In this episode, we're diving deep into the loneliness epidemic hitting millennials and Gen X harder than any generation before. Spoiler alert: it's not just your busy schedule or endless TikTok scrolling that's the problem.

What You'll Discover:

• The shocking stats about loneliness in your 30s and 40s (and why it's not just a 'you' problem)
• What the heck "third spaces", are and why their disappearance matter more than you think
• The real reason Nordic countries are winning at the friendship game (hint: it's not hygge)
• Practical strategies for building meaningful connections without adding more to your plate
• Why your local coffee shop might be more important than your Instagram feed

Featured Research:

• American Psychology Association's 2023 loneliness study
• Harvard Social Connection Lab findings
• Brené Brown's research on shame and connection
• Ray Oldenburg's "Third Places" concept

Ready to Break Free from the Lonely Hearts Club? Try our micro-connection challenge and start treating every interaction like it matters (because it does).

Free Resource:
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See you on the Scenic Route.

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