Psychologically, belonging is one of our deepest human needs. But what actually makes us feel like we belong? And what do we give up in order to fit in? Here, we'll explore the psychology and philosophy of belonging: why our nervous systems are wired for connection, what happens when belonging comes at the cost of self-erasure, and how thinkers like Aristotle, Hannah Arendt, and Kierkegaard help us understand the paradoxes of community. We’ll also talk about the five pillars of belonging and practical ways to cultivate it in your own life.00:00 Intro00:54 The illusion of hyperindependence02:09 My foolish stories of hyperindependence03:05 Why belonging is important04:24 What do we sacrifice to belong?07:20 Environment and belonging07:57 The psychology of belonging08:53 Loneliness is a stress state09:50 The five pillars of belonging11:38 Aristotle and Zoon Politikon12:06 Hannah Arendt and Belonging Through Plurality13:32 Kierkegaard and the paradox of belonging16:03 How do we actually cultivate belonging in our lives?18:18 ClosingFind me on the internet:Website: www.aubreyaust.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aubrey__aust/Hint Of Trauma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hintoftrauma/

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