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The Cure for Loneliness with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

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Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. Where do we go to feel like we belong? As the Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy has been a leading voice in bringing the loneliness crisis to light, stressing its devastating impact on public health. As his second term nears its end, he leaves behind a powerful reflection in his letter, My Parting Prescription for America and the World. In an insightful conversation with Dr. Murthy, we delve into what it truly means to be healthy—not just physically, but emotionally and socially—and discuss why the pursuit of fame, wealth, and power often leads us further from what we really need. This…is A Bit of Optimism. To read the letter, visit this link: My Parting Prescription for America and the World  To learn more about Dr. Murthy, click here: vivekmurthy.com

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