The Four Kinds of Connection, with Dr. Adam Dorsay

Dr. Adam Dorsay is psychologist and author of the forthcoming book, "Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connections and Live the Life You Love."
But what is connection? How do you know when you have it? How does it change?
Learn how connection can bring rejuvenation and more fulfillment to your life as Dr. Adam answers these questions and more.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The four different types of connection
The difference between long-term connection vs. short-term excitement
The importance of authenticity in establishing new connections
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ABOUT SUPER PSYCHED
Connection is everything. Let a leading therapist to Silicon Valley’s top executives help you become super psyched by discovering your personalized formula for more energy, higher performance, better relationships, and a more meaningful life.
The harmful effects of loneliness and lack of fulfilling relationships are well-documented-higher rates of anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, addiction, and even premature death.
In providing nearly 20,000 hours of intensive psychotherapy, Dr. Adam Dorsay has effectively treated hundreds of patients, from adolescent gang members to survivors of torture to Fortune 500 executives and professional athletes in the pressure cooker of Silicon Valley.
The common thread? They all struggled with the same sense of seemingly unshakable unhappiness.
The solution? Restoring or creating the deep bonds of connection to what truly mattered in their lives.
Drawing on more than a decade of practical research and Dorsay’s groundbreaking work with Facebook as co-creator of its international resiliency program, Super Psyched reveals an innovative framework for readers to create their own Connection Formula-a customizable tool that allows users to strengthen their bonds in four basic areas: with others, the world around them, their spirituality, and (perhaps most importantly) themselves.
Packed with actionable advice, unforgettable stories, and unexpected insights, Super Psyched is the ultimate handbook for unleashing the power of connection to live the life you love.
ABOUT DR. ADAM DORSAY
Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist and executive coach in Silicon Valley where he serves high-achieving adults (including professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and professional athletes). Adam is the host SuperPsyched, an award-winning podcast with over 200 episodes available on all platforms. He has given two highly regarded TEDx Talks: one about men and their emotions and the other about friendship in adulthood and his book on the topic of the four ways people connect is available on October 1, 2024.
Beyond his private practice, Adam is a resiliency expert who co-created an international program for Facebook’s Online Safety employees for several years. He now serves as the resiliency consultant to DigitalOcean and has frequent requests from the media for interviews. He has provided keynotes and trainings to multiple corporations and organizations, including Microsoft, Linkedin, and the California Psychological Association.
He is happily married, the father of young boys, and he has a hypoallergenic 33-pound Australian Labradoodle therapy dog named Raffi, who lives at his home and works at his office.