The people we surround ourselves with shape the trajectory of our lives. Our friends can either elevate us to new heights or hold us back from growth. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Josh Axe makes the case for curating a community of friends who challenge you to improve. He reveals the transformational power of true friendship. You'll discover: * How disciplined friends rub off on you * How social media contacts don't equal real friends * The pandemic's damaging effect on relationships * What to look for in nurturing, growth-minded friends * Steps to find your circle and deepen bonds Let Dr. Axe show you how surrounding yourself with the right people leads to self-improvement. Discover the joy and meaning true friendship brings. ------------------- Links: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797612464890?journalCode=pssa https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/finding-self-discipline-in-others/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ecin.12730 https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/57082/how-friends-influence-one-another-for-better-or-worse-in-high-school https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1477370816684150 https://www.simonalexanderong.com/2013/10/how-your-circle-of-friends-influence-who-you-become/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191001-dunbars-number-why-we-can-only-maintain-150-relationships https://www.americansurveycenter.org/research/the-state-of-american-friendship-change-challenges-and-loss/ https://nypost.com/2021/07/27/americans-have-fewer-friends-than-ever-before-study/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/sns-family-facebook-fights-coronavirus-20200530-d3tgaveghvbqxolp37ch4hlrai-story.html https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2022/ways-covid-19-has-changed-friendships.html https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044860 -------------------- ABOUT DR. JOSH AXE Dr. Josh Axe is a leadership expert, entrepreneur, and physician. He earned his doctorate from Palmer College and is currently finishing his Master of Science in organizational leadership from Johns Hopkins University. Josh is the cofounder and CVO of Ancient Nutrition and founder of DrAxe.com. His company ranked on the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies two years in a row. He is the bestselling author of Eat Dirt, Keto Diet, and Ancient Remedies. Josh is the founder of Leaders Media, a platform that provides the latest on breaking news, leadership, business, and wealth. He regularly teaches lectures and trains entrepreneurs on leadership, mindset, and self-development. Josh is married to his wife, Chelsea, and they have a three-year-old daughter Arwyn. They live between Nashville, TN and Dorado, PR and enjoy cooking, staying active swimming and cycling, and prioritize time for their faith and family. -------------------- ➕ CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Like on Facebook → facebook.com/drjoshaxe/ Follow on Instagram → instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Follow on Twitter → twitter.com/drjoshaxe/ Follow on TikTok → tiktok.com/@thegrowthlabpodcast/ ➕ CONNECT WITH LEADERS Like on Facebook → facebook.com/LeadersNewsMedia/ Follow on Instagram → instagram.com/leaders.ig/ Follow on Twitter → twitter.com/realleadersnews/ Email Newsletter → leaders.com/ -------------------- DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.