EP 88: Designing Relationships for Health | Julianne Holt-Lunstad

Does loneliness make us sicker? Do people who have more friends
live longer? Why is loneliness a public health issue? Julianne
Holt-Lunstad is a professor of psychology and neuroscience, and the
Martin B. Hickman distinguished scholar at Brigham Young
University. She is also the founding scientific chair of the U.S.
Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness and Foundation for
Social Connections. Dr. Holt-Lunstad’s research is focused on
understanding the long-term health effects, biological mechanisms,
and effective strategies to mitigate risk and promote protection
associated with social connection.  Her work has been seminal
in the recognition of social isolation and loneliness as risk
factors for early mortality. She serves as a scientific advisor and
regularly consults for organizations across sectors aimed at
addressing this issue. She has provided expert testimony in a US
Congressional Hearing, consults with the office of the US Surgeon
General, served as a member of the UK Cross Departmental Loneliness
Team, a member of a National Academy of Sciences consensus
committee, and a subject matter expert for the Gravity Project and
Commit to Connect the national clearinghouse of interventions. Her
work has been widely recognized within her discipline, including
several awards, and is regularly highlighted in major media
outlets.  Episode Mentions: Julianne’s Website:
https://www.julianneholtlunstad.com Julianne’s Academic Site:
https://julianneholtlunstad.byu.edu Coalition to End Social
Isolation and Lonliness Foundation for Social Connection Gravity
Project Article: Reducing Social Isolation Isn’t Rocket Science, or
Is It? - Psychology Today Article: Social isolation and loneliness
increase the risk of death from heart attack, stroke - Science
Daily Article: Loneliness among older people: A research roundup
and 5 tips for covering the topic - The Journalist’s Resource
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