083: Why Having an Active Social Life Is So Important for Our Health with Therapist Farah Zerehi

Making new friends as an adult is hard, and maintaining relationships with old friends through moving, life transitions into marriage and parenthood, and demanding careers can feel downright impossible. However, having a strong social support system isn’t just fun, it’s vital to our mental well being. In this episode, Farah Zerehi LMFT, MA, MS, joins us to share her expertise on building a social life where you feel fulfilled, happy, and supported. Connect with Farah! Hive Therapy Collective Website TikTok Firebelly Teas are a delicious way to increase your fluid intake while hitting other wellness goals like boosting your energy or calming down after a long day. Go to https://www.firebellytea.com/ILLA15 and use code ILLA15 to get 15% off your order! Join our Millennial Living Membership for healthy recipes, grocery lists, monthly challenges, and more! https://themillennialnutritionist.com/membership  Links mentioned: CNN: Surgeon general lays out plan to tackle loneliness Some key takeaways from this episode include: When we don’t have social support, it can severely impact our mental health, leading to issues like binge eating for comfort, and feelings of depression and hopelessness. Build socializing into your routine with groups like local recreational sports leagues for kickball or pickleball, weekly knitting groups, or even a film club. Check out meetup.com or Axios’ local news cities to start. If your current friends are not supportive of activities you’re interested in or routines that are important to you, set a boundary of how they speak to you about those things. Be protective of the things that matter to you.   Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services.     Connect with us!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.millennial.nutritionist/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialnutritionist  Website: https://themillennialnutritionist.com/