Longevity isn’t just about what you eat or how often you move. There’s another factor shaping your health that often goes unnoticed: social connection.
In this episode, Mikah Horn explores how loneliness impacts the body in real, measurable ways, from cardiovascular health to inflammation, and why it deserves a place in the conversation about aging well. Through the lens of the bio-psychosocial (and spiritual) model, this episode expands what it means to care for your health.
You’ll also be guided through a simple, accessible loving kindness practice, a powerful way to support your nervous system, cultivate connection, and shift your internal state, even in small everyday moments.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How loneliness functions as a physiological stressor in the body
The link between social connection and conditions like heart disease and inflammation
What the bio-psychosocial-spiritual model reveals about whole-person health
Why feeling connected matters just as much as exercise, sleep, and nutrition
A simple loving kindness practice you can use to cultivate connection and calm
How yoga supports both internal and external connection in practical ways
Small, meaningful shifts that can improve your sense of belonging and wellbeing
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