The cycle of healthy vulnerability, positivity and consistency

Feeling disconnected is as damaging to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, twice as harmful as being obese, and is the equivalent of being a lifelong alcoholic. Research continues to show that the most significant factor to our longevity, mental health, disease prevention and happiness is our relationships — and yet the health industry continues to focus largely on diet and exercise. Shasta Nelson, a relationship expert, shares research, stories and the keys to establishing the three essential components to connected relationships: positivity, consistency and vulnerability.