How listening to others' stories and sharing your own builds empathy, understanding, and connection.

What if sharing stories about your life, on a regular basis, could build self-esteem and compassion, and reduce isolation and loneliness? What if children and adolescents practiced communicating about themselves and listening to their peers in order to improve the social skills that have been inhibited by technology and social media?What if social connection could decrease anxiety and depression and help us live longer, happier, more fulfilling lives? It DOES...or that's what the research tells us. In this episode, Beth interviews humanitarian Kate Rudder (MA/EMPA) about her experiences with international aid and story exchanges, especially surrounding her current job with the global nonprofit Narrative 4, working right here in Chattanooga.  Listen to this episode and more: neverperfect.org Follow us on instagram @neverperfectpodcast Please rate and review this podcast. Send us an email with any feedback or requests: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices