60 | Loneliness, Weight Loss & the Missing Piece of a Healthier Life

Welcome back & Happy 60th Episode!!

What if one of the most important pieces of building a healthier life has nothing to do with food, exercise, or the number on the scale?

We're talking about social health—our relationships, our sense of belonging, and the connection we have with the people around us.

After hearing Liz Bohannon speak about the connection recession at a recent leadership event, I couldn't stop thinking about something she shared: When we share our joy, it multiplies. When we share our burdens, the weight divides.

And whew, did that hit home.

In this very personal 60th episode of More Than a Number, we're exploring why loneliness and social isolation are more than uncomfortable feelings. Research from the CDC, the U.S. Surgeon General, and the World Health Organization shows that social connection plays an important role in our physical, mental, and emotional health.

Feeling alone and being unloved are not the same thing. But when we're hurting, it can be difficult to remember that.

We'll talk about how community supports sustainable weight loss and whole-person wellness, why asking for help can be so difficult, and five simple ways to strengthen meaningful connections in our everyday lives.

Because building a healthier life isn't just about nourishing our bodies. It's about caring for our hearts, minds, relationships, and spirits, too.

And we were never meant to do this life alone.

Resources mentioned:

S. Surgeon General's Advisory on Social Connection