#40 Friendships & Happiness: How friends help us live longer and happier lives with Professor Robin Dunbar

What do you think would make you describe your life as satisfying and successful? According to the research: friendships! My guest this week is Robin Dunbar – Prof. Of Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Oxford. Robin's research makes it clear: the single best predictor of your psychological health and wellbeing and your physical health and wellbeing, even how long you will live into the future is simply the number and the quality of close friends that you have.Join us to discover exactly why friendships are so important, and how to increase the quality of them to experience more happiness. Support the showLearn more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/Get involved: 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newsletter for further insights and updates: https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/📚 Grab a copy of The Alphabet of Happiness from Amazon, Guardian Bookshops, Blackwells, Waterstones, and more: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/book⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store📘 Get the E‑book on habit formation: Build One Life‑Changing Habit in 10 Days (10 minutes/day + printable tools + reflection prompts) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store🎟️ Join live: Happiness Webinars and Workshops: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars