The Shocking Truth About Isolation and Your Health (MUST WATCH) What if the secret to a longer, healthier, and happier life wasn't just diet and exercise, but something you've completely overlooked? In this eye-opening episode of Play Hard and Love Big Radio, host Nick Clark of Spotted Dog Yoga and Stand Up Paddle board Company dives deep into "The Hidden Pillar of Health: Why Community Matters More Than You Think." Nick shares deeply personal insights—including how his community lifted him after his father's passing—and reveals alarming statistics that will change how you view your social life forever: ⚠️ The Mortality Risk: Discover the shocking study that links social disconnection to the danger of smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. 🧠 Disease Prevention: How strong social bonds actively reduce your risk of stroke, heart disease, and even dementia. ⚡️ Energy is Palpable: The crucial difference between transactional online connection and the "mecca of power and passion" you build in person. Nick challenges you to assess your "pack" and offers actionable steps to cultivate high-quality, lasting relationships, sharing how his own yoga teacher training experience created unbreakable bonds that propelled him to a better life. Is your community supporting your health, or hurting it? Press play to find out. Connect & Elevate Your Health: Yoga & SUP Teacher Training (Awaken 200-hour): Level up your leadership and build lifelong bonds. Pura Vida Costa Rica Retreat: Join the community for a 7-day experience of yoga, surf, R&R, and shared experience in April! This Weekend (Folsom): Get in-person, masterful yoga with Nick and Katie, and join the community at Knee Deep Brewing Company! Learn More & Register: spotteddogyoga.com