EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 5 MIN
79: Why Brains Need Friends - A Book Review
from SEL Convergence · host Thom Stecher
In this episode of SEL Convergence, host Thom Stecher reviews Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection by Dr. Ben Rein, highlighting the critical role of social connection in longevity and brain health. Thom breaks down the book's three "hard truths" regarding division and isolation, urging listeners to combat the modern loneliness epidemic through in-person connection.
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