Humans:Connecting

It’s been an epic season of the HUMANS:CONNECTING podcast.  We’ve talked about -       Social prescribing-       Nature based therapies-       The importance of owning your loneliness-       Creating authentically connected men-       The power of investing in yourself in midlife-       Overcoming the loneliness of leadership-       Becoming who you are in midlife-       The persistence required in creating a human connection movement-       How policy makers and scientists can (and must) work together to come up with responses that work for us.  'Epic' is looking like an understatement...  Joining me to wrap it up is HUMANS:CONNECTING’s own design manager, Jeff Bartlett.  Jeff shares  - his highlights from season 3,- what surprised him during the season - what he’s taking with him as he works to become a connected human Come and join us!  Connect with Jeff Bartlett: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbartlett1988/ Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website: https://www.humansconnecting.org    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/96637703 Phil McAuliffe:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-mcauliffe/  Subscribe and stay connected: https://www.humansconnecting.org/subscribe Download our free resources: https://www.humansconnecting.org/downloads Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/products Create your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplaces  Get your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-course  Partner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners  Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/6hL68V3ki6E Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/   In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support       

The LONELY-EU project is fighting social isolation and loneliness across Europe. What it does there can help the rest of the world do the same. Judith Merkies – former Member of the European Parliament – and Dr. Hans Rocha IJzerman – Director of Annecy Behavioral Science Lab – are building a network connecting policymakers, scientists, healthcare workers, community leaders, people with lived experience, and global organizations. They’re bringing together the voices and ideas of everyone who cares about the issue of loneliness and social isolation.  What they’re starting in Europe can support how governments and communities globally can respond to loneliness and social isolation.   This is an important discussion if you’re working on policy responses to loneliness and social isolation or are a human who wants to know how people are collaborating globally to help you feel more connected.  In this conversation ●      you’ll learn how LONELY-EU got started ●      you’ll hear how LONELY-EU is addressing loneliness and social isolation in Europe and beyond●      you’ll be part of a conversation about the role of AI in human connection and ●      as always, you’ll get outstanding advice to help you through a loneliness experience. It’s time to think big to help humans connect.  Lonely-EU: https://lonelinessineurope.eu/ Connect with Judith Merkies:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-merkies-b92994/ Connect with Dr Hans Rocha IJzerman:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansijzerman/Website: https://www.absl.io    Connect with us at Humans:ConnectingWebsite: https://www.humansconnecting.org    LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/96637703 Phil McAuliffe:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-mcauliffe/  Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/products Create your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplaces  Get your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-course  Partner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners  Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/ulnLOp2YJD0 Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/   In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support      

An issue the size and scale of loneliness and social disconnection requires a variety of solutions, from offering individual support to developing national policies.  It’s too big for one person to solve alone, so a more effective approach is creating a movement that fosters countless connections as well as advocating for government and private sector action on the issue. Let’s explore the power of such a human connection movement, and it can all start when you say ‘hi’ to a stranger.  Joining us for this episode is Pete Bombaci, the founder and CEO of the Genwell Project in Canada.  Genwell promotes proactive face-to-face social connections for better health, happiness, and longevity. In doing its work, Genwell is changing the way Canadians understand social connection and social health.  In this conversation ● you’ll hear what prompted Pete to create GenWell● you’ll get his insights for creating a connected community (itstarts with saying hello to a stranger…)●  you’ll get his advice if you feel called to help the humans around you feel connected.  It’s time to get inspired and change the world – if only for those around you.  Connect with Pete Bombaci: Website:  https://genwell.ca/LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/petebombaci/Email: [email protected] Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website: https://www.humansconnecting.org    LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/96637703Phil McAuliffe:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-mcauliffe/ Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/products Create your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplaces Get your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-course Partner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/aXHfHOE-gcI Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/   In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

