The Longevity Link: Why Social Connection Matters for Women’s Health

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of social connection for women's health with guest Paula Carlton.

Send us Fan Mail Today’s conversation is a powerful one. I’m joined by Paula Carlton, NP, one of the six incredible women on the Rise Up Women’s Empowerment Summit team happening April 18-19, 2026. Paula brings a grounded, compassionate, and deeply informed perspective to women’s health, longevity, and whole-person care—and in this episode, we dive into the final pillar of her Five S’s framework: social connectedness. We explore how connection impacts not only our emotional well-being, but al...

People in this episode

Host: Missy Propper

Guest: Paula Carlton

Topics covered

• women's health
• social connection
• longevity
• emotional well-being
• whole-person care

Keywords

• social connectedness
• women's health
• longevity
• emotional well-being
• Five S's framework

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