# In the Moment: Why Social Connection Is the Most Important Investment You’ll Make in 2026

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Podcast: [What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-s-possible-w-ilene-schaffer-6386035)
Published: 2026-01-01T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

As we step into a new year, one thing is clear: our social connections are not optional, they’re essential. In this special In the Moment New Year’s episode, Ilene Schaffer explores why investing in relationships may be the most powerful decision you make for your health, happiness, and well-being in 2026. Drawing on research from Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Ilene shares why social disconnection can be just as harmful as smoking, and how high-quality relationships protect against burnout, improve ...

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