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35. Finding Joy in Your Everyday While Living in the City: Our First Live Webinar

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Welcome to Episode 35: Finding Joy in Your Everyday While Living in the City: Our First Live Webinar, where Dr Marcus and Charlie are joined by Chris Hatfield and Lucy Mulligan to discuss identity, wellbeing and belonging for urban residents.

London is a city full of opportunity, culture, movement, and magic, but it can also be overwhelming. Many people quietly struggle with loneliness, burnout, identity shifts, and the pressure to keep up in a place that never slows down.

In this episode, we explore how to find joy, grounding, and community in your everyday life, even amidst the noise of a fast-paced city.

We dive into:

🏙️ What it’s really like to move to London
🤝 The density+anonymity loneliness paradox
💼 How to navigate toxic work culture
🌱 Tools for finding balance and belonging
👟 How to build your own community and support network

Hosted by Dr Marcus Bull and Charlie Allnutt, this webinar blends psychology, lived experience, and practical wellbeing tools, featuring special guests:

Lucy Mulligan, Monday Mood Booster Ambassador

Chris Hatfield, Founder of Run Your Mind

Talks in this episode:

  • Moving to London as someone who’s not from here, Lucy Mulligan
  • Social Isolation in London: The causes and the impact, Dr Marcus & Charlie
  • Dealing with London’s toxic work culture and focusing on the right things, Chris Hatfield
  • How to find YOUR community in London, Dr Marcus & Charlie

    • 📍 Pillars explored: Introspection & Inspiration, Community & Connection, Wellbeing & Joy, Presence & Gratitude

    📚 References cited in this episode:

    • 27% adults in England report feeling lonely often or some of the time | v2
    • Higher prevalence of psychiatric disorders amongst urban residents compared to rural residents
    • Loneliness = as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes per day
    • "Weak Ties" have a strong impact on our lives
    • Density / Anonymity Paradox
    • Urban infrastructure influencing social connection
    • Increased mobility in and out of London
    • Young adults' experience with loneliness including influence of social media
    • Cost of living and its impact on loneliness
    • Males typically needing a "third thing" activity to socialise
    • Self Determination Theory and Motivation

      • Likewise, here is the list of some of the resources mentioned in the Webinar:

      • Social Wellness Club - Re-opening in 2026, still currently hosting WhatsApp chats for sharing community events/talks
      • Tribe IRL - event directory
      • Our podcast - The Mood Booster Podcast, bringing you personal reflection, psychological theory, and light hearted mood boosts every Monday
      • @sannylondon - Person who researches and shares upcoming events in London every week
      • London Student Network - Network of students across London to find events

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