It’s time to step out of the cage that you feel you’re in in midlife – where you need to perform certain roles to fulfil certain obligations that you may or may not have wanted in the past.  Midlife is a funny time. We think we’ve got a handle on things—relationships, family, career, and more—then, bam! Midlife hits.  It's not just the physical aches, but the existential questions: Is this all there is? I’ve done everything right, so why am I not happy?  These questions – and the truths they bring – are common, but feed a sense of unease and disconnection.  We need to talk about them. No, we need to roar about them.  Katia Vlachos is Zurich-based reinvention coach, certified meditation teacher and bestselling author of Uncaged: A Good Girl's Journey to Reinvention a memoir which explores the themes of breaking free from social conditioning, making bold choices, and reclaiming one’s authentic self.  Katia's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, the Harvard Business Review, The Telegraph, Forbes, BBC Radio, and more. Join us for an inspiring conversation, in which  ●      you’ll learn how other’s expectations of us in early life create cages around us ●      you’ll understand why we start to question our lives in midlife●     you’ll get great advice that enlists the support of the person you always see when you look in a mirror to help you navigate a loneliness experience.  It’s time to get inspired.  Connect with Katia Vlachos: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiavlachos/Instagram: @katia.vlachosWebsite:  https://www.katiavlachos.com/ Buy her book:  https://www.katiavlachos.com/uncaged Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website: https://www.humansconnecting.org    LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/96637703 Phil McAuliffe:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-mcauliffe/  Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/products Create your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplaces  Get your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-course  Partner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z-orw-WqAoU    Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/    In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support    

Every leader knows that there’s a loneliness in leadership. We all want to be great leaders where those in our teams thrive. But we can inadvertently become workaholics, micromanagers, indecisive leaders, or bullies.  What if we told you that the quality of your connections with yourself, those most important to you, and your communityinfluences how you lead at work? Listen up, because if you’re a current or aspiring leader, we’ve got the perfect guest joining us for this episode.  It’s time to become a connect human who is then an amazing leader.  Rachael Cook is a highly experienced, award-winning CEO and business owner dedicated to inspiring Australians to prioritize social connection for better health. As CEO of Inclusee, a not-for-profit social prescribing service, Rachael’s people-first leadership has created such a strong culture that her team annually creates Christmas socks with her face to thank her for her exceptional leadership. Get ready for an amazing conversation, in which  ●      you’ll learn Rachael’s technique for unlocking the power ofsitting in reflection●      you’ll want to adopt her approach to knowing your values and then having the courage to live those values ●      and as always you’ll get great advice and support that inspires you to truly be the type of leader who creates an environment in which everyone thrives.  It’s time to get inspired.  Connect with Rachael Cook:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-cook-ceo/  Connect with us at Humans:ConnectingWebsite: https://www.humansconnecting.org    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/96637703Phil McAuliffe:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-mcauliffe/ Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/products Create your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplaces Get your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-course Partner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube:   https://youtu.be/lXIBzevMF8c  Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/   In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support    

While Jonathon Lawless’ story of loneliness and finding himself in midlife is uniquely his, it’s much the same as yours.  As an investment banker living in Hong Kong, Jonathon found that his expat life and career did not, no matter the outward success, provide what he needed. He spent his life trying to fit in; trying to prove that he was worthy enough for the education, the job, the income, the life. As Jonathon entered midlife, he was lonely, lost, and stuck.  Confronted with a stark choice, Jonathon decided that he needed to invest in himself. He soon learned that this was the best investment he could ever make.  In this episode, you’ll: ● hear how the struggle to fit-in and prove our worth in our younger years means that we inadvertently experience loneliness in midlife● sit with us at the points where decisions to change needed to be made● get outstanding advice from Jonathon – now a Lifeline volunteer – to help you move through your next loneliness experience. Jonathon is now HUMANS:CONNECTING’s Investment Manager and Phil and Jonathon have been friends since they were 16-years-old. This is a special episode.  Settle in and get comfy (and maybe get a box of tissues), because Phil and Jono are here to help you reap the dividends of your decisions to invest in yourself.  Connect with Jonathon Lawless: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathon-lawless-82a49a119/ Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website: https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe: https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe   Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/products Create your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplaces Get your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-course Partner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TH3PkQEp8zs Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/   In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support     

Far too many men are broken.  From rates of suicide, violence, incarceration and educational outcomes, it’s clear that men are struggling.  This is not an episode about masculinity – toxic or otherwise – but an episode for you if you are a man who’s feeling lost and adrift.  This is an episode for you if there is a man in your life who you love who’s struggling.  It’s an episode to help men to rediscover themselves and to then come back to who they are and then be who they are.  Mike Campbell is a men’s coach, author and the giver of great hugs. He’s helped 1,000s of men around the world to know who they are, love who they are and then have the courage to be who they are.  In this episode, you’ll: ●    be challenged to stop being a nice guy in the hope it results in connection●    feel supported if you’re struggling with feeling lost and adrift ●    get outstanding advice on what you can do to support yourself or another man when next experience loneliness. It’s time to dial down the noise and focus on creating authentically connected men who lift themselves and those around them.  Connect with Mike Campbell: Instagram: @mikecampbellmcWebsite: https://mikecampbell.com.au/   Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website: https://www.humansconnecting.org Phil McAuliffe: https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe    Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/products Create your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplaces Get your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-course Partner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/TBnGCEz9XBs   Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/   In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support    

