This Isn’t Therapy

How to be alone without feeling lonely


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This isn't therapy... it's a deeper dive into the topic of loneliness. Through stories submitted by the Loveliest Listeners, Jake and Simon discuss the crisis of loneliness and how to differentiate between feelings of loneliness and being alone. They also talk about the number one protective factor to combat loneliness and share their own reflections about how modern lifestyles shape our experiences of aloneness and loneliness.

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Creators & Guests

  • Simon Paluck - Host
  • Jake Ernst - Host

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    Following us on Instagram: @notatherapypodcast⁣
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    Jake Ernst: @mswjake
    Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon

    Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.

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