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Pope Francis defied medical advice to visit Rome’s Regina Coeli prison, offering comfort to inmates, a powerful symbol of his commitment to the marginalised. In Laudato Si', he called for systemic change to protect people and the planet. May we honour his vision of belonging.

📈The World Happiness Report shows that we underestimate how kind people can be. When we trust and connect, we create stronger communities. It's all about investing in each other. thetimes.com/uk/society/art…

Anti-DEI campaigns are targeting belonging, despite its importance. A crisis of belonging is driving division globally. We must address the loss of community and trust through mutual respect and connection. Read my article in Psychology Today: psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/the-po…

Over 20% of UK adults aren’t actively seeking work, reflecting deeper issues of disconnection. As reforms aim to increase employment, we must also address how belonging and support can drive people back into work and community. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

In a recent interview, Mark Zuckerberg accurately diagnoses our crisis of isolation. But his solution—replacing human relationships with AI—isn’t a panacea. In my latest TIME piece, I argue that true belonging takes real human connection. buff.ly/UNvwZnA

What makes us happy? Decades of research point to one answer: connection. Strong, trusting relationships — not money or fame — predict long-term well-being. As Sonja Lyubomirsky puts it, “95% of what works makes us feel more connected.” 🔗 nyti.ms/3wDLHPR

Religious participation is down, but I believe there’s something powerful we can learn from it. In my latest Psychology Today piece, I explore how rituals, service, & shared purpose can help foster the 4 P’s of belonging: people, place, power, & purpose. ow.ly/cise50W9h9O

My friend Tim Shriver says we’re living in a “culture of contempt”—and he’s right. But we can choose a different path: recognizing the humanity in everyone, even those we disagree with. That’s how we begin to build a culture of belonging. youtube.com/watch?v=x15a_c…

Belonging grows through two kinds of connection: bonding and bridging. Bonding ties us to our roots—family, friends, community. Bridging invites us to grow—crossing divides, building trust, and expanding who belongs. #Belonging #SocialCapital

Personal Independence Payments have allowed disabled people in the UK to stay connected. In LBC, I write about what’s at stake for disabled people in the UK. Without proper support, belonging remains out of reach. 🔗 ow.ly/K3wH50Wpb9k

Our good friend and Special Olympian Crystal M. Williams has just released a memoir—and it’s worth the read. From therapeutic horseback riding to the Special Olympics, Crystal’s journey is full of strength and insight. crystalmwilliams.com

Social isolation harms both body and mind—but the healthcare system still isn’t treating it like the crisis it is. In Psychology Today, I explore how we can help providers take connection seriously—and why social prescribing is part of the solution. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-po…

What can improv teach us about connection? Improv starts with “yes, and…” a simple rule that invites deep listening, trust, and shared risk. It’s not about perfection, but connection. When we practice this mindset, we create space for belonging, one moment of support at a time.