We all reach a point where, before we can learn about the connection we need, we must first acknowledge and admit ourloneliness. At this fork in the road, we face the choice: confront our loneliness, despite the fear and stigma, or rely on oldmethods to numb the discomfort. This is like the anguish of coming out, as we believe that admitting loneliness risks judgement, shame and exclusion andwe’re not sure we’re ready – or strong enough – for that. This episode is for you if you’ve realised that your past coping strategies no longer work and that your only choice to move forward is to admit your loneliness.  It’s time to pass through the portal to get the authentic connection you need and deserve.  Ari Lowinsky has been on a quest to understand loneliness and the human condition, and this has led him to create REL Solutions, tackling loneliness where it matters most: in workplaces, schools and communities. Get ready for an amazing conversation, in which  ●      You’ll hear Ari’s story of loneliness and the physical, mental and emotional toll loneliness was taking on him ●      You’ll hear me coach Ari through the major decision points before and after his decision to admit his loneliness aloud ●      You’ll get great advice and support that encourages you to take the step towards getting the connection you need and absolutely deserve.  You’re here for a reason and it’s time to put an end to thetorture and step towards soul-nourishing connection. Let’s go together.  Connect with Ari Lowinsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-lowinsky/  Connect with us at Humans:ConnectingWebsite: https://www.humansconnecting.org    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/96637703Phil McAuliffe:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-mcauliffe/ Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/products Create your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplaces Get your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-course Partner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/UzxdXW0iXkQ Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/   In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support    

What if spending quality time in your garden, at a local park, in a national park – or even with a single potted plant – could help you heal and improve the quality of the connection you feel, would you do it?  While it sounds too good to be true, there’s a bucket-load of science to back up the claim that spending time in nature restores us, heals us and helps us feel more connected.  Dr Nerkez Opacin from Melbourne’s RMIT University and the EU-funded RECETAS Project joins us for this episode and explains to us how nature therapy can benefit us when experiencing loneliness and keep us feeling connected.  In this episode, you’ll:- experience the lightness and beauty that comes from talking about loneliness and building connections with a nature-based lens- learn how nature therapy benefits you - get outstanding advice on how you can enlist nature’s support to help you move through your next loneliness experience. This is another episode to settle in and get comfy, because Phil and Nerkez have created a beautiful environment for you to become a connected human.  Science article: https://www.science.org/content/article/can-science-find-ways-ease-loneliness Connect with Dr Nerkez Opacin:Email: [email protected]:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nerkezopacin/RECETAS: https://www.recetasproject.eu/ Connect with us at Humans:ConnectingWebsite: https://www.humansconnecting.org Phil McAuliffe: https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe   Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsCreate your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplaces Get your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-course Partner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0s1Lp1krfWA Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/    In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support     

Wouldn’t it be nice to leave an appointment or interactionwith a caring professional and feel seen as the awesome humans that we are, rather than as a symptom or a problem to be solved?  In this first episode of Season 3, Jenny Kirschner – founderof Pharmacy Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation –  talk about social prescribing and how it links the care we get from our medical professionals with those providing social care.   In this episode, you’ll:- see how social prescribing puts the focus of medical practitioners back on us as humans as we navigate our lives- learn how social prescribing benefits you AND the medicalprofessional - get outstanding advice on how you can move through your next loneliness experience by unleashing your inner rebel.Settle in, get comfy and join Phil and Jenny for this soul-nourishing chat, because it’s time for you to become a connected human. The World Health Organization’s social prescribing toolkit https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789290619765 Connect with Jenny Kirschner: Email: [email protected]:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-kirschner-09101b4b/PALS on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmacy-addressing-loneliness-and-social-isolation Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website: https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe: https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe   Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/products Create your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplaces Get your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-course Partner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xoQx72tJq98  Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/   In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support    

