37: Survival of the Kindest: The real story of human evolution

Better Brain Fitness (a Brainjo Production)

On today's episode with have the incredible Dr. Julian Abel to talk with us about the critical role of relationships, kindness, and compassion in human health.

Links and Resources:

• "Creating Compassionate Communities and Promoting Health" edition of the Lifestyle Medicine journal
• Compassionate Communities UK
• The Compassion Project, by Julian Abel
• "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation" - Surgeon General's Advisory
• Research Is Ceremony: Indigenous Research Methods, by Shawn Wilson
• Survival of the Kindest podcast

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Intro and Outro music composed and produced by Julienne Ellen.

Show Notes:

00:35 Introducing the Special Guest: Dr. Julian Abel 01:22 Understanding Compassionate Communities and Their Impact on Health 01:50 Dr. Julian Abel's Journey into Compassionate Communities 03:04 The Impact of Social Relationships on Health 05:11 The Role of Compassionate Communities in Healthcare 06:33 The Importance of Social Relationships in Healthcare 07:28 Survival of the Kindest: A New Perspective on Evolution 16:59 The Role of Elders in Compassionate Communities 18:57 The Importance of Compassion in Schools and Workplaces 23:14 Building Compassionate Communities: Practical Steps 36:00 The Role of Compassion in Politics 42:31 The Importance of Embracing Complexity in Healthcare 49:58 Closing Thoughts on Compassionate Communities