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Podcast: Brian Crombie Radio Hour
Episode: Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1555 - The Village Effect: Why Face-to-Face Connection Matters More Than Ever with Susan Pinker
Description: On The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian sits down with Susan Pinker, psychologist and bestselling author of The Village Effect, to discuss the science of human connection and why face-to-face interaction is critical for health, resilience, and longevity. In this evidence-based conversation, they explore:Why digital connection can’t replace real-life interactionHow the pandemic intensified loneliness, especially among young peopleThe hidden health costs of social isolationLessons from long-living, tightly connected communitiesWhy fostering meaningful, in-person relationships is more urgent than everA practical, insightful discussion on belonging, connection, and the power of human presence.