Congratulations! You’ve resolved improve the quality of the connection you feel. You’ve decided that it’s time to focus on your social health and wellbeing and you want to thrive through loneliness whenever you experience it. You’re awesome. But what do you do next??This special episode of the HUMANS:Connecting podcast is all about what your first steps are after you’ve made that decision to improve the connection you experience. This is an episode to watch/listen whenever you are taking those initial steps towards connection: at every New Year, around your birthday or whenever you’ve remembered that you’re worthy of love and belonging just as you are. In this episode, you’ll: be supported by Phil as he walks you through the Connection Resolution workbook, explaining key ideas and helping you complete the free 21-page workbook get clear on your next steps towards improving the quality of your connections. get great ideas and suggestions to help you set connection intentions for the next 365 days. know EXACTLY what you need to do to get that connection you need and deserve. It’s time to become a connected human. Download your free 21-page Connection Resolution workbook: https://www.humansconnecting.org/downloadsConnect with us at Humans:ConnectingWebsite: https://www.humansconnecting.org Phil McAuliffe: https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe   Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsCreate your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplacesGet your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-coursePartner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partnersWatch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/z3s-yofrf50 Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/   In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support 

It’s the final episode of Season 2 and it’s tackling an important issue confronting all workplaces, including yours.  We know that loneliness and social disconnection is prevalent in our communities and workplaces, but it’s hard to know what we can do about it.  The answer is to create a workplace in which the humans within it feel connected. We thrive when we humans feel connected and our workplaces flourish when we feel connected.   But how can you and your organisation best create a connected workplace? Do you do nothing and hope it passes? Do you put on more pizza lunches? Do you bring everyone back into the office? Do you put up some posters and send some emails about connection and hope that does the trick? All those could work, but we’ve got something that will work for YOUR workplace.  Joining us on this episode is Dr Hans Rocha IJzerman – a world-renowned loneliness and social connection scientist – to talk about our Creating Connected Workplace service and how it supports the humans in your organisation.  In this episode you’ll be: served by joining a conversation about human connection in workplaces with a world-leading expert; supported as you begin to navigate the boundary between your obligations as an employer and an individual’s right to privacy; challenged to uncover loneliness in your workplace as a matter of priority inspired to create your connected workplace.  Join us and become a connected human in a connected workplace.  Connect with Dr Hans LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansijzerman/ABSL: https://absl.io/ Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website: https://www.humansconnecting.org   Phil McAuliffe: https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe     Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/products Create your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplaces Get your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-course Partner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/feXgHCj0xlA Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/    In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

It’s natural to want to make some changes when we get to midlife. It’s natural to evaluate where we are in life and reflect on whether we’re living in alignment with our values. Sometimes, we know that things need to change so we can live the next stage in life with ease and alignment.  Too often, our jobs – and the financial security they give us – stop us from making changes in our lives. We realise that we’re wearing golden handcuffs and we can’t remove them without risking a whole lot of pain and discomfort.  Cue Christine Yeung – an organisational psychologist and founder of theWeaver.io. She’s going to share her insights with you to help you escape your golden handcuffs and navigate making changes in midlife. In this episode, you’ll:     be served through identifying if you’re wearing golden handcuffs be supported with some great tips to help you navigate the dilemmas be challenged to take steps to escape your handcuffs be inspired to use the discomfort of feeling lost and overwhelmed as an opportunity to grow and feel connected.  Join us and become a connected human.  Connect with Christine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-yeung/Weaver: https://theweaver.io  Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website: https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe: https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe    Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsCreate your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplacesGet your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-coursePartner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cEjDXTgy2vw Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/   In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support 

Hustle culture feeds loneliness. Chai Bade - our guest on this episode – found himself feeling lonely when he realised that his long workdays meant that he did little else but work and sleep.  He spoke his loneliness to his sister and she gave him outstanding advice: be more mindful.  Employing this advice changed Chai’s world.  It led him to create The Bunch Up, a service that helps you get the connection you need. In this episode, you’ll: be supported through hearing Chai’s story of loneliness and how he’s becoming a more connected human be challenged to slow down and be present be inspired to prioritise the connection opportunities available to you through your day Join us and become a connected human.  Connect with Chai LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaibade/The Bunch Up:  https://thebunchup.com.au/Digi Marketers:www.digimarketers.co Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website:https://www.humansconnecting.org Phil McAuliffe: https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe   Become a connected human:https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsCreate your Connected Workplace:https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplacesGet your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-coursePartner with us and let’s change the world:https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_tLg5_ZCylU Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve:https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/   In crisis now?https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support 

