Andy Proctor: Correlation of Social Connectedness, Health, and Happiness | Sero Boost #44

Welcome back to another episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast! This week, our host Lu Ngo is with psychology Ph.D. student and certified positive psychology practitioner, Andy Proctor. In this episode, they will examine the correlation between social connectedness, health, and happiness.

Determined to make the world a happier place, Andy runs a podcast, More Happy Life, which has garnered significant media attention. His podcast has been featured in outlets by the likes of The New York Times and ABC News. That aside, he regularly contributes to Psychology Today and serves as co-chair of the Utah Positive Psychology Association.

During the episode, Andy shares his definition of social connectedness, as well as his thoughts on its importance in our individual happiness. He further illustrates the correlation between social connectedness and happiness by elaborating on the psychological effects of chronic loneliness on the body and mind. Together, Lu and Andy discuss how individuals can strike a balance between virtual interactions and in-person connections to achieve optimal happiness.

So, give this episode today for incredible insights that will help uplift your happiness journey!

Follow Andy’s work on the following platforms. Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/andy-proctor-capp  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-happy-life-with-andy-proctor/id1254473331  Website: https://morehappylife.co/

Connect with Andy via the following platforms. Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewsproctor  Instagram: https://instagram.com/morehappylife LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-proctor-94b96a13/ 

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