This Hidden Stressor Could Be Affecting Your Health | Ep. 36

Longevity isn’t just about what you eat or how often you move. There’s another factor shaping your health that often goes unnoticed: social connection.In this episode, Mikah Horn explores how loneliness impacts the body in real, measurable ways, from cardiovascular health to inflammation, and why it deserves a place in the conversation about aging well. Through the lens of the bio-psychosocial (and spiritual) model, this episode expands what it means to care for your health.You’ll also be guided through a simple, accessible loving kindness practice, a powerful way to support your nervous system, cultivate connection, and shift your internal state, even in small everyday moments.In this episode, you’ll learn:How loneliness functions as a physiological stressor in the bodyThe link between social connection and conditions like heart disease and inflammationWhat the bio-psychosocial-spiritual model reveals about whole-person healthWhy feeling connected matters just as much as exercise, sleep, and nutritionA simple loving kindness practice you can use to cultivate connection and calmHow yoga supports both internal and external connection in practical waysSmall, meaningful shifts that can improve your sense of belonging and wellbeing👉 Your Next StepExplore the 5-minute Loving Kindness Meditation on YouTube to get started with this practice.Curious about a more supportive and connected approach to movement? Try the Lifelong Yoga Online membership with a free 7-day trial and experience classes designed to meet you where you are.💌 Stay ConnectedFacebook: Lifelong Yoga with MikahInstagram: @lifelong.yoga