Welcome to the Purpose Hangtime Podcast
"Two guys, shooting the breeze" over discussions that matter!
In this episode, we discuss:
-Loneliness as a public health crisis
-The quality of our connections is more important than the quantity
-AI companions and chatbots may offer a solution to loneliness
-Personal experiences with loneliness
-Loneliness being experienced within relationships
-Increasing connection with oneself through self-reflection
Chapters
00:30 Introduction
06:39 Loneliness as a Public Health Crisis
09:29 Effects of Loneliness
11:55 Statistics on Loneliness
15:05 Quality of Connections
22:09 Positive Examples of Long-Lasting Friendships
28:50 AI and Loneliness
34:42 Personal Experiences and Conquering Loneliness
36:17 Feeling Lonely in a New Country
36:40 Struggling with Loneliness in Thailand
37:48 Loneliness in Denmark
38:41 Opening Up and Overcoming Loneliness
39:51 Dating to Fill the Void
40:37 Realizing the Importance of Self-Contentment
41:53 Finding Happiness in Solitude
45:50 Feeling Lonely During Studies
51:11 Loneliness Within a Relationship
57:17 Ways to Increase Connection and Reduce Loneliness
References:
Moai - A group of lifelong friends https://www.bluezones.com/2018/08/moai-this-tradition-is-why-okinawan-people-live-longer-better/
Loneliness is a global epidemic. It's time to take it seriously. | The Excerpt (youtube.com)
How We Became the Loneliest Generation [Documentary] (youtube.com)
https://www.marmaladetrust.org/
Books:
Vivek H Murthy - Together: Loneliness, Health and What Happens When We Find Connection
Robin Dunbar - Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationships
Quotes: "The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself" - Mark Twain
Music Citation:
Intro: Nbhd Nick - Champagne Toast
Outro: Molife - Ekans
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