After an isolating year, many are finding it difficult to socialize in the ways they used to. Talking to strangers especially can feel awkward or down right intimidating when you're out of practice. But today's expert is here to help us all feel more comfortable connecting with anyone. Journalist Joe Keohane joins Brit for a conversation on the unexpected mental health benefits of talking to strangers, plus how to feel confident striking up a conversation with anyone, anywhere — from your local barista to the person sitting next to you on your next flight. Introverts and extroverts alike will gain plenty of insight from Joe's methods, which he draws largely from his new book "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com