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Why Wellness Works Better Together: Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten | The Mindful Living
Description
Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten joins Avik to challenge the myth that self-care has to be a solo act. A sociologist and community development practitioner, she shares the research behind her upcoming book Even Monks Meditate Together, and why the wellness habits that actually stick are the ones we build alongside other people.
About the Guest:
Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten is a sociologist and community development practitioner, and the author of the upcoming book Even Monks Meditate Together. Her work looks at how healthy lifestyle habits such as nutrient richness, frequent movement, sound sleep, inner stillness, deep connection, time in nature, and sense of purpose take root more easily inside community than in isolation.
Key Takeaways:
- Self-care is one of the only things we expect people to do entirely alone, even though we are a social species
- Wellness habits stick better when layered into existing social time, such as a walk with a friend that covers movement, connection, and time in nature at once
- Both strong ties (family, close friends) and weak ties (a hiking group, a class) matter. Weak ties often notice when you disappear and pull you back in
- Setbacks are normal. Build a floor that stops the slide, not just a ceiling to reach for
- You do not need a perfect circle of friends. Find what you enjoy, find people doing it, and simply ask to join
Connect With Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten:
- LinkedIn: Maria Van Der Maaten
- Instagram: Maria Van Der Maaten
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