We’re all feeling it
Let’s be honest. For women juggling work, family, and everything in between, connection has become one more thing to manage. We hop on Zoom, send voice notes, react to stories, and somehow still feel… alone.
It’s not just you. The U.S. Surgeon General recently called loneliness a public health epidemic, and about half of American adults say they feel disconnected. We’re surrounded by notifications but starved for real conversation.
Why our brains crave “in person”
Human connection isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s how we’re wired. Studies show that strong social ties can increase your odds of living longer by up to 50 percent. But honestly, we don’t need research to tell us how good it feels to laugh with someone who really gets us. Those small moments that only happen IRL. Eye contact, shared energy, an unfiltered laugh, these moments light up our brains in ways no text or DM can.
When we go too long without it, things start to dim. Creativity dips. Confidence wavers. Even motivation feels harder to find.
What happens when we show up again
Something shifts the moment we step into a room full of women who are open, curious, and kind. Our nervous systems calm down. We feel less “performy.” We remember that connection doesn’t have to be complicated. It just has to be real.
That’s why more women are trading screen time for scene time. They’re saying yes to coffee dates, community walks, and small group events that fill them up instead of drain them. When we show up, we see that we’re not alone, and that simple truth is the spark that brings everything else back to life.
The ripple effect
When you build small moments of connection into your week, everything changes. You start your day lighter, you feel more creative, you get braver in conversations and clearer in decisions. The research backs it up, but mostly, you just feel better.
That’s the quiet power of community. It’s medicine for your motivation.
The hard stats (for your next IRL convo)
If you love a good data drop, here are the numbers you can casually quote to flex how well-read you are:
- 50% of adults in the U.S. say they feel lonely, according to the Surgeon General’s 2023 advisory.
- Having strong social relationships increases your odds of survival by 50% (meta-analysis of 148 studies).
- Social isolation raises the risk of heart disease by 29% and stroke by 32%.
- Loneliness and isolation are linked to a 26–29% higher risk of early death.
- Only 16% of Americans say they feel “very attached” to their local community.
- Studies show people report better mental health on days they have more face-to-face conversations.
In other words, connection isn’t just “feel-good.” It’s science-backed self-care.
How we’re rebuilding it together
Here in San Diego, that spark is coming back. Women are gathering in small, meaningful ways to talk, move, and create together. That’s exactly what inspired Twine, a San Diego community for purpose driven women built on one simple idea: real growth happens in real life.
Twine brings women together for intentional events that mix business, conversation, and fun. The formats change; coffee, happy hour, workshops, walk & talks, etc. But the goal is the same: to help women feel seen, supported, and re-energized.
It’s not networking. It’s reconnecting.
A little reminder before you go
If you’ve been craving more substance and less scroll, you’re not alone. The world can feel busy, but connection is still available in every shared laugh and every “me too” moment.
Put yourself in the room. Make eye contact. Show up as you are. The rest starts to fall into place.
💫 You don’t have to do life or business alone. You just have to start showing up where real women gather.
The next step
If you feel like you want to be surrounded by more purpose driven women, Twine might be exactly what you have been looking for. Check out our events calendar, join the free community, be brave and come on meet some amazing women IRL.
