Episode 108 - How to Develop Deep, Authentic Friendships, Red Flags in Community and The Five Friends You Need with Dr. Chelsea Shields (Part 2)

Still a part of our ‘8 Dimensions of Wellness Series,’ this is Part 2 of our conversation with award-winning anthropologist and TEDx Speaker Dr. Chelsea Shields. After working with clients all over the world to help them better understand how humans have evolved and what they’re socially influenced by, she has developed a theory about the five friends you need in life to contribute to your social safety net.

/ dr. chelsea shields /

She is an award-winning anthropologist, founder of Brandthropologie, a research and strategy consulting business, and multi-time TED fellow, speaker, and speaking coach.

IDEAS WE DISCUSS:

finding a third place outside of social media 

code switching and its impact in how we portray ourselves online

why we struggle to be fully authentic online

why you should utilize social media primarily for marketing 

red flags to look out for in unhealthy communities

greens flags to look for in a strong, healthy, reciprocal community

what is social capital and being on the peripheral means.

why you need to improve your social intelligence

how your own mental health affects long term relationships

why isolating after breakups isn’t the best solution

the importance of intergenerational friendships

the five types of friends you need in life

CHELSEA’S BOOK RECS:

Sociobiology: The New Synthesis by E.O. Wilson

Behave by Robert Sapolsky

Rat Park TedTalk - Johann Hari: Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong

MENTIONS:

Watch Dr. Shields Ted Talk here.

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