In this episode Jen and Jill discuss the Communicate Bond Belong theory of social interaction. Working from home has its perks but limited social interaction is actually making us feel more lonely. Tune in to this last episode of the season as they discuss the details of why connecting in person makes such a big difference in how lonely we feel.

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In this episode, Jen and Jill discuss the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) screening tool used to assess for childhood traumas that can impact various aspects of health and development. Listen as they both share their scores and Jill shares her personal walk out of the resulting mess as an adult.

Take the assessment here: https://americanspcc.org/take-the-aces-quiz/

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On this episode, Jill and Jen discuss how the workplace has changed since 2020, and how that impacts our relationships. Gig work, short term employment, working from home, have all impacted how we relate or don’t relate to our coworkers. We no longer spend 30 years working daily with the same people. How does that affect us and how we relate to each other? Jill works from home and experiences these changes first hand. Join us as we explore how the workforce is changing our working relationships. Email your thoughts to [email protected]

This week Jen and Jill discuss how thought patterns can keep us in a state of loneliness. Listen as they discuss how to identify when you’re ruminating on negative thoughts and ideas in how to break the habit. Share your feedback at [email protected]

On this episode of Busted Biscuits, Jill and Jen explore how our original families shape our outlook on friendships, how we interpret the actions of our peers, and how we relate to others. Did your parents model healthy friendships? Did they allow you to have friends over at your house? Or did they teach you not to be yourself when you were in the company of non family members? Evaluate how your upbringing shaped your friendships as an adult. Email us your thoughts at [email protected]

…and your little dog, too! In this episode, listen as Jen and Jill discuss pro-social behaviors. We talk about doing kind acts for others and how that helps keep us from feeling lonely. Want to maximize the benefit? We talk about which relationships the research shows are the best bang for your buck when spreading kindness and why. Have thoughts in this episode? Email us at [email protected]

We’ve talked about the health benefits of friendships before but this one is definitely an eye opener. In this episode Jen and Jill discuss the link between loneliness and being overweight. Listen as we talk through why having friends can make a difference in your weight and motivation to move. Have thoughts on this one? Email us at: [email protected]