Social well-being refers to the quality of a person’s relationships and their sense of connection, belonging, and
support within a community. It includes having meaningful, trusting relationships, effective communication, and
feeling valued and able to contribute to others. Strong social well-being is linked to better mental and physical
health, lower stress, and greater overall life satisfaction.
“Platonic treats friendship as a real skill instead of something that just happens to us. Dr. Marisa Franco uses attachment science to explain why adult friendships drift and gives genuinely doable
ways to rebuild them. She offers concrete, evidence-based ways to deepen connection at a stage of life when career demands quietly crowd it out. For trainees moving cities and rebuilding their
circles from scratch, the book makes friendship feel like something you can be intentional and hopeful about.” – Adyasha Pradhan
“Reading Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Vivek Murthy underscores the critical role of human connection in physician well-being and its impact on both mental and physical health. It offers practical, evidence-based strategies to foster belonging, strengthen relationships, and
counter isolation in demanding clinical environments.” – Melissa Reichman, MD
“The Happiness Lab serves up science with a side of comfort. Yale psychologist Dr. Laurie Santos digs into what actually makes us happier and gently dismantles a lot of what we assume
about success along the way. The episodes offer practical strategies for building stronger relationships and a deeper sense of belonging, while being short, smart, and easy to fit into a commute or a gym session.” – Adyasha Pradhan
“Listening to We Can Do Hard Things by Glennon Doyle offers honest, thoughtful conversations about resilience, vulnerability, and navigating life’s challenges. The podcast provides practical insights and relatable perspectives that can help individuals process stress, build emotional awareness, and feel less alone. It encourages reflection and connection, supporting a more grounded and resilient professional community.” – Melissa Reichman, MD
Coming soon!