Episode Details

Takeaways

• There were periods in my life where I was deeply alone.
• I associated people with trauma and was deeply afraid of people.
• I transcended that and realized that people can be great medicine.
• People can also be distractions or toxic.
• If you choose wisely, it will guide you in the right direction.
• We are pack animals longing for connection to the group.
• Listen to the inner instrument to the inner music.
• Relationships can be complex and multifaceted.
• Connection is essential for personal growth and healing.
• Choosing the right people is crucial for well-being.

Sound Bites

• "I was deeply alone and afraid of people."
• "People can be great medicine."
• "People can also be distractions or toxic."

ABOUT MICHAEL TRAINER

Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers around the world. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection, co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.

His work explores what it means to be fully human—through meaningful relationships, ancient wisdom, modern science, and extraordinary experiences.

Featured in Forbes, Inc., and Good Morning America.

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