We cannot live without each other. Social contact is a vital human need, like food and water. Young babies cannot survive without physical and verbal contact, children cannot learn, adults cannot thrive. The experience of losing someone close to us is experienced as physical pain and the joy of working alongside people whom we trust and who lend us support gives us physical pleasure. 

Finding these vital social connections is crucial for our resilience so that when we are  experiencing adversity we can rely on their support, especially relevant today. There is compelling research linking positive social relationships with health and longevity. It is not our ability for abstract reasoning that has put humans at the top of the food chain, but our ability to live and work together in groups.

In fact, contrary to popular belief, money doesn't make the world go around, the incredible chemical oxytocin does. Oxytocin is the neurotransmitter responsible for social bonding and trust. It orchestrates our social behaviour, enabling us to find our support and to want to give it to others.  In this podcast, we explore how to build a network in three key areas of life, how the chemistry of trust works and the impact of giving back on our network and wellbeing.