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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 7 MIN

How social connection helps us live longer

from 5 Minutes to Change Your Life · host Joanne Mallon

Today we're talking about the importance of social connection and how it can help us to live longer. For the benefit of your mental and physical health, who will you reach out to today?If you find this podcast helpful, you can support it by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne's latest book How to de-stress in five minutes a day: Inspiring ideas to help you unwind every day is published by Summersdale and available in bookshops, libraries and online here: https://amzn.to/49lWnNyJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email [email protected] Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

Today we're talking about the importance of social connection and how it can help us to live longer. For the benefit of your mental and physical health, who will you reach out to today?If you find this podcast helpful, you can support it by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne's latest book How to de-stress in five minutes a day: Inspiring ideas to help you unwind every day is published by Summersdale and available in bookshops, libraries and online here: https://amzn.to/49lWnNyJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email [email protected] Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

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