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“If you don't learn how to receive love, you’re going to struggle to give love to others and give love to yourself.” This episode is part 2 of my conversation with Kevin Strauss, the CEO of Uchi, which is a new social app for connecting with others authentically by making conversations easy and fun. He believes people yearn to feel closer to those who matter to us the most because that drives our happiness. If you weren’t able to follow this episode, please go back and listen to parts 1.[00:01 – 09:04] Communal LivingKevin talks about communicable livingCommunal living is socialHe talks about having housemates Having housemates to cover his mortgage Entrepreneurship instinct.The status symbols in society Society is not valuing love and relationship enough.The problem with the value system in our society the people who make the most money in society were the least essential jobs.[09:05 – 15:45] The Dream of an EngineerKevin talks about his education and college background.He went to a mechanical engineering college and a master’s in biomedical engineering.Got his dream job in designing total jaw replacement.He shares his experience and achievements in medical device research in behavior change in behavior modification.Kevin talks about his motivation and purpose in creating Uchi.Helping people connect authentically He went on the road of emotional health and differentiating that from mental health.[15:46 – 22:47] Different Types of Health and Wellness Four main components of healthPhysical, mental, emotional, and spiritualKevin explains his definition of spiritual healthWho are you at your core, your soul and your spiritWhat is your purpose in livingWhat drives you at your coreKevin explains his definition of emotional healthA personal ability to give and receive loveLearning the right way in receiving loveKevin explains his definition of mental health.Our ability to focus, concentrate and think clearly, to form cognitive tasksMost people are quite strong mentally.Kevin talks about how emotional abuse is massively affecting our mental healthTweetable Quotes:“ To be an entrepreneur is to go beyond your financial means right to put in more financial means than then; what’s reasonable to do this project that is that you're passionate about.” - Kevin Strauss.“If you don't learn how to receive love, you’re going to struggle to give love to others and give love to yourself.” - Kevin Strauss.“Most of the abuse is not mental at all, but they are emotional.” - Kevin Strauss.Find out more and connect with Kevin on LinkedIn.Surviving to Thriving is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/.For More Information About Surviving To Thriving: http://tothriving.org/