# Gillian Sandstrom

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Why small talk matters more than ever

How we interact with others has changed a lot since the pandemic. Some avoid face-to-face contact, bail from plans, work from home or text friends instead of meeting in person. What has this avoidance done to our capacity for talking to strangers? That is what Gillian Sandstrom, psychology of kindn…

#200 - Why Talking to Strangers is Good for Your Friendships (Dr. Gillian Sandstrom)

How small talk, "loose ties," and everyday conversations help us feel more connected For episode #200 of Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship, I’m joined by Dr. Gillian Sandstrom, an associate professor in the Psychology of Kindness at the University of Sussex and author of Once Upon a Strange…

Dark Past of Wildfire Suspect Revealed, Trump's AG Pick Gets Unexpected Win | 8/5/26 FIRST LOOK

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general advancing through the Senate Judiciary Committee after he eliminated a controversial $1.8 billion Justice Department "Anti-Weaponization Fu…

The Science of How Small Talk Can Add Up to a Big Life with Dr. Gillian Sandstrom

Welcome to the Conversation Factory, conversation designers. My guest today is Dr. Gillian Sandstrom, a psychologist at the University of Sussex who studies what happens when we talk to people we don't know. She is a scientist of Small Talk. Her book, Once Upon a Stranger, is all about the scienc…

CM 326: Gillian Sandstrom on How Small Talk Can Change Your Life

Opportunities for human connection are all around us. When we’re in a café. At a restaurant. In a checkout line. Each instance is an opportunity for small talk with a stranger. And these interactions can yield big benefits. Unfortunately, most of us are missing out. We’re not aware of how powerfu…

Why you should talk to strangers, with Gillian Sandstrom, PhD, and Jon Levy

Despite the fact that so many people profess to dislike making small talk, it turns out that talking to strangers and acquaintances can actually strengthen our mental health and enrich our lives. What do we gain from meeting new people? What have we been missing out on this past year as COVID-19 ha…

Relationships 2.0: The Power of Tiny Interactions

As you go about your day, you likely interact with family, friends and coworkers. These relationships can help you feel cared for and connected. But what if there’s a whole category of people in your life whose impact is overlooked? Today, in a favorite episode from our archives, psychologist Gilli…

Relationships 2.0: The Power of Tiny Interactions

As you're going about your day, you likely interact with family, friends and coworkers. These relationships can help you feel cared for and connected. But what if there's a whole category of people in your life whose impact is overlooked? In the second episode of our "Relationships 2.0" series, psy…

Walk with Pete Bombaci: Social Support Is Life Support

What if human connection isn't simply good for us, but essential to how we're designed to live? Susan has long said that social support is life support. In this conversation with Pete Bombaci, founder of GenWell, that belief becomes an exploration of social health, belonging, and what happens when…

We’re lonelier than ever. Being “a regular” could help.

Do you have a place where everybody knows your coffee order? Your cat's name? How you like your eggs? Then congrats! You're a regular! This hour, we explore the value of becoming a regular (and how to do so) in our ever disconnected society. Plus, we hear about the regulars of Claire's Corner Copi…