Belonging with Geoffrey Cohen

Dr. Dan talks to the esteemed Geoffrey Cohen – expert, author, Stanford University Professor of Psychology – about disconnection, loneliness, belonging, community, happiness and his new book Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides.  Dr. Dan and Geoff dive deep in order to focus on our deeply human need to belong. They offer hopeful solutions to our challenging times. Professor Cohen shares great advice about navigating modern life with greater empathy in work, school, politics, and everyday encounters.  We live in enormously polarized times. From politics to race, religion, gender, and class, division runs rampant. Today’s interview will give listeners hope and will help everyone living in today’s disconnected world connect! Visit Geoffrey Cohen’s website www.geoffreylcohen.com for more information and follow him on Twitter @GeoffCohen. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode). Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter). Listen, follow, and leave us a review on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Wondery, or wherever you like to listen! Don’t forget, you can hear every episode one week early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in the @WonderyMedia App. For more information: www.exactlyrightmedia.com  www.drdanpeters.com For podcast merch: www.exactlyrightmedia.com/parent-footprint-sho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan is your weekly dose of inspiration, purpose, and practical wisdom for living a life aligned with your true self. Hosted by renowned psychologist and executive coach Dr. Dan Peters, this podcast helps you break free from autopilot and step fully into the life you’re meant to live. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re living up to your potential—or how to navigate challenges with more resilience and clarity—this show is for you. Dr. Dan combines expert insights, powerful interviews, and real-life tools to help you deepen your self-awareness, strengthen your mindset, and make a positive impact. With decades of experience guiding individuals and leaders toward lasting transformation, Dr. Dan brings heart, humor, and honesty to every episode—so you walk away feeling motivated and equipped to make each day count. Tune in to new episodes every Thursday to unlock your potential, ignite your purpose, and—most of all—make it a great one.