Loriann Oberlin Therapy & Books

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Helpful for introverted, shy, socially anxious people not knowing what to say …

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Do you dread small talk?

You shouldn’t! Casual conversation is social grease, connecting us with friends, colleagues and people we’ve just met. It signals our friendly intent and can lead to more-significant relationships.

It’s also becoming increasingly important. A striking new study shows that we're speaking an average of 338 fewer words a day, starting in 2005 when researchers started tracking this. That adds up to about 120,000 fewer words a year. Think about that for a moment: What happens when we get to zero?

To hear more about the importance of chitchat–including how to be better at it–I spoke with Gillian Sandstrom, a psychologist and author of “Once Upon a Stranger: The Science of How ‘Small’ Talk Can Add Up to a Big Life.” (Link in comments.)

Give it a read–and happy chatting!

08/10/2026

This should be fun and accurate!

Jenna Bush Hager Is Producing a New White House Drama Series . Read the full story at the link in our comments below. 👇️

08/10/2026

National Book 📕 Lovers Day
and this is a great book 📖

08/09/2026

Yes definitely. I’ve got recommendations 📕 on LoriannOberlin.com and Loriann Oberlin Therapy & Books

08/09/2026

I’ve the boat shape!

Read what floats your boat ⛵

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08/07/2026

No, while I'm a LEGO fan, I did not build this. But it's darn cute.

08/06/2026

Coco definitely has mastered learning non-verbals and body language. 🐶