Loneliness in the City: Finding Connection in Urban Life with Prof. Dr. Mazda Adli

Do Cities Make Us Lonely? In this episode of Loneliless, we explore how urban living shapes our wellbeing and what we can do to find connection in the city. Our guest is Prof. Dr. Mazda Adli, psychiatrist and stress researcher, who explains why loneliness is a form of social stress, how urban environments affect our mental health, and what individuals, neighborhoods, and cities can do to foster connection. From the urban advantage and neurourbanism to public spaces and everyday interactions, this episode offers insights and practical perspectives on finding connection in urban life. We’d love to hear from you — share your thoughts, experiences, or questions you’d like us to explore in future episodes.