Coach Chat on Loneliness in Uncertain Times with Coach Colette and Tamar Lucien

It's been suggested that social distancing to flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19 also will have an impact on our mental wellbeing, that is through increased social isolation. Isolation and loneliness already are real health issues, considering that loneliness causes stress. Long-term or chronic stress leads to more frequent elevations of the hormone cortisol, and also is linked to higher levels of inflammation in the body. Ready to hear some good news about an innovative solution?  In this Coach Chat episode, Coach Colette has a conversation with Tamar Lucien, the founder and CEO of Mental Happy. This Y Combinator-backed company helps people to learn life skills for their emotional wellbeing. The startup was born out of Tamar's struggle to overcome her own anxiety. She soon began to realize that others also were struggling to cope after living through traumatic life events.  You'll hear how Tamar was really good at listening to customer feedback when making pivots from their first product, a curated wellness kit, to the current Mental Happy online community. The community now offers a full series of guided practices to help people focus on their healing process with a positive mindset and emotional state. You'll also learn how positive psychology can impact your daily life. If you enjoyed this episode, why not share it on Instagram and tag @Coach_Colette! She’ll be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on her Instagram Stories. Thanks for listening and please make sure to give us a review on iTunes or Spotify or wherever you listen.