EP49: The Science of Connection: Why We Bond Through What We Love

Описание: Finding your people isn’t about luck — it starts with what you love. In this episode, we explore how shared passions create instant connection and why adults are turning to online subcultures and fandom communities to find real belonging.

From BookTok girlies and Swifties to cozy gaming corners, true crime communities, and niche Reddit threads, today’s friendships are being built in unexpected places. But what makes these spaces feel so magnetic? Why does shouting your favorite lyrics with strangers feel like home? And how do you actually find the people who get you — especially in adulthood?

We dig into:
The psychology of belonging and why shared enthusiasm bonds people fast
How TikTok subcultures like BookTok, Sobertok, and Cottagecore build community
Digital spaces vs. real-life connection — how to turn shared interests into real friendship
The fine line between healthy fandom energy and… mild cult behavior
How to join a community without feeling awkward, cringe, or like you’re “late”
This one is funny, a little nerdy, surprisingly heartfelt — and a reminder that you don’t have to do life alone. Your people are out there. You just have to follow what lights you up.

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𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀:
how to find your people as an adult
finding real friends through shared interests
making friends through fandoms and online communities
the psychology of belonging in adulthood
building real connections in the digital age