Cynicism has some serious health hazards, from depression to increased dementia risk. How can we restore our faith in humanity in such a corrupt and chaotic world? Join us today as we use science-backed data and vivid storytelling to help you reclaim your hope in humankind. As a bonus, you'll get to hear what a rubber turtle on a California highway has to do with your faith in humanity.

For Faith in Humanity Part 1:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsguidetohell/episodes/Losing-Faith-in-Humanity--You-Gotta-Hear-This-Part-1-e2tqene

For Faith in Humanity Part2:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsguidetohell/episodes/Is-cynicism-hurting-you--A-Personality-Quiz-Faith-in-Humanity-Part-2-e2uc44q

For Irene Opdyke's Memiore, In My Hands:
https://www.amazon.com/My-Hands-Memories-Holocaust-Rescuer/dp/0553538845/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title

Rubber Turtle Experiment Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Fp7flAWMA

Ever turn on the TV and think, "Well, humanity is through"? We've all had those moments. But when that cynical attitude moves in...and doesn't move out...the research says we might be in for some real trouble. So how can we restore our faith in humanity in such a corrupt and chaotic world? Join us today as we use science-backed data to help you claim your hope in humankind. Of course, the data can only take us so far: that's why we're sharing part 2 of the inspiring story of Irene Gut Opdyke, a champion of faith in humanity

To follow SGH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/survivorsguidetohell
To Read Irene's Memiore: https://www.amazon.com/My-Hands-Memories-Holocaust-Rescuer/dp/0553538845

To find Part 1 of the faith-in-humanity series: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ghsU7L3UGQb

Sources: Mental health, interpersonal trust and subjective well-being in a high violence context. SSM - population health, 8, 100423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2019.100423

2Umberson, D., & Montez, J. K. (2010). Social Relationships and Health: A Flashpoint for Health Policy. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, s54–s66. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022146510383501

(For a complete list of sources, please email survivorsguidetohell @ gmail.com)