Authentic Connections

By Jeff SingerSociety & Culture Health & Fitness Mental Health Relationships Philosophy

Authentic Connections episodes

May 20, 2025 A Culture of Support
They guys talk about a trip to India that provided perspective and deeply impacted concepts of family, community, and individual purpose.
26 min
May 13, 2025 Emotional T-Rex Arms
Men don’t reach out to share what they’re going through or to check in on others. We all want and need that connection, so why do we live solitary lives?
26 min
May 06, 2025 Emotional Dissociation
Men often don’t express their feelings because they are not connected to their own emotions, and it’s no joke. It leads to loneliness, depression, and even violence.
24 min
April 29, 2025 The Shaky Trust Foundation
Trust is the foundation of every strong relationship—whether personal or professional. Yet, many men struggle with building and maintaining trust with others
24 min
April 22, 2025 The Connection Between Happiness and Mental Health
Dive into the age-old question: Are happy people naturally more social, or does being socially engaged lead to happiness?
21 min
April 15, 2025 The Avoidant-Attachment Paradox
A fascinating discussion about attachment styles and how they shape our relationships! Men make up the majority of those with an Avoidant attachment style, which means they often disassociate with those closest to them for fear of reprisal. No wonder men are more isolated and lonelier.
READ: Attached by Amir Levine, M.D. and Rachel S.F. Heller, M.A.
20 min
April 08, 2025 Can You Pray Your Way to Happiness?
Studies show that people who attend religious services tend to be happier, with those practicing Eastern religions/philosophies reporting the highest levels of happiness.
30 min
April 01, 2025 Anonymous and Lonely
Popular collaborative video games that once provided a sense of community and connection have shifted away from voice chat to anonymous modes - mirroring a wider trend of driving isolation and loneliness.

READ: Silent but Deadly by Luke Winkie
25 min
March 25, 2025 The Big Joy Experiment
This experiment challenges our traditional notions of happiness, suggesting that happiness is possible even amid life’s challenges.
READ: Can “micro-acts” of joy make you happier? By Emma Beddington
29 min
March 18, 2025 Depressed, Sad, or Just Bored?
Research shows our attempts to fight boredom through endless scrolling and streaming often leave us feeling more disconnected. The guys talk about how to how to avoid languishing and bringing your best self to everything and everyone in your life.
READ: Fast Forward - How Switching Behavior on Digital Media Makes People More Bored by Dr. Katie Tam
24 min

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Despair among men is already a global epidemic and increasing at an alarming rate. Even high-functioning “successful” men succumb to substance abuse and even suicide. In fact, 80% of suicides are men. Without the permission, tools, or role models, men don’t talk about their feelings. Instead, they keep silent, suppressing their thoughts and emotions and driving themselves further into isolation.