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SUMMARY:Live webcast: Beyond Wellbeing with Allianz - Will You Be My F
 riend?
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 7144/661490?utm_campaign=communication_reminder_24hr_registrants&utm_m
 edium=calendar&utm_source=brighttalk-transact\n\nPresenter: Professor 
 in the Psychology of Kindness, Dr Jillian Sandstrom, and host Dr Oscar
  Duke, Medical Doctor and Broadcaster\n\nEpisode 5 - Will you be my fr
 iend? \n\nHow much do our relationships affect our health and wellbein
 g? \n\nIn this episode of the Beyond Wellbeing podcast, Dr Oscar Duke 
 is joined by Dr Jillian Sandstrom, Professor in the Psychology of Kind
 ness at the University of Sussex and author of 'Once Upon a Stranger',
  to explore the science of loneliness, belonging, and human connection
 . \n\nTogether, they discuss why loneliness affects people of all ages
 , how social connection influences mental and physical wellbeing, and 
 the small everyday actions that can help us build stronger relationshi
 ps and a greater sense of belonging. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n• The di
 fference between loneliness, social isolation and solitude \n• How soc
 ial connection affects mental and physical wellbeing \n• Why everyday 
 interactions can help reduce loneliness \n• The role of social media a
 nd modern lifestyles in shaping connection \n• Practical ways to build
  confidence and connect with others \n• How conversations with strange
 rs can boost mood, confidence and a sense of belonging \n\nCatch the n
 ext episode \nEpisode 6 - Why does everything hurt? \nAvailable from 5
  November 2026 on the Allianz BrightTalk channel. Register now! \n\nYo
 u can also listen to all episodes on your preferred podcast platform f
 rom the release date. \n\nExplore all episodes of Beyond Wellbeing on 
 our website: https://www.allianzcare.com/en/support/health-and-wellnes
 s/beyond-wellbeing-podcast-series.html\n\nDisclaimer \nThis content is
  for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitu
 te for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you’re
  facing a health or safety emergency, contact a qualified professional
  or your local emergency services immediately. Laws vary by location, 
 and this does not constitute legal advice. While we aim to provide acc
 urate, up-to-date information, trends may evolve over time. Allianz do
 es not accept liability for actions taken based on this content.
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