Do humans need touch to survive? Do any of us get enough touch throughout our lives? And why doesn’t Angela want to hug anyone for eight seconds?
You know, I'm Angela Duckworth.
I'm Mike Monny, and you're listening to.
No stupid questions today on the show, do humans need physical touch?
Most of the interventions lasted five minutes or more.
Wait, a five minute hug?
That's called cuddling.
Mike.
We have an email from a listener named Kristen, and she says it's for both of us.
Okay, you have to pay attention.
Okay, perfect.
Hello, Kristen.
She's like, I have a question for Angela and Mike.
I have a question just for Angela.
And I'm like, okay, well, I will see you next time.
Just gonna take a nap.
Okay.
Kristin asks, I've heard that babies can die if they don't receive physical touch.
Is physical touch a basic need for adults as well?
During COVID lockdown, I noticed a longing for hugs that I could feel emotionally and physically.
Since then, I've continued to be aware of this longing.