Despite our best efforts, we rarely get to control what happens in life. We do, however, get to control how we respond.Jacob Darkin – our guest on this episode – injured his spinal cord and spent over nine months in the Spinal Unit of Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital. He went through physical rehab to understand his new physical reality and understood that he needed to also work on his social health to understand how he could connect with others.What he did was genius. We know you’ll be inspired to challenge yourself and engage in your own social rehab after joining us for this episode.    In this episode, you’ll: feel supported when responding to life’s challenges through meeting yourself – and others – where and how you are.   be challenged to think of ways you can improve your social health be inspired to take action, test your boundaries and run connection experiments of your own. Join us and become a connected human. Connect with JacobLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-darkin/ Instagram: @jacob.darkinKasley Killam’s book – ‘The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health Is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier’ https://www.kasleykillam.com/social-health-book Connect with us at Humans:ConnectingWebsite:https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe:https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe    Become a connected human:https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsCreate your Connected Workplace:https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplaces Get your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-course Partner with us and let’s change the world:https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8GqN1gOWM1QMusic composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/  In crisis now?https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

Workplace loneliness is the emerging frontier in the global discussion to reduce human loneliness. We know that humans who feel lonely at work report higher levels of absenteeism. They are less productive, less efficient, and are more likely to leave. They're also likely to stay and be less productive and less efficient.​Workplaces around the world are beginning to grasp the importance of addressing workplace loneliness. This episode introduces the concept of workplace loneliness to the podcast and how the answer to workplace loneliness is already with us.    In this episode, you’ll: hear just how prevalent loneliness is in workplaces (hint: it’s in your workplace already…) understand why addressing loneliness in workplaces is so important understand that human connection is the key to unlocking creativity and increasing productivity, efficiency and staff satisfaction learn how Humans:Connecting and Annecy Behavioral Science Lab help you create your connected workplace.  Join us and become a connected human (in a connected workplace).  Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website: https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe: https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe    Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsCreate your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplacesGet your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-coursePartner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/oXOnY6Whz6w Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/    In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

Doing connection puts you at the very edge of – or well beyond – your comfort zone. It can be easy to imagine that it’s all too hard, so we don’t do anything.  We can stay in our loneliness, even though we don’t want to.  But as HUMANS:Connecting’s sales manager Jack Hedges says, 10 seconds of courage can change your life.    In this episode, you’ll join Phil and Jack for a beautiful discussion on: How 10 seconds of courage can change your lifeHow support and accountability is critical to moving through loneliness How Jack contributes to our work destigmatising loneliness Our exciting collaboration with world-renowned scientists at Annecy Behavioral Science Lab to address loneliness in workplaces.  Join us and become a connected human.  Connect with Jack Hedges LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-hedges-703ab0252/ Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website:https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe:https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe    Become a connected human:https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsCreate your Connected Workplace:https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplacesGet your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-coursePartner with us and let’s change the world:https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tulQHH9kYak Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve:https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/ In crisis now?https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support 

There are many reasons why we humans experience loneliness, but there is one reason that we consistently notice as the most common reason we hear that feeds your loneliness.  Busyness.  In this episode, we’ll talk about how important it is for you to stop hustling and being proud of your full schedule. You’ll hear the price you’re paying for your busyness; appreciate that connection can only ever happen in the present moment and your busyness means you’re living in the future; and want to know how to flip the script and become a proud busy-off disrupter.  Join us and become a connected human.  Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website:https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe: https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe    Become a connected human:https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsCreate your Connected Workplace:https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplacesGet your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-coursePartner with us and let’s change the world:https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/p7FYZUaVBjk   Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve:https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/ In crisis now?https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

At HUMANS:CONNECTING, we’re all about helping you get the connection you need whenever you experience loneliness. This includes sharing the great work of other individuals and organisations who are also helping us humans feel connected. One of those organisations is the Australian not-for-profit, Friends For Good. Its mission is to free us from loneliness and they’re doing some great work that you need to know about. In this episode, you’ll meet Eleisha Casañas – Friends For Good’s National Research and Community Education Manager. You’ll: hear how Eleisha was drawn to help humans feel connected; learn some of the frustrations and joys of working in a not-for-profit organisation addressing loneliness; and get Eleisha’s fantastic suggestion to support you when you next experience loneliness.Join us and become a connected human.  Connect with Eleisha Casañas and Friends for Good: Website:https://www.friendsforgood.org.auEleisha’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleisha-casa%C3%B1as-354067108/ Details of the ‘Harnessing Technology to Increase Human Connection’ online conference (including how to register): https://tald2024.zohobackstage.com.au/HarnessingTechnologytoIncreaseHumanConnection#/?lang=en  Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website:https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe:https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe    Become a connected human:https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsCreate your Connected Workplace:https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplacesGet your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course):https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-coursePartner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/l2NGepr4KzU Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve:https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/    In crisis now?https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support 

