Takeaways
- There were periods in my life where I was deeply alone.
- I associated people with trauma and was deeply afraid of people.
- I transcended that and realized that people can be great medicine.
- People can also be distractions or toxic.
- If you choose wisely, it will guide you in the right direction.
- We are pack animals longing for connection to the group.
- Listen to the inner instrument to the inner music.
- Relationships can be complex and multifaceted.
- Connection is essential for personal growth and healing.
- Choosing the right people is crucial for well-being.
Sound Bites
- "I was deeply alone and afraid of people."
- "People can be great medicine."
- "People can also be distractions or toxic."
Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.
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