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What podcasts say about Social support

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What experts have said about Social support

4 statements · 3 positive · 1 negative

  1. Strong social support buffers fathers against depression risk.

    “having a strong social support network is one of the best buffers”

    Listen at 1:09:18

    Open the episode · The Scientist Who Scans Fathers' Brains: Parenthood Shrinks Your Brain, And Drops Testosterone 25%!
  2. Chris WilliamsonNegativeJul 30, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Lack of social support causes more failure than lack of competence.

    “I think that far more people fail due to a lack of support than A lack of competence.”

    Listen at 1:38:45

    Open the episode · Why Almost Nobody Gets the Life They Want - Jett Franzen - #1130
  3. A perceived availability of social support provides health and wellbeing benefits.

    “you kind of have a vague sense that people are around and that's the part that matters. That's the part that gives us the health and well being benefits.”

    Listen at 53:37

    Open the episode · Science of Attraction, Compatibility & Romance | Dr. Paul Eastwick
  4. Chris WilliamsonPositiveApr 11, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Accepting support without feeling inferior is important during illness and hardship.

    “the ability to lean on people without feeling less than was a big part of it”

    Listen at 37:51

    Open the episode · #1083 - Michael Smoak - 16 Brutal Life Lessons for Ambitious People

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