Strong friendships are vital to your wellbeing. But why is italways so weird and awkward to make new friends? Why does it seem like there’s never enough time to maintain friendships? We’re honoured to have renowned friendship expert Dr Miriam Kirmayer joining Phil for this episode to help make it less weird and awkward for you.   In this episode, you’ll:  hear why friendships are so important for you; get 3 tips to help you make and maintain friendships; and hear Dr Miriam’s suggestion to support you when you nextexperience loneliness. Join us and become a connected human.  Connect with Dr Miriam Kirmayer:Grab The Free Guide: 5 Ways to Create Connections That Count: https://miriam-kirmayer.myflodesk.com/create-connectionsDr. Miriam’s course: Confidently Connected: Building Meaningful Friendships  https://www.miriamkirmayer.com/how-to-make-friendsDr. Miriam’s Website: https://www.miriamkirmayer.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miriamkirmayer/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-kirmayerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiriamKirmayer Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website:https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe:https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe    Become a connected human:https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsGet your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-coursePartner with us and let’s change the world:https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/16K72u8eRck Music composed and produced exclusively for theHUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve:https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/  In crisis now?https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

We’re back for Season 2 and we’re starting off by talking about the great work is happening around the world that’s raising awareness of loneliness, its prevalence and how it affects you physically, mentally, emotionally AND socially.  We at HUMANS:CONNECTING love being part of this global effort.  But what are you meant to do once you’re aware of loneliness and your loneliness?  We at HUMANS:CONNECTING are here for that, too. This episode helps you work out what you need to do next. In this episode, you’ll:  Hear of the great awareness-raising work happening globally; and Be inspired to take steps towards getting the connection you’ve been missing. Join us, because it’s time to move beyond loneliness and become a connected human.  Connect with us at HUMANS:CONNECTING Website:https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe:https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe    Become a connected human:https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsGet your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-coursePartner with us and let’s change the world:https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/eoqVomji9pM Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve:https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/ In crisis now?https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

This first season of the HUMANS:CONNECTING podcast has been epic.  We’ve uncovered so much wisdom over this season to help you become a human who feels awesomely connected to your self, to those most important to you and to your communities.  Joining Phil to unpack the wisdom throughout the season are Jeff Bartlett (the team’s Design Lead) and Pete Newsome (our Marketing Manager), who share what’s supported them to become more connected humans. In this episode, you’ll: hear our highlights from the first season; hear the feedback we’ve received from these first episodes; and get remarkable tips to help you feel more connected when you next experience loneliness. Join us and become a connected human.  Connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbartlett1988/ Connect with Pete:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peternewsome/ Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website: https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe:https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe    Become a connected human:https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsGet your Connection Plan (Connection Starter Course): https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-coursePartner with us and let’s change the world:https://www.humansconnecting.org/partnersWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WMLNSsORT0AMusic composed and produced exclusively for theHUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/  In crisis now?https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

It’s time to get real about workplace wellbeing. After all,work is a place you go and a thing you do that consumes your mind and body for about 1/3 of your adult life.  Work can be the place where you find connection and purpose. It can also be a place of stress and disconnection. Despite work’s importance to our wellbeing, why canworkplace mental health support services be so inadequate?  Joining Phil on this episode is Joel Anderson. Joel’s theFounder and CEO of Foremind. He’s using his skills and insight to disrupt established workplace mental health support services and provide something that works.  Joel’s a human who’s on a mission to help other humans getthe mental health support that they need, where they are and when they need it. In this episode, you’ll:  hear Joel’s powerful story; learn what workplaces do well and what they get wrong; get great support if you’re feeling lost and overwhelmed; and be given more great advice to help you through a lonelinessexperience. Take a break from your busy day. Come and join us.  Connect with Joel and Foremind: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-anderson-mental-health-advocate/Website:https://foremind.com.au/  Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website:https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe: https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe    Become a connected human:https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsCreate Your Connected Workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplacesPartner with us and let’s change the world:https://www.humansconnecting.org/partnersWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0OLEpIMusXAMusic composed and produced exclusively for theHUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve:https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/  In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

