Friendship Isn't Optional, It's Essential

About this episode

Constance and Lori discuss the importance of friendship and how to make new friends as we age with expert Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore.

Tips for making new friends aren't just for kids! In this fun and friendly episode, Constance and Lori explore the topic of friendship with expert Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore. We talk about the importance of friendship, and the value of developing new friendships as we age. We explore the reasons that it might be easier for us as 60-somethings to make friends, than it was when we were younger. Eileen gives concrete tips for how and where to make friends at this stage in life, and explains the ro...

People in this episode

Hosts: Constance Bauer, Lori Dube

Guest: Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore

Topics covered

• friendship
• aging
• social connections
• self-improvement
• mental health

Keywords

• friendship
• making friends
• aging
• social skills
• self-improvement

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