Why the Company You Keep Actually Shapes Your Life (According to Science)
If you want something deeper than TikTok psychology or Instagram quotes — this one’s for you.
For anyone who wants the real science behind why friendships matter, not just the feelings — check out this webinar by Professor Robin Dunbar, Emeritus Professor at Oxford University and one of the world’s leading researchers on social relationships.
This isn’t a motivational talk.
It’s the original data.
Who Is Robin Dunbar (and Why You’ve Heard of Him)
Professor Dunbar is best known for Dunbar’s Number — the idea that humans can maintain about 150 meaningful relationships at any given time.
Not 5,000 followers.
Not endless group chats.
About 150 real connections.
In this academic webinar, Dunbar walks through decades of research showing how social group size, intimacy, and frequency of contact directly impact mental health, emotional resilience, and even physical survival.
Yes — survival.
The Science Behind Social Wellness
Dunbar’s work shows that:
- Close friendships reduce stress more effectively than exercise alone
- Regular social contact improves immune function
- Strong relationships increase longevity more than many lifestyle interventions
In other words:
Your group chat might matter more than your gym membership.
At +wellvyl, this research sits at the core of what we mean by social wellness. Wellness doesn’t stop at the self. It lives in the networks we build and maintain.
Why This Matters Right Now
Modern life pushes us toward isolation while telling us we’re “connected.” Dunbar’s research calls that bluff.
We aren’t wired for endless social sprawl. We’re wired for depth, not scale.
This webinar explains why shrinking your circle isn’t failure — it’s biology.
Why +wellvyl Is Featuring This
Because social wellness deserves evidence, not just intuition.
If you want the academic foundation behind why friendships shape identity, health, and happiness — this is the source material.
No fluff.
No shortcuts.
Just the science of why the people you keep, keep you well.
Watch it if you’re ready to go deep.
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