Cultivating the feeling of belonging is important if we’re to feel connected and move through loneliness.  The movie ‘Encanto’ offers many examples of how we humans can struggle to feel that we belong within ourselves, with those most important to us and our communities.  Joining Phil on this episode are Peg Fong and Guillermo Serrano – hosts of the ‘Alone Together: a curious exploration of loneliness’ and it’s Spanish-language equivalent ‘Juntos en Soledad’. Both Peg and Guillermo talked about Bruno on their podcasts and bring some wonderful insights to help you cultivate your sense of belonging.  In this episode, you’ll:  get the formula to feel that you belong; see how ‘Encanto’ nailed the concepts of belonging and what it means to be Colombian; discover how art can support you through loneliness; and be given great advice to help you through a loneliness experience.  Get comfy and come and join us for this far-ranging chat that’ll have you dancing through your day.  Connect with Peg and Guillermo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alonetogetherthepodcast/Alone Together: ‘Why We Don’t Talk About Bruno: Choosing Family Estrangement’Juntos en Soledad: ‘No se habla de Bruno: Cuando decirtes alejarte de tu familia’ Peg’s book: https://www.orcabook.com/Alone-TogetherEdward Hopper’s ‘Nighthawks’: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/111628/nighthawks  Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website:https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe:https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe    Become a connected human:https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsGet your Connection Plan:https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-course  Partner with us and let’s change the world:https://www.humansconnecting.org/partnersWatch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/pXGfhPIFomk Music composed and produced exclusively for theHUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve:https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/   In crisis now?https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

‘Fear shouts and the heart whispers’: powerful words shared by our guest, Dr Jeremy Goldberg.   We know exactly just how much our fear screams at us when we go to do connection when in the middle of a loneliness experience. It’s hard to silence the fear, isn’t it? But you must listen to your heart, because your heart knows how worthy you are of love and belonging.  This episode is all about how you can begin to listen to your heart, even when your mind – and the fear within it – is screaming.  Join Phil and Jeremy for this amazing, soul-nourishing conversation now. In it you’ll:  get some outstanding advice on how to quieten your mind to listen to your intuition; hear two word dorks exploring how we can all call ourselves to something more; and start pursuing a wholesome life rather than only pursuing eternal happiness.  Get comfy and come and join us for a chat that’s full of wisdom, hope and joy.  Connect with Jeremy: Website – https://www.longdistancelovebombs.comFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/LongDistanceLoveBombsBook – https://shopcatalog.com/product/itll-be-okay-and-you-will-be-too/Newsletter – https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/emailInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombsTEDx talk – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mklMPHGLjoPodcast - https://anchor.fm/longdistancelovebombs Connect with us at Humans:Connecting Website:https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe:https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe    Become a connected human:https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsGet your Connection Plan:https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-starter-course Partner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partnersWatch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/RNTVL0I66HcMusic composed and produced exclusively for theHUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve:https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/In crisis now?https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

What if high school wasn’t a great time for you and you wereinvited to a class reunion? Would you go?  Phil McAuliffe, HUMANS:Connecting’s founder, doesn’t have fond memories of high school and 2024 will be his 30-year high school reunion.  He initially wasn’t going to go, but with some kindness from friends and his partner, he realised that he must face his fear of being seen and judged. He must go if he’s to put the stories that fed his loneliness to rest.  He must go and face his connection fears.    In this episode, you’ll:  hear Phil’s process for working through doubt and fear; learn strategies for sitting with painful memories; and see that you’re not alone when you are afraid of being judged.  All with more of Phil’s openness, honesty and humanity.  Website:https://www.humansconnecting.org  Phil McAuliffe:https://www.humansconnecting.org/meet-the-team/about-phil-mcauliffe   Become a connected human:https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsGet unstuck with our Connection Inspirations:https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-inspirationsPartner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partnersWatch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/ZnLa2NVbcgwMusic composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve:https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/In crisis now?https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

