Social Connection

JOIN A LIFESTYLE TRIBE!

Making changes is always more enjoyable when we've got a support system around us. Our goal is to get you slipstreamed into your local LIFESTYLE community, and our extended digital LIFESTYLE community, so you'll never be alone. We've got your back.
 

1. LOCAL LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY

- JOIN A POD
PODs (as in peas in a pod) are social communities that embrace the LIFESTYLE principles, gathering for pot lucks, educational events and more, strengthening knowledge and bonds, supporting newbies and creating friendships that will last a lifetime.  To find the POD nearest you, click HERE.  Join their social media groups, go to their potlucks, hear their transformation stories and make new friends!
 

2. DIGITAL LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY

- CENTER FOR NUTRITION STUDIES

A foundational website to leverage for HEAPS of resources about plant-centric eating. Click HERE for more information.

- WHOLE FOOD PLANT-BASED DIET COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK

With over 170K members this is where folks are gathering to talk about how to eat more plants!  Click HERE for more information.

- ONE GREEN PLANET

With almost 1M members this non profit community is educating for a more sustainable world, leveraging plant-based food choices. Growing a compassionate, sustainable generation. Click HERE for more information.

- PHYSICIANS COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE

A community of physicians who focus on prevention rather than cure, leveraging nutrition and lifestyle behavior. Click HERE for more information.

- NUTRITARIAN COMMUNITY

A Facebook community that embraces nutrient-density concepts and leverages the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index for making food choices.  Click HERE for more information.

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THE POWER OF SOCIAL CONNECTION

We are innately social beings - truly thriving when we engage and work together.  Having vibrant social connections is a vital component for establishing a healthy lifestyle.  Instead of pursuing more followers on social media, your goal is to build strong bonds with 4-6 people - ones who genuinely love and support you and have your back.  

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FORMING NEW SOCIAL CONNECTIONS

Volunteer: local animal shelters, a community center, a senior center, a school and more.

Connect with a community resource center to find local options for connecting

Find online communities with those who share the same interests.

Join a religious or spiritual group.

Register for a fitness class

If you're into gardening, volunteer at a local community / demo garden.

Participate in an arts and crafts program

Go to a local sports event, music performance, lecture or art display.

Attend community celebrations like parades or walks

Take a course at your local library or community college

Ask your employer for ways to increase social connections at work (mentorships, coaching)

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STRENGTHENING EXISTING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS

Take more time to connect with the people you see a lot during the day / week.

As much as possible, stay positive while connecting with others.

Share new experiences.

Make and spend time with others.

Be there for those who need you.

Be flexible, supportive and excited about what others are doing in their lives.

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SOCIAL MEDIA AND DEPRESSION

While technology can improve social connectedness in some cases, research finds that those who heavily use social media are at a higher risk for depression.  Be mindful of how you use technology to support social connections in your life.

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