94: The Epidemic of Loneliness Part 1

We are starting a three part series going over Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, the U.S. Surgeon General's  Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Conection and Community.  It is eye opening to see how much social isolation affects us all.  It affects everything from our physical health, mental health, and the health of our communities.  

In Part 1 we go over what the report set out to find, some of the research and ways to rethink our relationships and identify if we are isolated and lonely.  In the following parts we'll talk about the heath effects of loneliness and how to advance social connection. 

I hope you gain some insight into a major problem in our society and stick around to find out how to fix it. 

Links You Need

Here is the link to the full report from the Surgeon General that goes much more in depth than my brief overview. 

Bingeing Segment

I thoroughly enjoyed a new show on Netflix recently.  I highly recommend watching One Day, but be sure to bring some tissues with you.  Listen to why I liked it so much. 

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