Welcome to Living Happily Connected!

Our mission is simple: to help others boost their health and happiness through social connection. We believe in the power of strong, positive relationships and want to help you connect, communicate, and celebrate more in your life.

We do this by sharing research, communication expertise, inspiring examples, and creating tools to help you with your social health goals.

So, if improving your social connections matters to you, you’re in the right place. Glad you are here!

-Cher and Brian Knebel

Want to Share How You Live Happily Connected?

We are looking for stories to share on our website on how people are living happily connected with others. Maybe you have a favorite ritual you do with friends, family or other special people in your life (like weekly girls' night, an annual trip). Or maybe you volunteer or are in a bible study group. Or maybe you connect in many different ways with a variety of people - we want to hear it so you can inspire others!

Ready to move on from a tough period in your life?

Cher's first book From Withering to Flourishing shares the 9 steps she took to start a new chapter in her life after a series of life challenges led to a period of depression.

Hint - cultivating better relationships was one of the key steps to moving forward.