Making friends as an adult is hard. At the same time, the benefits of friendships are multiple and powerful. In this compelling TEDx presentation, Dr. Mark Shapiro makes the case for pursuing new friendships and offers a step by step pathway to help you move forward in an authentic way.

Mark is a Hospitalist and Accredited Medical Practitioner at Providence Medical Group – Northern California. He’s also the creator and host of Explore The Space, a popular podcast that brings those who provide healthcare and those who seek healthcare closer together. His current work with the US Surgeon General addresses how to counteract the loneliness epidemic affecting our health and well-being through meaningful connections. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx