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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_starting_now_registran
 ts&utm_medium=calendar&utm_source=brighttalk-transact\n\nPresenter: Pr
 ofessor in the Psychology of Kindness, Dr Jillian Sandstrom, and host 
 Dr Oscar Duke, Medical Doctor and Broadcaster\n\nEpisode 5 - Will you 
 be my friend? \n\nHow much do our relationships affect our health and 
 wellbeing? \n\nIn this episode of the Beyond Wellbeing podcast, Dr Osc
 ar Duke is joined by Dr Jillian Sandstrom, Professor in the Psychology
  of Kindness at the University of Sussex and author of 'Once Upon a St
 ranger', to explore the science of loneliness, belonging, and human co
 nnection. \n\nTogether, they discuss why loneliness affects people of 
 all ages, how social connection influences mental and physical wellbei
 ng, and the small everyday actions that can help us build stronger rel
 ationships and a greater sense of belonging. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n
 • The difference between loneliness, social isolation and solitude \n•
  How social connection affects mental and physical wellbeing \n• Why e
 veryday interactions can help reduce loneliness \n• The role of social
  media and modern lifestyles in shaping connection \n• Practical ways 
 to build confidence and connect with others \n• How conversations with
  strangers can boost mood, confidence and a sense of belonging \n\nCat
 ch the next episode \nEpisode 6 - Why does everything hurt? \nAvailabl
 e from 5 November 2026 on the Allianz BrightTalk channel. Register now
 ! \n\nYou can also listen to all episodes on your preferred podcast pl
 atform from the release date. \n\nExplore all episodes of Beyond Wellb
 eing on our website: https://www.allianzcare.com/en/support/health-and
 -wellness/beyond-wellbeing-podcast-series.html\n\nDisclaimer \nThis co
 ntent is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a 
 substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I
 f you’re facing a health or safety emergency, contact a qualified prof
 essional or your local emergency services immediately. Laws vary by lo
 cation, and this does not constitute legal advice. While we aim to pro
 vide accurate, up-to-date information, trends may evolve over time. Al
 lianz does not accept liability for actions taken based on this conten
 t.
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