S1E2: The Human Reconnect Podcast: Loneliness and Connection

In this second episode of The Human Reconnect Podcast, they share research about loneliness, social isolation, and a multitude of factors that impact those concepts. Loneliness is identified as an emotion and social isolation is the lack of access to resources and social opportunities. Discussion includes discourse about how loneliness and social isolation interact to impact the lives of individuals. The host and co-host reflect on their challenge for the week and introduce a new challenge to the listeners to be open to a viewpoint that is different from their own. They close with a 988 crisis reminder and a disclaimer that the podcast is not mental health treatment or diagnostic advice. Below are the research articles mentioned or referenced during this episode.

Social connection linked to improved health and reduced risk of early deathhttps://www.who.int/news/item/30-06-2025-social-connection-linked-to-improved-heath-and-reduced-risk-of-early-death 

Short term loneliness associated with physical health problemshttps://www.psu.edu/news/health-and-human-development/story/short-term-loneliness-associated-physical-health-problems 

The Evolution of Social Connection as a Basic Human Needhttps://www.thesocialcreatures.org/thecreaturetimes/evolution-of-social-connection