positive interactions and the gradual, brave sharing of your authentic self.
Connect with Shasta Nelson:
- Website: ShastaNelson.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shastamnelson/
- International women's trips and speaking engagements available through her website
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