We are living in a world that is more digitally connected than ever, yet there are millions of people who are struggling with loneliness. Whether it's your marriage, friendships, or work, that lack of deep connection can quietly affect your overall health and happiness. Today, I'm joined by my friend Michael Trainer, who has a new book out called Resonance: The Art and Science of Human Connection. Michael is one of the most fascinating people I've ever met, and his work is centered around helping people create deeper, more aligned relationships in every area of life. From co-creating the Global Citizen Festival, which has helped raise over $40 billion to defeat extreme poverty, to studying human connection across cultures and the neuroscience behind it, Michael brings a unique blend of real-world experience and science-based insights. In our conversation, we discussed the loneliness epidemic and why so many people feel disconnected despite having greater access to communication than ever before. Michael shares what it means to create "resonance" in your relationships, how the people you surround yourself with directly influence your emotional and physical well-being, and practical ways to become someone who attracts and builds powerful, life-giving connections. We also explore how to identify the relationships that energize you versus the ones that drain you, and how taking intentional actions can completely transform the quality of your relationships and your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Loneliness Epidemic Is Actually Killing us What Resonance In Relationships Really Means Getting Jumped at 12 y/o & Michael's Healing Journey Why You Have to Tune Your Own Instrument First Defining "The More" in Relationships and Life Identifying The People Who Are Positive or Negative Energy The Relational Bucket List: Why Shared Experiences Matter Networking 3.0 - Leading by Being an Offering How Resonance Lives in the Space Between the Notes The Morning Three Practice for Building Better Relationships Relationships Are The Biggest Driver Of Health & Happiness Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/635 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Get Access to Hal's Books and the Miracle Morning App For access to Hal's Miracle Morning books, CLICK HERE. To upgrade your morning routine, CLICK HERE to download the Miracle Morning App. Book Hal to Speak At Your Event! If you'd like to book Hal to speak at your next event, CLICK HERE. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube TikTok Copyright © 2026 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC