88. The Hidden Dangers of Loneliness | Guy Winch

Tweetable quote from Guy"Every decision is an emotional decision."SummaryIn this episode, Dr Espen is joined by the renowned psychologist, Guy Winch. They discuss the critical importance of emotional health, the dangers of chronic loneliness, and the impact of childhood experiences on emotional patterns. Throughout our conversation, they explored the nature of emotions and their role in shaping our lives.About our guest:Internationally renowned psychologist Guy Winch advocates for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives. His science-based self-help books have been translated into 30 languages and his 3 TED Talks have garnered over 35 million views. He is the author of the Get Wrong Do Right Emotional Health Newsletter and the Dear Guy column for TED, and he is the co-host of the Ambie Nominated Dear Therapists podcast from iHeartRadio.📲Find out more about GuyWebsite: https://guywinch.comX: https://twitter.com/guywinchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/guywinchauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guywinch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guywinch/📲Find out more about Dr EspenWebsite: https://drespen.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drespenwoldjensenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_espen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espenCheck our upcoming events: https://bit.ly/3whDgVo💡Episode Highlights:00:00:00 - Episode trailer00:02:22 - Understanding Emotions and Their Impact00:06:04 - Childhood Imprints and Emotional Patterns00:11:52 - The Aftermath of the Pandemic on Mental Health00:23:20 - The Importance of Tactile Communication00:26:59 - Navigating Emotional Vulnerability in Relationships00:29:01 - The Role of Therapy and Its Accessibility00:31:22 - The Impact of AI and Screen Time on Children00:33:05 - Setting Boundaries with Technology00:36:07 - Maintaining Boundaries in Parenting00:46:56 - Guy’s Message To The World