143 — Unlocking Adult Friendships and Improve Your Social Health with Kasley Killam

Social health is just as important as other aspects of your health. However, it can be challenging to make friends and difficult to prioritize social connections. Kasley Killam, a social scientist and author of The Art and Science of Connection, suggests some simple strategies that can go a long way toward improving our social health. Some of the things we discuss are: What it means to have social health The benefits of establishing new connections and improving existing relationships How to assess your social health Strategies for building friendships Steps to take to improve your social health based on your personality Links & Resources Follow Kasley on Instagram — @KasleyKillam KasleyKillam.com The Art and Science of Connection Offers From Our Sponsors BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ZocDoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at ZocDoc.com/stronger ButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off! Jenni Kayne — Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code STRONGER15 at Jennikayne.com/STRONGER15 #jennikaynepartner Aqua Tru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today. Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — [email protected] Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices