Your Event’s Secret Weapon: How Connection Boosts Health & ROI | Julianne Holt-Lunstad on Return On Wellness

Could loneliness be silently sabotaging your event's success and your attendees' health? In this eye-opening episode of Return On Wellness, David T Stevens dives deep with Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a world-leading psychologist whose groundbreaking research reveals the powerful link between social connection, health, and business outcomes. Learn how fostering meaningful relationships at your events can dramatically enhance attendee experience, boost productivity, and skyrocket your return on investment. If you're serious about wellness, event planning, or simply improving your life's connections, don't miss this compelling conversation!"Timestamps:00:00 – Meet Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad: Connection, Wellness & ROI01:13 – Groundbreaking Research on Social Connection02:46 – Working with the U.S. Surgeon General on Loneliness03:52 – Events and Their Powerful Impact on Loneliness05:11 – Surprising Health Risks of Loneliness You Need to Know07:08 – Social Connection: More than Just Mental Health09:48 – Why Loneliness is as Dangerous as Smoking13:02 – 3 Essential Ingredients of True Social Connection17:20 – Quality vs Quantity: How Many Friends Are Enough?21:03 – Loneliness Epidemic: The Alarming Facts23:24 – Public Awareness Gap in Loneliness and Health27:07 – The EAR Framework: Social Connection in Healthcare33:30 – Loneliness, Isolation, and Connection Explained35:45 – Why Humans Thrive on Social Connection39:26 – Why Belonging is Crucial for Workplace Success44:32 – Practical Strategies to Create Event Belonging