Dining With Nadiva

Overcoming loneliness during the holidays?


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DINING WITH NADIVA Ep. 43  GUEST HOSTS:   Jaime & D'Asia DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: Overcoming loneliness during the holidays? WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Cloven - (adjective) Split or divided in two. EXAMPLE SENTENCE: "Remember the story of Moses when he made the Red Sea cloven."  FEATURED RESTAURANT: Burger Boss 185 Humphrey St, Englewood, NJ 07631 (201) 408-4601 https://burgerbossnj.square.siteIG: @burgerbossnj BUCKETS TACO 185  BIO:    Johnny- OWNER Our classic burger made from a house brisket blend, and topped with Chef Jonny's Bearnaise Sauce and pickled red onions is a divine flavor combo you won't find anywhere else!  DISHES:    Bucket of Fried Chicken Texas Burger Honey Garlic WIngs Buffalo Cauliflower Poppers Original Fried Chicken Sandwich Brisket Tacos   DIVA’S TABLE TOPIC: Overcoming loneliness during the holidays? WORD OF THE DAY / DEFINITION: Cloven - (adjective) Split or divided in two. EXAMPLE SENTENCE: "Remember the story of Moses when he made the Red Sea cloven."  STATS: www.valuepenguin.com • 11% of consumers report feeling extreme loneliness heading into the winter holidays, with 70% reporting various stages of loneliness. Generation Zers, millennials and Generation Xers were the most likely to feel the strongest loneliness. • Nearly seven in 10 Americans are worried about their family or friends feeling lonely during the holidays this year, with more than two in 10 of them being very worried. Older generations were the least likely to worry about their families feeling lonely. • Consumers are practicing forms of self-care to manage stress and loneliness, including watching TV or movies (60%), exercising (40%) and reading (39%), but only 7% said they’re talking to a therapist or counselor. Additionally, 19% of those 75 and older said they don’t do anything to manage stress or loneliness. • Some consumers’ holiday loneliness may be related to the season, as 13% said they’ve been diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder, which is characterized by depression at the same time each year. Another 29% haven’t been diagnosed but experience those symptoms.  SCRIPTURE:  Isaiah 41:10“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

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Dining With NadivaBy Nadiya Braham