Takeaways
- Tuning your own instrument is essential for healthy relationships.
- Self-care practices help maintain emotional balance.
- Walking and being in nature are effective tuning practices.
- Finding personal tools for re-centering is crucial.
- Authentic relationships provide support during tough times.
- Loneliness is a significant issue in modern society.
- Having a few trusted friends is invaluable for emotional health.
- Direct communication in friendships fosters deeper connections.
- It's important to choose relationships wisely.
- Regularly revisiting your tuning practices can enhance well-being.
Sound Bites
- "Tuning your own instrument first."
Chapters
00:00Tuning Your Instrument: The Core Principle
02:51Finding Your Practices and Tools
06:06Building Authentic Relationships
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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