Lonely in a Connected World

Loneliness is often misunderstood. It isn’t the same as being alone, and it doesn’t discriminate by personality, age, or circumstance. In this episode of What’s On Your Mind, Mark and Will unpack the growing loneliness epidemic, exploring the difference between loneliness and solitude, how introversion and extroversion experience connection differently, and why loneliness is rising across multiple demographics in the U.S. and around the world. They also examine the surprising role AI may play in easing loneliness for some, and why taking small, intentional social risks can be one of the most effective ways to feel less alone.