#86 - Are You Lonely?

Loneliness has become a global issue. Many of us are often surrounded by people, and yet we often don’t feel connected to any of them. And contrary to what most people believe, this all started long before cell phones and social media were invented. The psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Robert Waldinger believes there's a simple resolution to this issue, and that’s what we’re talking about in this episode.For access to transcripts, PDF study guides, and bonus podcast episodes, subscribe on Patreon!👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradioTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:25 Part 1 - Robert Waldinger on loneliness2:27 Part 2 - Robert Waldinger on loneliness5:42 Part 3 - Robert Waldinger on loneliness9:13 Part 4 - Robert Waldinger on loneliness12:27 Being Alone vs Being Lonely17:14 Casual Encounters22:42 Relationships & Mental Health25:28 Be Open and WelcomingVideo used in this episode: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigthink/video/7346692855743778078?_r=1&_t=8kweXuXnohmLearn more about Robert Waldinger’s work 👉 https://www.robertwaldinger.com/…Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1oFind me on social media!https://bio.link/tonykaizen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.