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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 110 – Human Flourishing: What Harvard’s Research – and the Church – Tell Us About Living Well
Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 110 – Human Flourishing: What Harvard’s Research – and the Church – Tell Us About Living Well
Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 110 – Human Flourishing: What Harvard’s Research – and the Church – Tell Us About Living Well
Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Explore Harvard's research on flourishing and how faith, community, and purpose contribute to mental well-being in this insightful episode.
18 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Community, faith, and purpose are crucial for mental well-being.
- Flourishing is about balancing all aspects of life.
- Isolation can worsen mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
- Church involvement offers significant mental health benefits.
- Flourishing involves moving toward a balanced life, not achieving perfection.
"Flourishing is something we move toward but it's not something we perfect."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of 'Keeping Ashland Healthy' takes a deep dive into the intriguing question of what it means to truly flourish as a human being. Harvard University's Human Flourishing Program reveals that the key to mental well-being might not just be in therapy or medication, but in community, faith, and purpose. David Ross and Rick Ford explore how these elements contribute to a holistic sense of health and longevity.
Rebecca McLaughlin's evidence-based insights suggest that church involvement can significantly improve mental health, offering lower rates of depression and stronger social support. The episode emphasises that flourishing isn't about perfection but about moving towards a balanced life where all aspects are good. It highlights six key areas of flourishing, including happiness, health, purpose, character, relationships, and financial stability. The discussion underscores the importance of community, suggesting that isolation can exacerbate mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
The episode is a call to action to consider how connection and belonging can play vital roles in living well.