{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68df6f255f95c3d4193089e4/6ac495899610f265be47f556?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Talking With Strangers Makes Us Happier || Making new friends in midlife w/ Nicholas Epley","description":"<p>In this episode of Don&#39;t Let the Old Man In, we sit down with behavioural scientist Nicholas Epley, to unpack why social connection is so important for overall happiness, how to make new friends in midlife, and why men shouldn&#39;t fear striking up a chat with strangers.</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>02:30 Research on talking to strangers</p><p>05:21 The train ride realisation</p><p>11:00 Personality, expectations, and social interaction</p><p>15:54 Approaching VS Avoiding</p><p>20:42 Experiments on talking to strangers during commutes</p><p>24:05 The role of voice in communication and understanding</p><p>34:07 Making friends in midlife and the power of warmth</p><p>41:55 Belonging, competence, and human needs</p><p>47:51 Lessons from Nick&#39;s daughter</p><p>51:53 Final tips: When in doubt, reach out</p><p><br></p><p>Get A Little More Social: https://www.amazon.com.au/Little-More-Social-Unexpected-Connection/dp/0593319540</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to our newsletter for more DLTOMI: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/</p><p><br></p><p>#midlife #socialanxiety #midlifecrisis</p>","author_name":"Pod O'Sullivan"}