Flourishing in Singlehood with Bella DePaulo, PhD, author of “Single at Heart”

Bella DePaulo, a renowned researcher and author specializing in singlehood joined host Arlia Hoffman to discuss singlehood and her new book, Single at Heart. Bella shared her life's work in championing single people, debunking cultural myths about singlehood, and the unique ways singles flourish. The conversation covered Bella's research findings, personal experiences, and her advocacy for a positive and affirming perspective on living single. Bella and Arlia also considered the social dynamics and the challenges single individuals face, providing insights into how they can lead fulfilling and independent lives, and how everyone can be an ally to this community. About Bella Bella DePaulo (Ph.D., Harvard) has always been single and always will be. The Atlantic calls her “America’s foremost thinker and writer on the single experience.” She is the author of Single at Heart: The Power, Freedom, and Heart-Filling Joy of Single Life (gold medal winner, Independent Publisher Book Awards) and other books. Her TEDx talk, “What no one ever told you about people who are single,” has been viewed more than 1.7 million times. Professor DePaulo has been writing the “Living Single” blog for Psychology Today since 2008.    Website | “Single at Heart”   About The Women's Sanctuary The Women's Sanctuary was founded in 2014 as a haven for women to be in community. The Women's Sanctuary offers connection through The Women's Sanctuary podcast, personal coaching for soul and body, and group events like temple practice. Rooted in the tradition of women's circles throughout history, The Women's Sanctuary is a place of sacred rest, sacred connection, healing, and belonging.  Website | Facebook | Instagram | PInterest   About Arlia Hoffman Arlia Hoffman is founder of The Women's Sanctuary and The Women's Agency.  She is an ordained minister and shamanic mentor and holds a Masters in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is passionate about supporting women as they re-member themselves. In The Women's Sanctuary, she facilitates sacred sisterhood, mentors women, and hold sacred events. Connect with Arlia:
Facebook | Instagram | TikTok 00:00 Welcome to The Women's Sanctuary 00:44 Introducing Bella DePaulo 01:50 The Reality of Singlehood 02:37 Research Insights on Single Life 03:19 Personal Experiences and Societal Bias 05:13 Shifting Career Focus 06:27 Flourishing as a Single Person 13:10 The Value of Solitude 14:57 Challenges and Stereotypes 28:38 Community and Support for Singles 30:59 How to Be an Ally to Singles 34:10 Closing Remarks and Contact Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices