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EPISODE · May 18, 2023 · 32 MIN

The Power of Human Touch with Edie Weinstein

from The Kindness Matters Podcast · host Mike

Send us Fan MailWho doesn't love a good hug?  The power that is contained within a hug is amazing.  From soothing a scraped knee and comforting a frightened child to reminding someone that they matter, hugs can be powerful medicine. The need for human touch is one of our most basic, primal needs. Lack of human touch can lead to such negative health outcomes as depression, anxiety and immune system disorders.My guest on this episode is Edie Weinstein, the founder of a Facebook page called "Hugmobsters Armed With Love". We discuss what the power of a hug can do (releasing oxytocin, the love hormone, boosts self esteem, and relaxes muscles) and her own experience giving out free hugs in her Philadelphia area.Be sure to follow Edie for more feel-good content.LinkedInFacebookInstagramAnd if you want to follow or connect with me, you can do that through my Linktree.Support the show

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