**EXCESSIVE WISDOM ALERT**  Moana Potaka is HUMANS:Connecting’s business manager and just makes things work in our team. She also has lived through drug addiction as she transitioned into adulthood, stemming from wanting to avoid and quieten the thoughts and feelings of loneliness.  Join us to hear her inspiring story and her take on how reconnecting to her self, to those most important to her and to her community helped her move through her loneliness experience.  In this episode, you’ll: hear Moana’s story; discover how HUMANS:Connecting is a social enterprise; and get great advice about running your connection experiment to help you move through loneliness and become a connected human.  It's time to run your connection experiment. Website:https://www.humansconnecting.org Moana Potaka:https://www.linkedin.com/in/moana-potaka-7060908a/  Become a connected human:https://www.humansconnecting.org/products Get unstuck with our Connection Inspirations:https://www.humansconnecting.org/connection-inspirations Partner with us and let’s change the world: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-xqE_-dcKC0  Music composed and produced exclusively for theHUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve:https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/ In crisis now?https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

There are many smart and curious humans studying loneliness. Their work means that we can all understand loneliness better and then become connected humans.  We’re honoured to welcome Prof Johanna Badcock, who has followed her curiosity to find out why we experience loneliness and how we can move through it throughout her 30+ year career.  Her curiosity has led her to play a central role in the Australian – and global – quest to understand loneliness so we can unlock the connection we each need and deserve. In this episode, you’ll:  get insights into why studying loneliness disproves common myths; want to join Jo in her wish to have loneliness given more space and time during university courses; get great advice from a world-renowned researcher about moving through loneliness.  Join Phil for this conversation that will inform and inspireyou.  Website:https://www.humansconnecting.org Prof Badcock:https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanna-badcock-87616648/ Become a connected human:https://www.humansconnecting.org/products Create your connected workplace:https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplaces Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/cLROMG4-WqM Music composed and produced exclusively for theHUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve:https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/ Contact us to partner with us:https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners In crisis now?https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

You know that loneliness feels awful. It’s tempting toignore it and hope it goes away.  But what if there was a way that you could welcome your loneliness as a friend who’s trying to give you an important message? You’re worthy of doing that.In this episode, you’ll get:  insights into two common ways we treat loneliness as a foe; and how you can welcome loneliness to get the connection you need and deserve. All with another dose of Phil’s warmth, humour, wisdom andinsight.  Website: https://www.humansconnecting.org Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/products Create your connected workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplaces Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hgIg9d-vVnoMusic composed and produced exclusively for theHUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/ Contact us to partner with us: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

Becoming a connected human calls you to accept these 3truths. Let’s explore these 3 simple truths so we can get you on theway to getting the soul-nourishing connection you need and deserve.  You’re worthy of that.In this episode, you’ll get:  explanations of the three connection truths; hear some of Phil’s loneliness experience; and a bonus secret fourth truth… All with another dose of Phil’s warmth, humour, wisdom andinsight.  Website: https://www.humansconnecting.org Become a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsCreate your connected workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplacesWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/frgoIw0qJLY  Data used in episode:World Health Organisation: https://www.who.int/groups/commission-on-social-connection Australia: https://endingloneliness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ELT_LNA_Report_Digital.pdf Music composed and produced exclusively for theHUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/ Contact us to partner with us: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

It’s time to unlock human connection so you can become a connected human. We flipped the script for this episode. We decided that the host would be the first guest. Join Pete Newsome (H:C's marketing manager) for his conversation with HUMANS:Connecting’s founder, Phil McAuliffe. In this conversation, you’ll get:- Insights into Phil’s loneliness;- How he came to create HUMANS:Connecting;- How HUMANS:Connecting imagines a world where you get the connection you need as soon as you realise you need it; and - One simple tip to help you feel connected right now.All with a great dose of Phil’s humour, wisdom and insight. Website: https://www.humansconnecting.orgBecome a connected human: https://www.humansconnecting.org/productsCreate your connected workplace: https://www.humansconnecting.org/creating-connected-workplacesMusic composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/ Contact us to partner with us: https://www.humansconnecting.org/partners In crisis now? https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support

The first real episode of the HUMANS:CONNECTING podcast is coming soon!   Here’s a taste of what you can expect from Phil McAuliffe and the HUMANS:CONNECTING team.   Spoiler: you can expect lots of awesomeness to help you get the soul-nourishing connection you need and deserve.   It all starts in a few weeks.   Website: ⁠https://www.humansconnecting.org⁠ Become a connected human: ⁠https://www.humansconnecting.org/products⁠   Music composed and produced exclusively for the HUMANS:Connecting podcast by Alex Steve: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ajsteve71/⁠   In crisis now? ⁠https://www.humansconnecting.org/crisis-support