In an age of isolation and disconnection, we learn about how to build community. We hear from those working to combat loneliness and anxiety, as well as people whose lives have been changed by collective support. This episode explores how love can take shape as action, responsibility, and shared humanity. Love grows when we choose to reach out, show up, and make room for one another. Featured guests and experts: Dr. Thema Bryant, clinical psychologist, professor at Pepperdine University Dr. Miriam Kirmeyer, clinical psychologist Graham McBain, creator of the Hey Neighbor hub Credits: Executive Producers: Sarah Scanlan, Robert Padavick Producers & Co-Hosts: Maddy Gunderson, Ronnie Li Supervising Producers: Danielle Barker, Kelsey Monstrola Lead Editor, Music Curation, Audio Mastering & Color Correction: Dustin Hutchison Additional Editing: Danielle Barker, Ian McDonald Motion Graphics & Animation: Algernon Quashie, Mike De Angelis, William Pennington Series Graphics & Design: Mike De Angelis Director of Photography & Technical Producer: Nathanial Gary Production Assistant: Joseph Flaz Special Thanks: Cathy Kononetz, Jen Hefty, Lauren Ready, Matt Preis, Michael McCarter, Nicole Mastrangelo About the series Is Love Actually? explores the science and stories behind love, connection and the relationships that shape us Funding for the project was provided by the Greater Good Science Center and the Templeton Foundation, in conjunction with the GGSC’s “Spreading Love Through the Media” project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
