Brain Club®: The Podcast - S1E1 - Loneliness & Health

What happens when people’s access needs — the things we need for full and meaningful participation — aren’t met? In this episode, we explore the impact on relationships, the nervous system, and health. You’ll hear from community panelists reflecting on what happens when access feels out of reach, and how loneliness shows up — not just emotionally, but physically, as a nervous system response to threat. We also talk about what community care can look like when we center connection and access. This conversation was originally recorded as part of All Brains Belong’s Brain Club® — a weekly community education program focused on demonstrating neuroinclusive culture in action. Panelists: Simone Arnold, Rhy Wepāloki, Aspen Kupper, Jay Greene, Amy Ruddy Wertenbaker, Bruno Choiniere Brain Club is not medical advice or a support group — it’s an invitation to think differently about health, connection, and how we build systems that include everyone. Join us live most Tuesdays at 6:00 PM ET and explore 4 years of past videos at allbrainsbelong.org/brain-club Transcript below: https://allbrainsbelong.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Brain-Club®_-The-Podcast-S1E1-Loneliness-and-Health-TRANSCRIPT.pdf