Showing results for "Loneliness" in Politics & Social Sciences

Despite 21st-century fears of an "epidemic" of loneliness, its history has been sorely neglected. A Biography of Loneliness offers a radically new interpretation of loneliness as an emotional language and experience. Using letters and diaries, philosophical tracts, political discussions, and medical literature from the 18th century to the present, historian of the emotions Fay Bound Alberti argues that loneliness is not a historical, universal phenomenon. It is, in fact, a modern emotion: before 1800, its language did not exist.

The compelling autobiography of a remarkable Catholic woman, sainted by many, who championed the rights of the poor in America’s inner cities. When Dorothy Day died in 1980, the New York Times eulogized her as “a nonviolent social radical of luminous personality . . . founder of the Catholic...

Life gets lonely after the kids leave the nest. If you're craving connection, conversation, and community, we've got your back. Karyn, newly fifty years old, and Pam, now empty nesting, are inviting you to their weekly deep, yet fun girl chats about everything that happens in your second chapter of life. No matter where you live in the world, all gals over 50 are welcome here. Connection through all the ties that bind us is our goal-- elderly parents, finances, relationships, managing adult kids, grief, saying no, when it's time to leave a friendship, mature skincare, fashion... and so ...

Brought to you by Penguin. No sex. No kids. No future? When Tom Feiling moved to Tokyo as a student in the early nineties, Japan was a beacon of the future: a rising superpower, a technology giant, and a global symbol of prosperity, civility and success. When he returned twenty-four years later...

We're Maya and Malikiya, and we believe community cures loneliness. We sit down with the hosts, organizers, and curators creating spaces where strangers become family, going deep on burnout, money, faith, and why they keep showing up.

The Connection Audit explores the modern loneliness epidemic and dating burnout — and the quiet ways they’re reshaping intimacy, commitment, and desire. Hosts Kirsten and Blake examine how technology and its incentives can erode genuine connection, reward performative behaviour, and leave people stuck in outdated relationship scripts.Each episode audits a real theme in modern relating — communication, consent, boundaries, jealousy, attachment, and repair — including the realities of ethical non-monogamy (ENM) without sensationalism or judgement. You’ll leave with practical takeaways:...

Unfriending Loneliness: Conversations About Belonging is a series of quiet, observational episodes about loneliness, human connection, and how belonging erodes in everyday life. This is not therapy, self-help, or advice. There are no solutions or prescriptions here. Only careful noticing of habits, silence, fear, effort, absence, and the subtle ways people drift apart without meaning to. For people who sense something is off and want language for what they have been feeling. https://x.com/UnfriendLonely https://substack.com/@unfriendingloneliness

Welcome to Sharing Our Memories—the podcast that helps you learn how to unlock precious memories, both yours and those of the people you care about. I'm Brian Norris. Born in 1946, I carry these childhood memories myself, and for 15 years I've been helping others rediscover theirs. Through archive film reminiscence and gentle facilitation techniques, I've guided many people to reconnect with their past. In this podcast, you'll learn practical skills to: - Guide family members through meaningful memory conversations - Facilitate reminiscence sessions in community groups - Support loved ones

Heart Work After BetrayalFor Christian wives healing marriage after infidelity Blindsided by betrayal? Struggling to trust your husband or even yourself after an affair? Wondering how reconciliation is even possible in a Christian marriage after infidelity? This podcast is for Christian wives who desire healing and are willing to pursue restoration not by ignoring the pain, but by doing the deep heart work required to rebuild trust, restore identity, and create a renewed, Christ-centered partnership. I’m Julia Carlton, Christian Marriage Renewal Coach and Certified 5 Voices Practitioner. ...

"Author Rhaina Cohen’s vocal warmth and commitment to her ideas make this a touching audiobook. Her thinking and humanitarian spirit are well served by a performance that resonates with her broad sociological perspectives, as well as her desire to connect with listeners."—AudioFile This...

Welcome to a podcast about loneliness. Loneliness is not a personal failing, despite what we’re told. It’s woven into the fabric of the world we live in, yet the very values that drive loneliness also tell us we are to blame. We’re here to unpack the real causes of isolation: late-stage capitalism, disconnection culture, performative relationships, and more. If you’ve ever felt alone in a hyperconnected world, you’re not alone — this podcast is for you. We’ll explore loneliness and social isolation through the lenses of philosophy, mental health, cultural critique, and the deep ...

"Loneliness Epidemic & Digital Companionship" is a groundbreaking 5-episode investigation into the most pressing human crisis of our digital age, hosted by AI correspondent Miles Mercer. The series explores how chronic loneliness has become a global health emergency affecting millions, while simultaneously examining the revolutionary digital solutions emerging to address this crisis. From AI companions that form genuine emotional bonds with users to virtual reality avatars that provide therapeutic healing, the series reveals how technology is both the cause of and potential cure for modern ...

Paul Cann from the Campaign to End Loneliness discusses the effects of chronic loneliness; exploring ways of combating it by connecting people and ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Loneliness Epidemic: A Complex Challenge for Modern Society In recent years, the term "loneliness epidemic" has gained prominence in public discourse, highlighting a growing concern about the prevalence of social isolation and its impact on individuals and society as a whole. Despite increased awareness and numerous initiatives aimed at addressing this issue, the problem of loneliness persists and even appears to be worsening in many parts of the world. This essay explores the reasons why the loneliness epidemic has proven so difficult to cure, suggesting that our current approach to ...

The podcast that explores belonging by getting real about feeling lonely.

A podcast on the research and experience of loneliness. In each episode, I have a conversation with a guest who has something interesting to say about loneliness, be it from an academic (and often philosophical), personal, or any other perspective. New episodes air every second Tuesday.

***TOP 5% Global Podcast*** Do you struggle with depression that isolates you and robs you of the joys in living? Does anxiety prevent you from achieving your dreams? Are you feeling disconnected from your friends and family? Have trouble focusing? Let me tell you, my friend, you are not alone! This podcast will help you: -develop customized strategies to manage your anxiety-move from isolating depression to joy-filled living-get out of the house and re-engaged with your favorite hobbies-rebuild relationships with friends and familyHey, I’m Lori. A single dog mom, lover of nature, and PTSD...

An audioblog on the state of modern culture and its battle with loneliness.

AI companions can reduce loneliness in users, achieving effects comparable to interacting with another person and surpassing activities like watching videos. Studies suggest users underestimate the positive impact of these interactions on their emotional well-being. More info at https://blushy.aihttps://blushy.ai">LINK to know more about Blushy.ai

Witty, tender and daring essays from the British David Sedaris 'A lovely writer: supple, stylish and almost effortlessly witty.' Daily Mail 'Made me laugh out loud and then properly cry.’ Jennie Godfrey When it comes to the challenge of being a man, Adam Farrer always seems to find a way to...