Episode 227: Robert Putnam and the Power of Joining

About this episode

This episode discusses the inspiring stories of individuals overcoming challenges and the impact of group membership on happiness and democracy, featuring the work of Robert Putnam.

Oh this is a good one. We have stories of people overcoming tragic backgrounds, an underdog Olympian who stunned the world, and the fascinating work of Robert Putnam and how joining a group can help improve your happiness, health, and even democracy. There is a lot of inspiration crammed into this episode. #BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1 Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

People in this episode

Hosts: Craig Wymetalek, Teresa Wymetalek

Topics covered

• happiness
• health
• democracy
• group joining
• inspiration
• overcoming adversity

Keywords

• inspiration
• Robert Putnam
• happiness
• health
• democracy
• group joining
• overcoming adversity

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