{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/3d30295e-f7fb-5af1-b618-30a8763cc75a/6af2f06cc6e1e7b75d9007f1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How To Be A Better Mate","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba3b961a8cbe53713cf2c2/1794336070030-c02289c8-c63a-4d41-87c4-5f95c233bb16.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On this weeks episode Jake and Damian mark Movember by taking on one of the biggest threats to men’s health: loneliness.</p><p><br></p><p>We recently interviewed Kevin Sinfield about his relationship with Rob Burrow which inspired this week’s question: what does it really take to be a better mate? The answer starts with the small things you do for someone and ends with the things you finally say out loud.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Kevin Sinfield remembers the last time he saw Rob, and the smile he always got</li><li>Dr Rangan Chatterjee tells the story of the patient he prescribed friendship instead of antidepressants</li><li>Alain de Botton shares the one brave question that builds real trust</li><li>Aldo Kane describes the small, free act he did for his teammate every shift in the middle of the Atlantic</li><li>Josh Warrington recalls the mate whose honesty gave him exactly the kick he needed</li><li>Shane Parrish explains the “patch of grass” between you and everyone in your life, and what happens if you stop watering it</li><li>Sarina Wiegman shares her sister’s request to be remembered in life, not in death</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Jake opens up on the moment he realised he had nobody to call, and how having real conversations helped him rebuild his friendships. Damian unpacks the study showing that a hill looks less steep with a friend beside you, and why strong relationships boost your chances of survival about as much as quitting smoking. He also covers the 200 hours it takes to make a close friend, and why we underestimate how much our thanks mean to people.</p><p><br></p><p>They finish with a challenge: send one message tonight telling a mate what they mean to you. Say it while they’re here.</p><p><br></p><p>GoHenry 👉 Build smart money habits that last a lifetime at <a href=\"https://www.gohenry.com/uk/ \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gohenry.com/uk/ </a>with 1 month free to get started!</p><p><br></p><p>Vitality 👉 We&#39;ve partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: <a href=\"https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au</a></p>","author_name":"High Performance"}