229. It's a matter of life and death, featuring Dr. Chelsea Shields

As July wraps up, let’s take a moment to honor Social Wellness Month. Your personal well-being and connection network is important for not only your health, but the health of your family. Scientists are finding that the strength of your community can have powerful effects not only on your health, but can also influence your biology, lengthen your life, and improve your overall well-being. Today Dr. Chelsea Shields, a biosocial anthropologist, will explain social wellness in detail, and why it’s crucial that we take daily steps toward community and relationships. She shares three simple tips to move toward healthy social wellness. Check out Our Favorite Things—A Resource Guide! As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.