Ep 54 - The Importance of Belonging

In this episode, Julie and Ginger talk about Belonging.  And what an important concept that really is! Love and belonging are crucial human needs and Brene Brown says, “You can’t study emotions and experiences that define being human without constantly bumping into the concept of belonging.”   It is that primal!

Listen in to learn the difference between fitting in and belonging. Spoiler alert – its all about relationships because true belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are, it requires you to be who you are.

Why is belonging so difficult for those with trauma?  How does lack of belonging relate to drug abuse? How does belonging release endorphins in our brains?

To learn more about “The Belonging Barometer” study, go to https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/the-belonging-barometer

And remember - we are a social species.  We must belong.