In this episode we speak with Dr. Marisa G. Franco about the science backing the importance of friendship,

An enlightening psychologist and national speaker, Dr. Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. She works as a professor at The University of Maryland and authored Platonic: How The Science of AttachmentCan Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. She writes about friendship for Psychology Today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like The New York Times, The Telegraph, and Vice. She speaks on belonging at corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and universities across the country.

Learning points:
-Why is it important to have friends?
-Are there different types of friendships?
-Why can it be difficult to make and maintain close friendships as an adult?

Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrMarisaGFranco/

Website: here you can take a quiz to assess your strengths and weaknesses as a friend or reach out for speaking engagements,
https://drmarisagfranco.com/