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181: How Intergenerational Relationships Boost Happiness, Health & Perspective
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- Jul 8, 2026
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Summary
Our world tends to separate us by age—through retirement communities, social media algorithms, and workplace culture. Is this problematic? In this episode, I do a deep dive into what we gain when we spend time with people of a different generation than ours, as well as what we lose when we stop separate ourselves. You'll learn: • Why Western culture has become so age-segregated, and how income, living arrangements, and social media all play a role in keeping generations apart • What research reveals about how cross-generational relationships boost longevity, reduce anxiety, and build confidence and perspective • Practical ways to start building intergenerational connections in your own life I hope this episode serves as a reminder that some of the richest wisdom, comfort, and joy in our lives comes from sitting down with people who aren't our age. PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) …