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Relationally Fit: The Social Secret to a Longer, Happier Life
How many of us struggle to find the energy to socialize with strangers or even nurture our closest relationships? Building new friendships or deepening existing ones can feel uncomfortable, awkward, and at times even painful. Yet avoiding social discomfort often leaves us feeling lonely—something over 61% of Americans and 73% of Gen Z report experiencing regularly.
Research shows that disconnection doesn’t just affect our mood—it affects our health. Chronic loneliness is as harmful to our well-being as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, twice as harmful as obesity, and comparable to the health impact of lifelong alcoholism.
In this energizing and research-backed keynote, social relationships expert Shasta Nelson explores the most powerful factor influencing our happiness, resilience, and longevity: the quality of our relationships. Through compelling stories, practical insights, and approachable strategies, this session will help attendees better understand their “social health” and learn how to strengthen the relationships that sustain them.
While the focus is on personal health and well-being, the insights translate directly to our professional lives as well—helping us build stronger teams, more trust with colleagues, and deeper connections within the communities we serve.
Learning Objectives—At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the latest research on the health risks of loneliness and the benefits of belonging and connection.
- Evaluate their own social health using a simple reflective framework.
- Apply practical strategies to strengthen relationships that support personal well‑being and professional success.
- Demonstrate ways to build meaningful connections with the people around them—both at work and in daily life.
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