How Running Can Combat Loneliness

Anyone looking for more reasons to run—or who wants more joy and connections in life—should listen to this episode. Guests Robert Waldinger, M.D., a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School + co-author of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, and Stephanie Diamond, a mom who formed deep friendships through running, join hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin to share: -how strong of a stressor loneliness is;  -the power of casual interactions;  -why group runs and running retreats serve introverts well;  -how a running group saved one mom whose spouse was stationed overseas; and, -the benefits of running-related social media.    Before Dr. Waldinger joins around 6:05, empty-nester, single-mom Amanda shares how her posse of running pals alleviates her loneliness.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Find your favorite: Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices